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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 It’s Your Business, also on WBLQ, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Prosnitz has twice won Best in Business Awards from the national Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW), twice was named Media Advocate of the Year by the Small Business Administration, won an investigative reporter’s award from the New England Press Association, and newswriting award from the Rhode Island Press Association.

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SBA accepting nominations for 2019 National Small Business Awards

by Frank Prosnitz August 7, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inCity & Government, News

Competitive Governor and Lt. Governor races top Rhode Island’s statewide elections

by Frank Prosnitz July 31, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Award winning jazz saxophonist Greg Abate brings his quintet to the Newport Playhouse

by Frank Prosnitz July 26, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Newport Playhouse launches comedy series Thursday with LA Comedy Festival winner Ray Harrington

by Frank Prosnitz July 17, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Three-Time Grammy Winner Tom Chapin to perform in Narragansett on July 28

by Frank Prosnitz July 17, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business

A hidden gem: The Newport Playhouse

by Frank Prosnitz July 4, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inCity & Government

Election 2018 taking shape from the State House to City and Town Halls

by Frank Prosnitz July 2, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inCity & Government

Candidates file declarations of candidacy

by Frank Prosnitz June 24, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inCity & Government

Roselli withdraws from Dem Gubernatorial Primary, giving his support to former Sec. of State Matt Brown

by Frank Prosnitz June 16, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inCity & Government

Summer: A time of hunger for many children

by Frank Prosnitz May 21, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inNews

One in five Rhode Island children live in poverty

by Frank Prosnitz April 9, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inCity & Government

Gov. Raimondo seeks support for a billion-dollar school reclamation program and $48.5 million Green Economy and Clean Water bond

by Frank Prosnitz April 2, 2018March 3, 2021
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Just My Opinion: Freedom is stronger than fear

by Frank Prosnitz March 31, 2018March 3, 2021
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Newport’s Visitors Center wins Grow Smart RI Award

by Frank Prosnitz March 29, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inNews

Podcast: John Marion, Common Cause Rhode Island

by Frank Prosnitz March 8, 2018March 3, 2021
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Secretary of State Gorbea to run for a second term

by Frank Prosnitz March 3, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inNews

In wake of failed merger talks, South County Health promises a “major new program”

by Frank Prosnitz February 28, 2018March 3, 2021
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For Willie Rios, and thousands of aspiring major leaguers, it’s the season of ‘sweet optimism’

by Frank Prosnitz February 19, 2018March 3, 2021
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Paiva Weed files campaign finance report (Updated)

by Frank Prosnitz February 13, 2018March 3, 2021
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Paiva Weed joins those missing campaign finance reporting deadline (Updated)

by Frank Prosnitz February 11, 2018March 3, 2021
Posted inCity & Government

In race for lieutenant governor, Aaron Regunberg wants to become the “people’s lobbyist”

by Frank Prosnitz December 26, 2017March 3, 2021
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Just My Opinion: Three Celebrations, One Underlying Message

by Frank Prosnitz December 22, 2017March 3, 2021
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Kids Count calls on Rhode Island legislature to increase foster care age to 21

by Frank Prosnitz October 25, 2017March 3, 2021
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Are Rhode Island’s Campaign Finance Laws tough enough?

by Frank Prosnitz October 25, 2017March 3, 2021
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Artificial Intelligence to dominate the workplace; revolutionize education

by Frank Prosnitz October 18, 2017March 3, 2021

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