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Earth Day across the county

Earth Day this year is scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024. The annual celebration, which first began in 1970 on April 22, has been going strong year to year, with people all over the globe doing … more

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 4/17/24

BRINGING HOPE: Alison Croke and Tracy Baran, co-chairs of the Touch A Truck event, check out the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation’s Hope Bus.

Junior League goes ‘truckin’ for community programs [Photo gallery]

The Junior League of Rhode Island held a Touch A Truck event in Garden City Center this weekend that hosted a Cranston Fire Truck, a Cranston Police SUV, State Police cruiser, the Gloria Gemma … more

4/25/12

IN FULL BLOOM: Artist Toni Andersen of Wow Face Art snaps a shot of her handiwork on the faces of Hannah Fidas and her younger sister Alexis to post on Facebook. The Andersens and Fidas are neighbors and regulars at the festival.

Building up to a burning [Photo gallery]

The Gaspee Days Arts and Craft Festival was the place to be over the near perfect weekend … especially if you were looking for that special accessory – whether temporary or permanent – for your … more

5/29/12

$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation

At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, $4 million in scholarships is available through the Rhode Island Foundation. Four dozen Cranston students received aid … more

4/10/24

Special Olympics Rhode Island appoints first-ever chief mission officer

Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, announced the appointment of … more

4/17/24

ALL SMILES: This past May 31, the Alpine Country Club was the location of the fourth annual Randolph Savings Peter T. Pastore Jr. Charitable Foundation fundraiser. The event raised approximately $20,000 to benefit many local and state non-profits through the Foundation. Pictured are Dennis DeJesus, executive director of Special Olympics Rhode Island; Dr. Louise DiChiara Pastore, F.A.A.O. and chairman of the Randolph Savings Peter T. Pastore Jr. Charitable Trust; and Mayor Allan Fung.

Non-profits benefit from Pastore’s lasting legacy [Photo gallery]

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel) more

6/13/12

Giving back on a day of remembrance [Photo gallery]

School was closed for the Primary Election on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, but the students at Cranston High School East decided to honor the anniversary in their own way. … more

9/19/12

Warwick-08/16/2023 The new mayor of Johnston, RI, Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. demanded that the publisher of the Johnston Sun Rise newspaper, John Howell fire his editor, Rory Schuler after he has written critical stories about his administration. Howell looks over a layout of the front page of the Warwick Beacon newspaper near stacks of the newspapers in the office. JohnTlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)

In a small town, a big issue about the First Amendment

JOHNSTON, R.I. — As small local newspapers struggle with dwindling circulation and shrinking revenue, public officials unhappy with critical news stories are hitting where it hurts — yanking away their contracts to advertise legal notices. more

By Amanda Milkovits, Globe Staff | 9/28/23

Republican announces run for Second Congressional District

U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner now has a Republican opponent for this year’s election. Political newcomer Dr. Steven Corvi, who filed with the Federal Election Commission on March 21, … more

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 4/10/24

Mayor Hopkins appoints committee to review tax exemptions

Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has issued an executive order to undertake a sweeping review of all tax exemptions offered to local taxpayers. The mayor said he has formed “a working group that … more

4/17/24

THE RACE BEGINS: There’s a Democratic Primary race emerging between two lifelong Johnston residents, Richard J. DelFino III, at left, and Andrew Dimitri, at right, for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented Johnston’s District 25 since 2010.

Two Johnston men declare run for D-25 state Senate seat

A pair of Johnston Democrats have announced their candidacy to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented District 25 since 2010. So far, … more

By RORY SCHULER | 5/8/24

Here's what's happening in and around Cranston

Weekend Spotlight Jan. 20, Kindergarten Registration for Cranston Children will begin on Sat., Jan 20, for Cranston children born before September 1, 2019. All registration information can … more

1/17/24

RI Tree to Celebrate Arbor Day at Brayton Park

Rhode Island Arbor Day will be celebrated on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Joseph Ventetuolo Recreational Complex, Brayton Avenue, Cranston, also known as Brayton Avenue Park. The celebration will … more

4/10/24

HAYRIDE: Visitors in Garden City Center not only were able to meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus last Saturday, but also enjoyed horse drawn hayrides, provided by Whispering Winds Farm.

Christmas magic descends on Garden City [Photo gallery]

Wishing Santa Claus a Merry Christmas was 3-year-old Addison Dorian, as she is in awe of him. The look on both her and Santa’s faces sums up the magic of Christmas. Santa will be also be available … more

11/28/12

Bike path resurfacing begins in Cranston

Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that resurfacing of the Washington Secondary Bike Path would in Cranston this coming Monday, April 8. As the resurfacing work on the bike path kicks off in Cranston, … more

4/10/24

GETTING THE OLD GANG BACK TOGETHER: Stadium School held their traditional Back to School front yard dance party and picnic on Friday, Sept. 7.

Back in the swing of things [Photo gallery]

(Herald photos by Pam Tcath) more

9/12/12

INSIDE LOOK: Local jazz duo Tish Adams and Chris Taylor don’t need to put on a big show. The two of them together is enough to fill up the Blue Room with the joy and passion of great jazz. (Photos by Lauren Marsella)

Tish Adams and Chris Taylor brought jazz to life at The Blue Room

Adams is most known for her style of jazz and blues. At Rhode Island’s Providence Bookstore Cafe, she has produced a weekly live music series, additionally peering up with top jazz vocalists … more

By LAUREN MARSELLA | 1/17/24

AAA: Rhode Island gas prices up five cents

Buckle up – northeast gas prices are about to hit a bump in the road. Gasoline prices, already on a seasonal upward trajectory, could spike by double digits this week once the switch to … more

4/17/24

Caution, wet paint [Photo gallery]

Steven Ruhle of Steve Ruhle Painting works on painting the dining room ceiling at the Sprague Mansion on Cranston Street. Ruhle volunteered his time last week to help spruce up the mansion. more

2/29/12

Warwick schools join national social media lawsuit

The Warwick School Committee has joined a national lawsuit suing major social media companies Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, doing so in a 4-0 vote taken during Nov. 14’s School Committee … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 11/30/23

May 17, 2024