Rep. Anastasia P. Williams (D-Dist. 9, Providence) has written to Rhode Island’s congressional delegation urging them to sponsor legislation marking “Juneteenth” as a national holiday. “Juneteenth” is celebrated on June 19 and recognizes the day that Union Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 to inform slave owners and the […]
June 2020
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Video & Updates: Governor Raimondo, RIDOH provide COVID-19 update | June 17
Governor Raimondo and the the Department of Health will provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island during a press briefing at 1 pm today. What’s Up Newp will carry it live below and on our Facebook Page as it happens. The Latest Rhode Island Data RIDOH reports today 49 new positive cases (total now 16,213), 11 […]
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DEM grants more than $48,000 to help improve, maintain boat pump-out facilities across Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the award of $48,430 in matching grants to help communities and businesses invest in boat pump-out facilities across Rhode Island. The grants are funded under the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Clean Vessel Act (CVA) and support four projects in three Rhode Island communities. Since […]
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Now Hiring: 100+ job opportunities available right now in Newport County
Newport, RI – Looking for a new job on Aquidneck Island? Here’s who’s hiring right now. All jobs have been posted in the last seven days and are located within ten miles of downtown Newport. 22 Bowen’s – Barback7-Eleven – Sales AssociateAerotek – Mortgage Underwriters WantedAllied Universal – Security Officer – DoD ClearedAntonio’s Pizza – […]
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What Sold: 9 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (June 10 – 15)
Here’s what sold on Aquidneck Island over the last week. Aquidneck Island real estate sales and transactions on What’s Up Newp are brought to you by OUR Real Estate, a locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company. Read more about this locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company below. Newport 261 Gibbs […]
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Touro Synagogue to reopen its grounds for tours
Touro Synagogue Foundation this week announced the reopening of the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, following its closure in March. The modified 2020 Season tour schedule includes public access to the grounds and outdoor history presentations by Touro Synagogue guides. The synagogue building itself, as well as the Loeb Visitors Center, will […]
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Newport Historical Society to host a civic conversation on protest in America
Join the Newport Historical Society for a Civic Conversation on Thursday, July 9. 2020 from 5-6:30 pm virtually on Zoom. This fourth Civic Conversation will build on past discussions about “Americanness,” Crisis, and Liberty and will focus on the question “How American is Protest, and How Much Protest is American?” These gatherings are meant to […]
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Angela McCalla will seek re-election on Newport City Council
First Ward Newport City Councilor Angela McCalla announced on her Facebook Page on Tuesday night that she will seek re-election this fall. “Yes! I am running again! The work is not done yet. I have invested my time in listening and ensuring that all voices are brought to the table in the First Ward. I […]
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VIDEO & RECAP: Newport City Council Special Meeting
Newport City Council will be hosting a Special Meeting this afternoon beginning at 4:30 pm. Proposed Budget FY 2021 and a COVID-19 Status Update are among the agenda items. This is a What’s Up Newp Live Stream. To watch or participate in the official meeting, follow these instructions; Telephone Access is available Toll Free by […]
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Op-Ed: Rep. Carson – Rhode Island needs a strategy for rebuilding tourism industry
We are now three weeks into the second phase of Rhode Island’s economic reopening, three months after COVID-19 made its way into our state. It is time for us to do better than plan for survival of the moment or the day. It is time for the creation of long-term economic recovery plans for Rhode […]
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Be Green Kids Consignment Sale to take place at Longplex Sports Center June 25 – 28
Tiverton, RI – Newport County’s largest kids’ consignment event, the semi-annual Be Green Kids Consignment Sale, will take place June 25-28, 2020, at Longplex Sports Center in Tiverton. Confirming this new date and new location is a victory amid the challenges faced by the small business community during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our consignors and shoppers shared […]
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Senator Whitehouse joins bipartisan call for permanent expansion of telehealth beyond COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) has joined U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and a bipartisan group of 29 senators in calling for the expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic to be made permanent. Previous COVID-related legislation allowed Medicare beneficiaries to utilize telehealth services, and freed up more types of health […]
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AT&T expands 5G access to Newport County
AT&T has rolled out its 5G network to 137 additional markets across the United States, including here in Newport County, Rhode Island according to Lucas Manfredi for Fox Business. This 137 additional markets expands access to more than 160 million customers using compatible devices. See the full list here of markets where 5G was expanded here. Newport County […]
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Obituary for Ann Marie (Angel) Hanos
Ann Marie (Angel) Hanos 75, of Newport, RI passed away Saturday, June 13,2020 due to kidney failure. Ann was born November 27, 1944 to the late Elbert Angel and Mary (Chilcott) Angel. Ann was born and raised in Newport, RI. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1962. She worked as a telephone operator for […]
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SMART scholar finds success at NUWC Division Newport
Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport . This story originally appeared here. The Department of Defense (DoD) supports future scientists and engineers by making an investment in their education through the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship program. In turn, students continue their research as employees at facilities such as […]
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VIDEO: Middletown Town Council Meeting on June 15th
Middletown Town Council hosted a Town Council Meeting on Monday, June 15th. Here’s what was on the jam-packed agenda.
