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GOP CLASH: State Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung will face off against Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins at a Herald-sponsored debate Monday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.
Candidate forums set for Aug. 26 & 29
The Cranston Herald in partnership with the Cranston Public Library is hosting a Republican mayoral debate and a Democratic State Senate candidate forum ahead of the Sept. 10 primary.  The first … more
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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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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CD1 candidates keep popping up
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Democratic field in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District is starting to gel, with a series of noteworthy developments last week. Former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg, … more
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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RI DISTRICT 44: At left, Incumbent State Rep. Gregory J. Costantino, a Democrat, represents District 44 (Lincoln, Smithfield and Johnston). He will face, at right, Republican Peter Anthony Trementozzi in the General Election.
Q&A: Johnston candidates for RI District 44 State Representative
Incumbent State Rep. Gregory J. Costantino, a Democrat, represents District 44 (Lincoln, Smithfield and Johnston). He will face Republican Peter Anthony Trementozzi in the General Election. more
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RI DISTRICT 43: At left, Incumbent State Rep. Deborah A. Fellela, a Democrat, represents District 43 (Johnston). She faces, at right, Republican Nicola “Nick” Antonio Grasso in the General Election.
Q&A: Johnston candidates for RI District 43 State Representative
Incumbent State Rep. Deborah A. Fellela, a Democrat, represents District 43 (Johnston). She faces Republican Nicola “Nick” Antonio Grasso in the General Election. more
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State Rep. Edward T. Cardillo, Jr. D - District 42 (Cranston, Johnston)
Q&A: Johnston candidates for RI District 42 State Representative
Incumbent State Rep. Edward T. Cardillo, Jr. D - District 42 (Cranston, Johnston), a Democrat, will face  Republican Harold K. Borders. The Johnston Sun Rise reached out to both candidates. Borders did not submit answers to the questionnaire. 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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PARTY PEOPLE: Gov. Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee are joined by Johnston Democratic Committee Chairman Richard DelFino and his wife Deborah of Johnston, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and her husband Patrick Ward during last week’s unique networking night inside The Guild Brewery Pawtucket.
Johnston Democratic Committee Chairman enjoys ‘Pizza & Beer Night’ with Gov. McKee
There was a unique night of networking two weeks ago inside the huge red-brick one-time manufacturing plant which was built in 1898 and now houses The Guild Brewery at 461 Main St. in … more
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BOSS’ APPEAL: In this file photo, Donald Trump speaks to supporters during an April 2016 campaign stop in Warwick. The authors of “Trump’s Democrats” believe Trump’s appeal in communities like Johnston may be tied to the tradition of machine politics, led by a “boss” at the top.
Johnston among communities explored in 'Trump's Democrats'
By JACOB MARROCCO Johnston's break for President Donald Trump in 2016 led to its inclusion in a new book that hit stands this week. "Trump's Democrats," written by University of Virginia historian Stephanie Muravchik and Claremont McKenna College 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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