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Cranston Rep. Wants Calamari As the State Appetizer
Rhode Island-style calamari is on menus of restaurants far and wide, as Rep. Joseph M. McNamara recently discovered during a visit to New Hampshire. It’s been found on the menus of restaurants in...
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House Hunt: 18 Open Houses in Cranston this Weekend
After nearly a month straight of weekend storms, it's finally going to be clear and dry this weekend, which is music to the ears of real estate agents and prospective home buyers alike. Here's a look...
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Patriots Cheerleaders Holding Open Auditions Today
The New England Patriots' cheerleaders will hold an open audition for the 2013 squad today. Women who are at least 18-years-old, and have a high school diploma or GED are invited to audition. The...
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Obituary: Richard Schumacher Sr., 86
Richard Schumacher Sr., 86, passed away on Friday March 1, 2013 at the D'Youville Senior Care in Lowell, Mass. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Putney) Schumacher. Born in Providence, he...
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Cranston Man Indicted on Murder Charges
The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging a Cranston man and two Providence men with murder and other charges for a robbery in Providence last July during which three people...
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What's On Your 'Must Read' List?
What's on your "must read" list? For all you voracious readers out there, here's a look at some of the hottest books for February, according Barnes & Noble. "Inferno," by Dan Brown: This book...
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OMGPD: Responsible Adults, A Mother's Advice
Teens and Adults RSVP to Facebook Fight One 17-year-old boy now has an interesting life event to add to his Facebook timeline after would-be fight turned into a real-life car chase. According to the...
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Arrest Log: Feb. 11 to 13
The following arrest information was provided by Cranston Police. It does not indicate a conviction. Robert P. Mochelski, 58, 186 Woodbine St., Cranston, charged with driving with a suspended license...
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State Rep, Retired Police Officer Opposes Gun Registration Bill
State Rep. Dennis M. Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Little Compton), a retired Portsmouth police officer, is speaking out against newly-introduced legislation which would require gun...
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The Week in RI: Bus Murder, Sex Scandal, A Heartfelt Remembrance
Sunday, Feb. 24 Local Teacher Caught With Missing Boy A teacher from Cranston was charged with intereference and suspended from the Providence School Department after authorities allegedly found him in...
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3 Ridiculously Easy Things to Do, and How to Do Them With Cranston Patch
Would you like to post events, announcements and blogs to Cranston Patch? Keep this article handy each time there is something you'd like to share with our community. To post events to the site for...
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This Week at the General Assembly
Committee hears legislation to ban certain synthetic drugs The House Judiciary Committee heard legislation to ban the sale, manufacturing and use of certain synthetic drugs in Rhode Island. Introduced...
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Should Convicted Murderers Serve At Least Half of Sentence?
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 8-0 last week to approve legislation that would require an individual convicted of first or second degree murder to serve at least 50 percent of a sentence prior to...
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Find the Best Gas Prices in Cranston
After steady increases the last several weeks, gas prices took a dip this week. Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down three cents this week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s tsurvey of...
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Arrest Log: Feb. 14 to 18
The following arrest information was provided by Cranston Police. It does not indicate a conviction. Roland Morgan, 29, Douglas Ave., Providence, charged with shoplifting and conspiracy Feb. 14 at 4:04...
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Hess Closing Its Gas Stations
Hess has announced it's closing its gas stations and will focus on “exploration and production,” according to media sources on Monday. Recently, Elliott Management, one of the company’s largest...
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Cranston Man wins Mega Millions Prize
Do you know Michael Fitzgerald of Cranston? If you do, be sure to let him pick up the tab the next time you meet him for lunch. Why? He just won $40,000 after buying a Mega Millions Multiplier ticket...
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Cranston Parks and Rec. is Dept. of the Year
Cranston is known for a lot of things, including its plethora of parks, ball fields and other recreational facilities. So it’s no surprise that the Cranston Parks and Recreation Department has been...
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More Snow On the Way
Forecasters are keeping their eyes on yet another storm system that may drop more snow on the region. According to officials at the National Weather Service and Accuweather, a storm system is heading...
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