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Obituary: Rocco D. "Rocky" Cardillo, 83
Rocco D. "Rocky" Cardillo, 83, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2013 at home in Cranston surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Cecelia A. “Peachy” (Piccoli) Cardillo. Born in...
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Vacant House Erupts in Flames
Firefighters battled a fast-moving fire at a vacant home at the intersections of Garden, Arthur and Hodsell Streets early this morning. The call for the fire came in around 4 a.m. and crews had the...
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Driver Fled One Crash Before Getting in Another, JPD Reports
A 26-year-old Providence woman faces multiple charges following an accident and foot chase on Plainfield Pike on June 7, Johnston Police reported. Courtney Jean Roderick, of 57 Brownell St., is...
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Swollen Pawtuxet Expected to Rise to 11 Feet
The rain has stopped, but the Pawtuxet River continues to rise. The river is currently at 10.44 feet, according to the National Weather Service, and will continue to rise to at just over 11 feet by...
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Morelli Family Launches Foundation to Support Transplant Patients
Last March, John Morelli underwent double transplant surgery, receiving a heart and liver during an 18-hour procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital. Preparing for the surgery and then recovering –...
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What Does Your Dad Mean to You?
Father's Day is right around the corner, and the sale signs and circulars are everywhere promoting gifts like ties, electronics and other gadgets for Dad. But this year Patch invites you to gift your...
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Eat Pinkberry Today to Raise Money for Dana-Farber
Local Laura Gessman is committed to raising money for cancer research and today, you can help her out. Just go to Pinkberry with the attached flyer (or on your mobile phone) and 20 percent of your...
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Cranston's Rays in NEAAU Final Four
Alfred Travieso sent along this info about the latest in local baseball: After finishing off the regular season with a record of 8 wins and 4 losses in their division, the NEW Rhode Island Rays...
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Sold! 18 Homes in Cranston
Welcome to our weekly feature on Cranston Patch where we list sales of homes in our town and surrounding areas every Wednesday. We're looking for real estate agents, bank loan officers, attorneys —...
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Garden City Starbucks to Reopen in Late June
If you planning on grabbing a cup of Starbucks the next time you're in Garden City, you'll have seek an alternate caffeine fix. The store is currently closed during construction and won't be open until...
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City's Full Revaluation Process Begins June 10
Not happy with your property's assessment? Get ready for it to change. The city's full revaluation process is about to begin. Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung announced the start of the city's full...
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Off-Duty Firefighter Escapes Shed Explosion with Singed Legs
John Laroche of Cranston is lucky to have just singed shins after an explosion in his garden shed next to his Baldino Drive home tonight. The Cranston homeowner and Central Falls firefighter was just...
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Find Yard Sales Near You in Cranston This Week
Looking for a special deal on household items? Maybe you want to do a little treasure hunting? Spring is yeard sale season, and Patch is here to help you find the deals. Check back on Patch every...
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Cranston Residents Answer: What did Dad Teach You?
We went to City Hall and Garden City Center to ask Cranston residents what their father taught them. They answered in one sentence. Featured are: Carlos Lopez, Cranston's chief of staff Casonya...
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Police Find Baby, Toddler Living Among Feces, Maggots, Diseased Pit Bulls
This story was updated at 4:12 p.m. Three small children were removed from a house and their parents are being charged with cruelty and neglect after a drug raid led Cranston Police to a scene on...
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Cranston Doc Reprimanded after Prescribing Pot to Girls, 16
A Cranston doctor has been reprimanded by the state Department of Health for unprofessional conduct and failing to research the medical histories of two teenage girls he prescribed medical marijuana....
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Cranston Lawyer Found Guilty of Bribery, Conspiracy
Cranston's Gerard Donley, a well-known criminal defense lawyer based out of Providence, today was found guilty of obstruction of justice, bribery and conspiracy to bribe a witness after a seven-day...
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EXCLUSIVE: Photos Inside Drug House Where Children Lived in Squalor
Images of the house that was raided by Cranston Police on Monday and found to be home to three suffering children living in squalor, surrounded by sick dogs, feces, maggots and garbage, paint a picture...
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Open Houses This Week in Cranston
Check back each Friday for that weekend open houses in Cranston.
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