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π± Patch AM: Police detail what led to a serious Park Avenue motorcycle crash.
Also, don't miss Garden City Farmers Market on the Cranston Patch calendar

Good morning Cranston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police detail what led to a serious Park Avenue motorcycle crash.
- Buying a used car online? Cranston police share a crucial warning.
- Which Cranston taquería made Rhode Island's top taco list?
Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Turning sunny; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Motorcyclist seriously injured in Park Avenue crash in Cranston (turnto10.com) — A motorcyclist was seriously injured Thursday night in a crash at Park Avenue and Dyer Avenue in Cranston, near Honey Dew Donuts, after colliding with a turning vehicle while not wearing a helmet. Police say speed and passing other cars may have been factors, and their Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate while the rider recovers at Rhode Island Hospital.
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• Providence Woman Loses Her Honda Accord and More Than $10,000 After Fake Facebook Marketplace Sale in Cranston, Police Warn Buyers to Check Vins (centralrecorder.com) — Cranston police are warning local car buyers after a Providence woman lost more than $10,000 and a Honda Accord that turned out to be stolen, discovered when her boyfriend was stopped while driving in Cranston. Officers urge anyone buying vehicles through Facebook Marketplace or other private sales to request a VIN check and verify paperwork with police or the DMV before paying.
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• 10 spots you need to try for the best tacos in RI (providencejournal.com) — Cranston taco lovers get a shout-out with La Eskina Gastronomía Mexicana highlighted among Rhode Island's top taco spots, praised for huge, flavorful carnitas and asada tacos. The statewide roundup also features Providence and Central Falls taquerias, with prices, addresses, and standout menu items to help you plan your next taco run.
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📸 Around Cranston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranston
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★ Featured events ★
- Garden City Farmers Market →
Garden City Center, 100 Midway Road, Cranston
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Roger Williams Park Urban Naturalist Hikes
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
10:00 am - Advanced Xtreme Fitness Class
RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence
11:00 am - Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides 2026
Polo Lake Dock, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
6:00 pm - Fundraiser for RI House Representative, Chris Paplauskas, District 15 →
Bar Lazio, 1669 Cranston Street, Cranston
6:00 pm - Sun Style Tai Chi for Beginners
Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
11:00 am - Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides 2026
Polo Lake Dock, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
6:00 pm - 2026 Stormwater Innovation Expo →
Roger Williams Park Casino, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Cranston
8:30 am - Halloween Costume Craft Event →
Smiling Angel's Society, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
11:00 am - Oct. 15 to 18 at 7pm. Dracula Bites. A Comedy.at Spooooky Governor Sprague Mansion →
Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St, Cranston
7:00 pm - The Third Great Marian Procession →
538 Broadway, Providence
9:00 am - Qigong Workshop →
Light of Hope, 245 Phenix Ave, Cranston
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
📣 Cranston Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There as been sightings of a slender black cat on Brookside, if anyone has information plz call or message me here.
Probably a long shot since it's been so long. Not giving up! Missing cat Cody. Medium slim sized all black male with a little patch of white on hind… (Nextdoor Auburn)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Cranston. Apply here.
- Gap posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Garden City Center in Cranston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johnston
- A day in the life of 1776 (johnstonsunrise.net)
- Young student, ex-teacher share bond of co-authorship (johnstonsunrise.net)
- Anaergia Signs Definitive Agreement to Divest Non-Core Assets, C (gurufocus.com)
Providence
- Research on Lockable Cell Phone Pouches Presented in Providence as RI Schools Enforce State Student Device Ban (pvdeye.org)
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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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