I have reviewed over 25 productions of Trinity’s “A Christmas Carol.” Each director has carefully followed the script to the point where I could recite the lines along with the … more

I have to admit that I love the name. As someone who grew up in the “hippie” era and attended college in bucolic Vermont, I’ve seen my share of unusual names.  Names like … more

Dean M. Levy, 60, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the loving son of Barbara (Walpov) Levy. He was the beloved husband to Beth Donovan … more

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment of a series looking at the newest iteration of the proposed Winsor Avenue solar farm. The public hearing is expected to continue on Dec. 14, with a public input session and possibly a 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. more

Look both ways and say a Hail Mary. Crossing the street in the Ocean State can be tricky, at best — and deadly, at worst. Last week, a teacher (and nun) was seriously injured while … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: At the ripe old age of 35, Gabe Amo has emerged as the bright new star among Rhode Island Democrats. While he will enter Congress as its most junior member, Amo seems poised to … more

Everyone is in search of a Buddy, right? Well, this Buddy is searching for you too! He is just a year old and is an all around great pup! He is playful with other dogs, loves people, walks great on a … more

CITY OF CRANSTON PUBLIC HEARING             A Public Hearing will be held before the Safety Services & Licenses Committee on Monday, … more

A few months ago, a friend contacted me about a musket and bayonet he had purchased, and since this era wasn’t really his thing, he shipped it off to me. From the few pictures that had been … more

There will be a meeting of the Board of Contract and Purchase on November 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to City Council Ordinance, the following advertises the agenda for that meeting. All matters … more

Inside the lobby of Garden City Elementary School is a trash can decorated to look like a monster. However, it is a friendly monster, who goes by the name of Fred. All Fred feeds upon is candy … more

Pat and Rich Masterson, at right, found an enthusiast welcoming committee when they arrived Saturday morning for the Veterans Day breakfast co-hosted by Bishop Hendricken High School and Iggy’s … more

The Tabor-Franchi Post over-75 softball team had a big 2023 season, which included wins at the Cape Cod Classic and Ocean State Classic in the AAA Division. The team is made up of local athletes that … more

The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced their winter season of outdoor programs from fly tying to wild game cooking classes. The  Aquatic Resource Education, Hunter Education, … more

Rhode Island baseball legend Dave Stenhouse passed away on Saturday at the age of 90, according to his family on social media. The Cranston resident and Westerly native played professional … more

I first met Nilton Cardenas on Nov. 8, at the opening of an exhibition he organized at the Cranston Public Library, titled “Lines of Feeling/Lineas de Sentimento.” Twenty-one black … more

It was a wild week of high school sports playoffs and there was plenty to chew on both on and off the field. Here are some of my biggest takeaways from the events I had the pleasure of covering: … more

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is Rocky Hill standout soccer player Jake Krikorian. The Cranston native entered the week leading the Mariners in both goals (27) and assists (26), … more

The Rocky Hill boys soccer team has had a fantastic 2023 campaign as it won the SENE regular season title with a 14-1 record and reached the finals last weekend, where it came up short to St. Thomas … more

The Annual Edgewood Church Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church building and grounds at 1788 Broad St., Cranston. Christmas gifts, … more