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RI BUDGET CHALLENGES, Part 2
Adopted in 2010, Rhode Island’s funding formula for education — the primary mechanism for delivering state education aid to local communities—was moderately successful in increasing … more
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ENDLESS BLUE: Zhanat Baidaralin’s paintings will be on display all of January at Cranston Central Library. (Photo provided by Cranston Public Library).
Paintings by Zhanat Baidaralin at the Cranston Public Library
The Cranston Public Library is thrilled to announce a solo exhibition showcasing the captivating paintings of Zhanat Baidaralin. The exhibit runs now through January 30, 2024, at the Central Library. … more
He Said She Said
He Said She Said look to put on a party at Pub On Park
Certain bands can transform an atmosphere within an establishment from dull and boring to vibrant and fun in an instant. Right when the first song is played, the music takes over the audience and … more
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Public access should not come at a cost
In the past week, news broke that different press outlets were charged differing amounts of money to access public records associated with the inspection and closure of the Washington Bridge. … more
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
A 2015 warning on the bridge, lawmakers to learn about AI, and Pryor on housing
School vacation week made for some swift journeys across the Washington Bridge. STORY OF THE WEEK As the state awaits a forensic review of what went wrong with the Washington Bridge, the … more
Police Log 01-11-24
On 1/08/2024, at approximately 1509 Hours, Officer(s) arrested Damen Leonard, (23), of 11 Pleasant View Drive, North Providence, RI, for a (1) count of Shoplifting - Misdemeanor. The arrest was the … 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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Methodist Tabernacle church in Olneyville
Was it the ‘spirits’ that led to boisterous singing, charge of disturbing church service
Twenty-six-year-old Albert Titchner was a devotee of the Methodist Tabernacle church in Olneyville and was in charge of its smaller branch, the Merino Mission. The mission counted about 26 members … more
First state-regulated overdose prevention center could open by summer in Providence
(Originally published in the Health section of the Rhode Island Current) Dennis Bailer has seen what happens when people are forced to hide their drug use in his nearly 20 years working in harm … 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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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
Watch out for the purple urine
When I was growing up in the 60’s, things were a lot different than they are now. Not only was the culture much different, but my mom was also different. She did not believe in taking … 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
Prancer
Hi,  my name is Prancer, I’d love to prance right into your arms! My eyes say, “love me” and my heart is praying for a loving home! You see I was found in the woods with a … more
It really does take a Village
There are phases in life where we all need a little extra help. Of course, babies and young children require constant attention, care, and support in order to grow up into healthy and happy … 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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PART OF THE FLEET: One of Waste Management’s garbage trucks parked in the Cranston Waste Management depot. (Photo by Kevin Fitzpatrick)
Waste Management has some street cleanup to do
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management opened an investigation into Waste Management, the company contracted by the city of Cranston to (among other things) pick up residential trash … more
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SHARING A STAGE: Jennifer Alleman is seen live interpreting Governor McKee’s State of the State address.
American Sign Language Interpreter Jennifer Alleman bridges two worlds
Earlier this month, Governor Dan McKee stood at the head of the State House chambers to give an optimistic address to all of Rhode Island and, while it was his speech, he was not the only one who … more
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