ABUSE/NEGLECT
At approximately 12:13 p.m., Detectives and Officers arrested Roberta Gerard, 43 of 45 Sinclair Ave., for (1) count of Abuse/Neglect-Adult w/Severe Impairment, (1) count of …
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3/26/25
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Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announced on Sunday, March 23, that after an intensive 70-hour search involving multiple law enforcement agencies, Ms. Linda …
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3/26/25
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The very idea of a public swimming pool in Cranston just can’t seem to catch a break – unless it’s a broken pipe of unknown origin that sends opening day down the drain again.
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The Herald sports department unveiled its All-City sports teams, celebrating some of Cranston’s best athletes from this past winter season. Pictured is Gianna Desmarais of Cranston West, who …
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3/26/25
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The Teamsters Local Union 251 and the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 1322 have reached agreements with the city on their contracts. Documents indicate a 3.5% raise …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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3/26/25
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Sage & Willow
Sisters, Sage (left) and Willow (right) are a bonded pair who have been together since they were puppies! At six years old they find themselves in need of a loving home after …
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By Karen Kalunian
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3/26/25
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Paari Gopalakrishnan, MD, MBA, president and chief operating officer of Kent Hospital, has joined the PACE-RI board of directors. In this role, Dr. Gopalakrishnan will help guide PACE in its mission …
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3/20/25
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Centerline Pickleball Club celebrated its grand opening last Saturday at its new facility in Warwick, which opened its doors to the public last month.
The state’s latest pickleball …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/19/25
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The city’s Historic District Commission (HDC) last week denied a request to remove a shingled tower from the historic Henry Pratt workshop at 5 Turner Ave., and also denied the owners’ …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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3/19/25
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The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration benefiting St. Michael’s Social Ministries for the Poor took place at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet in Cranston on Monday with hundreds of attendees. …
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3/19/25
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Sergeant Pickles is a young guy ready to knock your socks off with his hilarious, playful style. He’s never met a stuffie he doesn't like and must find that squeaker no matter the cost! He is …
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3/19/25
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Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee arrived at Park Elementary School on Friday to a crowd of excited second- and third-graders ready to learn about eradicating litter.
The two read …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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3/19/25
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Seventy-eight percent of Rhode Islanders say their communities do not have enough homes that average people can afford, according to a recent poll by advocacy group Neighbors Welcome Rhode Island.
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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3/19/25
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Nearly 8,000 residential construction workers from across the region are expected to attend the JLC Live conference March 27-29 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Kristen Adamo has had the event …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/19/25
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More than 200 people from numerous groups picketed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices on Jefferson Boulevard Sunday afternoon.
They came together to protest the detention of …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Warwick Beacon Editor
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3/19/25
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Peter Neronha had a story as soon as he learned that former U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who is now president of the Rhode Island Foundation, would be addressing the Warwick Rotary Club.
Both were …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Warwick Beacon Editor
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3/19/25
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Two months of Trump administration attacks on federal funding of social-service programs and services have left a local provider of help to low-income families fearing the worst.
HeadStart is a …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media staff writer
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3/19/25
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Despite a somewhat hazy history, there is absolutely no question that the Zeppole (ZAY-poe-lay) Italian pastry is beyond popular in Rhode Island, with local bakeries churning out tens of thousands …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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3/19/25
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If you've been searching for a young pup to join your home, then look no further! Cody will fill your heart and home completely! He is an eight month old medium sized mixed breed with a beautiful …
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By KAREN KALUNIAN
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3/19/25
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March 19, Vertigo: the URI Pharmacy Outreach Program will host a session Wednesday at 10 a.m., on the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of vertigo at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center …
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3/18/25
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