The Cranston Herald

For third year, Cranston makes list of '50 Best Cities'

Think Cranston is one of the best cities in the country? You're not alone. For the third consecutive year, news and business content provider 24/7 Wall St. has named Cranston one of America's 50 Best Cities to Live." The city ranks" more

By Daniel Kittredge | 11/5/16

ISSUING THE CHALLENGE: Ayana Crichton spoke to the audience, explaining how the Fuel Up to Play 60 program has taken off at Bain Middle School and some of the incentives and programs in which the students will have the opportunity to be involved.

Park View students get their game on with `Fuel Up to Play 60'

On Oct. 18, students at Park View Middle School took part in the official kickoff event for the Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative being started at the school this year. The initiative is sponsored by the NFL, the USDA, and the American Dairy more

By Jen Cowart | 11/4/16

Ricci, Turchetta seek Ward 4 seat on School Committee

Most Cranston voters heading to the polls on Nov. 8 will find their local School Committee representative running unopposed for re-election. That is not the case in Ward 4, where incumbent Trent Colford is seeking a seat on the City more

By Daniel Kittredge | 11/4/16

RHODES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL had its Go Orange day on Oct. 21. Dawn Florenz’s third-grade class had everyone in orange to raise awareness of childhood hunger. (Herald photos by Jen Cowart)

Cranston schools 'Go Orange' to fight hunger

By JEN COWART As the weather begins to chill and the holidays approach, the Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) is preparing to fill 1,000 food baskets for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, according to Lee Beliveau, the more

By Jen Cowart | 11/4/16

THROUGH THE AIR: East junior quarterback Justin Neary paced the offense early with three first-half touchdowns.

'Bolts rout Vikings, improve to 5-1

Led by junior quarterback Justin Neary, Cranston East rolled to its second straight lopsided victory, cruising past Rogers in Newport on Friday night, 37-0. It was all East out of the gate. Early in the first quarter, the more

By Matt Metcalf | 11/4/16

GREAT DONATION: Pictured during the check presentation from The Living Room are, from left, Linda Harris, Lammis Vargas, Kiersten Marek, Kate Aubin, Mike Sepe, Elaine Yeaw from The Artists’ Exchange, City Council President John Lanni, and Paula McFarland.

Women's Living Room provides grant to Artists' Exchange

The Women's Living Room meets once a month in Cranston, for two hours of fellowship, supportive conversation, multimedia engagement, and giving. Women are encouraged to give between $5 and $25 per more

11/4/16

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Pawtuxet Village was full of children wearing costumes.

Halloween in Pawtuxet Village

On Oct. 29, children and adults were invited to bring a bag to Pawtuxet Park to collect candy compliments of Pawtuxet Village merchants. All were welcome to wear a costume. There was a parade of costumes to begin the parade, more

11/4/16

Now is the time to eliminate car tax

The car tax is a stone in everyone's shoe. No matter how much one makes, no matter what model car one drives, no matter where one lives - taxpayers despise the car tax. Every year municipalities reach deep into taxpayer's more

By Rep. Nicholas A. Mattiello | 11/3/16

Trunk and Treats at Woodridge Church

Pictured during the Trunk and Treats event at Woodridge Church on Oct. 29 are sisters Kayleigh Rego, 6, and Emily Rego, 4. (Herald photos by Steve Popiel) 2 THE KINGDOM: The Bombardier family visited Trunk and Treats more

11/3/16

Congratulations to Salon KG

Earlier this month, Salon KG, located at 2144 Broad St. in Pawtuxet Village, received the award of Best Newport Wedding 2017" in Newport Wedding Magazine. Salon KG has been in business for three years and specializes in" more

11/3/16

Maker Liz Lirakis of Tracimoc helps a young maker make art out of comic books and graphic novels.

Maker Faire: The Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth!

Want to learn how to build catapults? Robots? How to illustrate comic books or use design software? Visit a Maker Space, or attend a Maker Faire! Barnes & Noble hosts three Mini Maker Faire … more

By Mary Johnson | 11/3/16

Candidates for ward seats on council make case ahead of vote

Voters have a number of decisions to make on Nov. 8, but perhaps no contests are as close to home as those for ward seats on the City Council. The six ward seats are currently split evenly along … more

By Daniel Kittredge | 11/3/16

A UNIQUE SPACE: The Gladstone greenhouse is a geometric greenhouse that is dome-shaped and was purchased from a local Rhode Island retailer. The panels are often vandalized overnight and on weekends, and the staff struggles to keep up with the repair in order to keep the greenhouse gardening program going.

