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Snap Poll: Republican, Democratic Political Influencers React to Romney VP...
Rhode Island Republican political influencers strongly agree that Gov. Mitt Romney's choice of Rep. Paul Ryan as his choice for vice president will help galvanize the state republicans. However state...
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Schools End Fiscal Year with $130,000 Surplus
When this year's audit of the Cranston School District is completed, it should show a $130,000 surplus, school officials announced today. School Committee Chairwoman Andrea Iannazzi and Vice Chairman...
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Free Voter IDs Available in Cranston Today
Voters who need a photo ID in order to comply with the state's new Voter ID law can get a free one from the Secretary of State's office today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Budlong Manor. Beginning this...
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Arrest Log: Aug. 10 to 13
The following arrest information was provided by Cranston Police. It does not indicate a conviction. Rafael DeJesus Jackson, 23, 198 Burnside St., Providence, charged with driving with a suspended...
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Bumbo Seat Recalled after Skull Fracture Reports
The popular Bumbo Baby Seat that is without a doubt in many Cranston homes has been recalled after 34 babies have fallen out of the seats while they were used on the floor or at an unknown elevation....
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Update: Chihuahua Missing in Cranston Found Safe
** NOTE: Since this article was first published, Roo has been found. "Thenk you for everyone for your help in our search for this baby boy! You can't imagine how much it is appreciated," said Kim...
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DePetro Says Station Exonerated Him
John DePetro told Patch on Monday he would "respond" to allegations of sexual harassment made against him by a WPRO colleague but that response came from his lawyer, Tim Dodd. "John DePetro is...
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Man who Flashed Knife Outside Mardi Gras Held without Bail
Cranston police charged a 36-year-old West Warwick man with two counts of felony assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly making thrusting motions towards two bouncers while flashing a silver...
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DePetro Suspended After He Speaks About Pending Lawsuit
John DePetro, the WPRO 630 talk show host, was suspended Wednesday after he commented publicly about a lawsuit against him and parent company Cumulus Broadcasting in which a colleague accuses him of...
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Police Charge Man for Using Steps as Bathroom, Caught With Pants Down
Cranston Police said they found an intoxicated man in the process of relieving himself on the steps of a building near Kattan's Market on Aug. 6. around 10:30 p.m. The man, identified as 33-year-old...
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Adams Faces New Charges
James Adams remains a person of interest in the suspicious death of Mary S. Grier, who was found dead in a garage behind a Farmington Avenue street home. WPRI reported today that adams has now been...
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Cops Seize Six Rifles, Charge Men with Firing in a Compact Area
Cranston Police have charged two men with firing in a compact area for allegedly shooting up a broken down car in a wooded area in western Cranston. Police said one of the men owned a .22 caliber...
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Thursday 5: Abbey Rhode, Parking, Blood, One Act Waves
Blood: Today's blood drive is at the Park Avenue Subway. Head over there between 4 and 7 p.m. and roll up your sleeves to help save a life. Meeting: The city's Ordinance and Finance Committees meet...
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Police Beat: DUI, Fire, Cat Bites and Loud Pipes
DUICranston Police charged Jason Nary, 38, of 300 Douglas Ave., Providence, with driving under the influence Aug. 7 after he was stopped for driving 52 mph in a 35 mph zone on Reservoir Avenue. Police...
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Cranston Mulling Overnight Parking Permits for Residents
For years, Cranston has been known as one city where parking your car on the street overnight is a bad idea. For one, it violates city ordinance. And it could get you a parking ticket. That could all...
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Edgewood's August Garden of the Month is "Delightful"
From the Edgewood Garden Club: Edgewood Garden Club has selected the delightful garden at 65 Mayflower Drive as the final Garden of the Month for the 2012 season. Monika Curnett grew up in the...
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St. Rocco Feast is Underway
St. Rocco Church, located on Atwood Avenue near the Cranston line, is hosting its annual Feast and Festival this weekend, a tradition that goes back nearly to the founding of the church in 1903. This...
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Taco Donates $25,000 to Phoenix House
The Taco/White Family Foundation recently donated $25,000 to Phoenix House of New England. Phoenix House is the nation's largest nonprofit drug treatment and prevention organization, helping 5,000...
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Cranston 2012-13 Bus Schedules
Don't miss the bus on the first day of school! Attached to this post is the complete 2012-13 school bus schedule.
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Cranston 2012-13 School Calendar
Forgot when school vacation is? Want to check graduation dates? Here's your 2012-13 Cranston Public Schools Calendar.
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