The RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has awarded close to $1 million in Covid Relief Funds (CRF) to artists, professional arts education associations, and arts and culture organizations. These grants announced today provide badly needed assistance to organizations, artists and arts educators who continue to experience economic hardship as a result of the […]
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Donor steps forward with a gift of $5k to provide holiday meals to 200 health workers on the front lines
As first responders combat an all-time peak number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Rhode Island, Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) shares the news that an inspired donor has stepped forward with a gift of $5000 to provide holiday meals to 200 health workers on the front lines. This week, the donor, FSRI’s Board Chair John […]
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DEM offering grants to help farmers, food businesses comply with food and produce safety rules
via Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today is announcing the availability of $35,000 in Produce Safety Improvement Grant funding for projects that help farmers and food producers implement food safety practices and comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR). The funds are […]
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Ocean State Job Lot, R.I. Foundation partner to provide $100k in gift cards to those in need
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) and the Rhode Island Foundation have teamed up to distribute $100,000 in OSJL gift cards to social service agencies throughout the state this holiday season. “COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on our nation, with the greatest impact being on our already vulnerable populations,” said Marc Perlman, co-founder and CEO, Ocean State […]
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What’s Up in Stowe this Christmas weekend (Dec. 24 – 27)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Stowe this Christmas weekend. Thursday, December 24 Things To Do Members’ Art Show & Festival of Trees and Light Sale 11 am – von Trapp Family History Tour 4 pm – Gum Drop Christmas Tree Craft at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa 5 pm – Christmas […]
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Stop & Shop on Bellevue Avenue now offering pickup service
Stop & Shop today announced a new pickup location at its Newport store located at 250 Bellevue Avenue. “We are pleased to give our customers a new, convenient way to shop for groceries as we head into the busy Holiday season,” shares Jennifer Burgess, Newport Stop & Shop Store Manager in a statement. “Giving our […]
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Jamestown Arts Center will kick off the new year with a new exhibition, outdoor art, and two virtual JAC Talks
The Jamestown Arts Center today announced that it will kick off the New Year with a new exhibition, outdoor art and two virtual JAC Talks. Here are the event details; WHEN: Wednesday, January 6, 7:30 – 8:30 pm WHAT: JAC Talk with Martin Keen (2nd Edition) DETAILS: A 30 minute virtual Artists Talk followed […]
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Obituary | Christine Martha Cole
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. On Friday, December 18, 2020, Christine Martha (Andrews) Cole of Cranston, RI passed away peacefully at the age of 69. Christine was born on August 14, 1951 in Newport, RI to Harry and Loretta (Ciavarini) Andrews. She graduated from St. Philomena’s High School for Girls in […]
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Watch | WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Stefan Pryor, Secretary of Commerce – State of Rhode Island (Dec. 21 at 5 pm)
Stefan Pryor, Rhode Island’s Secretary of Commerce, will join WUN’s Ryan Belmore for a live virtual video conversation at 5 pm on Monday, December 21. Update – This interview was moved from 1:15 pm to 5 pm Pryor will provide an update on the status of funding for small businesses, chat about financial resources available […]
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BankNewport extends $100,000 in grants to local businesses
BankNewport is pleased to announce that it has distributed $100,000 in grants to local businesses as part of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s (FHLB) Jobs New England Recovery Grant Program, of which BankNewport is a member. “We are proud to have opportunities to serve our customers in any way that we can, from […]
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No wind For Christmas Race, but much to analyze for Cup teams in Auckland
New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, was unable to complete a planned Prada Christmas Race semifinal match against the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team of Italy on Sunday due to a lack a breeze. No other races were completed, although Emirates Team New Zealand came within a […]
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American Magic takes 2nd overall At Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland
Day 3 of the Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland saw New York Yacht Club American Magic close out racing at the first AC75 class regatta with a second place finish overall. Emirates Team New Zealand, the Defender of the America’s Cup, won both of its races today against American Magic and the Luna Rossa […]
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Home on Blount Circle in Barrington fetches $1.3 million
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of 2 Blount Circle in Barrington for $1.3 million. RPL Sales Associate Nancy Weaver represented the sellers. According to Statewide MLS data, Residential Properties Ltd. has now participated in 26 of the 37 sales over $1 million in Barrington this year. Perched in desirable Rumstick Village, this enchanting, […]
