When trying to figure out the perfect gift for the person who seems to have everything, give them the one thing they absolutely don’t have.  A bench with a permanent plaque on it, … more

When Cranston Cares initially had eight benches placed around Meshanticut Lake in June of 2022, it was always the organization’s intention to offer people the opportunity to purchase a plaque … more

By PAM SCHIFF Few of life’s simpler pleasures beat sitting on a park bench looking at the water, listening to the birds sing and seeing children run and ride bikes. Now, because of the … more

Seat with a wreath Benches facing Stillhouse Cove have been appropriately decorated for the season with wreaths. Darcy O'Rourke and her dog Fozzi took a moment from their walk to enjoy the view and share good wishes for the holiday. (Cranston Herald more

By HAROLD M. METTS When Martin Luther King gave his famous address on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, he memorably said, "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be more