New Year ’s Day arrived as a whisper. The still waters of the Providence River reflected gray clouds. The Fields Point giant wind turbines stood tall, their blades frozen. The Edgewood … more

Garden City Elementary School, Cranston’s new vision of elementary education has concluded its first trimester. From fifty-year-old buildings, students and teachers alike have transitioned to a … more

New Year ’s Day arrived as a whisper. The still waters of the Providence River reflected gray clouds. The Fields Point giant wind turbines stood tall, their blades frozen. The Edgewood … more

The ex-boss at the Central Landfill has taken over as CEO of J.R. Vinagro Corporation, following his resignation last month. And his new employer, Vinagro Corp. has now taken over road and bridge … 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. Celia’s … more

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) invites Rhode Islanders to kick off 2024 and celebrate the New Year by joining a #FirstDayHike at George Washington State Campground in … more

Thanks to the generosity of Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) customers, staff and the community, the holiday season has been made brighter for underprivileged children across the Ocean State. The … more

Generally, after high school graduation, people go on with their lives, and rarely stay in touch with classmates. That is not the case with this group. “The Cranston East class of … more

The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-RI) offers free support groups for families and friends of loved ones who are struggling with their mental health. The groups are led … more

Kids at Barrows and Waterman Elementary schools faced schoolmates, parents, teachers, and a panel of professional architects on December 20 to pitch their ideas for furniture for the new Gladstone … more

Herald Staff Reports Cranston’s Fire Chief formally announced his retirement last week and Mayor Kenneth Hopkins announced his successor. Fire Chief James Warren formalized his … more

A resolution to bring a $40 million bond for Cranston Public Schools before voters in a special election next year has passed in the city council in a 6-3 decision along party lines. The … more

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