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Post Announcements On Cranston Patch
Every life is a story — and Cranston Patch wants to hear yours! By creating a profile on Cranston Patch — or signing in with your Facebook account — you can post announcements about weddings or civil...
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Obituary: Filomena 'Philly' (Adessi) Macari, 89
Filomena 'Philly' (Adessi) Macari, 89, of Cranston, passed away March 3, 2013 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Edo S. Macari. Filomena was born in Providence, a daughter of...
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The Clowns were Sent In At Woodridge Elementary
Check out these photos from Friday’s event at Woodridge Elementary, featuring a celebration of Dr. Seuss with performers from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built to Amaze. The two...
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Sen. Lombardi: Keep School Safety Plans Private
Cranston's Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D-Dist. 26) has submitted legislation in the General Assembly that would exclude school safety plans from the public record. “It doesn’t make sense to me to make...
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Should Active Military Be Allowed To Drink Under 21?
A bill expected to be heard at the State House Wednesday would make it legal for military service members between the ages of 18 and 21 to drink alcohol in Rhode Island. The legislation (H 5603),...
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Snow Expected Early Thursday Morning
The forecast for a quick developing, yet slow-moving, nor’easter continues to change, but the storm is now projected to start in Cranston in the wee hours of Thursday morning, continuing into Friday...
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Hess Spokesman: 'Absolutely No Plans to Close Any of Our Stores'
Hess spokesman Dennis Moynihan said Tuesday that reports of closing Hess stores couldn't be further from the truth. "We have absolutely no plans to close any of our stores," said Moynihan in a...
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Park Theatre
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance as Cranston’s completely renovated historic Park Theatre welcomes straight from Ireland, the renowned ensemble Celtic...
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Lawmakers Work to Close DUI Loophole for Drivers Under 21
A loophole in Rhode Island law allows drivers under the age of 21 to have a higher alcohol content than those of legal drinking age, something legislators are working on closing. For adults over the...
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Arrest Log: Feb. 19 to 21
The following arrest information was provided by Cranston Police. It does not indicate a conviction. Michael Hartman, 25, 20 Foch Ave., Providence, charged with driving with a suspended license Feb. 19...
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Parking Ban in Effect this Morning as Snow Begins
Get your car off the street by 7 a.m. Cranston Police have instituted a parking ban that goes into effect this morning and it will last for 24 hours as the city braces for yet another winter storm. The...
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Five Dream Cars You Would Love to Drive
There are thousands of cars available in the countless dealerships that dot the highways of Rhode Island, but there are very few that are like these vehicles. Here are five dream cars that you would...
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PRODUCT RECALL: Chicken of the Sea
A second major brand of tuna has recalled some of its products because of issues with the cans, which could lead to contamination. Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalled some of its Chicken of the Sea...
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'Pay to Play' Bill Not Supported Statewide
Although a bill that would allow school districts the authority to charge students a fee to participate in activities like band or sports did not receive a lot of support, it might be amended to apply...
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Fire Damages C. A. Brown
A fire struck and damaged C. A. Brown, a foundry located on Wellington Avenue, on Wednesday night. There were no word of injuries or the extent of the damage, WPRI reported. Firefighters were called to...
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Cranston's Culpo, Miss Universe, Visits High School via Skype
Yesterday, Bay View Academy students in Pre-K through grade twelve gathered in the auditorium for what they thought was to be a Skype conversation with reigning Miss Universe and Bay View Academy...
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Parking Ban Extended to 3pm; Snow Ends Later Today
The winter storm that was apparently hard for meteorologist to accurately predict was slated to bring several inches of snow, but this morning, Cranston had about a dusting to an inch of the white...
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Find Big Grocery Savings on Cranston Patch
Whether it's milk, bread or some ice cream for dessert, we're constantly making trips to the grocery store. Find coupons and discounts to save you money on those quick pick-ups or an entire week's...
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[CHAT] URI Closes Out Season vs. UMass
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team looks to recover from a brutal loss to St. Joseph’s with a season-ending win against the University of Massachusetts today. Tip-off at the Ryan...
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