By DANIEL KITTREDGE The community is mourning the loss of a long-serving civic leader. John E. Lanni Jr., who was active in local politics for four decades and served a combined 16 years on the City Council, passed away Oct. 14 at the age of 77. "e;I think more

By ALEX SPONSELLER The Cranston West girls soccer team dropped its opener last weekend 3-1 to defending state champion South Kingstown at Cranston West. The Lady Falcons fell behind 2-0 early. Despite cutting into the lead on a goal from Julia Robbins in more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE The composition of the Cranston City Council will change significantly in January - and whether Republicans can maintain their majority remains very much in question. All three of the council's citywide seats are open their year, and more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Drive-thru Trunk or Treat The Cranston Parks and Recreation Department is planning a Halloween Drive-thru Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Cranston Stadium parking lot. If you more

By JEN COWART Special to the Herald Editor's note: This is the fifth and final in a series of stories produced by Cranston Public Schools highlighting the specific projects that would be funded through a $147 million bond question going before voters on more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE A suspect has been arrested in connection with the city's first, and thus far only, homicide this year. Jose Herpin, 23, of 36 Calhoun Street, Providence, was taken into custody by Providence Police on Oct. 1 following a brief vehicle more

By JOHN HOWELL "e;I think I have a story for you,"e; Francis X. Flaherty said early Saturday morning. Flaherty was wearing black, but not the black robes of his attire as an Associate Supreme Court Justice, a post he has held for nearly 18 years. Rather, he more

By ALEX SPONSELLER The Pilgrim boys and girls cross country teams had their first dual meets of the season last Saturday, hosting Cranston West and Juanita Sanchez at Pilgrim High School. The Pats were well-represented at the top, as seniors Justin more

By JEN COWART Special to the Herald Editor's note: This is the third in a series of stories produced by Cranston Public Schools highlighting the specific projects that would be funded through a $147 million bond question going before voters on Nov. 3. more

Now hear this! When asked what is one of their most popular baked items, Greta Redleaf, who was tending the Buns and Beans table at the Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market on Saturday, displayed the bakery's giant cinnamon buns. The market at Rhodes on the more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Library's Halloween costume contest Calling all ComicCon attendees, trick-or-treaters, quarantine crafters, and Halloween hopefuls! It's time to get dressed up and enter the Cranston Public Library Costume Contest. From now until Oct. more

Volunteers go 'Blue' On Sept. 25, volunteers gathered at locations across the state to assist nonprofit organizations as part of "e;Blue across Rhode Island,"; Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island's annual community service day. In Cranston, the event more