Cranston Herald

11/10/2025

“This exhibit highlights the creative opportunities in Rolfe Square by uplifting local artists and bringing arts-based programming to the heart of our community," said Sara Shelvin, venue manager for the theater. Artists' Exchange

Art is meant to be seen, and the Park Cinema is more than happy to provide second-floor gallery space to the clients at the nearby Artists’ Exchange on Rolfe Street. The Artists’ …

11/10/2025

CCAP CEO Chris Mansfield said the agency has had to deal with shutdowns before, but right now, they don’t feel confident the Trump administration would reimburse them.

Cranston’s HeadStart program administrator has decided to use funds from its own reserves to stay open this month after the government shutdown prevented the release of about $2.6 million of …

11/07/2025

As the Rotary Club of Cranston celebrates 90 years of service, it will hold its Comedy Night at Cranston’s Tabor-Franchi VFW to celebrate Veterans Day weekend.

A not-so-secret club for do-gooders. Celebrating 90 years of service, the Cranston Rotary Club has remained steadfast in its mission of serving the community. Tom Glasgow, president of the …

11/07/2025

“Somebody needs to get their act together,” local resident Marie Alexander said. “The senators and stuff are getting paid while their constituents are starving. So, I don’t think that’s right at all.”

About 200 people lined up outside the Cranston Parks and Recreation building ahead of the distribution of 500 boxes of food on Monday afternoon. City Council members collaborated with the …

11/06/2025

November, usually a month spent celebrating food, gratitude and giving, opened with more than 8,000 people in Cranston losing their SNAP benefits. Comprehensive Community Action Program, Inc.

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“This couldn’t have happened at a worse time of year.” That’s what Sherry Diaz, vice president of social services at Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP), …

11/06/2025

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11/05/2025

Few people today recognize the name, Charles C. Diggs Jr., the member of Congress, who represented one Michigan district for a quarter century. Author of the biography, Dr. Marion Orr, will host a book discussion Nov 6 at the William Hall Library Auditorium. Cranston Public Library

A largely forgotten Detroit Congressman is the subject of a new book by Dr. Marion Orr, a political scientist and public policy professor at Brown University. The book is titled House of Diggs: The …

11/03/2025

The main goal of the Drive Less RI Challenge, is “to encourage Rhode Islanders to reduce their reliance on single-occupancy car trips..." said Sara Furbush, communications and outreach specialist at RIPTA.

Rhode Island is a small state, yet somehow the stretch of I-95 between Warwick and Providence at the end of a workday can make anyone feel like they’ve been in the car for a cross-country trip …

11/03/2025

Cranston is the fourth Brewology location, with two in Smithfield and one in Harrisville.

Coffee and cocktails are expected to be a winning combination for the owners of Brewology, a new café and lounge that recently opened on Atwood Avenue. City officials attended a formal …

10/31/2025

From Maie Vaga’s beachy and coastal-themed designs, which capture the spirit of the Ocean State, to Nora Alexander’s variety of handmade jewelry, Alexander said they enjoy making and designing products that bring customers joy.

“Sunshine in every design.” That is how small business owner Nora Roberts describes her store, noon designs, which will be leaving its sunny roost in Pawtuxet Village at year’s …

10/31/2025

Under the grant program, the state will cover 33% of the cost of qualifying municipal road improvement projects, City Public Works Director Frank Corrao said.

City roadwork is resulting in some bumps in the road for local drivers – particularly on busy Pontiac Avenue – but the end result will be a smoother ride. City Public Works Director …

10/30/2025

Bill O’Donnell noted that the annual event arrived at the perfect time. “The drive is another opportunity for a surge of food to hit pantries. This is a help for the neediest in Rhode Island,” he said.

“It’s huge.” Bill O’Donnell didn’t hesitate on Saturday when asked how much of a blow it will be for people not to receive their monthly Supplemental Nutrution …