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). […]
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6 must-see open houses happening in Newport County this weekend: Dec. 11 – 13
On the market for a new home? 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 in Newport County are hosting open houses this week. Tyler is a born and raised Rhode Islander who proudly calls Newport home. Besides being a full-time […]
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Mermaid Masterpieces teams up with Trinity Rep for free paint party following ‘A Christmas Carol’ streaming video
Mermaid Masterpieces today announced that it has teamed up with Trinity Rep to provide a bonus activity for families to paint their own “A Christmas Carol” inspired artwork all from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Trinity Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”, a Southern New England favorite holiday tradition, will be released for free […]
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Breaking The Barriers: Black tennis history in America is the focus of new Tennis Hall Of Fame digital exhibit
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has launched a new digital museum exhibit that offers a comprehensive look at the history of Black tennis in America. Breaking The Barriers: The ATA and Black Tennis Pioneers features a multimedia timeline spanning more than 120 years of Black tennis history, as well as a concurrent timeline of African […]
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Local organizations team up to present ‘Home for the Holidays: A Newport Christmas from St. John’s’
The Choir School of Newport County and St. John’s Church, Newport, in partnership with Island Moving Company, invite you to a virtual holiday celebration of the arts, “Home for the Holidays: A Newport Christmas from St. John’s”: This special performance of the seventh annual “Christmas on the Point” concert will take advantage of pre-recording to […]
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Portsmouth Town Council to meet on Dec. 14, here’s what’s on the agenda
Portsmouth Town Council will host a regular town council meeting at 7 pm on December 14. Here’s what’s on the agenda for the meeting. PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGDECEMBER 14, 2020AGENDA On December 14, 2020, the Portsmouth Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM will be live streamed on the web and by phone dial-in using the Zoom […]
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Bancroft on the Bluffs Penthouse sells for $2.5 million
Hogan Associates today announced the December 4th, 2020 sale of the Penthouse at Bancroft on the Bluffs, 575 Tuckerman Avenue, Unit 7, Middletown, RI for $2,500,000. It was Middletown’s highest condominium sale of the year and Aquidneck Island’s second-highest condominium sale of the year, according to Hogan Associates. Leslie Hogan of Hogan Associates represented the […]
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Rep. Cortvriend to host a virtual talk with John Marion of Common Cause
House Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend to host her #34″Talks with Terri” Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 starting at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. We will discuss the issues around remote public meetings, voting remotely and how to insure transparency and equity using these new online platforms. Terri will be joined by her House colleagues Representatives Lauren Carson & June Speakman […]
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Newport Art Museum will kick off their 93rd Annual Winter Speaker Series on January 23
The Newport Art Museum today announced that their annual Winter Speaker Series will return on Saturday, January 23rd for its 93rd season. The series will include six lectures on a variety of topics and will run Saturdays at 2 pm, January 23 – February 27, virtually on Zoom. Returning speaker Darrell West of The Brookings Institution will kick off […]
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United Way of R.I. issues request for proposals, makes $2 million available in grants
United Way of Rhode Island has released a request for proposals (RFP), making available $2 million in grants from its Community Impact Fund. The funding is part of the organization’s commitment over the next five years to further increase support of nonprofits addressing systemic inequity and working to create a more equitable Rhode Island. Interested […]
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Newport Craft takes home Gold and Silver Medals in the 2020 USA Spirits Ratings Competition
Newport Craft Spirits today announced that earlier this year they picked up Gold and Silver medals in the 2020 USA Spirits Ratings. In order to take home a medal in the competition, they must score highly in three different categories – Quality, Value and Packaging. According to a press release from Newport Craft, winning a […]
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Raimondo administration announces more than 45 grants to support small businesses & hospitality, arts & tourism industry
Today the Raimondo Administration announced more than 45 grants totaling nearly $3 million to Rhode Island’s small businesses and non-profit institutions. The grants are first round awards from the Administration’s hospitality relief program and business adaptation program. Additionally, Rhode Island Commerce announced that the last day to submit an application for the state’s Restore Rhode […]
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Preservation Society to host virtual Holiday Wreath-Making workshops
via Preservation Society of Newport County Want something new for your front door this holiday season? The Preservation Society of Newport County’s annual Holiday Wreath-Making workshops will provide plenty of unique ideas, virtually. Participants will connect via Zoom video conference call with Dan Christina, chief horticulturalist at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, who will offer […]
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Rogers High School Athletic Boosters Association will host annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale Fundraiser this weekend
The fourth annual Rogers High School Christmas Tree & Wreath sale will take place December 5th and 6th at IYRS, 449 Lower Thames Street. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, or while supplies last. Canadian balsam wreaths, decorated by Rogers parents and students, will be sold along with 5 to […]
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What’s Up Newp Would Like To Know: How do you plan to celebrate Thanksgiving?
In just a few days we’ll be “celebrating” Thanksgiving. We put that in quotes, because for so many it will be different. We know the recommendations – don’t travel, keep your Thanksgiving dinner to those with whom you live. But we’d like to know what you’re planning. Answers to this survey may appear in a […]
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Common Fence Music to present Samoa Wilson in a virtual concert on December 13
Common Fence Music will present Samoa Wilson, dynamic vocalist and song-stylist, in an online concert on Sunday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. She will be appearing in her current duo, the Four O’Clock Flowers. The event is free, and all tips go to the artists. A link to the online concert will be provided at commonfencemusic.org prior to […]
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Gamm Theatre to Present “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” Friday, Nov. 6
Join Warwick’s Gamm Theatre tomorrow at 7:30pm on their Facebook page or YouTube page for the Season 2 premiere of BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE, hosted by Gamm Artistic Director, Tony Estrella! Special Guest: Andrew BurnapAndrew was recently nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his turn as Toby Darling in Matthew Lopez’ The Inheritance. Hear about his experiences as Valentine in Two Gentlemen […]
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Wilbury Theatre Group to Present “Our Story, Our Song” November 5-7
Join collaborators Christopher Johnson and Big Luxe for an evening of stories, poetry, and music outdoors at the Waterfire Arts Center for three performances only, November 5-7. About the Artists Christopher Johnson is an artist and educator based in Providence, RI. His passion for performance art began with winning numerous awards as a Slam Poet. Christopher’s work has […]