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Frank Prosnitz brings to WhatsUpNewp several years in journalism, including 10 as editor of the Providence (RI) Business News and 14 years as a reporter and bureau manager at the Providence (RI) Journal. Prosnitz began his journalism career as a sportswriter at the Asbury Park (NJ) Press, moving to The News Tribune (Woodbridge, NJ), before joining the Providence Journal. Prosnitz hosts the Morning Show on WLBQ radio (Westerly), 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, and Itโ€™s Your Business, also on WBLQ, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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Pfizer expands phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial, looks for end of year emergency authorization

by Frank Prosnitz October 14, 2020October 14, 2020
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House Speaker Mattiello flexes financial muscle in his effort to win reelection

by Frank Prosnitz October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
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Newport Council candidates ready for stretch run

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Election 2020: Navy Veteran seeking a seat on Middletown Town Council

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Election 2020: Hamilton seeking seventh term on Portsmouth Council

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2020 Voter Guide โ€“ Candidate Profile: Leonard Katzman, Portsmouth Town Council

by Frank Prosnitz September 21, 2020September 21, 2020
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Covering the 2020 General Election

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Primary election today to choose candidates for Newport Council and Representative races

by Frank Prosnitz September 8, 2020September 8, 2020
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Celebrating the Real Meaning of Labor Day

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Just My Opinion: Celebrating Labor and Labor Day

by Frank Prosnitz September 7, 2020March 3, 2021
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Primaries in three House races on Aquidneck Island

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Just My Opinion: Reporting on campaign finances is a media responsibility

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Newport Councilor takes issue with publication of campaign finance records

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Money Talks โ€“ sometimes

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Election 2020: Our plan, and Newport City Council Race, Ward 1

by Frank Prosnitz August 10, 2020August 17, 2020
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Discover Newport closes Visitor Center; Concentrates efforts as a sales and marketing agency

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Westerlyโ€™s Virtu Art Festival to return in late August

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Middletownโ€™s crowded field of candidates for council and school committee

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Newportโ€™s crowded field for council and school committee

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Progressives aim to dislodge top state Senate leaders

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Influencing the Influencers

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