Gladstone's got a greenhouse in need

Urban gardening is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around a village, town, or city, and it's a relatively new movement aimed in part at helping to end hunger. First Lady Michelle Obama has done it by more

By Jen Cowart | 11/2/16

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: Maya Colantuono and Elaine Gabellieri, two of the co-founders of The Village, take a moment to pose with Cathy Sears and her kids, Theodore and Kenny. The Sears family is just one of many foster and adoptive families who have been given support from The Village, and who help to support others in the various stages of fostering or adopting children.

The Village aims to support adoptive, foster families

The phrase it takes a village" has become a fixture of civic discourse - and the subject of debate - since its use as the title of Hillary Rodham Clinton's 1996 best-selling book on the role society plays in the development of children." more

By Jen Cowart | 11/2/16

Report urges modernization in federal fisheries management

Last week the Center for Coastal Conservation, along with its 10 recreational fishing and boating industry partners, released A Vision for Marine Fisheries Management in the 21st Century: Priorities for a New Administration. The Vision highlights top more

By Captain Dave Monti | 11/1/16

Fung, Sepe keep sparks flying on 'Newsmakers'

In a meeting as spirited as their first, Republican Mayor Allan Fung and Democratic challenger Michael Sepe last week appeared on WPRI's Newsmakers" program. The two echoed themes and traded charges familiar to those who have" more

By DAaniel Kittredge | 10/29/16

Rhode Island filmmaker Tim Gray has spent the last decade gathering the real stories of the men and women who fought.

'Remember Pearl Harbor': Sneak preview of Tim Gray’s latest work planned in Providence

One of the last tasks left from World War II is to make sure that America never forgets how much was sacrificed by so many to defeat the Axis powers. Rhode Island filmmaker Tim Gray has been doing … more

By Joe Kernan | 10/29/16

Yes on Question 2

Those who hold public office should rightfully be held to a higher standard. All of us are human, and thus flawed. But those who ask for the faith of their fellow citizens, who seek to represent them in the halls of power, are tasked with pursuing and more

10/29/16

Mobster who got ‘religion’ to MC ‘Providence’ at Odeum Nov. 19

Oh, it’s good...and we all know Rhode Island loves a good mobster story. After all, our little state didn’t get the nickname “Rogue Island” for nothing. On Federal Hill, in years past, the … more

By Colleen Mellor | 10/29/16

HOPE HIGHLANDS HUSKIES: The seventh-grade students took time out to pose with Principal Alex Kanelos at the walkathon, displaying the banner that highlights the Husky name.

Hope Highlands hosts first-ever walkathon

Hope Highlands hosts first-ever walkathon The sixth- and seventh-graders at Hope Highlands hosted the new middle school's first-ever walkathon recently to raise money for the school. The day was clear and the walk to the Briggs field was brisk as the more

10/28/16

ON THE GO: More than 180 students took part in the walk-a-thon.

Walk-a-thon boosts Chester Barrows

Walk-a-thon boosts Chester Barrows On a bright, sunny afternoon, more than 180 students of Chester W. Barrows Elementary School recently took to the fields on Beachmont Avenue for a fun-filled, active, and unique walk-a-thon. The fundraising event more

10/28/16

AUCTIONEER: Pictured is Kevin Bruneau, founder of Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, located 63 4th Ave. in Cranston. On Oct. 28, there will be a free preview party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday’s auctions are at 10:30 a.m. and noon. AUCTIONEER: Pictured is Kevin Bruneau, founder of Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, located 63 4th Ave. in Cranston. On Oct. 28, there will be a free preview party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday’s auctions are at 10:30 a.m. and noon.

Bruneau & Co. seek to ‘de-mystify’ auction house process

“We’re passionate about the past,” begins the slogan of Cranston-based Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. That statement sets the tone and culture for those who work at Bruneau and Co., and those … more

By Meri R. Kennedy | 10/28/16

Citywide seats may prove pivotal in contest for council control

As the Nov. 8 election rapidly approaches, Cranstonians and others across the state have turned their attention to the mayoral race between Republican incumbent Allan Fung and Democratic challenger Michael Sepe. Also hotly contested - more

By Daniel Kittredge | 10/28/16

DEPTH: Lily Frappier rips a backhand over the net in her No. 3 singles match.

'Bolts sweep Pats for fifth straight win

The Cranston East girls' tennis team rattled off its fifth straight victory to end the season on Thursday afternoon at Park View, rolling past one-win Pilgrim, 7-0, to conclude its season slate with an 11-5 record. Serena more

By Matt Metcalf | 10/27/16

MAE Organization for the Homeless to host third fundraising gala

The MAE Organization for the Homeless will hold its third annual fundraising gala, “Rags to Riches,” on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Renaissance Hotel in Providence. The event, which runs from 6 p.m. … more

By Meri R. Kennedy | 10/27/16