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SERIES LAUNCH: The lawn around the gazebo at the Garden City Shopping Center in Cranston was crowded with spectators last Wednesday as people gathered to enjoy the first show of a four-week free summer concert series. (Cranston Herald photos by Barbara Polichetti)
Pianos in the park
Cranston Herald photographer Barbara Polichetti captured a few snapshots from last Wednesday’s launch of the Garden City Summer Concert Series. Hundreds of people set up blankets and … more
HUNT FOR THE ENTRANCE: The entrance to Continental Bait & Tackle at 1065 Park Ave. can be tough to find. According to the city, utility work that has been dragging on for more than a year has finally wrapped. Road re-paving has started, and will be done by August. At right, the view from inside Continental is all traffic cones and ripped up sidewalk. (Cranston Herald photos by Rory Schuler)
PARK AVENUE PAIN
Bobby Catanzaro stretched out a long white strip of register tape on a pizzeria tabletop. The paper represented Cranston’s congested and detour-packed Park Avenue — from Reservoir Avenue … more
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FILLING A VOID: Mayor Kenneth Hopkins said that the historic Park Theater reopening “fills a void” in Cranston and will spur economic development. (Cranston Herald photo by Ryan Doherty)
MARQUEE UPDATE
Special to the Herald The historic Park Theater will be reopening its doors this October. The theater — which temporarily closed last year — is set to host multiple shows this … more
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NO WALK IN THE PARK: Ed Brady is proud of his hard work and dedication to the Cranston community and the arts. He recently announced a new partnership, which promises to revitalize the aging theater and help keep the arts alive in Cranston. (Courtesy photo)
Park life springs anew
Special to the Herald Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the last thing you should ever do is count Ed Brady down and out. Brady has worked tirelessly to keep the Park Theater afloat and … more
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Park View Middle School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Grade 8  HIGH Honors Emely M. Batista Sanchez, Chloe L. Bouchard, Nathaniel W. Brennick, Tristan N. Brinker, Paige S. Buffington, Natalie Chin, Nyasia M. Donald, Abigail G. Farmer, Leon E. … more
THE GRANTEE: Park View Middle School library media specialist Stephanie Mills shows one of the popular biographies that needed a refresh and was included in the set of new books ordered with the LORI mini-grant. (Photo courtesy of Cranston Public Schools)
PVMS librarian receives mini-grant to update biography collection
Cranston Public Schools is pleased to share that Park View Middle School school library media specialist, Stephanie Mills, is the recipient of a RI Office of Library & Information Services 2024 … more
Park theater briefly up for auction, before cancellation
The Park Theater was briefly ticketed as open for public auction this week, but the auction didn’t stick.  Irving Schechtman & Co., Inc., a West Warwick based auctioneer firm, … more
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Park View Middle School Second Quarter Honor Roll 2023/2024
Grade 8 HIGH Honors Chloe L. Bouchard, Nathaniel W. Brennick, Tristan N. Brinker, Natalie Chin, Nyasia M. Donald, Abigail G. Farmer, Leon E. Finkle, Eliot S. Hale, Oakley R. Kearns, Andrew J. … more
OUT OF THE PAN: Advocacy advisor Amy Southerland along with Kellen Moran man the bake sale table
Avatar hosts a night at the Pub on Park
Members of the Disability Self-Advisory Group, also called Avatar hosted a holiday party and fundraiser at the Pub on Park on December 7. The event featured a bake sale, art sale and live music by … more
Park View Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll 2023/2024
Grade 8 HIGH Honors Chloe L. Bouchard, Nathaniel W. Brennick, Tristan N. Brinker, Paige S. Buffington, Natalie Chin, Nyasia M. Donald, Abigail G. Farmer, Leon E. Finkle, Eliot S. Hale, Oakley R. … more
WE'RE JUST A BUNCH OF NICE GUYS: Albanese in the back row, is surrounded by cast and crew members at the Pub on Park during their shooting on Friday, October 6. (Photo by Pam Schiff)
Cranston answers Hollywood call
The Pub on Park in Cranston took center stage as the location for several shots in the upcoming movie, Charles Street. Written and directed by Providence native, Nick Albanese, this will be his … more
SONIC CUBED: Five-year-old Mason Hawksley showed up dressed as Sonic and brought his own stuffed Sonic for a triple dose of speed and fun.
Sonic the Hedgehog visits Park Theatre
The Comedy Park at the Park Theatre started out October by inviting Sonic the Hedgehog to roll on by for breakfast last week and spend the morning making kids dreams come true. Children were spinning … more
Trunks in need of treats
The Cranston Parks and Recreation department is seeking donations for its October 28, 2 to 4 p.m., Trunk or Treat event, which has expanded from its previous size thanks to help from the YMCA and … more
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HE IS ALL IN FOR CRANSTON: Former Councilman and current owner of the Park Theater, Ed Brady educates the City Council on the importance of a true community center in the heart of Cranston. (Cranston Herald photo)
Overwhelming support for a Park Theatre Community Center
On a cold and rainy Monday night, over two dozen turned up at Council chambers to voice support and enthusiasm for the potential of turning The Historic Park Theatre into a community … more
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Mayor announces Learn365 not an option for Park Theatre purchase
“On Aug 28, I convened a meeting here in my office with key stakeholders in the city regarding the governor’s Learn 365 grant program,” Mayor Hopkins said. “At that meeting, … more
Lancia: Public investment in theater “…A bad deal for taxpayers”
According to a report in the Providence Journal, the city of Cranston “is seriously considering a purchase and redesign of the Park Theatre for use as a community center/performance venue, … more
“Park Theater purchase proposal not a wise move
I have not expressed support for the city to purchase the Park Theater with $6.1 million dollars in federal/state grant funding as proposed by the Mayor and his administration. On August 28, 2023, … more
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A different perspective
I don’t dare to have an opinion on the purchase of the Park Theatre. I don’t live in Cranston. I don’t put my tax dollars into the city’s pocket. I don’t meddle in … more
LONG LIVE YOUR MAJESTY: Members of the British band Majesty, a Queen cover band, stand with Mayor Ken Hopkins for a quick photo. Left to right: Guitarist Pete Southern, bass player Ronnie Holland, Mayor Hopkins, drummer Chris Carter and vocalist/keyboard player Rob Lea as Freddy Mercury.
The Historic Park Theater hits 99 years young
By PAM SCHIFF   The hazy, hot and humid days of summer could not deter the almost one thousand people from attending the Queen cover band Majesty at the Park Theater on Saturday, September … more
Historic Park Theatre calls out for community support
Today, as I reach out to our Cranston community and residents of the great State of Rhode Island, a sense of urgency runs through my veins. Cranston’s Historic Park Theatre is not merely a … more
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