The following was written for What’s Up Newp by Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. This story was originally published on Feb. 11 ,2021. A native Newport Black History heroine that is largely unknown in the city of her birth. Harriet Alleyne Rice was born to George and Lucinda Rice in 1866 in […]
People & Profiles
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Listen: A conversation with Scott Wolf of Grow Smart, a leading advocate for responsible growth in R.I.
Grow Smart Rhode Island has been the leading organization in the state, advocating for affordable and workforce housing, walking cities, improved transportation, and responsible zoning. Scott Wolf, executive director of Grow Smart, joins us for this podcast. Scott talks about how Newport and Westerly, East Providence, and Woonsocket have been leaders in developing walkable communities, […]
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Significant voice for the homeless retires
For four decades, Russ Partridge has served the homeless community, from Crossroads in Providence to the WARM Center in Westerly, where he has been executive director for 17 years. He has earned a reputation statewide for the work he has done, the expertise he has shared, and as a voice for those silenced by poverty […]
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Ask the Superintendent: A live conversation with Colleen Burns Jermain (Jan. 29)
Newport Public Schools’ Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her next monthly live conversation, “Ask The Superintendent”, on Wednesday, January 29, at 1:30 pm. During our 30-minute conversation, we’ll address a variety of topics, ask various questions, and look for updates on ongoing issues. What questions do you have for the Superintendent? Leave […]
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Newport Hospital appoints Sarah Nekrasz as Chief Nursing Officer
Newport Hospital this week announced the appointment of Sarah Nekrasz, MSN, RN, BC, FPCC as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Sarah has been serving in this role on an interim basis since September 2024 and has been an integral part of the nursing team here at Newport Hospital for more than 26 years. “Over her decades […]
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Newport Gulls: Michael Falcone takes his talents to Europe
By Chuck Paiva, General Manager of Newport Gulls. This story originally appeared here. Long-time Newport Gulls Director of Baseball Operations, Michael Falcone, has moved on to an exciting new chapter in his career. Michael has taken his talents overseas to Belgium, where he will be working with RFC Liège, a professional football club in the […]
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Hinckley appoints Gavin McClintock as new CEO
Yacht maker Hinckley today announced that it has tapped Gavin McClintock as its new Chief Executive Officer. McClintock brings experience from his previous role as Chief Financial Officer at Safe Harbor Marinas and as the founder of marina group Tidekeeper. He’s now at the helm of the 95-year-old company. In his new position, McClintock plans […]
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Meet Amy Allen, the songwriter behind the music stuck in your head
By ELISE RYAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Allen might not yet be a household name, but her work lives in your brain rent-free. And it’s grabbed the attention of the Grammys. The 32-year-old songwriter has composed enduring hits with Halsey (“Without Me”), Selena Gomez (“Back to You”) and Tate McRae (“Greedy”). Her contributions to Harry Styles’ “Harry’s […]
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Ask the Superintendent: A live conversation with Colleen Burns Jermain (Dec. 18)
Newport Public Schools’ Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her next monthly live conversation, “Ask The Superintendent”, with What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, December 18, at 1:30 pm. During our 30-minute conversation, we’ll address various topics, ask various questions, and look for updates on ongoing issues. What questions do you have for the Superintendent? Leave […]
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Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will join What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation on Dec. 18
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will join What’sUpNewp for his next monthly live conversation with What’sUpNewp, “Ask The City Manager”, on Wednesday, December 18, at 10 am. During our 30-minute conversation, we’ll address various topics, ask various questions, and look for updates on ongoing issues. What questions do you have for the Superintendent? Leave them […]
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Charlie Holder reflects on his first two weeks as Newport’s Mayor
Newport Mayor Charlie Holder is setting a tone of collaboration and transparency as he begins his tenure leading the city council. In a one-on-one conversation with What’sUpNewp on December 12, Holder emphasized the importance of working together and maintaining open communication with residents. The newly elected mayor/council chair outlined his approach to chairing council meetings, […]
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Newport Mayor Charlie Holder to join What’sUpNewp for a live one-on-one conversation
Newport’s new Mayor Charlie Holder is kicking off his monthly Q&A series with What’sUpNewp, starting Thursday, December 12. This 30-minute live chat will begin at 10 a.m., the day after Holder’s first City Council meeting as Mayor/CouncilChair on December 11. Have a question for the Mayor? You can submit your questions below and tune in […]
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U.S. Naval War College bids farewell to Adm. Guillermo E. Barrera
Former Commander of the Colombian Navy Adm. Guillermo E. Barrera has retired as the first ever Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Distinguished International Fellow at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, after 13 years of service. Selected in 2011, Barrera was the first of four international fellows chosen by the CNO […]
