Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment of a series looking at the newest iteration of the proposed Winsor Avenue solar farm. The public hearing is expected to continue in January, with a likely vote on a special-use permit to build an industrial-scale 19-megawatt (MW) solar field, with nearly 50,000 solar panels at 118 Winsor Ave. in northwest Johnston. Watch for more coverage leading up to and following the expected continuation of this hearing on Jan. 25. more

On Friday, Dec. 22, the public’s invited to an event at The Last Resort in Smithfield for a fundraiser that will benefit the tri-town animal shelter in North Providence (which serves Johnston, … more

Northeast gasoline prices continued their slide toward a seasonal bottom last week, but with petroleum markets beginning to send mixed signals, the days of daily pump price declines may end in the … more

Praise Tabernacle held its annual Christmas Spectacular on December 15-17, MC’d by Pastor Allen Pengburn. Dozens of musicians, singers, dancers, and even farm animals of all ages graced the … more

Northeast gasoline prices continued their slide toward a seasonal bottom last week, but with petroleum markets beginning to send mixed signals, the days of daily pump price declines may end in the … more

The Ethan Allen Design Center held its grand reopening in the Garden City Center on December 14. In partnership with the Tomorrow Fund, which provides financial and emotional support to children with … more

Humans of Cranston is a recurring column showcasing the stories of Cranston community members’ community involvement, diversity, and unique life perspectives. Ann Souvannalay is a co-owner … more

We work to create a healthier, happier Cranston for all residents through events, workshops, resident-led working groups and The Huddle Center, our Cranston Family Support Center. Free Gift … more

The month of December is mostly focused on giving back. The Book Club decided to follow this way of life by starting a book drive. Here at Cranston High School West, Book Club leaders Isabella Sawyer … more

The final night of Hanukkah was marked in Pawtuxet Village in Warwick by the lighting of the menorah. Every evening during the festival of lights, after the sun went down, folks gathered in Pawtuxet … more

Cadet Samantha Vernancio was awarded the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in May, 2023, at the Awards Ceremony for Cranston East JROTC. On December 13, at the Rhodes … more

Two Rhode Island-based facilities have agreed to pay penalties to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they violated federal laws regulating the handling of ammonia at … more

Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today expressed critical concern with reports that the Attorney General’s Department has entered a plea deal with a former Cranston teacher and coach that will not … more

Lost? Wondering how to get back to the west bay from East Providence, Kyle Sirlik of Pawruxet has the ideal Christmas ornament - a wooden laser cut map showing you the way. GPS couldn’t have … more

Kenneth Hopkins dispelled any question last week that he is running for reelection and what he plans to accomplish in a second 4-year term. And Barbara Ann Fenton Fung, who he suggested might … more

Second graders at Arlington Elementary took the opportunity to make a lasting and colorful impact on their school’s culture this autumn. As part of a project-based learning initiative, … more

After months of deliberation, the paperwork is in and the wheels are in motion for Cranston to get its new community center. On Friday December 15, Mayor Hopkins’ office submitted a nearly … more

By Tuesday morning, winds had calmed and the rain had stopped from Monday’s storm, but rivers were still rising. The Pawtuxet and Pocasset Rivers crested Tuesday afternoon, closing nearby roads … more

The Edgewood Congregational Church will present “A Christmas Concert-A Gift To The Community” this Sunday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. Christmas music includes popular songs by on the … more

St. Mary Academy – Bay View was recently ranked one of the Top 10 best private schools in Rhode Island by the rankings’ platform Niche.  The 2024 rating is based on … more