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Watch Live: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing | July 1

Ryan Belmore - July 1, 2020

Middletown

What Sold: 29 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (June 23 – 30)

WhatsUpNewp Crew - July 1, 2020

News

NAACP Newport County Branch to host Fourth of July commemoration at Patriots Park

WhatsUpNewp Crew - July 1, 2020

Newport

National Art Recognition to Newport Public Schools’ Art Educator, Diane Sheehan

Ryan Belmore - July 1, 2020

News

Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley steps down after 24 years

Ryan Belmore - July 1, 2020

2020 Election

Chris Semonelli announces candidacy for House District 72

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Keith Stokes

June 30, 2020

Newport International Boat Show cancelled

June 30, 2020

Here’s the status of major Newport County events in 2020

June 30, 2020

Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

June 30, 2020

Four Rhode Island state campgrounds now open

June 30, 2020

Now Hiring: 80+ local job opportunities

June 30, 2020

Showcase Cinemas re-opening Friday, July 3

June 30, 2020

Why are so many people lighting off fireworks?

June 30, 2020

The US isn’t in a second wave of coronavirus – the first wave never ended

June 30, 2020

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City & Government

Watch Live: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing | July 1

Ryan Belmore - July 1, 2020

Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...

Business

Newport International Boat Show cancelled

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

Newport, RI - Newport Exhibition Group today confirmed with What's Up Newp that public guidance for COVID-19 has compelled the cancellation of...

Entertainment & Music

Here’s the status of major Newport County events in 2020

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

What's Up Newp has compiled the following list of major events that have been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

News

Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

Positive Cases In Rhode Island

City & Government

Visitors to Rhode Island from 20+ states will have to quarantine or be tested beginning Tuesday

Ryan Belmore - June 29, 2020

A new quarantine order for travelers from more than twenty states comes with the arrival of Phase 3 of Reopening RI on...

The latest: 2020 Election

2020 Election

Chris Semonelli announces candidacy for House District 72

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

Middletown resident Chris Semonelli today shared the following announcement regarding his intent to run for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 72.

2020 Election

Rachel Hussey running for Third Ward seat on Newport City Council

Ryan Belmore - June 24, 2020

Newport resident Rachel Hussey this evening announced her candidacy for the Third Ward Seat on Newport City Council. Hussey...

2020 Election

Who’s running for office in Newport County? List of local and state candidates is here

Ryan Belmore - June 24, 2020

Newport, RI - The 2020 election season is officially underway, as candidates for local, statewide, and legislative seats begin to file their...

2020 Election

Paul Marshall announces candidacy for Third Ward seat on Newport City Council

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 24, 2020

Paul Marshall today announced his candidacy for Newport City Council Third Ward. Marshall provided the following statement to What's...

2020 Election

Hugo DeAscentis announces candidacy for Newport City Council First Ward

Ryan Belmore - June 24, 2020

Newport, RI - Lifelong Newport resident Hugo DeAscentis today officially announced his candidacy for the First Ward seat on Newport City Council.

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Watch Live: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing | July 1

City & Government Ryan Belmore - July 1, 2020

Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...

NAACP Newport County Branch to host Fourth of July commemoration at Patriots Park

News WhatsUpNewp Crew - July 1, 2020

Portsmouth, RI - The Newport County Branch- NACCP will host a Fourth of July commemoration and celebration of the birth of our...

National Art Recognition to Newport Public Schools’ Art Educator, Diane Sheehan

Newport Ryan Belmore - July 1, 2020

By Newport Public Schools Congratulations to Diane Sheehan, Art Educator and Arts Supervisor at Newport Public Schools on the selection of her artwork for the 2020 National Art Education Association (NAEA) Virtual Exhibition. Her artwork was thoughtfully reviewed by a panel of jurors and selected for display from among a record-breaking 614 peer submissions. In its call for submissions, NAEA received works from 46 states and the District of Columbia, as well as Australia, British Columbia, France, Kuwait, Ontario and Quebec. Jurors selected 92 works for the 2020 NAEA Virtual Exhibition. This exhibit features artworks created by NAEA’s vibrant a professional community of visual arts educators, highlighting a portion of the tremendous skill and vision of members worldwide. In addition to being art educators, many NAEA members are exhibiting artists as well. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAEA transitioned to a completely virtual exhibition for the safety of its members and the public. NAEA appreciates the value of Diane Sheehan’s creative practice in forming excellence in teaching and learning. Her artwork, titled “Mother and Child Reunited” is a 3- Dimensional lost wax bronze casting. This exhibit exemplifies NAEA’s mission to fulfill human potential and promote global understanding by advancing visual arts education.

Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley steps down after 24 years

News Ryan Belmore - July 1, 2020

Visionary Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley will step down from office on June 30, after nearly a quarter of a century at the helm of the...

Chris Semonelli announces candidacy for House District 72

2020 Election WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

Middletown resident Chris Semonelli today shared the following announcement regarding his intent to run for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 72.

Newport International Boat Show cancelled

Business WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

Newport, RI - Newport Exhibition Group today confirmed with What's Up Newp that public guidance for COVID-19 has compelled the cancellation of...

Watch Live: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing | July 1

City & Government Ryan Belmore - July 1, 2020

Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...