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Newport City Manager outlines next steps for approved $98.5 million bond; reasoning for new hires
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy provided updates on the city’s plans following the approval of a $98.5 million bond measure and discussed recent staffing changes during his monthly interview with What’s Up Newp on Thursday, November 21. The bond measure, approved by voters on November 5, gives the city authority to sell bonds over the […]
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Ask The City Manager: A live conversation with Colin Kennedy (Nov. 21)
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will join What’sUpNewp for his next monthly live conversation with What’sUpNewp on Thursday, November 20, at 10 am. During our 30-minute conversation, we’ll address various topics, ask various questions, and look for updates on ongoing issues. What questions do you have for the Superintendent? Leave them below, and we’ll answer […]
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Ask the Superintendent: A live conversation with Colleen Burns Jermain (Nov. 20)
Newport Public Schools’ Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her next monthly live conversation with What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, November 20, at 1:30 pm. During our 30-minute conversation, we’ll address various topics, ask various questions, and look for updates on ongoing issues. What questions do you have for the Superintendent? Leave them below, and […]
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Preservation Society of Newport County gears up for holiday season with new offerings
The Preservation Society of Newport County is preparing for a bustling holiday season with a range of new offerings and ongoing projects. Trudy Coxe, President and CEO of the organization, shared details about upcoming events and initiatives in an interview with What’sUpNewp on Friday, November 1 The holiday festivities at Newport Mansions kick off on […]
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Senator Whitehouse proposes Supreme Court Ethics Reform, discusses Ukraine aid
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is pushing for significant reforms to the U.S. Supreme Court, proposing two bills aimed at addressing ethical concerns and introducing term limits for justices. The Rhode Island Democrat, in a wide-ranging interview, outlined his plans to enhance accountability and transparency within the nation’s highest court. “I’ve got two bills that I think […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Trudy Coxe, CEO & Executive Director of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Trudy Coxe, CEO & Executive Director of The Preservation Society of Newport County, will be interviewed live on WUN on Friday, November 1 at 3 pm. The conversation will focus on the organization’s work in preserving Newport County’s historic architecture, landscapes, decorative arts, and social history; a conversation about this weekend’s Newport County days; and […]
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Newport School Superintendent provides updates on Rogers High School Construction and teacher negotiations
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain provided updates on several key issues during her monthly interview with What’s Up Newp on Wednesday. The new Rogers High School construction project is progressing well, Jermain said. The building’s exterior is nearly finished, with brick work almost complete and utilities being connected. “It’s a stunning building,” Jermain said. […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame hosts intimate Q&A with Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash
As a lifelong passionate tennis fan, I’ve seen my fair share of awesome matches. Several stand out, and Pat Cash’s exuberant win over Ivan Lendl at the 1987 Wimbledon is one of them. So of course I was thrilled that the Australian player was headlining a talk at the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) […]
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A conversation with Jacques Pépin: Cooking, happiness, and bringing people together
The Jacques Pépin conversation event at the Newport Wine and Food Festival was understandably sold out this year. For gourmands, who wouldn’t want to listen to the television personality talk about his 75-year experience in the industry? It was an incredible treat to hear from Pépin and his daughter, Claudine Pépin, about his career and […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Representative Lauren Carson
Representative Lauren Carson (D. Dist. 75, Newport) will join WUN for a one-on-one conversation at 10 am on Tuesday, October 22. Tune in to watch live as the conversation happens or anytime afterward on whatsupnewp.com. Have a question for our guest? Please leave it in the comments.
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Christie’s Americas’ Chairman Emeritus, Stephen Lash, is bringing his love of ocean liners and the era of art deco to Redwood Library
Stephen S. Lash has been an avid collector of artifacts from the great ocean liners from the art deco era of the 1920’s and 30’s. Having served at Christie’s for over 40 years—including his current stint as the Chairman Emeritus—the Boston native has developed a discerning eye for art, the sea and architecture. Lash was […]
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Newport City Manager addresses utility billing, early voting, and bond referendum
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy addressed several pressing issues during his monthly chat with What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, October 16, including utility billing concerns, early voting procedures, and the upcoming bond referendum. Kennedy reassured residents about the delayed September utility bills, urging them to wait for the October bills before taking action. “The October bills will […]