This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Joanne (Ebbitt) Armenia, 73, of Newport RI and Melbourne FL, passed away Feb 23, 2021 at Newport Hospital with her loving husband and daughter by her side. Sadly, she was among the many Americans who have succumbed to Covid-19. Joanne was born in Newport RI to Irene […]
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Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp. He has been involved with the award-winning local news website since shortly after its launch in 2012, leading it to be named Best Local News Blog in Rhode Island by Rhode Island Monthly readers in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Ryan has spent 38 years living in Rhode Island, and after making Newport his home for more than a decade, he recently moved to Alexandria, Virginia to support his wife's career opportunity. Despite this move, Ryan continues to focus solely on What'sUpNewp and travels back to Newport at least once a month. He is dedicated to building the site into the go-to news source for Newport and beyond. Ryan is also a member of several organizations, including the Board of Directors for Potter League for Animals.
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Obituary: Daniel Bruce Correiro
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Daniel B. Correiro, 65, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 22, 2021 at Newport Hospital. Daniel was born in Fall River, MA, to the late Raymond F. and Shirley E. Correiro. Daniel is survived by his brother, Raymond Correiro and his children Tim and Dawn […]
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Obituary: Virginia Apps
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. CORRY, PA. — When volunteer firefighter David Apps was killed in an explosion while battling a fire in a paint store on Easter Sunday 1970, it seemed like the world ended for his widow. Virginia E. (Catalan) Apps was alone, hundreds of miles away from her family […]
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Obituary: Joseph Henry Pine
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Joseph Pine, 82, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 1, 2021 at the Warren skilled Nursing Center in Warren, RI. Joseph was born September 5, 1938, in Newport, RI to Joseph Pine and Lydia (Vidinha) Pine. Joseph was married to Beverly (O’Loughlin) Pine of Middletown, […]
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State-run vaccine site to open in Middletown
A new State-run vaccination site will be opening soon in Middletown ( at a former Benny’s) and in Woonsocket (at a former Sears) in the coming weeks. The announcement was made today by Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, during Rhode Island’s weekly COVID-19 Press Briefing. Watch Live: COVID-19 Weekly […]
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Watch Live: Newport City Council to host COVID-19 Crisis Update (Feb. 25 at 4:30 pm)
Newport City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, February 25 at 4:30 pm to receive a COVID-19 crisis update from City Manager Joe Nicholson.
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Watch Live: COVID-19 Weekly COVID-19 Press Briefing (Feb. 25 at 1 pm)
The Rhode Island Department of Health and incoming Governor Dan McKee will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Thursday, February 25 to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island.
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VIDEO & RECAP: Newport City Council Meeting (Feb. 24)
Newport City Council hosted a regular council meeting this evening. Among the items on the agenda are a Special Events License for a Fireworks Display at Bailey’s Beach Club on July 3; Food Truck Licenses, Permits, and ordinances; a Resolution approving the issuance of $106,500,000 General Obligation bonds for Pell School addition and new Rogers High School, […]
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The Public’s Radio: National urban planners push for equity in Newport’s North End redevelopment plan
Newport City Council and the Newport Planning Board met last night with Smart Growth America to discuss equitable development in the city’s North End. Antonia Ayres-Brown, the Newport Bureau Reporter for The Public’s Radio has the full story here – National urban planners push for equity in Newport’s North End redevelopment plan Related: Watch Live: […]
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Watch Live: Newport City Council Workshop with the Planning Board and Smart Growth America (Feb. 23 at 5 pm)
Newport City Council will be hosting a workshop today at 5 pm with the Planning Board and Smart Growth America to discuss equitable development in Newport. This meeting is open to the public. To participate in the meeting, follow the instructions below; Telephone Access is available Toll Free by dialing: Webinar ID: 958 7845 2956 […]
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Newport Mansions announce 2021 schedule; Marble House to open, Breakers to close March 1
Source: The Preservation Society of Newport County Starting March 1, The Preservation Society of Newport County will close The Breakers for three months and reopen Marble House to visitors for the first time in nearly a year. Marble House will be the only Preservation Society property open until April 16, when Green Animals Topiary Garden […]
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NPAC presents Classical Guitarist Victor Main in free online performance
The Newport Performing Arts Center (NPAC) continues its free online music series with a performance by classical guitarist Victor Main this Wednesday, February 24 at 8 p.m. Main is an award-winning classical guitarist, composer, and educator based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Victor is the guitarist in residence at Pumphouse Music Works in Peace Dale, and […]
