Typo for Dunkin’ promotion in Cranston offers free offer to “White” residents
June 29, 2022

Typo for Dunkin’ promotion in Cranston offers free offer to “White” residents

That was a mistake, said a corporate spokesperson at the site when Uprise RI arrived. And the...

After four years, Cranston panhandling ordinance struck down
April 20, 2021

After four years, Cranston panhandling ordinance struck down

“I supported the majority on the City Council in 2017 consistent with my strong views that our...

A conversation with Cranston Forward – a new, resident-driven PAC focused on Cranston government
March 14, 2021

A conversation with Cranston Forward – a new, resident-driven PAC focused on Cranston government

“I want to build the community I want my kids to grow up in,” said Cranston Forward...

Chase Bank continues to expand in RI, continues to fund climate change
August 17, 2020

Chase Bank continues to expand in RI, continues to fund climate change

“We’re here to rise up and unmask the absurdity that they’re here asking you to trust them...

Maria Bucci announces mayoral campaign in Cranston
June 9, 2020

Maria Bucci announces mayoral campaign in Cranston

“These last few months have been difficult for all of us. I’m running because we need solutions...

Genius or Exploitation? Cranston mayoral candidate giving away branded face masks
April 4, 2020

Genius or Exploitation? Cranston mayoral candidate giving away branded face masks

“It’s like passing out a pen or a calendar with the logo on them, but people can...

Governor Raimondo set a 100% renewable energy goal; The Progressive Democrats have a plan
January 22, 2020

Governor Raimondo set a 100% renewable energy goal; The Progressive Democrats have a plan

“Our hope is that the Office of Energy Resources follows their goals and the idea of a...

Cranston Action Network: Paul Valletta ‘does not have the right temperament’ to be Fire Chief of the City of Cranston
October 31, 2019

Cranston Action Network: Paul Valletta ‘does not have the right temperament’ to be Fire Chief of the City of Cranston

Cranston Action Network (CAN) has serious concerns regarding the nomination of Paul Valletta for Fire Chief of...

Allan Fung in Burrillville
January 19, 2020

Allan Fung in Burrillville

Saying that he would put his “put my environmental record against this Governor’s any day,” Cranston Mayor...

Cranston Action Network to rally against Fung’s ‘anti-immigrant fearmongering’ at Cranston City Hall
August 26, 2018

Cranston Action Network to rally against Fung’s ‘anti-immigrant fearmongering’ at Cranston City Hall

Declaring that, “Cranston and Rhode Island don’t stand with Fung’s Trumpian divisive, racist, fear-based campaigning, nor with...

West Warwick asked to reconsider anti-panhandling signs resolution by homeless advocacy groups
January 19, 2020

West Warwick asked to reconsider anti-panhandling signs resolution by homeless advocacy groups

Three advocacy groups for the homeless – House of Hope CDC, Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project, and...

New study shows racial disparity in Rhode Island traffic stops
May 1, 2018

New study shows racial disparity in Rhode Island traffic stops

A new analysis of law enforcement traffic stops found that a “total of 11.4 percent of motorists...

Ending housing discrimination based on source of income
January 19, 2020

Ending housing discrimination based on source of income

With the list of people in need of housing assistance vouchers growing every day, it is important...

Mattiello: House to ‘reflect the public’s will’ regarding PawSox
January 11, 2018

Mattiello: House to ‘reflect the public’s will’ regarding PawSox

Republican Steven Frias, who ran a close race against Speaker Nicholas Mattiello (Democrat, District 15, Cranston) last...

Private event for fossil fuel industry insiders held in Cranston
March 2, 2020

Private event for fossil fuel industry insiders held in Cranston

Five people braved the wind and cold outside a fossil fuel energy company event held at Taco...

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