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RUNNING: Johnston Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District.
Former Providence Police Officer, advocate for the homeless, announces campaign for RI State House
Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District. “Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Rhode Island House … more
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Gaspee 5K expects largest race ever
The annual Gaspee Days 5K foot race will be making its return this June and is expected to host its largest pool of runners ever. The Gaspee Days 5K is the state’s oldest foot race and has … more
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If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
HAPPIER TIMES: Former Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Sr. and his son Joseph M. Polisena Jr. posed with then-Lt. Gov. Dan McKee at the younger Polisena’s first political fundraiser in 2019. McKee went on to become Rhode Island’s governor and Polisena succeeded his father as mayor. A fissure seems to have formed between the pair of former political allies and “family friends.”
The Mayor Vs. The Governor
When the mayor fights the governor, who wins? Probably not Johnston’s taxpayers. Hostilities have been building between the Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr., who has been in office … more
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MAYOR ELECT: Mayor-elect Joe Polisena Jr. hugs his father, current Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena, after Tuesday night’s victory was clear.
Johnston Mayor-elect Joe Polisena Jr.
The mayor doesn’t like to cry in front of a crowd. Joseph M. Polisena is more likely to drop F-bombs than drip tears on the lectern. Tuesday evening, General Election night, was … more
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THE QUESTIONING: Johnston Sun Rise Editor Rory Schuler asked Johnston mayoral candidates Karen E. Cappelli Chadwick, at left, and Joseph M. Polisena Jr., at right, more than a dozen Johnston-centric questions during a forum in the Johnston Sun Rise newsroom on Nov. 1.
Time to elect a new Johnston mayor
The Johnston Sun Rise invited Johnston’s three candidates for mayor to our newsroom for a forum on local issues. Two of the three candidates accepted the invitation. One failed to … more
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ON THE TRAIL: Allan Fung, center, and former U.S. Presidential candidate and ex-Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, at left, campaigned around the Ocean State through the Columbus Day weekend, appearing on Federal Hill, and met with Rhode Island constituents at the Scituate Arts Festival, shown here.
Fung surges in Rhode Island CD2 polls
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, a Republican, has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for Rhode Island’s second Congressional seat. “People will vote their … more
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DOOR-TO-DOOR: District 25 state Senate candidate Christopher B. Maselli has been going door-to-door making his case to voters.
Johnston's 'second chance senate seat'
Christopher B. Maselli says he wants a second chance. The Rhode Island judiciary granted his wish. Now, he’s asking Johnston’s voters to do the same. The real estate attorney and … more
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DYNAMIC DEMS: Among those members of the Johnston Democratic Town Committee who attended last Wednesday night’s endorsement meeting is, sitting from left: Lauren Garzone, Marysue Andreozzi, State Rep. Deborah A. Fellela, and Linda Folcarelli. Standing are Joseph Rotella, Al Carnevale, Robert LaFazia, Robert Russo, Joseph Polisena Jr. and Robert Civetti.
Johnston Democratic Town Committee posts candidate endorsements
Team Johnston Dems is ready for the Nov. 8 General Election. That surfaced last Wednesday night inside the famed Maria SS DeFisa Della DiFesa Society when the Johnston Democratic Town Committee … more
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TIME TO DEBATE: Gubernatorial candidates gathered Friday to discuss questions related to housing, education, healthcare and food security. In attendance (from left) were Matt Brown, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, Ashley Kalus, Governor Dan McKee and Dr. Luis Daniel Munoz and; Helena Foulkes was unable to attend.
Gubernatorial candidates discuss poverty-related issues
Housing, education, healthcare and food security were the main topics gubernatorial candidates addressed Friday in a forum hosted by the Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty. … more
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THREE JOES: Joe Polisena Jr., his son Joseph Polisena III, and Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena pose for a three-generation snapshot following the middle Joe's candidacy announcement for Johnston mayor.
Joe Polisena Jr. announces bid for Johnston mayor
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena introduced his son to an overflow crowd in an empty storefront in Town Hall Plaza. Joe Polisena Jr. announced his candidacy for mayor, in front of friends, family, … more
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Cranston Mayor and Republican candidate for governor Allan Fung (to the right, in the back), gathered with female supporters at Arooga’s in Warwick last Thursday evening for a campaign event dubbed “Girls Just Wanna Have Fung.”
Fung opens up about upcoming campaign for Governor
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Cranston Mayor and Republican candidate for governor Allan Fung spoke with the Beacon about his motivations for running, policy and more. more
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SHOW OF UNITY: Allan Fung receives the endorsement of Ken Block on Monday at the State House.
Fung receives Block’s backing in governor bid
An often contentious primary now behind them, the two Republican hopefuls for governor met at the State House on Monday in a show of unity. Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, who won the party’s … more
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‘PINNACLE OF MY CAREER’: State Police Lt. Col. Michael J. Winquist, flanked by Mayor Allan Fung and members of the police chief search committee, speaks during an Aug. 28 press conference at Cranston City Hall.
State police second-in-command is mayor’s pick for Cranston chief
Lt. Col. Michael J. Winquist, the current second-in-command of the Rhode Island State Police, has been announced as Mayor Allan Fung’s selection to serve as the next chief of the Cranston Police … more
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