Is It Too Soon for Christmas Shopping?
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but stores everywhere are already decked out for Christmas, hoping to pull shoppers in early. Is it too soon for the shopping season to begin?
View ArticleI brake for deer (especially in November)
Did you hear the one about the guy who proposed that we move deer crossing signs "to a place where deer can cross safely"? The story's funny, but the problem is real: Watch for deer, especially in...
View ArticleSuspicious Bottle with Liquid Briefly Evacuates Stone Hill Elementary
A teacher's discovery of a glass bottle containing liquid in a wooded area behind Stone Hill Elementary School led to the evacuation of the building for a brief period on Monday, school officials said....
View ArticleCranston Man Indicted for Double Murder, Kidnapping
Daniel Rodrigues, a Cranston man charged with murdering two Johnston women, has remained in prison since his August arrest.
View ArticleTraffic Fatalities Down Slightly In RI
Deaths related to car accidents dropped by 3 percent in Rhode Island while increasing by the same percentage nationwide.
View ArticleRepeat! 4 Eagles Cheer Squads Make Nationals Again
But now they have to raise $80,000 to get there.
View ArticleSmooth as a Baby's Railroad Bridge
Drivers rejoice! Automobile mechanics who specialize in suspension work lament! The Park Avenue railroad bridge, after months and months of waiting, has finally been resurfaced. Gone are the days of...
View ArticleCold Today, Freezing Tonight
Brr: Did you enjoy temperatures in the mid 60s yesterday? Well, hang on to those memories because it will be about 20 degrees colder today with a high of just 45 and The
View ArticleNow Hiring: Cranston Job Postings
Looking for a new job? Your first job? Cranston Patch is here to help with a roundup of what's available in and around town. Know of an opening that isn't listed here? Share the details in the comments...
View ArticleNow Hiring: Be a Santa's Helper and Other Cranston Job Postings
Tis the season. For seasonal jobs.Feeling festive? Looking for part time work? If you're good with children and can't get enough of the Christmas spirit, consider joining the crew at Santa's Cabin at...
View Article10 Money Moments That Make You Grow Up
You’re officially an adult when you hit these financial milestones.
View Article'Thrill Killer' Released
Alfred Brissette, who pled no contest to a 1999 murder, left prison Tuesday after having served about one-third of his sentence.
View ArticleGoogle Agrees to Pay RI $230,000 to Settle Claims
Multistate settlement also implements policy changes.
View ArticleDow Breaks Record, But Middle Class Missing Out
A look at what the Dow’s recent 16,000 benchmark really means for Americans.
View ArticleFidelity Reveals the Secret to Becoming a Retirement Millionaire
Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.
View ArticleLifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere
Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.
View Article5 Community Campaigns That Could Use Your Help
The list below shows locals who are volunteering -- whether nearby or far away. Click an image to learn more about each of them.
View Article5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work
Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.
View Article4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills
A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.
View ArticleLocal High Schools Competing for Nation's Best Rivalry
Vote for one of 5 pairs of local high schools in the national competition.
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