By DANIEL KITTREDGE The towering wind turbines erected recently near the Central Landfill in Johnston can be seen from points across the Ocean State, providing tangible evidence of a rapidly changing energy landscape. To many residents of Western more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE Recent efforts to expand the choices available to local families in need were celebrated last week during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Comprehensive Community Action Program's newly expanded Choice Food Bank. Food banks are" more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE The site remains a landmark in the truest Rhode Island sense, known to many residents and passers-by as the old Blockbuster Video. But inside the building at 350 Park Ave. in Cranston, a vibrant new world has emerged - one focused on more

DOMESTIC CHARGES On Feb. 19 at 11:16 p.m., police arrested Bobby Armes, 45, 1051 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, on charges of domestic assault on a person over 60, domestic strangulation, domestic disorderly conduct and domestic failure to relinquish a more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE Creation of a new task force focused on addressing nuisance properties in the city has been proposed, although the exact parameters of the plan remain subject to discussion. Ward 1 Councilwoman Lammis Vargas submitted the proposal, more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE A new amenity may be on the way for residents of the Knightsville community. Ward 5 Councilman Chris Paplauskas has announced plans to propose the creation of a pocket park" on the former highway garage site adjacent to the" more

MULTIPLE CHARGES On Feb. 13 at 4:23 p.m., police arrested Michael Charpentier, 52, 46 Clemence St., Cranston, on charges of reckless driving/eluding police, manufacturing/possession/delivery of a controlled substance, obstructing an officer in the more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE Ballots won't be cast for the better part of two years, but maneuvering has begun in the race to succeed Allan Fung as Cranston's mayor. Numerous candidates say they are considering a bid to become the city's chief executive, a post more

Courage, inspiration and awareness took center stage Feb. 8 at the Imperial Room at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet as winners were crowned in the 2019 Ms. Wheelchair Rhode Island competition. Ashley … more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE The city's Planning Commission has narrowly granted master plan approval to a proposed large-scale solar power installation off Natick Avenue - but a legal challenge appears likely. The 5-4 vote in favor of conditional master plan more