🌱 Patch AM: How did Cranston East turn last year’s struggles into a statement win?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Cranston East turn last year's struggles into a statement win?
• Why are Cranston neighborhoods seeing a spike in car break-ins?

Also on today's calendar: The Rhode Island Small Business Coalition Fall Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
• Wednesday: Windy; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Something is different about Cranston East football. Saturday showed it. (providencejournal.com) — Cranston East football made a loud statement at Cranston Stadium with a 40–14 win over Mt. Hope, showcasing a deeper roster, sharper mentality, and explosive offense. Players and coaches say renewed dedication and accountability transformed a team that once struggled to field full practices, and they're already eyeing another big home test against undefeated Davies in Week 3.
   

• In the News… quick recap of the week ending September 18, 2026 (rinewstoday.com) — Cranston residents should know police recently arrested suspects on drug and animal abuse charges at a rental home in Alpine Estates, and reported roughly 20 auto break-ins in neighborhoods like Budlong, Meshanticut, and Reservoir. The broader roundup also highlights statewide political shifts, restaurant closures, economic concerns, and national headlines, giving a quick snapshot of what shaped the week in and around Rhode Island.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranston

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Infinity Song →
  Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Cranston Substance Prevention Coalition Meeting →
  Cranston RI
  12:00 pm
• The Rhode Island Small Business Coalition Fall Job Fair →
  Roger Williams Park Casino, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
  1:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Providence K-8 Open House
  Highlander Charter School, 42 Lexington Ave, Providence
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Speed Dating Ages 50-65 in Cranston, RI at 39 West →
  39 West Restaurant & Lounge, 39 Phenix Avenue, Cranston
• Singles Mixer in Cranston RI →
  Circe Prime, 3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston
• Intelligent Singles Mixer in Cranston RI! →
  Circe Prime, 3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston
• Singles Mixer in Cranston RI! →
  Circe Prime, 3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston
• HS Senior Info Night
  Highlander Charter School, 42 Lexington Ave, Providence
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Not Your Grandma's Comedy Bingo Brunch at Marasco's In Cranston RI →
  Marasco's Bar & Griill, 1458 Park Avenue, Cranston
• 2026 Run for Holly →
  57 Rolfe Square, Cranston
• Free Tree to Cranston, apply before 9/27/26 →
  Free Trees to Cranston Residents by application through 9/27/2026
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• So here we are… it's that time of the week again!
  Time to see if we can keep seven meals for a family of four from Stop & Shop in that magical "$20ish" range. Well… I went over this week. But… (Nextdoor Scituate Ave)

• Vineyard Vines, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Lead (Part Time Manager) - Garden City, Cranston, RI in Cranston. Apply here.
• Lululemon Athletica, Inc. posted a job opening for Visual Merchandising Specialist | Cranston in Cranston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johnston

• Panthers shut out Purple for first win (johnstonsunrise.net)
• The strangest places to find historic cemeteries in Rhode Island (providencejournal.com)

Providence

• NEW: Award-Winning Providence Bakery to Close After 24 Years (golocalprov.com)
• Why Norman Bird Sanctuary belongs on every RI bucket list (providencejournal.com)

Ok Cranston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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