In a moment of civic pride that has residents beaming from Edgewood to Knightsville, Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that Cranston has been ranked the number one best place to live in Rhode Island.
Tucked away on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston, a culinary gem is changing perceptions one plate at a time. Makmak Eatery, which opened in 2024, has quickly become one of the most talked-about dining destinations in the city.
When Bridget Graziano first raised her voice about a deteriorating school playground in her Edgewood neighborhood, she had no idea that her advocacy would launch a political career.
The Cranston Public Schools have submitted their fiscal year 2027 budget request, asking the city for more than one hundred ninety-five million dollars in what represents the largest annual increase local officials have seen in recent memory.
The Cranston West Falcons varsity basketball team has rediscovered its winning formula, stringing together four consecutive victories after enduring a difficult four-game losing streak that threatened to derail what had been a promising season.
After years of rebuilding, the New England Patriots are heading back to the Super Bowl. On Sunday, February eighth, the Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
On a warm August morning in 2025, Mayor Ken Hopkins joined city and school officials to mark the beginning of a transformative project that promises to reshape career education in Cranston.
Food lovers in Cranston have reason to celebrate as Garden City Center prepares to welcome four exciting new restaurants. Anna's Taqueria, Sally's Apizza, Lanner Noodles, and PopUp Bagels are all planning to open their first Rhode Island locations.
After a challenging weekend of heavy snow and frigid temperatures, Cranston residents awoke Monday morning to the welcome news that the citywide parking ban had been lifted.
As winter slowly gives way to spring, residents of Cranston and neighboring Warwick are already looking ahead to one of the region’s most beloved community traditions: Gaspee Days.
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