Former Ward 6 Cranston City Councilman Matthew Reilly has been indicted on multiple child molestation counts, according to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. more

On Saturday, Johnston native Nick Raposo was called up to make his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Raposo was … more

Being closest to the Pawtuxet Bridge and the division between Cranston and Warwick , Aspray Boat House was chosen as the site for the Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) to officially … more

As the state’s stuck in the middle of a housing crisis, a group of Cranston residents asked how a few more houses would solve the problem. The residents enlisted in the long fight against … more

The city’s mayor and city council may settle their dispute over the use of federal pandemic-era funding in court. On Friday, June 21, Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins announced that the … more

DOMESTIC SIMPLE ASSAULT At 8:52 p.m., June 24, Cranston Police Officers arrested Anthony Liberatore, 32, of 33 Fyffe Ave., Cranston, for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct … more

June 30, St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church Seeking Contacts , St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, is seeking contact information from/for anyone interested in celebrating its 150th … more

THEIR CHAMPION: Cranston Police Detective Eric LeClerc has been named the state’s first recipient of the Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award by Special Olympics Rhode Island. He … more

During an Ocean State heat wave, all splash pad politics are local. Cranston’s mayoral candidates tussled over a dry city splash pad, which had not yet opened when the mercury started … more

The Cranston police officer ran to the suspects’ car. She opened the door and ordered a man and a woman out of the vehicle. Instead, they sped away, allegedly running over the officer’s … more

Just look at this fantastic face! Jojo is a year old Labrador/Poodle mix with fun-loving temperament. He is a pup who loves everyone but he is also a very active boy too! The rescue is requiring a … more

UPDATED The Cranston police officer ran to the suspects’ car. She opened the door and ordered a man and a woman out of the vehicle. Instead, they sped away, allegedly running over the officer's foot, and the officer fired at the vehicle. Cranston Police have released the name of the officer involved in a shooting last Sunday evening, as well as her body-worn camera footage from the incident. more

The city’s mayor and city council may settle their dispute over the use of federal pandemic-era funding in court. On Friday, June 21, Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins announced that the … more

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Last week, Cranston city and Rhode Island state officials gathered at Cranston City Hall for the city’s annual Pride Flag Raising event organized by Councilwoman Lammis Vargas. The event … more

Special to the Herald The Cranston Police Department has launched a new initiative called the Blue Envelope Program. The program went into effect on June 4. Cranston Police Chief Col. … more

Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins makes it a point to personally visit any city residents who are 100 years old — or older. He always brings a proclamation, the city’s best wishes, and a question: What’s your secret to longevity? more

Special to the Herald Sweet Talkers aims to help children with language and speech impairments learn to speak through baking. The proposal is the top prize-winning idea of Cranston High … more