We wrote about a month ago regarding some of the historic moments that have occurred during this past summer. Of course, the attempted assassination of a former President and the decision to … more

This week marks my return from paternity leave. My wife and I welcomed our second child to the world on June 21. Reese, our baby girl, was 7 pounds, 0.5 ounces and arrived happy and healthy at 1:16 … more

Looking for local summer fun? Look no further, there are plenty of events coming up around Rhode Island to get excited about! Our local recreation and public libraries have great programs running all … more

The community room at Cranston Central Library was packed with over 220 people on Saturday hoping to learn a thing or two about the many local summer camps accepting applicants across Rhode Island … more

With temperatures toppling records on Friday, Deb Grimaldi and her husband of Cranston headed for Conimicut Point Beach to beat the heat and enjoy a bit of early summer. “This is like paradise … more

Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) will be expanding its footprint with the opening of two new branches by the coming summer. The bank today announced a location in Newport in Bellevue Plaza, and another on … more

Some are snow birds playing softball all winter in Florida, some are working out at their local gym, some are taking batting practice indoors in Quonset, and most are sitting at home just waiting for … more

City school officials have a lot of money to spend. Cranston was awarded $20 million in ESSER III, and the district has only spent $700,000. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Norma Cole updated the … more

Cranston Public Library announced this year’s Summer Concert Series which will run Thursdays, from now until August 4 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The concert series features eight performances, at … more

By KELLY SULLIVAN A historic military figure once wiled away his summer days at a vacation home on Warwick Neck. Gardiner Carleton Sims was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on July 31, 1845, the son of Helen McDonald and ferryman George Sims. As a young more

Feel of summer The Rotary Club of Cranston held a "Touch a Truck" event in Garden City Center on May 22. Despite the heat, hundreds of people stopped in to see or climb the big rigs, fire trucks and police motorcycles as well as meet K-9 officers from more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE The city will not offer its traditional summer recreation programs this year, Mayor Allan Fung and Parks and Recreation Director Tony Liberatore announced Thursday. "e;The decision to not offer the existing Playground, Arts and Crafts, more