The Cranston Western and Cranston East Little Leagues celebrated their respective Opening Days last Saturday in front of packed audiences. Joining the fun were family, friends and of course, Mayor …
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5/1/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode …
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2/21/24
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Cranston Public Schools in collaboration with Cranston High School East has announced that the Be a Bolt Open House originally scheduled for Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm has been …
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1/10/24
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The Rhode Island College swim team finished third (seven teams) at the Bridgewater State Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Rhode Island College finished third (seven teams) with a team score of …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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12/6/23
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On Sept. 30 Owner Deborah Clift (holding certificate above), received a certificate from Mayor Ken Hopkins with her family during the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the third …
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10/4/23
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Fans of the global restaurant chain Shake Shack lined up Tuesday, August 8, in Garden City to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the chain’s second Rhode Island location. Having …
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8/16/23
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As the city prepares for another hot and humid week, Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that Cranston’s new splash pad is now open for summer enjoyment.
“We are pleased to offer this new, …
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7/26/23
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Cranston East fell to Smithfield 2-1 despite John Devine’s gem on the mound. Devine finished with nine strikeouts and allowed just two runs. Angel Garcia scored East’s lone run in the …
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6/7/23
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Soulita celebrated its official ribbon cutting on Dec. 20. The pop-up store, located in Garden City Center, is a vegan skincare and self-care brand. Their essentials are inspired by nature with …
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1/3/23
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Cafe Ava – a new family-owned Latin coffee shop – celebrated its grand opening on Friday at 48B Rolfe Square. The business is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday …
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12/20/22
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Providence Diamond, celebrated its grand re-opening in a new space within Garden City Center (105 Hillside Road). Family owned and operated since 1985, Providence Diamond’s new space was …
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12/20/22
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The Cranston Fire Department held an open house on July 30 at Station 2 (301 Pontiac Ave.). Individuals could tour the firehouse and fire trucks while lunch was provided. The event was free for the …
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8/2/22
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Opening Day of the freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island is 6 a.m. this Saturday, April 9. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked 100 waterways many with brook, …
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4/5/22
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With registration open for the Spring 2022 semester beginning this week, the Community College of Rhode Island is hosting a series of virtual open house and on-campus enrollment events for prospective and returning students. Virtual Open House events are
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11/10/21
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In an effort to help clarify the complexities associated with Social Security, Medicare and retirement, Universal Wealth Management, a leading financial and health insurance services firm headquartered in Cranston, will once again be conducting free
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11/10/21
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Old Navy welcomed to Garden City Old Navy was welcomed to Garden City Center and the Cranston business community during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Oct. 16. The 13,000-square-foot apparel store has 36 full- and part-time employees. Pictured are
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10/20/21
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The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that $3 million in matching grants is available to help communities and local organizations protect valuable green space throughout Rhode Island. The grant round is now open, with a deadline of
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8/25/21
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Park Place welcomed Mayor Ken Hopkins officially welcomed Park Place Bar & Grille to the Cranston business community on June 3. Located at 1401 Park Ave., the establishment offers dine-in and take-out service and specializes in traditional "pub food."
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6/9/21
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