Governor Lincoln Chafee made it sound almost too easy. In his State of the State Address, which many called his best speech ever, Chafee outlined a plan to increase funding to education and cities … more

In 1939 the world spiraled headlong into a second World War. “The Wizard of Oz” made a splash in movie theaters across the country. Nylon stockings went on sale for the first time and CBS … more

In Rhode Island, politics can be a contact sport. In Cranston, we have had our own share of cringe-worthy moments. If you rewind the clock two years to the 2010 inauguration, you might remember a particularly embarrassing scene at the ceremony, as the first meeting … more

According to a report issued in December in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions. The most common resolutions include losing weight, … more

Cranston voters have consistently supported efforts to preserve open space, sending a message to city officials. Last week, the state followed up with a message of its own. The Department of … more

In no way can we share the depth of anguish of the parents and loved ones of those precious children who were mowed down by a madman who brought a weapon of war into a garden of light and learning, … more

On Oct. 1, the Transportation Sub-committee of the Cranston School Committee released their report on transportation services. The first five words in the press release read, “after sixteen months … more

Regardless of what department you’re talking to, running a municipality is about striking a balance between very delicate forces. For Public Works, for example, they want to effectively provide … more

When it comes to City Council politics, there is something that many people don’t know. If you’ve never been to a City Council meeting, you probably assume that the role of City Council president … more

As Americans finalize their menus for the nation’s largest annual feast, many are struggling with what to put on the table tonight. But it’s not a matter of taste; it’s a matter of money. … more