Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI), a statewide nonprofit human service organization, has launched “Be Safe Plus,” a program delivering fresh foods, masks, cleaning and personal care supplies to Rhode Island seniors, people with disabilities and their caregivers who are at high-risk for COVID-19. FSRI recruited Chubby Chickpea and “Hope & Main,” located in Warren, […]
June 2020
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Governor announces Phase 3 guidance and plans for schools
Providence, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo shared the following Phase 3 guidance and plans for schools during her press briefing on Friday and later via email to; I have a lot of news to share with you today, but first I want to wish all Rhode Islanders a happy Juneteenth! Today we commemorate the moment […]
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Music Streaming Online This Weekend (June 19-21) – Lockn’ Festival, Dead & Co. and More
All Weekend: “Light from Lockn'” is a streaming Festival with dozens of artist streams and vintage performances all weekend long. Performers include The Allman Brothers, Grace Potter, Charles Bradley and Margo Price. Details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vABn53YCGbM Friday: Kaia Kater has a concert replay from 2017 on Pickathon’s “A Concert a Day” at 3PM. Details here. Friday: […]
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Video & Recap: Governor Raimondo provides COVID-19 update, Phase 3 guidelines
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island during a press briefing at 1 pm on Friday, June 19th. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, below. The Latest Data RIDOH reports an additional 68 new positive cases (total now 16,337), an additional 9 […]
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400+ boats set sail in 2020 online Bermuda Race today
By Newport Bermuda Race Media Team Instead of 200 boats starting the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race today as planned, a digital version will begin off Castle Hill Lighthouse at 1pm local time with more than twice as many boats competing. In partnership with Sailonline.org, a popular sailboat-racing simulator, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee created the 2020 Online […]
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What’s Up This Weekend in Newport County: June 19 – 21
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this weekend, June 19 – 21, 2020. Know of something happening that we missed here? Let us know via email at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Friday, June 19th Online Bermuda Race begins June 19Storm Trysail Club moves Block Island Race to June […]
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Juneteenth celebration planned for Friday in Newport
Sankofa Community Connection invites the public in celebrating Juneteenth at Newport City Hall at 5 pm today. June 19 marks Juneteenth, a celebration of the de facto end of slavery in the United States. Newport’s celebration will include viewing of the Juneteenth flag, flown for the first time in Newport’s history at City Hall, reading […]
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Guest View: Newport Farmers’ Markets open, summer is here!
By Bevan Linsley, Executive Director, Aquidneck Community Table The Aquidneck Growers Markets are open for summer, providing our community with access to a full complement of local food vendors and a safe shopping experience with Covid-19 protocols in place. The markets are held twice a week in two Newport locations. On Wednesday afternoons, you’ll find […]
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Newport Polo will host Davitt Classic on Saturday
Portsmouth, RI – The Davitt Classic replaces USA vs. Argentina this Saturday, June 20 at 5pm in the Newport International Polo Series, to the pleasure of a loyal and significantly reduced audience of spectators that will witness the only live sporting event in the Northeast since the pandemic lockdown. The players are primed, the field is in mint condition and the […]
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Colony House Bell Ringing to end, Newport Historical Society Members have opportunity to ring bell
The Colony House bell, rung every Friday since mid-April as a signal that Newport is united in response to the pandemic, will ring for the last times for this period on Friday, June 26, 2020 and Saturday, July 4, 2020. #Newporttogether was established to support the City in quarantine; as we begin to return to […]
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Common Fence Music to present The Pidemont Bluz in a free online concert
Portsmouth, RI – Common Fence Music will present a free online concert on Sunday, July 5 at 7 pm. A link to the concert will be available at commonfencemusic.org at showtime. The Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo will perform. The concert will be available at commonfencemusic.org. Valerie and Ben Turner are a husband and wife duo and ambassadors of […]
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Chamber to partner with CCRI Division of Workforce Partnerships to provide free virtual courses
Newport, RI – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Community College RI Divisions of Workforce Partnerships (CCRI) have formalized a partnership that will bring valuable programming to the businesses of Greater Newport. The Chamber’s partnership with CCRI was created to educate and empower local entrepreneurs and business owners by providing enriching skill-specific courses. Course […]
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Band on the Run: Crooked Coast Takes to the Highway for COVID Safe Gig
