Representative Lauren Carson (District 75, Newport) joined us today on May 6th to chat about how COVID-19 is impacting her district.
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Vice Chair Susan Taylor, and City Manager Joe Nicholson
Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Vice Chair Susan Taylor and City Manager Joe Nicholson will join What’s Up Newp on Wednesday, May 6th at 10 am to chat about COVID-19 in the city. Find out more about the city’s response to COVID-19, resources available, what’s to come during the phases of reopening, and more. For additional […]
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What’s Up Video: A convo with Evan Smith, CEO and President of Discover Newport
Evan Smith, President & CEO of Discover Newport, joins What’s Up Newp’s Ryan Belmore to chat about the impact COVID-19 has had on tourism, travel, and hospitality. Discover Newport, a non-profit destination management organization, is dedicated to the promotion of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding townships in Newport and Bristol Counties. In […]
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What’s Up Podcast: A conversation with Paul Wayne, the penultimate opening act
You might call Paul Wayne the penultimate opening act. He’s been doing it for more than three decades, opening for the likes of Harry Belafonte, Chuck Berry and numerous stars of today and yesterday. He works in night clubs and at assisted living facilities, pounding out a living every day. But today the clubs are […]
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What’s Up Podcast: A conversation with Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools
Newport Superintendent of Schools Colleen Burns Jermain joins WUN’s Frank Prosnitz this morning for our latest edition of What’s Up Podcast. In today’s episode she discusses the status and success of the school system’s distance learning program, talks about a grading system that might be used this year, budget issues, and the status of the […]
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Retired NUWC Division Newport employee quilting hundreds of cloth masks for those who need them
The following story is by the Public Affairs Office at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. When Tammy Ruggeri retired from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport in August 2019, after 32 years of service, she thought she would have more time for one of her hobbies, quilting. She never imagined, though, that […]
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A Newporter’s COVID-19 ‘billboard’ has a new message, aimed at passerby with four legs as well as two
Suzi Van Ness has posted a new message on her homegrown billboard-of- hope that may add cheer to both humans and their four-legged best friends: SHARE JOY “WAG” YOUR TAIL! THE WINDOW turned billboard at 65 Carroll Ave., Newport, has a new message to cheer passersby during the COVID-19 crisis, this one aimed at both […]
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What’s Up Podcast: Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea discusses COVID-19 crisis
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea today joined What’s Up’s Frank Prosnitz to discuss changes her office is making during this coronavirus crisis to make things easier for voters and businesses. Gorbea also touches on the move of the state archives to a new location, importance of the census, and puts off questions about her own […]
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What’s Up Podcast: Ivan Colón, Philanthropy Officer for Care New England
With today being 401Gives Day, What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island are touching base with local and statewide nonprofits to see how funds raised today and throughout the year help support their organization and mission. In this edition of What’s Up Podcast, we catch up with Ivan S. Colón, Philanthropy Officer Annual Giving […]
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Photos: ‘Hearts For Healthcare Workers’ in North Kingstown
The parents of a six-year-old in North Kingstown yesterday told What’s Up Rhode Island photographer Morgan Macia that their daughter wanted to make this sign and hang it out in front of their house to thank healthcare workers. ???? Photos by Morgan Macia / Macia Photography for What’s Up Rhode Island.
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What’s Up Podcast: John Marion, executive director of Common Cause in Rhode Island
John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, talks with WUN’s Frank Prosnitz about the challenges that COVID – 19 puts on state and local government open meeting and ethics laws. John Marion, Executive Director of the Common Cause in Rhode Island They also talk about the census, its importance to Rhode Island, which faces […]
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What’s Up Podcast: Conversations and moments from Newport, R.I., and beyond
From the award-winning team behind What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island, What’s Up Podcast brings you interesting conversations and moments from Newport, Rhode Island & beyond. Listen to “What's Up Podcast” on Spreaker.
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Unsung Heroes: Jenni Field
Editor’s Note: What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island are asking readers to nominate unsung heroes from the community during this COVID-19 crisis. Jenni Field was among those nominated. Normally, Newport-based Master Seamstress Jenni Field puts her passions for sewing and upcycling to work by creating eco-friendly personal accessories, housewares, and décor out of […]
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COVID-19: We want to hear about the ‘unsung heroes’ during these tough times
To say that we’re living in a unprecedented time would absolutely be an understatement. Most businesses are closed, the healthiest option for us is to lock ourselves in our homes, and we don’t know when any of it is going to end. But in tough times there are always those who step up, go above […]
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Guest View – Suzanne McDonald: COVID-19 results: Keep up the fight
The following was written by Middletown-resident Suzanne McDonald. McDonald is a former Boston Globe journalist and is the founder of Newport Interactive Marketing networking-learning community. This is a follow up to her story on March 18th – Guest View – Suzanne McDonald: I’m writing to you from day 6 of DOH-mandated quarantine The outpouring of […]
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Guest View – Suzanne McDonald: I’m writing to you from day 6 of DOH-mandated quarantine
The following was written by Middletown-resident Suzanne McDonald. McDonald is a former Boston Globe journalist and is the founder of Newport Interactive Marketing networking-learning community. According to the world’s majority of infectious disease experts, you may be in my socks in the next weeks or even months. You may have been out in Newport for […]
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Cabin Fever Chronicles: Your stories of coping with coronavirus in Newport
What’s Up Newp’s “Cabin Fever Chronicles” is the place to share stories and thoughts about how you and your family are coping with restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll feature tips and anecdotes from our readers and others about how we’re all living with the coronavirus outbreak. How much toilet paper are you hoarding? (You […]
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Guest View – Coggeshall Club: How to work from home when everyone is home
With self and mandated quarantines on the rise, school closures, and employees either urged or forced to work from home, we are all being challenged to adapt to this new normal. While staying home might be a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, it can become tiresome after a few […]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: ‘remember the women before you who broke ground for us.’
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of women in all aspects of our society. WhatsUpNewp reached out to successful women in several professions, asking just a few questions. We are running the responses throughout the month. Donna Lee, former Providence Journal food editor WUN: What one, two or three women […]
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Middletown’s Sheila McCurdy receives Cruising Club of America Honors
The Cruising Club of America’s Board of Governors established the Richard S. Nye Trophy to recognize a member or members of the Club “who has brought distinction to the Club by meritorious service, outstanding seamanship, outstanding performance in long distance cruising or racing, statesmanship in the affairs of international racing, or any combination of the above”. Last […]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: ‘I always appreciate women who came before me and helped to clear the path’
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of women in all aspects of our society. WhatsUpNewp reached out to successful women in several professions, asking just a few questions. We will run their responses throughout the month. Rep. Deborah Ruggiero, D – District 74 (Jamestown, Middletown WUN: What one, two or […]
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Under The Dome: Senator Dawn Euer
With the start of the legislative session, I reached out to the area’s legislative delegation to survey what legislation is important to each of them, the challenges ahead, and their perspective on the upcoming legislative session. Initially, I expected to wrap the answers into a single story. But the responses were so extensive and informative […]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: ‘helping others along the way’
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of women in all aspects of our society. WhatsUpNewp reached out to successful women in several professions, asking just a few questions. We will run their responses throughout the month. Newport Councilwoman Jeanne Napolitano WUN: What one, two or three women have inspired you? […]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: ‘Morality … Challenges … Belief’
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of women in all aspects of our society. WhatsUpNewp reached out to successful women in several professions, asking just a few questions. We will run their responses throughout the month. Linda Levin, retired chair of the journalism program at the University of Rhode Island […]