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 … more

Cranston High School West Student Josh Clapprood has demonstrated the spark of inspiration by taking his mother’s idea of a Christmas-themed Halloween party and dressing it to the nines. A … more

By JOHN HOWELL “Coming up,” Warwick Police Officer Andrew Chretien said above the hum of the twin outboards. The engines went from a purr to a roar as police marine vessels cleared … more

OneCranston Health Equity Zone, Cranston Public Library and Community Connectors hosted Connecting Four Cranston – an interactive block party – on June 4. The event took place at four … more

What’s a middle-of-the-road American to do?  On the left, the average, hard-working American sees the progressive/anarchist mob.  On the right, this quietly patriotic American sees … more

St. Mary's Feast Halloween Party The St. Mary's Feast Society presented "Halloween in Knightsville" on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. The event was held at the St. Mary's Feast Society located at 15 Phenix Ave. in Cranston. (Herald photos by Steve Popiel) 1 HOCUS more

Charlie's Ghost Party The Cranston Historical Society held its annual Charlie's Ghost Party on Oct. 29 at the Sprague Mansion, located at 1352 Cranston St. Featured was Jared the Magician and Mentalist, along with card readers. (Herald photos by Steve more

Happy Halloween! On Halloween night, hundreds of children of all ages attended the Cranston Firefighters IAFF Local 1363 Halloween Party at Station 2 on Pontiac Avenue. A special thank you to Lt. Nic Carcieri for putting the party together. He does it more

A community favorite is returning on Friday, Oct. 29, at the Governor Sprague Mansion. Beginning at 7 p.m., the Cranston Historical Society will once again present its Charlie the Butler Ghost Party with Jared the Magician & Mentalist. The mansion is more

It's a party! The weather cooperated Saturday for the Gaspee Days Block Party in Pawtuxet Park after unseasonably cool temperatures, wind and rain forced its postponement on Memorial Day weekend. In fact, it was such a switch in weather that attendees more

St. Patrick's Day with a punch The celebration got off to an early start at O'Rourke's in Pawtuxet Wednesday. They offered seating outside, inside and upstairs with plenty of distancing and, of course, Irish music to go along with the great spirits. more