Brian Kilday will help customers at BankRI Branches in Cranston through the mortgage process.
Newport Harbor Corporation, which operates a number of high-profile restaurants in Rhode Island, announced it has bought seven Papa Razzi restaurants from Charles Sarkis, founder of the Back Bay Restaruant Group.
Wednesday night's jackpot was worth $60 million.
It was a family member's craving for Rainbow Sherbet that brought Louise White, 81, of Newport, to Stop and Shop to buy a PowerBall ticket that netted her the $336.4 million Feb. 11 jackpot.
Anthony Cattani is $27,063.50 richer after he won the Wild Money jackpot recently.
This week's Best Of reader poll tackles a very important issue: French fries.
D&M Tyre and Automotive Service finished a close second.
It's the only show in the region by the All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers. They're hot off a three-week run of sold out shows in Chicago.
Alex and Ani was founded in 2005 and reached $1 million in annual sales in 2008. This year, sales could be more than $50 million. The Cranston-based company is now poised for a major expansion of its manufacturing and retail operations.
(add)ventures announced today that Dayna Bianco, an experienced marketing and project management executive, has joined the firm to be its vice president of digital/strategy.
Kevin Costner and Modern West will be playing a "once-in-a-lifetime" show at the Park Theatre in April. Known for his movie career, Costner's first love is music.
It's Feb. 15 and here are five things worth knowing.
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The weekly series lets Patch readers — the real experts around town — decide where to find the best of everything in the city.
The city's Planning Commission last night unanimously approved plans by The Wilder Companies to construct a new 20,000 square food building and reconfigure the gazebo area, phase one of a three-phase redevelopment plan.
Annette Maggiacomo, vice president of public relations for Duffy & Shanley, has been appointed partner of the agency.
The food blog Fork in the Rhode named Wein-O-Rama as one of the top 10 New York System weiner places in the state.
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The company filed a report with the state Department of Labor and Training indicating they would shut down their plant on Sharpe Drive and lay off 70 workers.
Murray and Deborah Kaplan, owners of Rainbow Bakery on Reservoir Avenue, spent most of last night cleaning up after a 17-year-old felon's police chase ended through the brick wall of their bakery.
But the numbers don't paint a complete picture, said Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis. Still, with 234 new businesses opening their doors in Cranston last year, the numbers are higher than expected.
New shops, restaurants, trees and a transformation of the unoccupied portion of Garden City Center is on the way. The Wilder Companies, which manages the shopping center, today said it will soon begin a major multimillion dollar expansion project.
Here's a list of closings and cancellations for Cranston during today's snowstorm. If we've missed one, let us know by emailing mark.schieldrop@patch.com or by tacking a comment on to the end of this article.
Providence-based The Perry Group, a PR agency, has been selected as the PR agency of record for Garden City Center.
Data Stream Plus recently moved to a new location on Park Avenue. The store offers cell phones both new and used, affordable cell phone plans, repairs, accessories and even home Internet and monitoring services.
Tom DeNucci and Tom Paolino are both from Cranston and have roles in "Loosies," a new film directed by Michael Corrente and produced by East Greenwich's Verdi Productions. The film is helping them launch Hollywood careers right here in the Ocean State
The pop star and former American Idol judge was spotted shopping and dining in Garden City Center.
BankRI announced today that Shelly Torigian, a Cranston resident, was recently promoted to branch manager at its Atwood Avenue branch.
This Rolfe Square institution has been in business since 1985. Founder Betty DeTroia passed away in March and her son and daughter-in-law have committed to keeping the business going.
Our second stop in our Keep it in Cranston holiday shopping series is the Bead Store and More in Rolfe Square.
Franco Pianegonda, one of the hottest Italian jewelry designers, is making an appearance at Providence Diamond Company tonight.
Our first stop in our Keep it in Cranston holiday shopping series is Antiques in the Attic on Pontiac Avenue.
Old Saint Nick had a busy day on Saturday, making two stops in Cranston.
Cranston Patch is looking for business owners to tell our readers where they can support small business.
International Used Appliances opened its doors at 431 Pontiac Ave. recently. The store sells used appliances and makes repairs, both stamped with a three-month guarantee.
Tony Ferri, general manager of the Cranston Panera Bread, was named General Manager of the Quarter recently.
Cranston is one of 21 communities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to have access to Verizon's 4G LTE service.
After being laid off from her corporate job, Maureen Pregoni started baking. Her cupcakes are now center stage at Razzle — a new cupcakery, restaurant and wine bar she opened on Oaklawn Avenue using her life savings.
Owners Donna Knight and Linda Hawkins, sisters, are now operating in Rolfe Square.
National Grid announced that natural gas prices will decrease this winter, resulting in a savings of about 8 percent for the average gas customer.