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The Bishop Hendricken cross country team.
Hawks run to 5th straight title
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League Cross Country State Championships were held last Saturday at Ponaganset and plenty of local runners shined on the big stage. As expected, Bishop … more
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Reece Vitale chases down the ball.
Thunderbirds fall in finals
For the second time in as many seasons, the Division III field hockey top seed was ousted in the championship game, as the No. 1 Cranston Thunderbirds fell to Classical in a 1-0 overtime upset on … more
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Housing Court advocates to seek state OK
A proposed ordinance that would create a city court specifically for handling housing issues will be withdrawn in hopes of drafting one that will gain legislative support, says City Councilman Andy … more
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Super Bowl Champs
The Cranston League for Cranston’s Future (CLCF) 10-U football team beat Fall River 14-6 to win the Blackstone Valley AYF Super Bowl last weekend. The Chieftains will now be heading to … more
The nonprofit collaborative is open to all, but also focuses on those with disabilities.
More art in the city’s heart
Art is meant to be seen, and the Park Cinema is more than happy to provide second-floor gallery space to the clients at the nearby Artists’ Exchange on Rolfe Street. The Artists’ … more
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Elizabeth Castillo, left, and Marie Alexander, both Cranston residents, were affected by the Nov. 1 lapse of SNAP benefits. They were among the first in line to receive food Monday afternoon.
They put out 16.25 tons of aid in a day
About 200 people lined up outside the Cranston Parks and Recreation building ahead of the distribution of 500 boxes of food on Monday afternoon. City Council members collaborated with the … more
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Jim Carmody of CCAP helped unload donations delivered by Scouts.
SNAP runs dry; Scouts supply food bank
“This couldn’t have happened at a worse time of year.” That’s what Sherry Diaz, vice president of social services at Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP), … more
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Mehkhai Taylor celebrates after scoring a touchdown. Beacon Media photos by Alex Sponseller
West stays sharp in win over Central
Make that four straight. The Cranston West football team’s surge continued last week as it topped visiting Central 28-14 to improve to 4-3 this season after dropping its first three games. … more
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Gov. Dan McKee answers questions from reporters on Tuesday at a press conference announcing the state’s action to address the federal funding freeze on SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1.
McKee declares state of emergency over food aid
On Tuesday afternoon at the RI Community Food Bank in Providence, Gov. Dan McKee announced immediate state actions to address the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) federal funding … more
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Heavy equipment chewed up the older pavement on the north end of Pontiac Avenue as the city prepared to repave the busy road. New pavement was being applied on Tuesday.
City wrapping up roadwork for ’25
City roadwork is resulting in some bumps in the road for local drivers – particularly on busy Pontiac Avenue – but the end result will be a smoother ride. City Public Works Director … more
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“We are doing this so others can have food to eat. It’s good to be kind,” said John Nicholas, a Scout and Oakland Beach Elementary student, after leaving a yellow notification of the food drive on a doorknob last Saturday.
Scouts’ food drive perfectly timed
“It’s huge.” Bill O’Donnell didn’t hesitate on Saturday when asked how much of a blow it will be for people not to receive their monthly Supplemental Nutrution … more
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MAE Organization Executive Director Tuni Schartner, rignt, with volunteer Cindy Lantz in the pantry room at the nonprofit agency. Schartner said she's seen consistent growth in demand for food, especially in the last few weeks.
Local pantries brace for loss of SNAP
In just a few days, 8,656 people in Cranston will lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the month as the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues. … more
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The Cranston West boys soccer team hoists the City Cup after beating East on Sunday. Photos by Matthew Clements
Falcons complete City Cup 4-peat
By MATTHEW CLEMENTS Special to the Herald For the first time in recent history the Cranston City Cup was played at Cranston High School West, differing from the usual site, Cranston … more
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Shutdown spells concern for local agencies
Twenty-two days. That is how long the federal government has been shut down after the Senate failed to pass a bill to appropriate funds for the new fiscal year. According to local … more
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Man of history contemplates the end
Ken Burns, introducing his latest documentary, “The American Revolution,” during a screening at Rhode Island College on Oct. 16, reflected on the sea change in priorities under the Trump … more
L-R Cranston residents Lori Nelson, and Roberta and Jim Zimmerly marched with thousands in Providence on Saturday.
No Kings rallies draw thousands across RI
The parking lot next to the Rhode Island State House is normally filled with lawmakers’ cars, but it was empty Saturday afternoon. What was full instead was the south side of the State … more
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Among the many political action groups at the No Kings rally at the Rhode Island State House on Saturday was Cranston Forward, a grassroots civics group that formed to promote community bonds as an … more
Cranston Public Schools buses will send out a request for proposals to provide private-sector bus service for the district at the end of October. Shown here are the district’s own buses at Glen Hills Elementary School.
School Committee considers private bus service
The contentious issue of bus privatization has resurfaced between city schools’ leadership and parents and bus drivers.  More than a decade has passed since concern about the … more
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Taking shape. Construction recently started on the new Budlong pool, giving the public a first glimpse of what it will look like.
Construction underway at Budlong Pool
The project to replace the Budlong Pool took a step forward recently with the start of construction.  Until now, work has been site preparation and troubleshooting drainage problems, with little … more
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The exterior of the Legacy Church planned for Buttonwoods Plaza. The building is now an Ocean State Job Lot.
Church launches $6.5M plan for Warwick plaza
Ron Termale remembers the year and location where he found the Lord. It was in 1980 during a service of the Community Chapel at Winman Junior High School in Warwick. Termale, “Pastor … more
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