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PATRIOT splits races 1-1 with Luna Rossa on Day 2, Prada ACWS Auckland
Day 2 of the Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland saw two gripping races between New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, and Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, the Challenger of Record. Both races featured hotly contested pre-starts, penalties, tacking duels, and unpredictable maneuvers. In the 10-15 […]
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House of Representatives approves 2021 state budget
The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 59-6 today to approve a pared down state budget for the 2021 fiscal year that restores funding to cities and towns, uses federal coronavirus relief funds to aid struggling Rhode Islanders and does not raise taxes or fees. While it does include seven bond referendums that will be […]
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National Grid increases staffing for upcoming winter storm
National Grid today announced that it is preparing for a powerful nor’easter that will arrive in New England tonight and continue through Thursday. The storm is expected to develop off the New England coast late Wednesday and bring significant snow accumulations, strong winds, and the potential for coastal flooding off Eastern Massachusetts. Current forecasts indicate […]
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Spring Bull Gallery to host 30th Annual ‘Fakes & Forgeries Exhibition’ in January
Spring Bull Gallery will host its 30th Annual Fakes and Forgeries Exhibition this January, with prizes selected by gallerist and art historian Michael Rose. Conceived 30 years ago as a fun way to hone artists’ skills, Spring Bull Gallery’s popular exhibit Fakes and Forgeries has become an annual winter tradition in Newport. It provides an […]
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Middletown, Newport among eight school districts to receive grants to support students experiencing homelessness
Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has awarded grants to eight school districts this year to support homeless students. School districts selected include Central Falls, Middletown, Newport, North Kingstown, Providence, Warwick, West Warwick and Woonsocket. “Our students who are experiencing homelessness or are housing insecure have additional stressors […]
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Rhode Island Senate will meet Friday to consider budget, appointments
The Rhode Island Senate will meet Friday to consider the state budget along with several gubernatorial appointments. Initially scheduled to meet Thursday and Friday, the Thursday session was canceled and the meeting time on Friday moved up due to the forecast of a snowstorm Wednesday into Thursday. The Senate will meet Friday, Dec. 18 at 2 […]
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Rhode Island’s Electoral College votes for Biden and Harris
Today, Rhode Island’s Electoral College convened to cast their votes for president and vice president. The state’s four Presidential Electors for 2020 are Elizabeth Jane Beretta-Perik, James A. Diossa, Sabina Matos, and Joseph Robert Paolino, Jr. All four electors cast their votes for Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris. The historic ceremony was held […]
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What Sold: 24 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (Dec. 6 – 12)
Wondering what homes sold on your street, in your neighborhood or in Newport County? WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a full-time realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Professionals of Newport, gives us a look at what houses and properties in Newport County sold over the last week. If you are searching for a new home or […]
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Potter League for Animals Executive Director, Brad Shear, elected Board Chair for The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (formerly the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators) announced today that Potter League for Animals Executive Director, Brad Shear, CAWA, was elected as the organization’s Board Chair. Shear has led the Potter League since 2016. AAWA is an international network of professionals who actively lead and manage community animal shelters and […]
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Newport Music Festival, Music Worcester to present ‘Messiah’
Newport Music Festival, in partnership with Music Worcester, will present Messiah via an on-demand/flexible viewing link beginning December 13. Opening with a beautiful performance of O Holy Night by Newport Music Festival President Suzanna Laramee and Artistic Director Trevor Neal, “this virtual event features a quartet of soloists from the Connecticut Choral Artists (CONCORA) leading us in a sing-along of the entire Christmas portion, […]
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City of Newport postpones Holly Jolly Drive Thru
Due to potential rain, the City’s Holly Jolly Drive-Thru initially planned for Saturday at Easton’s Beach is being rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 13th from 1 – 3 p.m, the City of Newport announced today. The inaugural event, which is already sold out, encourages residents to load up the kids and head down to Easton’s Beach for […]
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Rhode Island nursing home cases reach new dashboard highs, PPE and staff shortages continue
The latest update of the AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard finds Rhode Island’s nursing homes continue to face alarming trends. As COVID-19 brings to light longstanding flaws in the nation’s long-term care system, AARP’s Public Policy Institute also unveiled a new report in a series on strategies to improve the quality of long-term services and supports (LTSS). […]