Police Looking for Woman who Stole Sandals and Pants
Do you know this woman? If so, Cranston Police wouldn't mind if you pass along her name. Police said she allegedly stole a pair of Nike sandals and Union pants from Bob's Stores on June 5. The woman...
View ArticleComing Soon — Cranston Patch Gets a New Look
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look. It’s coming soon and it’s going to make Cranston Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and...
View ArticleSold! Two 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 —...
View ArticleObituary: Theresa A. "Tess" Monti, 83
Theresa A. "Tess" Monti, 83, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2013 at McCarthy Baseball Field. She was the wife of the late Vincent F. Monti. Born in Providence, she was the...
View ArticleObituary: John Brown Marzilli, Sr., 85
John Brown Marzilli, Sr., 85, of Cranston, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (DiChristopher) Marzilli. Born in Providence, he was the son of...
View ArticleDel's Accuses Deb's Lemonade of Infringement
Lawyers for Del's Lemonade have demanded a frozen lemonade business in Roanoke, Va., stop using a lemon design and logo that is awfully similar to the famous Del's frosted-lemon logo that made frozen...
View ArticleMoody's Affirms City's A2 Rating, Outlook Remains "Negative"
The city's underfunded police and fire pension plan continues to be a weight pulling down Cranston's bond ratings after Moody's Investors Service affirmed Cranston's A2 bond rating for $10.2 million in...
View ArticleFind 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...
View ArticleObituary: Scott B. Simmons, 31
Scott B. Simmons, 31, resident of Cranston, passed away June 12, 2013, unexpectedly at his residence. He was born in Providence, RI, son of Brad & Dianne (Lima) Simmons of Harrisville.He worked for...
View ArticleObituary: Beatrice "Betty" C. (Cruz) Sousa, 87
Beatrice "Betty" C. (Cruz) Sousa, 87, of Wildflower Drive, Cranston, formerly of Bristol, Portsmouth and Middletown, died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife...
View ArticlePolice Investigating Stabbing at Stone Hill Elementary
Update 10:20 a.m.: Cranston Police have released new details about the stabbing and the 15-year-old victim's condition. CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY. Cranston Police are investigating — but haven't...
View ArticlePolice: Stone Hill Stabbing Victim was 15, Claims Attack was Random
A 15-year-old Cranston boy is recovering from a stab wound to the abdomen after he was allegedly attacked behind Stone Hill School on Village Avenue last night. Police said the victim was transported...
View ArticleToddler Death under Investigation
Cranston Police detectives are awaiting autopsy results in their investigation of the death of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl last night. Police said the girl was found unresponsive in her bed at her...
View ArticleWhat's Playing At The Movies
Want to go to the movies this weekend? Use this information to help you plan.
View ArticleOpen Houses This Week in Cranston
Check back each Friday for that weekend open houses in Cranston.
View ArticleCranston Man wins $40,000 PowerBall Prize
One Cranston son will be sporting new wheels thanks to a Father's Day gift that proved to be a winner — and a dad who's happy to share the winnings. The gift was a PowerBall ticket with the Power Play...
View ArticleIt's Here! The 2013 Summer Solstice
Today is the first day of summer, also known as the summer solstice. It's the longest day of the year — and the shortest night. The actual moment of the solstice will occur when the sun is at the...
View ArticleGeneral Assembly OKs Synthetic Drug Ban
Yesterday the General Assembly approved legislation that would place synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones on the highly-regulated Schedule I drug list, and would ban their manufacture, sale...
View ArticleObituary: Clauda M. (Cannella) Ciccarelli, 78
Clauda M. (Cannella) Ciccarelli, 78, of Cranston, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. She was the beloved wife of fifty-seven years to Angelo Ciccarelli. Born...
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