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FIGURING IT OUT: A couple curious artists speak with a representative from the Artists’ Exchange about the possibility of signing up for camp. (Photo provided by Cranston Public Library)
Summer camps on display at Central Library
The community room at Cranston Central Library was packed with over 220 people on Saturday hoping to learn a thing or two about the many local summer camps accepting applicants across Rhode Island … more
Learn365RI a political hot potato
Johnston is the only Ocean State municipality not participating in Gov. Dan McKee’s Learn365RI initiative. According to McKee’s Press Secretary Olivia DaRocha, “38 out of 39 … more
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FRIENDS WITH PUMPKINS: Pictured in the back row are Cranston residents 7-year-old Eve Sweeney, 9-year-old Erika Finger, 9-year-old Ellia Sweeney and in front is 8-year-old Jessica Finger.
Swimming with the pumpkins [Photo gallery]
The Cranston YMCA hosted an evening of Swimming with Pumpkins for children throughout the community. Children swam with inflated pumpkins and each child took one inflated pumpkin and traded it in for … more
FROM THE AIR: These images of the vicinity surrounding Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation’s (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured last year by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices.
J.R. Vinagro paid RIRRC $37.3 million during ex-landfill boss’s tenure, then hired him as CEO
A Johnston hauling company paid Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) more than $37 million since 2017, under the landfill’s former boss, according to financial data released … more
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ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL: Major Todd Patalo, and Chief of Police Colonel Michael Winquist stand with School Resource Officers Randy Babcock, John Rocchio, Matthew Davis, and Rob Arruda while they hold a flag signed by the Apprenticeship Exploration School’s students and staff. (Photos by Steve Popiel)
School resource officers honored at Apprenticeship Exploration School
Karen Santilli
Karen Santilli wants to move the YMCA past its COVID slump
There’s a room just off the lobby of the Kent County YMCA equipped with plenty of exercise balls and stationary bikes, and even a mirrored wall, complete with a ballet barre. Each hints at … more
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Michael A. “Mayor Traf” Traficante
At 85, ex-Mayor Traf running as fast as ever
Michael A. “Mayor Traf” Traficante’s already achieved the municipal hat trick — mayor (check), school committee (check) and city council (checked, 45 years ago). The Army … more
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BXBS TEAM: Pictured are the volunteers who donated their time at Confreda Farms in Cranston and harvesting produce that would have otherwise gone to waste in order to contribute to local food pantries.
Blue Angels descend upon Confreda Farms [Photo gallery]
At Confreda Farms, 40 Blue Cross associates gathered 2,450 pounds of excess produce for 10 local food pantries, valued at $1,744, that would otherwise go to waste. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI … more
Cranston High School East Be a Bolt Open House rescheduled for January 18, 2024
Cranston Public Schools in collaboration with Cranston High School East has announced that the Be a Bolt Open House originally scheduled for Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm has been … more
COMING TOGETHER: From left to right, hostess and organizer Lynda Nardolillo, Alicia Cook, and Dottie Cook together at the event. (Photos by Steve Popiel)
St. Mary’s community gathers for a friend in need
A community came together on Saturday to support Dottie Cook, recently diagnosed with stage four endometrial cancer. After hearing that Cook doesn’t have the required health benefits to cover … more
ART IS GOOD FOR CRANSTON: From left to right: Nancy Vitulli, Leah Thovmasian Hill, Abbey Tellier, Mayor Ken Hopkins,, Shannon Casey, Danielle Izzi-St. Pierre and Linda Peterson
Cranston Arts Commission looks for new ideas
On Tuesday, April 16 at the Central Library, the Cranston Arts Commission and Mayor Ken Hopkins held an open forum to discuss ways to bring more arts and diversity into the Cranston community. … more
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DANCING QUEENS: Tessa Zuena and Alexis Irwin, both in third grade, showed off their dancing talents for the audience.
Glen Hills Talent Show draws a crowd [Photo gallery]
Sporting a "Forever Young" theme this year, the Glen Hills Talent Show drew crowds by the hundreds for two nights in a row this year, with more than 400 people attending between both nights. … more
ON DISPLAY: Members of the Rhodes community view the mural that took the students most of the school year to complete.
Yearlong project unveiled at Rhodes [Photo gallery]
An unveiling was held at Rhodes Elementary School, providing the students with an opportunity to show the school community the art project that had been a work in progress throughout most of the … more
WOULD YOU SCREAM? Josh Trenger plays a demon clown during the tour.
If you dare, see you there [Photo gallery]
Scary Acres, a haunted corn maze and hayride… more
HUNGRY FOLKS: A table full of hungry diners at the Game Dinner. (Photos by Steve Popiel)
Course after course at Annual Game Dinner
St. Mary’s Feast Society hosted its 4th annual Game Dinner, featuring featuring an abundance of game meats, prepared by chef Dale Moro. The evening saw 135 diners well fed with seven courses in … more
Oh say, can you see [Photo gallery]
On Sunday, June 17, the Park View Middle School Band had the honor of performing the national anthem at McCoy Stadium before game time for the Pawtucket Red Sox. Instructor Bob Hassan leads the band, … more
Renters see new protections in 2024
Renters in Rhode Island will be seeing a number of new protections in the new year, granted by lawmakers who hope to stem a rising tide of housing instability and homelessness happening across Rhode … more
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Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund experiencing heightened urgency of need
Lower temperatures, combined with high prices for essential items including food and rent, is generating a heightened sense of need from local households in crisis and seeking heating assistance from … more
Snow Place Better Than Outside
Kids across cranston were quick to take advantage of the first snow of the season. The winter storm that rolled over New England all weekend brought perfect conditions sledding Sunday and Monday, and … more
GENTLEMEN, START YOUR ENGINES: A photo of the auto races that took place at the Narrragansett Park, where the Stadium stands now.
Historic Cranston, remember where these buildings were
With a Cranston collaboration, the Sprague Mansion played host to the inaugural event of the Cranston Public Library and The Cranston Family Center’s night of Historic Cranston. Led by … more
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