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Scorsese Joins Local ‘Paz’ Movie Project
Chad Verdi's film project on the life of Rhode Island boxing great Vinnie Pazienza received a high-octane Hollywood boost a few days ago, when Oscar-winning director and producer Martin Scorsese signed...
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Cranston Woman Breathes Easier after Double Lung Transplant
A Cranston woman was nearing death just a few months ago, but she's now breathing a little easier after a double lung transplant recently. WPRI reported that Terry Perrotta said she didn't remember...
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Firefighters Respond to Coin Laundry
Members of the Cranston Fire Department responded to a small fire at The Laundry Basket at 521 Pontiac Ave. late last night. Reports indicate the fire was a code red condition for a period of time...
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UPDATED: Suspicious Person Prompts School Lockdowns
Two local schools were put into a lockdown state after a report of a suspcious person walking in the area this morning, Cranston Police Chief Col. Marco Palombo confirmed. Police and school officials...
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Just Listed: Three Newest Listings in Cranston [May 15]
A custom-built Colonial in Quail Ridge, a two-family in Stadium, and a three-bed Cape in Knightsville are the three newest listings to hit the market in Cranston. 38 Red Hawk Drive — $415,000...
View ArticleWhen You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)
It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your...
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Should DUI Limit Be Lowered To 0.05?
One drink could be the standard for drunken driving – at least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way. On Tuesday, the NTSB recommended states lower the blood-alcohol...
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Diocese to Honor Cranston Woman Tonight
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence announced that Barbara Papitto, a parishioner of Holy Apostles, is among those who will be recognized for their service to the Church and community at a dinner...
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Edgewood Highlands Celebrates Arbor Day with 5 Trees
The Cranston Conservation Commission and Edgewood Highlands Elementary School celebrated National Arbor Day with a planting of 5 trees recently. Principal Marlene R. Gamba, staff, students, and members...
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Alleged Robber: It Wasn't Me, I was Having Sex
A 33-year-old Providence man is facing first-degree robbery charges after he allegedly on May 6 told a clerk at Kattan's Market that "I swear on my father I'll shoot you if you don't give me the...
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Today's Forecast: Perfect, for Sharing Spring Photos
Cranston Patch readers — you folks help me all the time, sending me news tips, photos, hints, feedback. We're in this together, finding lost dogs, tracking down armed robbers, and spreading news about...
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Your Next Car: What's It Going to Be?
My wife and I drive a perfectly good 2002 Nissan Sentra with 127,318 miles on it. "Stella" has four wheels and gets us from Point A to Point B. We've reached the stage in the life of the car where we...
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Obituary: Salvatore Mattera, 89
Salvatore Mattera, 89, of Upton, MA, formerly of Rhode Island St., Cranston, RI, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Beaumont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge, MA. He was the...
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Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?
Americans may be living longer, but our retirement plans aren’t keeping up. Which means people are living longer with smaller bank accounts. But Marlene Konkoly will retire at age 50. How did she do...
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Limited Tix Still Available for Chris Mann Show Tonight
There's a handful of tickets left for tonight's Chris Mann performance the Park Theatre. And people who buy tickets will also get to see Nicole Nelson, a Burlington, Vt., resident, as the opening act....
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Woodridge Community Yard Sale this Weekend
It's time to gather up your unwanted household treasures. Or, it's time to find some new ones. Why? Woodridge Elementary School is hosting a community yard sale this weekend. Here's the details,...
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Safety Day at Garden City Saturday
Visit Garden City Center this Saturday, May 18 from 11am-2 pm to celebrate Cranston Family Safety Day. The day will be filled with fun activities focusing on child safety sponsored by Garden City...
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Parents Uneasy after Lockdown at Bain
Many parents of Cranston schoolchildren were upset to find out that Bain Middle School activated lockdown procedures on Wednesday after a report of a suspicious person in the area. It wasn't just the...
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Obituary: Anthony Cesino, 77
Anthony Cesino, 77, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Guiseppe and Sarah (Mallardo) Cesino. Mr....
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