As CEO of the Smithfield YMCA, Harold Hemberger helps to oversee learning and recreational programs for children throughout the summer. This year, the Johnston resident decided to try a summer camp … more

The Manton Seniors made the most of the summer sun recently at their annual Summer Celebration-Outing that was held at Twelve Acres Restaurant and Banquet Facility on Douglas Pike in Smithfield. … more

Inside the Hematology/Oncology Department of the Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, a small sign recognizes the work of a group of dedicated Johnston residents. “This room is a gift of … more

In last week’s special St. Rocco edition of the Sun Rise, we incorrectly identified the first couple to get married at the church on a Sunday. While Sunday weddings were still rare in 1968, the … more

Donna Folcarelli will never forget the date Aug. 15, 1992. “I was yelling ... screaming ... hollering ... I couldn’t believe it,” Folcarelli recalled. “Everyone was ecstatic.” The … more

Like many children on summer vacation before them, Isabella Parrillo and Alyssa Alviti set up a lemonade stand this week. But instead of reaping the benefits for themselves, the friends decided to … more

With sea gulls swooping to take crackers she had spilled on the ground at Conimicut Point in Warwick Sunday evening, Morgan Johnson felt like flying herself. Her brother, Garen, was ready to try it, too. And their mom, Jamie, whose hand is pictured, was ready to see they had a soft landing. The family is from Johnston. more

Eileen Fuoco made the rounds at St. Rocco Feast Thursday, greeting constituents with one hand, the other arm wrapped around her grandson Kyle. This part of politics – talking to constituents – is … more

The hours are counting down until 12:01 a.m. Sunday, at which time Johnston will no longer send mutual aid rescue calls into the city of Providence. At the end of May, Mayor Joseph Polisena, … more

The Johnston Senior Center was filled with people and the sounds of Vini Ames, who belted out familiar tunes that Fats Domino and Dion made famous. Meanwhile, a host of volunteer staffers, headed by … more