🗳️ Thursday was the first day for candidates in the race for Congressional District 1 to officially declare their candidacy for the open seat vacated by David Cicilline.
Twenty-one candidates (18 Democrats and 3 Republicans) officially declared on Thursday, including…
- Marvin Abney (D)
- Gabriel F. Amo Jr. (D)
- Mickeda Sebastiana Barnes (D)
- Stephanie Beaute (D)
- Sandra C. Cano (D)
- Donald R. Carlson (D)
- Stephen M. Casey (D)
- Spencer Dickinson (D)
- John Goncalves (D)
- Larry Hutchinson Jr. (D)
- Paul LeBon (D)
- Sabina Matos (D)
- Gregory L. Mundy (D)
- Bella Noka (D)
- Ana Quezada (D)
- J. Aaron Regunberg (D)
- Toni Sfameni (D)
- Allen R. Waters (D)
- Gary Donald Fagnant (R)
- Terri Flynn (R)
- Gerry W. Leonard Jr. (R)
Candidates have until 4 pm today to declare and then will have until 4 pm on July 14 to submit 500 valid signatures on their nomination papers.
Following the verification of nomination papers, What’sUpNewp will begin hosting live virtual 30-minute video conversations with each candidate so we can get to know them and hopefully find out what separates them from the field.
As a reminder, the Primary is scheduled for September 5, and the General Election will take place on November 7.
👉 U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Governor Dan McKee, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will join Newport Mayor Xaykham Khamsavoravong, state and local officials, and community partners today to discuss how federal BEAD funding will expand high-speed internet access and strengthen the Ocean State’s digital infrastructure.
Reed, Whitehouse and Raimondo will join residents at Newport’s Donovan Manor, where a $980,000 federal CDBG grant was awarded in 2021 to upgrade internet service for residents.
🏖️ The Rhode Island Department of Health closed eight beaches to swimming on Thursday due to high bacteria levels, and then almost immediately announced the reopening of two. Know before you go and click here for the latest information regarding beach closures.
👉 If you’re interested in learning more about the excavated soil at Rogers High School, the Newport City Council will host a special meeting with DEM/experts on Wednesday, July 5 at 5:30 pm.
🎉 The 11th Annual JAC Summer Soirée celebrates the opening of the “Book as Muse: Language & Image” exhibition with a gala fundraising event at Jamestown Arts Center this evening.
🎆 Take Note: There will be a private fireworks display from the area of Bailey’s Beach on Saturday night around 9:15 pm.
Have a great Friday,
~ Ryan
What’s Up Today
Weather
- Hazardous Weather Outlook
- Special Weather Statement
- Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- 7-Day Weather Forecast | 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine Forecast
- Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 8 kt in the morning. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog after 1am. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 65°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 5:14 am | Sunset: 8:23 pm | 15 hours & 8 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 5:32 am & 6:02 pm | Low tide at 11 am
- Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 11 days, 84% lighting.
Things To Do
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5:30 pm: Dance with Liz Mallon at MIST
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves at Cardines Field
- 7 pm: 11th Annual Summer Soiree at Jamestown Arts Center
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Ruby Mac from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
- Dockside: Spiffy Fridays at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Asteroid City at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: John Erikson at 1 pm, Jake Kulak at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Teledynes from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson on the patio from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy (video DJ) inside at 10 pm
- Officers’ Club Deck: Hyper Drive from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Never In Vegas from 9:30 pm to 1 am
- Ragged Island Brewing: Jared Moor from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- The Deck: Sean Rivers from 5 pm to 8 pm, Kendra Girard from 8 pm to close
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Brian Scott from 1 pm to 3 pm, John & Joanne from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Newport at Hotel Viking: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
- Vieste Simply Italian Wine Bar: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Local Government
- No meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
For more events and listings, visit What’s Up in Newport: June 26 – July 4
On WhatsUpNewp.com
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The Latest
Private fireworks display scheduled for July 1 near Bailey’s Beach
The display, which is expected to last roughly 10 minutes, is set to begin at 9:15 p.m.
Gulls topple Mainers 6-2 to win seventh straight
The Newport Gulls improved to an NECBL-best 16-3 overall record with a 6-2 victory over the Sanford Mainers on Thursday night at Goodall Park.
Marlins foil Bello’s no-hit bid and beat Red Sox 2-0; Arraez goes hitless with average down to .392
Jean Segura’s infield single broke up Brayan Bello’s no-hit bid with nobody out in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins followed with three more hits to break a scoreless tie and beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Thursday night.
RIDOH recommends closing beaches across the state, including Third Beach, Peabody’s Beach, and Sandy Point Beach
RIDOH recommends several beach closings due to high bacteria levels.
Newport City Council to host special meeting on the excavated soil at Rogers High School
RI DEM, other environmental consultants to provide updates on excavated soil that is piling up at Rogers High School.
Divided Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions, says race can’t be used
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
The Supreme Court’s biggest decisions are coming. Here’s what they could say
Here’s a look at some of the cases the court has left to decide from the term that began back in October:
Ashley Householder named Executive Director of The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame announced today that Ashley Householder has been appointed executive director.
Just My Opinion: Home fireworks displays sent more than 10,000 to hospital in 2022
As a journalist, I’ve written too many stories about people losing fingers and suffering severe burns because of taking a cavalier approach to shooting off fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
What’s Up in Newport: June 26 – July 4
Jamestown and Newport’s Fireworks Display, Cars & Coffee at Fort Adams, Independence Cup at Newport Polo, and more!
Recent Local Obituaries
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Further Reading
RIPTA to detour service route for Bristol Fourth of July parade (WLNE)
Striking Rhode Island Development Trend: Make It Easier to Build Everywhere (ecoRI News)
Tiverton crematorium fight enters new stage (East Bay Times)
