Cranston Herald

12/21/2025

Mayor Hopkins reminder: City Hall will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 24 & 25 for observance of Christmas.

Due to the holiday, Mayor Hopkins reminds residents there will be a one-day delay in waste management services.

If your regular collection day is:
Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri

Your collection day this week will be:
Mon | Tues | Wed | Fri | Sat

12/21/2025

Need a break from all the bustle? Take a moment to read the latest e-edition. (see comment)

12/19/2025

The Thunderbolt store has had brisk sales, but more than that, according to Medeiros, it has done wonders to increase school spirit. “It has exceeded our expectations,” she said. “And the proceeds go back to the students.” I Am Cranston Public Schools See comments...

12/19/2025

A special meeting of the Cranston City Council will be held on Monday. Agenda in the comments.

12/18/2025

“She makes the students want to stay," said Morgan Stone, a junior at Cranston High School West, about Rhode Island's 2026 Computer Science Teacher of the Year, Aimee Duarte.

12/18/2025

Our top priority is to elevate trustworthy journalism and compelling storytelling that shine a light on the people, places and policies that make Cranston great. Part of our work includes finding new ways to connect, engage and serve our valued readers and advertisers. Last week we took a step in that direction with the launch of a new website and a free weekly e-newsletter. Of course, with any major tech project there may be some hiccups, so please bear with us and reach out with any questions.

12/17/2025

Give the gift of local news this holiday season! Deal available through Dec. 31.

12/17/2025

Around 1:30 a.m., hours after the tragic shooting at Brown University on Saturday, Warwick resident Griffin Taylor –– a junior at Brown –– and his friend fit twelve students into the two large SUVs they were driving and made the trip back to Warwick. No one was able to sleep, feeling anxious and unsettled, Taylor recalled.

12/17/2025

These two pups need our help! Their Mom is not well and has had to make the difficult decision to find them a new home. They are bonded and play well together so they are looking for a home where they can stay together! Ginger is a year and a half old, very smart, loving, playful and beautiful! Rigby is six and is just as sweet as can be and of course adorable! Rhode Home Rescue will be helping to place them and is looking for a Foster or a Forever home! They are currently in a boarding facility so time is of the essence! Please contact them via email for more information: [email protected] We ask that you please spread the word about these pups too, they need all of our help!

12/14/2025

12/14/2025