OP ED: Will Procaccianti Keep its Promises at Phenix Glen?
The Procaccianti Group is proposing a residential development named Lodges at Phenix Glen located off the Route 37 ramp before the Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink. At a public hearing held earlier...
View ArticleAni DiFranco Coming to Park Theatre
The Park Theatre has been attracting some big names lately, but the latest artist to book a show at the historic Cranston arts and entertainment landmark could be one of the biggest yet. Ani DiFranco,...
View ArticleBody Found in Providence Confirmed To Be Missing Brown Student Sunil Tripathi
The body of a man pulled from the Providence River this week is that of missing Brown University student Sunil Tripathi, the state Department of Health confirmed. "The past 38 days remind us of the...
View ArticleFive SUVs Under $30,000 For Sale in Rhode Island
When you're looking for the versatility of a large vehicle with the comforts of a car, an SUV may be the right choice. This week, we take a look at a selection of SUVs for sale around Rhode Island,...
View ArticlePolice Searching for Armed Subway Robber
Cranston Police are looking for this man, who they said is responsible for an armed robbery at the Cranston Subway sandwich shop at 300 Park Ave. Police said the man walked into the store on April 19...
View ArticleFour Cranston Men Indicted for Beating, Robbing Brown Student
Four Cranston men — all 20 or under — were indicted by the Providence County Grand Jury yesterday on one count each of first-degree robbery and conspiracy for an early morning robbery of a Brown...
View ArticleLombardi Bill Would Expand Computer Crime Law
Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D-Dist. 26, Cranston) has introduced legislation that would extend Rhode Island’s computer crimes law to more explicitly cover harassment, online identity fraud, and the...
View ArticleObituary: Celia (Petrosinelli) Campopiano, 97
Celia (Petrosinelli) Campopiano, 97, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael P. Campopiano. She...
View ArticleUpdated: Patch Readers Find Lost Dog in 1 Hour
Updated: 10:54 a.m.: SAFE AND SOUND About an hour after this article was posted and a breaking news alert was e-mailed to Cranston Patch readers, the story of a missing local dog ended with a happy...
View ArticleWanted Robber Strikes Again; Mobil Robbed at Gunpoint
An armed robber who hit the Subway on Park Avenue last week has done it again, this time robbing the Ocean State Mobil Gas and Convenience Store at 1282 Elmwood Ave. shortly after midnight last night,...
View ArticleLast Week at the General Assembly. . .
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/ § Senate approves...
View ArticleThe Week in RI: Senate Approves Marriage Equality
Saturday, April 20 Family Confirms Bomber's Wife from NK The family of Katherine Russell, wife of one of the suspected Boston Marathon bombers, issued a statement Friday evening outside their North...
View ArticleHouse Explodes on Piedmont Street
A house explosion on Piedmont Street is under investigation. Fire officials said the explosion happened just after 7 a.m. this morning. The explosion blew off the back of the house and the house was...
View ArticleShihtzu Found — Is Yours Missing?
This female Shihtzu was found near Aqueduct Road and Reservoir Avenue on April 25. The dog had no collar and the person who found it's unclear if she is microchipped. If you're missing your pooch,...
View ArticleObituary: Pasquale "Pat" Castelli, 68
Pasquale "Pat" Castelli, 68, of Marlow Street, Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband for 46 years to Janice (Rivard) Castelli. Born...
View ArticleObituary: Florence (D'Alessio) Narcisi, 97
Florence (D'Alessio) Narcisi, 97, of Allen Ave., Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Metro Narcisi. Born in...
View ArticleNarragansett Rune Stone Returned; To Be Tested
The state Attorney General's office said Friday the so-called Narragansett Rune Stone was returned to state custody April 16, following a joint investigation by that office and the state Department of...
View ArticlePark Theatre to Host Miss Latina Pageants
On Saturday, May 4, more than two dozen beautiful women will take the stage of the completely renovated and historic Park Theatre in Cranston as they vie for the titles of Miss RI Latina and Miss NY...
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