By MERI R. KENNEDY Veterans Day 5K returning at Park View Park View Middle School has announced the return of its Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Kids' Run after a year's hiatus due to COVID-19. Last week, organizer and educator John Macera announced more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Outdoor 'Hocus Pocus' screening to benefit blanket drive Cranston Cares and Emily's Blanket Drive will present a "Movies in the Park" event on Sunday, Oct. 24, starting at 6 p.m. at the Atwood Avenue softball field in Cranston. The more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Community Art Exhibit After over a year apart, the Cranston arts community is reconnecting for a unique curated show exhibiting some of the city's greatest artists. The Cranston Arts Commission's first Cranston Community Art Exhibit more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Bulky waste pickup in September During the month of September, the city's Department of Public Works offers residents an opportunity to have bulky waste items picked up free of charge, with certain restrictions. Residents must call more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Library card design contest now open In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Cranston Public Library is hosting a library card design contest! Enter the contest and your artwork could be featured on a limited edition Cranston more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Bulky waste pickup in September During the month of September, the city's Department of Public Works offers residents an opportunity to have bulky waste items picked up free of charge, with certain restrictions. Residents must call more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Workforce Wednesday On Sept. 8, the Cranston Public Library's Central Library will offer a program entitled "Workforce Wednesday" beginning at noon through 3 p.m. Job seekers and employers will be able to engage and connect directly more

The annual Mayor’s Picnic will be held on Friday, Aug. 20, at Brayton Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Transportation will be provided from the … more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Garden City concert rescheduled Last week's Garden City Center Summer Concert Series event, which was rained out, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature tribute band performances of Elton more

By MERI R. KENNEDY MS Dream Center seeks 'Exceptional Individual' nominees The MS Dream Center is looking to reward outstanding individuals in the community by recognizing their efforts to "make a difference," and we need your help! Nominate someone for more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Plastic bag ban to be enforced The city has issued a reminder that an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags for retail checkout purposes has taken full effect as of July 1. The city of Cranston will now enforce this ordinance - more