Dr. Marion E. Orr, Frederick Lippitt Professor of Public Policy, Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies at Brown University.

November 7, 2025

39°, mostly clear

Thunderbirds fall in finals

For the second time in as many seasons, the Division III field hockey top seed was ousted in the championship game, as the No. 1 Cranston Thunderbirds fell to Classical in a 1-0 overtime upset on …

Hawks run to 5th straight title

The Rhode Island Interscholastic League Cross Country State Championships were held last Saturday at Ponaganset and plenty of local runners shined on the big stage. As expected, Bishop …

Phillip, Aidea and John Diiorio worked together to unload food donations for the CCAP food bank on Saturday.

SNAP runs dry; Scouts supply food bank

“This couldn’t have happened at a worse time of year.” That’s what Sherry Diaz, vice president of social services at Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP), …

About 200 people lined up at Cranston’s Parks and Recreation Department building on a damp, chilly fall afternoon Monday to receive food following the SNAP food-aid lapse Nov. 1.

They put out 16.25 tons of aid in a day

About 200 people lined up outside the Cranston Parks and Recreation building ahead of the distribution of 500 boxes of food on Monday afternoon. City Council members collaborated with the …

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More art in the city’s heart

Art is meant to be seen, and the Park Cinema is more than happy to provide second-floor gallery space to the clients at the nearby Artists’ Exchange on Rolfe Street. The Artists’ …

Super Bowl Champs

The Cranston League for Cranston’s Future (CLCF) 10-U football team beat Fall River 14-6 to win the Blackstone Valley AYF Super Bowl last weekend. The Chieftains will now be heading to …

Housing Court advocates to seek state OK

A proposed ordinance that would create a city court specifically for handling housing issues will be withdrawn in hopes of drafting one that will gain legislative support, says City Councilman Andy …

Roundup: West football shocks La Salle, boys soccer teams ousted from postseason

The Cranston West football team’s surge to the playoffs continued on Halloween as the Falcons flew into La Salle Academy and upset the Rams 19-14. Quarterback Jon Leroux connected with …

CLCF 10-U wins AYF Super Bowl

The Cranston League for Cranston’s Future (CLCF) 10-U football team traveled to Cumberland on Sunday and beat the two-time defending champion Fall River Falcons 14-6 to win the American Youth …

Athlete of the Week: Cohen Brinker

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is East runner Cohen Brinker. Brinker led the city’s runners by taking 14th overall as an individual. He also placed 13th in the Class A …

Lifestyles

Orr signing books at a recent event at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Providence.

House of Diggs explores complex life, accomplishments

A largely forgotten Detroit Congressman is the subject of a new book by Dr. Marion Orr, a political scientist and public policy professor at Brown University. The book is titled House of Diggs: The …

RI Comic Con returns with celebs, cosplayers

Even though Halloween is over, there’s still an excuse for people to dress up in costume with the return of Rhode Island Comic Con next week. The event is also an excuse to get an …

November in Years Past

20 Years Ago Jim O’Brien, Chris Byrnes, Casey Seymour Kim and Karen Carpenter starred in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at Gamm Theatre. Philip Seymour Hoffman gave a …

Police Logs

Federal grant replaces aging police K-9 vehicles

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Cranston Police Department celebrated the arrival of newly upgraded K-9 vehicles. Using nearly $350,000 in federal funds secured by U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner through …

Police Log – Nov. 6, 2025

DOMESTIC ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION On Nov. 2 at 4:29 p.m., officers arrested a resident of 87 Grove Ave., on charges of Domestic Assault by Strangulation, Domestic Simple Assault, Domestic …

Police log

DOMESTIC VIOLATION OF A NO CONTACT ORDER On Oct. 20 at 12:18 a.m., officers arrested a Cranston resident of 527 Laurel Hill Ave., on a charge of Domestic Violation of a No Contact Order. The …

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Cranston Senior Enrichment Center – Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 7: Dip Dab & Paint Event: On Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the center will host this free painting session. Space is limited! Call Sky at 401-780-6216 Nov. 12: Healthy Holiday …

Obituaries

Elaine M. Decker

Elaine M. Decker, a cherished voice in Rhode Island’s senior community and longtime contributor to PRIME TIME, a Rhode Island publication, passed away peacefully on October 3rd. at the age of …

Lydia L. Procaccini

Lydia L. Procaccini, 71, of Clarence Street, Cranston, passed away on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in her home. She was the devoted wife of the late John “Otto” Procaccini. She was born …

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