Universal Wealth Management has relocated from Providence to a new, remodeled office at 945 Reservoir Ave. in Cranston, and was recently welcomed by the city. Pictured with Mayor Allan Fung is owner Karen Emma, a longtime Cranstonian,
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10/14/16
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Rhode Island’s size, and the fact that elections here are community-run rather than directed by some large external organization, is one of the best safeguards against voter fraud.
“It’s …
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By John Howell
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11/5/16
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Twelve Cranston teachers are heading back to college for intensive English as a Second Language Instruction training as part of a $480,000 initiative to close the achievement gap" for students who are English Learners (EL). Eight percent of the"
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10/14/16
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Elementary school stars shine
Cedar Hill
Principal Dr. Colleen Mercurio
K - David Ellinwood
1 - Nathaniel Centeio
2 - Emma Sammartino
3 - Grace Marchand
4 - Aadhira …
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11/5/16
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“Everyone can paint†is the philosophy that drives A Splash of Color.
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By Tori Hitchiner
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10/3/16
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Touting the project's educational and energy-saving benefits, local and state leaders last week toured Edgewood Highland Elementary School to view the facility's new heating and air conditioning system. The work was made possible
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By Daniel Kittredge
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10/14/16
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Swinging the night away The Providence Federation of Musicians Local 198-457 of the American Federation of Musicians hosted the Cavalcade of Bands this past week at Cranston's Rhode on the Pawtuxet. Attendees enjoyed dancing to the sounds of swing
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11/5/16
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By JEN COWART Last week's presidential election has been deemed a historic election with unprecedented results, and it is has consumed voters' attention in the past many months. Meanwhile, here in Cranston, one local election had an unusual aspect that
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By Jen Cowart
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11/17/16
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To the editor:
I have had a lot of people ask me who they should vote for if they are against the proposed school start time change.
They are concerned about the fact:
• that it will be …
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11/5/16
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To the editor:
On Nov. 11, 2016, I attended a service at our town hall, organized to remember all those who have served our country in the military.
It was a short, but impactful …
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11/17/16
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There was no room for doubt at the Park View Middle School community meeting last Tuesday: Cranston felt slighted by the City of Providence. In one of the more significant bipartisan, cross-city efforts in recent months, parties from both sides of the
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6/9/17
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To the editor:
What happened?
Sheesh. Thirty-one people, countless meetings, multiple surveys, a couple of PHD’s, four pages of paper and several thousands of dollars later and this is …
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1/26/18
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Schools across the city are taking part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Faculty, staff, and students are raising money for groups such as the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and the American Cancer Society
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10/14/16
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and its local partners will host Hiring Our Heroes, a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses, on Tuesday, October 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Warwick National Guard Armory, 541 Airport Road,
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10/24/16
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To the editor:
My last report told about the U. S. Navy ship Yankee going aground off Westport.
Applications were sent out by the Navy asking for bids to salvage the ship. A Mr. Arbuckle …
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7/31/17
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There are simply no words to express life's most tragic sorrows - and nothing drives that point home more than when a bright, well-liked and happy teenager is taken too soon by forces beyond the advances of modern medicine. In the end, a not-well-known
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11/9/17
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To the editor:
To the men and women who marched in protest to Alan Sorrentino's editorial regarding yoga pants, I ask you this...
Have you ever seen a woman in a sari or a man in a turban and …
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10/24/16
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Earle the Service Dog is fast becoming a media celebrity and spokesdog for well trained and properly socialized service dogs. The cheerful and calm yellow lab had his 15 minutes of fame recently when a photo of him greeting Vice President-Elect Mike
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By Mary Johnson
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11/29/16
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Scenes from St. Mary's Bazaar From a cute dog getting homemade dog biscuits to future newlyweds picking out their first Christmas wreath, it was all happening at the at the St. Mary's Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary's Holiday Bazaar held Nov. 5-6. All
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11/17/16
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Saint Elizabeth Community, which last conducted a major capital campaign 15 years ago, publicly announced last Tuesday a $4.5 million campaign to address a series of projects.
During the …
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11/29/16
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To the Editor:Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) wrote “The Prince,” his cynical criticism of political leaders and the political system of his time. What Machiavelli wrote …
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6/10/17
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The Falcoa Brothers are a hit on YouTube and IRL
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Mike Sullivan
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11/5/16
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Eight distinguished alumni will be inducted into the La Salle Academy Hall of Fame at a dinner and ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on Nov. 17. More than 300 alumni family, friends, and supporters of La Salle are expected to attend the
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11/17/16
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Playful ceramics with caring messages
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By Amanda M. Grosvenor
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11/29/16
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To the editor:
After reading a letter to the editor from Paul O’Brien, I need to respond to all the non-facts Paul published.
Mr. O’Brien blames the Committee on …
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4/22/17
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