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Secretary of State Gorbea named to DHS Election Security Group
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea has been named to the Department of Homeland Security’s Election Infrastructure Subsector Government Coordinating Council (EIS-GCC). This appointment provides Secretary Gorbea another opportunity to work on a national level to support and protect our country’s cyber footprint with elections. “Cybersecurity is one of the most serious threats to our […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week: Feb. 22 – 28
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week, February 22 – 28. Have something you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. This story will be updated as we’re made aware of additional events and meetings, check back often for updates. Monday, February 22 Things To Do Nothing […]
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‘The Finch House’ sells for $3.45 million
Lila Delman Real Estate today announced the sale of 78 Washington Street in Newport for $3,450,000. Lila Delman Sales Associates George Tollefson and Julie Warburg represented the seller, placing the property under contract in just three days. Alex Fraioli, Agent/Owner of Edge Realty, represented the buyer According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this transaction […]
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Ma’s Donuts to reopen on Sunday; was temporarily closed for a week due to COVID-19
Ma’s has announced that they will reopen (drive-thru only) on February 21. Original Story – Feb. 15 Ma’s Donuts announced over the weekend that they will be closing their business until further notice, due to COVID-19. The popular donut and coffeeshop shared the following update; The restaurant says that further COVID-19 updates can be found […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Feb. 19 – 21
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend. Friday, February 19 Things To Do 10 am to 5 pm – Bowen’s Wharf Winter Sale Days JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room MinariLapsisMuseum TownThe Salt of Tears City & Government 2 pm – Newport Board of Tax Appeals Live on WUN (watch […]
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16 Newport County Open Houses to check out this weekend (Feb. 19 – 21)
WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a licensed realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Newport gives us 16 open houses to check out this weekend in Newport County. If you are interested in seeing any of these homes or would like additional information, please contact him directly at 401-241-1851 or TylerB@remaxnewportri.com. Open House In Newport County This Weekend […]
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Department of Health provides an update on COVID-19 vaccine efforts and upcoming changes
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided the following update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts in an email to newsletter subscribers on Friday afternoon. Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccination Update The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is writing to provide an update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts As of this afternoon, 126,805 people have received one […]
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City of Newport’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Friday at CCRI postponed until Saturday
Due to the winter weather, the City of Newport’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19th at the CCRI Campus, has been postponed until Saturday, Feb. 20th. Everyone with an appointment on Friday will be able to receive a vaccination at the same time on Saturday. For more information, call the Edward King House at (401) 846-7426 […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust adds Ellen Bowman and Dr. Martha McConnell to its board of trustees
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced that two new board members have been appointed to its board of trustees. The new trustees were appointed at the organization’s annual meeting, held on February 4, 2021. Ellen Bowman and Dr. Martha McConnell were voted onto the board at the event, which was conducted virtually and is available […]
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Now Hiring: 105+ job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? There are more than 100 local businesses hiring right now. All jobs included below were posted within the last seven days and are with five miles of downtown Newport. 22 Bowen’s – SOUS CHEF @ 22 BOWEN’S WINE BAR & GRILLE 7-Eleven – Sales Associate99 Restaurants – 99 […]
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LIVE ON WUN: Rhode Island Department of Health COVID-19 Press Conference (Feb. 18 at 1 pm)
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will hold a press conference on Thursday, February 18 at 1 pm to provide an update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response.
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How much snow are we going to get? Snow accumulation forecast roundup
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of Rhode Island, all of Massachusetts (East of the Berkshires), and northern Connecticut. The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from noon today through 7 pm on Friday. WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Highest amounts across Eastern Massachusetts. […]
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Agenda for Newport City Council meeting on February 24
Newport City Council will host their next regular council meeting on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm. The meeting is open to the public and can be accessed by telephone or via Zoom. To join, follow the instructions on page one of the agenda. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda.