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Cranston Style
Well, as of today, the first year of Cranston Style has come and gone. A year of rats, hail, a historic presidential election, a changing of the guard at city hall, bus detours, blueprints for the future and of course, food. The list of authors grew to include Zoning Monkey, Floating Deer Head, Kim from Arctic and Peg B. Oh yeah, and officially I think readership is up to four. I’m about to break a blogging rule and post a list of the year’s most popular posts. Thanks you guys – see you on the bus.
10. Fogarty and Fung Sound Off On Lawn Ornaments
One of the 7 questions for Cranston mayoral candidates the Cindy Forgarty and Allan Fung.9. Zoning for Dollars
Floating Deer Head wrote this piece about the city’s attempt to shoehorn a shopping plaza into a place a shopping center really doesn’t belong.8. Tangled Lines
RIPTA rerouted bus 22, due to a failing bridge. The resulting detour angered the residents of Garden City.7. Fogarty and Fung Talk About Taxing the Howard Center
Cranston mayoral candidates respond to a poorly-worded question concerning state-owned land in Cranston.6. Open Space Bond Referendum Deemed Ballot-Worthy
After a bumpy political ride, the open space bond referenda make it onto both the state and city ballots.5. Fogarty vs. Fung
Cranston mayoral candidates were asked 7 questions about their city and themselves.4. Café Bon-Amie
A short review of a café in Cranston’s Stadium neighborhood.3. Rethinking the Front Yard: Fort Avenue
One of a series of posts exploring various ways to replace traditional resource-hungry lawns.2. Best Halloween Costumes for Cranston 2008
A series of costumes based on themes from Cranston news.1. Mike’s Kitchen at Tabor-Franchi Post
The most popular post was a short review of Mike’s Kitchen written by Kim from Arctic.Others of note:
St. Mary’s Day – A Question of PerspectiveWhat Ward Am I In?
When Politicians Reach Across the Aisle, It Might Be To Share Ice Cream[where: 02910]Comment
Saturday November 13, 2010
New Music Series to Feature RI Songwriters
On November 19, members of Rhode Island’s songwriting community will play new, previously unperformed music at the Black Box Theater in Cranston. You’ll hear GW Mercure’s visceral Americana, Kim Lamothe’s driving rhythmic poetry, Chris Monti’s inventive instrumentals, Judith Bingham’s propulsive and provocative compositions, Frank Martyn’s wry rockabilly, and Jacob Haller’s blues/folk stylings. The performers will play three songs each.
moreThursday November 4, 2010
How To Recycle Your Lawn Signs
Lawn signs are recyclable, but they should not be tossed in the standard residential blue bin. The metal stakes should be removed from the sign and both materials can be delivered to the Central Landfill or to one of the local recycling centers listed below. The plastic signs will go in one container, and the metal stakes will go into a different container. There is no charge to recycle either material.
moreWednesday November 3, 2010
The Lexingtons
The Lexingtons are an interesting local band in that they don’t neatly fit into Rhode Island’s music scenes. The Cranston pop trio sounds like they’ve been mining the Beach Boys, Burt Bacharach and other pop musicians of the time, and the indelible sixties vibe puts them somewhere on the same... more
Tuesday October 5, 2010
Wednesday Is Walk To School Day
Wednesday is Walk To School Day. Cranston Public Schools aren’t officially participating, but it doesn’t mean your family can’t hoof it. Good Magazine has some interesting notes about walking to school: In 1969, 88 percent of students who lived within a mile of their grade schools got there by bike or... more
Thursday September 23, 2010
A Guerrilla Style Street Band, Giant Cartoon Airplane and Art History Revisited Through Carnival Games
Witness a giant airplane, handcrafted in painted recycled wood. Step into the shoes of Bob Cratchit and land a part in “A Christmas Carol.” Wonder at a calvacade of small dogs in suits. Laugh at a Superhero. Fall into Thai Yellow Leaf Hammocks and pick up a scrabble tile... more
Happy Birthday to Cranston Style! I’m glad to be among one of the elite 4 readers:)
— Rachel McNally · Mar 3, 07:49 AM · #
Thanks Rachel!
— Josh · Mar 3, 05:34 PM · #