Governor Gina M. Raimondo yesterday announced that Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order will lift this Saturday, May 9th. Raimondo announced Phase 1 will begin with the following restrictions: Non-critical retail stores will reopen with capacity limits.Elective medical procedures resume under safety guidelines.Everyone who can work from home, should work from home. Offices will be permitted to […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 8: Daily Press Briefing, conference call, & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health held their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. Scroll down for updates from the press briefing. The Latest Data May 8th: 249 new positive cases (total positive cases now 10,779), 11 new fatalities (total now 399), 312 are currently hospitalized, 71 are currently in ICU, 52 […]
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Governor signs Executive Order requiring cloth face coverings in public, effective Friday
Governor Raimondo is tightening the requirements around wearing a face mask in public. What’s Up Newp asked during Monday’s press briefing, “There’s a lot of confusion on when wearing a cloth mask is required and when it’s not. Have you considered simplifying the message for understanding and enforcement, for example – requiring everyone to wear […]
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Recap: Newport City Council receives weekly COVID-19 update from City Manager
The Newport City Council received their weekly COVID-19 crisis update from City Manager Joe Nicholson on Thursday, May 7th. What’s Up Newp is bringing you this live broadcast. If you prefer to listen in to the official call and/or participate, call 877-853-5247 Meeting ID: 360-610-170 Recap: Nicholson: Reviewed latest data and updates from the Governor. […]
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Local Leaders: RI State budget must safeguard vital services, protect property taxpayers
The following was written/submitted by Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns announced the priorities of local communities for the State’s FY2021 budget. Municipal leaders have been closely following the General Assembly’s revenue estimating conference, which will conclude later this week. Municipalities are on the front lines […]
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North Kingstown resident launches RI Sunshine to help Wicked Tulips and honor late mother
When North Kingstown resident Elizabeth Almeida heard that Wicked Tulips Farm Flower Farm wasn’t able to host their popular U-Pick events this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she knew she had to help out the place that holds special meaning to her and her late mother. A few days before Mother’s Day, she launched […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Rhode Island Hospitality’s Dale Venturini and Heather Singleton
On this edition of WUN-ON-ONE, Rhode Island’s Hospitality Association’s Dale Venturini, President/CEO, and Heather Singleton, Chief Operating Officer, join me to chat about COVID-19 and it’s impact on the restaurant and hotel industry. We also chat about what hotels and restaurants are doing to keep their employees and patrons safe. RIHA represents over 700 foodservice, […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 7: Daily Press Briefing, conference call, & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will hold their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live here, and provide updates, as it happens. Latest Data May 7th: 325 new positive cases (total now 10,530), 18 new associated fatalities (total now 388), 318 currently hospitalized, 82 currently […]
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Amid crisis, community’s outpouring of support invigorates Newport Hospital
During the unprecedented health crisis that has turned our state, the country and world on its end, dozens of Aquidneck Island businesses, individuals and community groups have rallied around Newport Hospital, making significant in-kind donations to frontline workers and staff. Newport Hospital released a press release today regarding the dozens of local businesses, community groups […]
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2020 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week postponed
Audrain Concours Foundation today announced that they have postponed their 2nd Annual Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. “After a careful review of Governor Raimondo’s Reopen RI phased approach and in the best interest of our visitor guests, concours participants, judges, staff, volunteers, partner sponsors and the general public, we have come to the decision […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Representative Lauren Carson
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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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 6: Daily Press Briefing, conference call, & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 2:30 pm. The Latest Local Data May 6th: RIDOH reports there are 272 new positive cases (total now 10,205), 15 new associated fatalities (total now 370), 324 currently hospitalized, 86 currently in ICU, and 60 […]
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COVID-19 testing site opening in Newport
The City of Newport today announced East Bay Family Health Services, a division of East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), will be opening COVID19 testing by appointment only to its patients and to the general public starting on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at its Newport location. Dr. Sarah Fessler, Chief Medical Director, has been […]
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Mother’s Day gift and celebration ideas that support local businesses
In these trying times, many moms could use some extra special appreciation this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10th. Luckily our innovative local restaurants, florists, and gift shops have come up with some creative ways you can appreciate mom while supporting local business and keeping everyone safe at the same time. Here’s a breakdown of ideas […]
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Everyday ethics: When should we lift the lockdown?
Lee McIntyre, Boston University A lot of people are facing ethical decisions about their daily life as a result of the coronavirus. Ethicist Lee McIntyre has stepped in to help provide advice over the moral dilemmas we face. If you have a question you’d like a philosopher to answer, send it to us at us-ethicalquestions@theconversation.com. […]
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What’s Up Newp joins #GivingNewsday in wake of COVID-19 for a Global Day of giving and unity with #GivingTuesdayNow
What’s Up Newp is joining #GivingTuesdayNow to bring awareness to the impact of quality locally owned, independent journalism and to receive the support from the public. Local independent newsrooms are playing a vital role in helping communities be safe during the ongoing pandemic, yet have never been more imperiled economically. What’s Up Newp remains in […]
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Governor Raimondo provides more details on Phase 1 of the state’s plan to reopen the economy
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today provided more details on Phase 1 of the state’s plan to reopen the economy. Retail: Non-critical retail stores that have been closed will be allowed to reopen in-person operations, including for limited in-person browsing. Pre-ordering and in-store pick-up will still be encouraged as the safest option. Retailers will be able to have […]
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Newport County Virtual Tip Jar: Help support service industry workers
Over the last week or so, many of us would regularly be patronizing bars, salons, restaurants, and other businesses that have been ordered closed. What’s Up Newp has been asked several times this week by service industry staff, neighbors, regular customers, and people who give a damn to set something up so that way they […]
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DEM asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules, other safety guidelines
As the early boating season gears up, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today released a press release asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and other safety guidelines as they work on their boats at marinas and boatyards and while they’re on the water. DEM says paying strict adherence to social […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing & Update – May 4: 175 new positive cases, 21 new fatalities
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 3 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Says she thinks the numbers we are seeing is a good “news story”. […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing & Update: May 3
Governor Raimondo and Dr McDonald from the Rhode Island Department of Health held their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Press Briefing Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Press Briefing will take place at 3 pm tomorrow, […]
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Iain Guest: A community teacher chafes at distance learning, pines for her students
I first met Lisa Olaynack, an English teacher at the Thompson Middle School in Newport in 2016, when she invited me to her class for a discussion about girls’ education in Kenya. At the time my nonprofit was supporting the Kakenya Centre for Excellence, a pioneering boarding school for girls in western Kenya that will […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing & Update: May 2
Governor Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott held their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Video of Press Briefing Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Upcoming press briefing will be at 1 pm, with the exception of Monday when […]
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New England Collegiate Baseball League cancels 2020 Season
The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) announced last last night that its board of directors, comprised of executives from its 13 member teams and officers, have voted to cancel the 2020 summer collegiate baseball season. “This decision was reached after a careful and thoughtful review of the guidance from federal, state and local officials, […]
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Calm, cool and collected during COVID-19
Story by Sgt. Terry Rajsombath, Joint Force Headquarters, Rhode Island National Guard “I think that’s what’s really made me the medic I am today,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Blake Costa, medical section noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC), for the 1-103rd Field Artillery. “Just the exposure to nonstop trauma.” In the midst of COVID-19, Costa serves as […]