Many local bands, eager to play to live audiences, are getting creative. One innovative idea – if fans can’t get out to hear you play, you bring the concert to them. And that’s what one popular Cape Cod-based band did a few weeks back. “My wife actually came up with the idea of bringing the […]
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What’s Up Podcast: A conversation with Len Lardaro, URI Economist
There is no dispute that Rhode Island’s economy, like the rest of the nation, has suffered considerably because of COVID – 19. The question says URI Economist Len Lardaro is whether the state and federal governments put in place programs to help the economy rebound. Old problems, like an adequate skilled workforce, appropriate government due […]
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City of Newport sets capacity limit at Reject’s Beach
In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and adhere to social distancing guidelines issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health, the City of Newport on Thursday announced new capacity limits for Bailey’s Beach East, commonly known as Reject’s Beach. Effective Friday, June 19, 2020, the City will be limiting the number of […]
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Bar ‘Cino expanding in Washington Square
Newport, RI – Just one year after opening, Newport Restaurant Group’s Bar ‘Cino is expanding in Washington Square. The restaurant, located at 22 Washington Square, will expand into 24 Washington Square this month, the space recently became vacant and available when Karol Richardson closed. The availability of the space caught Newport Restaurant Group a little […]
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Providence-Newport Ferry season will begin on June 26th
Newport, RI – Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that the popular Providence to Newport Ferry, including weekend service to Bristol, is returning on Friday, June 26. RIDOT advises riders to plan ahead and make reservations, as capacity will be limited in accordance with COVID-19 public health protocols. To keep everyone safe, the […]
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City of Newport: Canvassing Office set to accept Candidate Declarations
The City of Newport is reminding all Newport residents interested in running for office in the upcoming November election that they must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the City’s board of canvassers between June 22 and June 24. Filing a Declaration of Candidacy is the first step candidates need to take in order to […]
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DEM: To help ease traffic tie-ups, beach-goers can now purchase daily flex passes online
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that daily flex passes, which allow for one-day parking at Rhode Island State beaches, are now available for purchase at www.riparks.com/beach-pass. Anyone who buys a season pass or a daily flex pass online or before heading to the beach will be able to use the newly installed express lanes for […]
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Obituary for Cora (Peppes) Saccucci
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. It is with great sadness, that the Saccucci family announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, and gigi. Cora Peppes Saccucci passed away from cancer Tuesday evening, June 16th. She was predeceased by her loving husband Michael in 1983. Cora was surrounded by her daughters, their […]
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Conservation could create jobs post-pandemic
Heidi Peltier, Boston University Earlier this month, President Trump signed an executive order making it easier for pipeline projects and other oil and gas development to progress, claiming environmental regulations cause economic burdens and cost jobs. A more effective way to stimulate the economy and protect the environment, my work suggests, is to pass legislation […]
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Middletown launches a live traffic cam for Second Beach
Middletown, RI – Before heading for Second Beach, you can now monitor the parking lot and traffic scenario live via a new live traffic camera. The town of Middletown announced the new feature on Wednesday. Take a look at the view from the gate at the main entrance of Second Beach looking West here. Second […]
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St. John’s announces return of Quarter Till Organ Recitals
The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 61 Washington St., this week announced the return of their Quarter Till Organ Recitals. Quarter Till organ recitals are 15-20 minutes and feature Bach and other composers, with live video feed projected onto a screen showing the organist and a close-up view of the organ’s inner […]
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Agenda: Portsmouth Town Council Meeting | June 22
Portsmouth, RI – The Town of Portsmouth will host their next regular town council meeting at 7 pm on June 22nd. Here’s what’s on the agenda; PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 2020 AGENDA On June 22, 2020, the Portsmouth Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM will be live streamed on the web and by […]
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DEM announces new online tool, offers access to Water Quality Certifications and Stormwater Construction Permits
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) this week announcesd real-time, online access to Water Quality Certifications (WQC) and Stormwater Construction (STW) Permits. These permits are issued by DEM’s Office of Water Resources, in accordance the Rhode Island Water Quality Regulations and the Federal Clean Water Act to preserve, protect, and improve the State’s water […]