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Cranston's Rep. Palumbo Introduces Comprehensive Sex Offender Bill
For Rep. Peter G. Palumbo, working to enact a comprehensive sex offender registration and notification act (SORNA) is about keeping children safe. “As long as there is one sex offender out there that...
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Cranston Native's Film Premieres at Park Theatre
Imagine traveling back in time to 1933, swing dancing in a nightclub during the end of Prohibition. That will be possible this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Park Theatre in Cranston for the premiere of the...
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Sen. Lynch Introduces 'Back to Work RI' Bill
Legislation to allow job-seekers to collect unemployment while participating in job training at companies looking to hire has been introduced in the Rhode Island Senate. Sponsored by Sen. Erin P. Lynch...
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MISSING: Have you Seen Motzart the Cat?
Have you seen this cat walking around? His name is Motzart and he's missing. Owner Michelle Gradus Parenteau said Motzart went missing near the Eden Park neighborhood and is an indoor cat, so he's not...
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March? Still Festive here in Cranston
Michael Cerio handles publicity for the Park Theatre, is a Cranston resident, likes working on cars (and wished he had more time for it) and jogs regularly. He also was kind enough to tweet us this pic...
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Just Listed: Three Newest Listings in Cranston
A large 2,244 square foot raised ranch in western Cranston with a double lot, the former Antiques in the Attic property and a condo in Woodhaven are the three newest properties to hit the market in...
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SPOTTED: Turkeys Looking for Bracelets?
Wild turkeys are abundant in Cranston, especially in the wooded western part of the city. But they're no strangers to the city's urban center, too. And apparently they like shopping. Here's a perfect...
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Flood Warning Issued as Pawtuxet Rises to Flood Stage
The Pawtuxet River is on track to exceed flood stage at 9 feet and spill over local roads and threaten low-lying areas. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning this evening and forecasting...
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Obituary: Mildred Melfi, 99
Mildred Melfi, 99, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Anthony and Marie (Ponticelli) Melfi. Mildred...
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Driver Snaps Pole on Reservoir Ave., Uninjured
A driver behind the wheel of a Nissan lost control and snapped a utility pole on Reservoir Avenue overnight Tuesday, causing traffic to be shut down for some time. The road reopened early Wednesday...
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Bye Bye Agenda: City Council to go Paperless, Wireless
In a move that is supposed to save money, paper and bring the City Council into modern times, the council on Monday voted to approve a measure to equip members with laptops or tablets and stop getting...
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Pawtuxet Crests Above Flood Stage Overnight, Creeps Back Down
The Pawtuxet River climbed above flood stage overnight, rising to about 9.4 feet — flood stage is 9 feet — and gradually fell back below flood stage early this morning, according to the National...
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Cranston's Perpetual Flooding Problem — in Pictures
Cranston Patch launched in late 2010 — months after the historic floods that ravaged the city in March of that year, so we don't have any coverage of the event for the record books. Still, flooding has...
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Owner of Terry, Lost Dog, Seeks Help
Terry is all white, but he's got health problems and has been missing for two weeks. Owner Jonatan Orozco said that Terry is epileptic and has seizures and was lost off Union Avenue near the Cranston...
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Bob Dylan Coming Back to RI
Bob Dylan is coming back to Rhode Island. Information has also been distributed via the Ryan Center’s Facebook page, and has been circling around on social media as a result. Tickets go on sale Friday,...
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Shotgun-Toting Alleged Bestway Robber Found Hiding in a Closet
Jonathan Nuccio, 21, of 112 Vermont St., Cranston, brazenly racked the shotgun he was carrying when he robbed the Bestway on Park Avenue, according to police reports, ejecting a live shell while he...
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Obituary: Helen C. Caito, 72
Helen C. Caito, 72, of Cranston and formerly Citrus Springs, Florida passed away Sunday February 24, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Barry L. Caito. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Edward...
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Cranston Man's Photo is March Contest Winner
“My dad used to take me to the Park, and told me that Betsey Williams was a descendent of Roger Williams. It was fun to go back there as an adult,” said Raymond Cooney, a Cranston resident. “If you’re...
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