Chris Semonelli announces candidacy for House District 72

2020 Election WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

Middletown resident Chris Semonelli today shared the following announcement regarding his intent to run for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 72.

Visitors to Rhode Island from 20+ states will have to quarantine or be tested beginning Tuesday

City & Government Ryan Belmore - June 29, 2020

A new quarantine order for travelers from more than twenty states comes with the arrival of Phase 3 of Reopening RI on...

Governor Raimondo announces Phase 3 of Reopening RI will begin on June 30th

City & Government Ryan Belmore - June 29, 2020

Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided details today...

What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Governor Raimondo, RIDOH press briefing on COVID-19

City & Government WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 29, 2020

Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...

Watch & Recap: Newport City Council Meeting | June 24th

City & Government WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 24, 2020

Newport City Council hosted a regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. Here's what was...

Entertainment & Music

Here’s the status of major Newport County events in 2020

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

Island Cinemas to reopen on July 2nd

June 30, 2020

What’s Up This Week in Newport County: June 29 – July 6

June 29, 2020

Common Fence Music to present The Accidentals on July 19th

June 29, 2020

Concert Recap and Photos – Ryan Montbleau at Zeiterion Drive-In

June 27, 2020

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Story of Fire Saga”

Music Streaming Online This Weekend (June 26-28) – James Montgomery, Black Power Live and Porch Pride

June 26, 2020

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things”

Explore Newport’s Old Quarter this July with Newport History Tours

June 23, 2020

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Arts & Culture

Showcase Cinemas re-opening Friday, July 3

Contributed - June 30, 2020

By Showcase Cinemas Norwood, MA, - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today...

Columns

Gerry Goldstein: A family not lost for words

Gerry Goldstein - June 29, 2020

It’s at this time of year that Emma Lazarus, whose New Yorker parents maintained a summer home in Newport, gets a lot...

Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Story of Fire Saga”

One of the earliest scenes in Will Ferrell’s newest movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, encapsulates both its greatest...

Brian C. Jones

Brian C. Jones: Let’s not change Rhode Island’s name, it’s a reminder of our key role in American slavery

Brian C. Jones - June 26, 2020

If ever there was a time to rip the words “Providence Plantations” from Rhode Island’s official name, this would seem to be...

Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things”

How did a young woman labeled an “ungovernable, shaggy street kid” become the “First Lady of Song?” A new...

The Latest: People & Profiles

Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Keith Stokes

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 30, 2020

Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group, will join us to discuss the recent effort to advance Black History for...

Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with RI Solidarity Fund

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 29, 2020

Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Solidarity Fund has brought together 6 community-led relief efforts to offer a one-stop option for community...

Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Joe Louis Walker, Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 24, 2020

Newport, RI - Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner who has a career...

2020 Election

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Henry ‘Rick’ Lombardi Jr.

Ryan Belmore - June 13, 2020

Middletown Town Councilor Henry ‘Rick’ Lombardi Jr. has announced his candidacy for Rhode Island House District 74 (Jamestown, Middletown).

People & Profiles

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Casby Harrison

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 12, 2020

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Casby Harrison, Owner of Harrison Law Associates and former Deputy Legal Counsel to Governor Bruce Sundlun, will join...

The Latest: Local Obituaries

Obituary

Obituary for Ralph W. Perry

Contributed - June 25, 2020

This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Ralph W. Perry, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, died at home on...

Obituary

Obituary for Kathleen M. Viera Beaudoin

Contributed - June 23, 2020

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Kathleen Viera Beaudoin, 65, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home,...

Obituary

Obituary for Ronald G. Corriveau

Contributed - June 23, 2020

This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Ronald Guy Corriveau, 64, of Newport died in his home...

Obituary

Obituary for George Francis O’Hara Jr.

Contributed - June 22, 2020

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. George Francis O'Hara Jr., 94, of Newport, passed away on Sunday,...

Obituary

Obituary for Armando J. “Nap” Napoli

Contributed - June 22, 2020

This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home Armando John Napoli (affectionately known as “Nap”), 95, of Newport,...

The Latest: Opinion

News

NAACP Newport County Branch issues statement on passing of former Newport Mayor Paul Gaines

Contributed - June 30, 2020

We send our deepest sympathies to the family of the Hon. Paul l. Gaines, Sr. upon his recent passing.

Op-Ed

Op-Ed: One has to wonder if the last-minute ruling by Middletown Town Council reflects incompetence or deliberate obstruction

Ryan Belmore - June 30, 2020

Submitted by Gregory M Huet, CAPT, USN (Ret.) In response to CESU President Richard Adams’ recent letter to the...

Op-Ed

Obituary for Paul L Gaines

Contributed - June 28, 2020

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Paul L. Gaines Sr. passed away at his home in Newport,...

Op-Ed

Op-Ed: The City of Newport and the rest of the state lost a true friend and champion when Paul L Gaines Sr. died

Contributed - June 27, 2020

While many of us enjoyed a personal friendship with the Hon. Paul L. Gaines, Sr., the whole City of Newport and the...

Op-Ed

Newport

‘Salve Cares Virtual 5k’ seeks to push university’s Mercy Emergency Relief Fund beyond $250,000

WhatsUpNewp Crew - June 24, 2020

Op-Ed: One has to wonder if the last-minute ruling by Middletown Town Council reflects incompetence or deliberate obstruction

June 30, 2020

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