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Middletown Police’s K9 Tex will receive bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation
Middletown Police Department recently announced that their K9 Tex will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The announcement from Middletown Police Department K9 Tex’s vest is sponsored by Robert Romano of Couto Bros. Moving and Storage of Warwick, RI and will be embroidered […]
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Sandra Flowers to seek re-election to Newport School Committee
Dr. Sandra Flowers today shared the following statement with What’s Up Newp, announcing her intent to run for reelection to the Newport School Committee. “I am announcing my intention to run for re-election to the Newport School Committee. Presently in my sixth term, I know that much more work has to be done to maintain […]
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Deadline approaching for candidates to declare
In most election years, with a week to the deadline for declaring candidacies, there would be a flurry of activities, rumors flowing, and considerable speculation about who is or who is not planning on running for office. But this is not a typical year. It is one that has challenged leaders as local communities, states […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week: June 15 – 22
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week. This list will continue to be updated as we are made aware of additional meetings or events. Have something that you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Monday, June 15th Video & Updates: Governor Raimondo, RIDOH provide COVID-19 update | June […]
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Newport Folk and Levon Helm Studios to Present “Levon 80” Webcast Thursday June 18th
Since they can’t throw the previously scheduled Levon Helm 80th birthday celebration at Fort Adams this summer, the Newport Folk Festival has teamed up with Levon Helm Studios to host a livestream fundraiser at 8:30PM on June 18th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX0f9t9OwMM Performers include Phil Lesh, Mavis Staples, Margo Price, Dawes, Son Little, War and Treaty and the […]
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Jamestown home sells for $3.2 million
Island Realty today announced that it recently sold ‘Bryrstane’ waterfront estate in Jamestown for $3,200,000. Jami Krause and Jeremy Krause, the Coastal RI Team, at Island Realty represented the Seller, according to Island Realty. According to information gathered from Island Realty on June 15th, this is currently the highest home sale in Jamestown this year. […]
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DEM: Seasonal Bay Line now open
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that its seasonal 24-hour Bay Line telephone information line is now open.The Bay Line number, 401-222-8888, is toll-free within the state. Bay Line provides Rhode Islanders with a central telephone number to leave a recorded message about any sign of Bay-related environmental problems throughout the summer season for appropriate follow-up. It […]
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Tiverton Town councilman John Edwards announces candidacy for House District 71
With Rep. Dennis Canario announcing his retirement last week, Tiverton town councilman John Edwards announced today that he will run for the District 71 House of Representatives seat (Little Compton, Portsmouth, Tiverton). Edwards is a twice elected town councilor in Tiverton, serving one term as the vice chair. “I have a great admiration for Rep […]
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PPAC Announces Re-Scheduling of “Jesus Christ Superstar” to August, 2021
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will now be presented Tuesday, August 24 – Sunday, August 29, 2021. This production was originally scheduled for March 31 – April 5, 2020, but was then postponed to September 15 – 20, 2020; the show will now be presented in August 2021.Tickets for the August 2021 engagement of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR are […]