Keyword: race
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J. Joseph Shekarchi
Joe is in the thick of it
RI Democrats energized after Biden exits race By RYAN DOHERTY Rhode Island Democrats are “energized” after President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the … more
Mayor faces challenge; candidates declare for city offices
Yesterday was the deadline for people to declare as candidates to run in this fall’s elections. It turns out that Mayor Frank Picozzi will face a challenger for re-election this year, … more
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LACING THEM UP: Elly McGuire at the Gaspee Days foot race last week. (Photo by Steve Popiel)
McGuire returns to Gaspee race 46 years later
Last weekend’s Gaspee Days 5k foot race was a homecoming for Warwick native Elly McGuire, who returned to the course 46 years after her first appearance in the event. Back in 1978, McGuire … more
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Beth Italiane
Italiane hopes to bring fresh outlook to Ward 6
Ward 6 has been represented on the City Council by Donna Travis for 30 years. With Travis not running for reelection, Beth Lane Italiane hopes to take on the role herself. “It’s never too … more
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Bryan Nappa (on left)
Lawyer, lifetime city resident to run for Ward 3 with Howe’s endorsement
With Tim Howe announcing he won’t seek reelection for Ward 3’s City Council seat, another resident has received his support to succeed him. Bryan Nappa, founder of Nappa Law, LLC and … more
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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
LAST STOP BEFORE THE LIGHTHOUSE: A motorist crashed through the fence at the end of Warwick Neck Avenue last Wednesday ironically shortly before a meeting of the Warwick Neck Improvement Association where speeding on the road was a topic of concern. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Speeding, ‘racing’ raises concerns of Neck residents
Judy Earle, who lives not far from Warwick Neck Avenue, was preparing to attend the Warwick Neck Improvement Association meeting last Wednesday when a shattering noise echoed through the … more
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Race forum at Edgewood Church
“So You Want to Talk about Race,” the New York Times bestseller by Ijeoma Oluo, will be the subject for the “Join the Conversation” series at the Edgewood Congregational … more
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AT THE POLLS: Allan Fung and his wife Barbara Ann Fenton Fung arrived at the Hope Highlands School Election Day to be greeted by a bevy of reporters. Here they were joined by Mayor Ken Hopkins before entering the school to cast their ballots. (Cranston Herald photo)
Fung falls short
It was a roller coaster ride Election Night that didn’t end well for the man who led Cranston for 12 years and was ready to do even bigger things in Washington. As the votes started coming … more
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A DAY OF LIGHTS: With City Hall closed and being an independent and unopposed for reelection, Mayor Frank Picozzi turned his attention to installing and trouble shooting his home digital Christmas light show that he says will make its debut on Black Friday.
Dems prevail, but election had twists
Warwick Democrats showed on Election Day candidates don’t need a “D” beside their name to win, as they are credited with giving the only Republican to win on the Warwick ballot, … more
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Frozen Few were toasty (and wet) for frostbite racing
George Shuster had great expectations for Sunday, the first day of frostbite racing at Edgewood Yacht Club. The weather forecast was unbelievable for this time of year. The temperature could hit 75 … more
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ROOM FOR ONE MORE SIGN? Indicative of the keen interest in local elective positions this year, signs promoting the candidacies of Democratic, Republican and independent office seekers crowd a vacant lot at the intersection of Warwick Avenue and Betsy Williams Drive. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Down to the wire
The pandemic has done more than ignite a supercharged housing market, inflicted a non recoverable loss in the education of our children and changed the workplace. It has also spawned a crop of … 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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Warwick was the best
Tom Laferriere the only Rhode Island team in this year’s Great Race hosted by Hemmings Motor News, returned from Fargo, ND with an award for the city. Laferriere completed the race that started … more
Making connections
It’s Rhode Island, so it’s not surprising if you’re meeting someone for a first time that within a few moments of conversation you discover you have mutual acquaintances or even a … more
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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STEFAN PRYOR
Turning the treasurer’s office into an economic catalyst
After seven and a half years serving as Rhode Island’s Commerce Secretary, Providence’s Stefan Pryor, 50, is running for the state’s general treasurer seat. The position is … more
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CARREIRO
Senate race heats up
By ALEX MALM   Senate District 29 candidate Jennifer Rourke is calling for her Democratic opponent Michael Carreiro to drop out of the race and to resign from his position as President of … more
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