Middletown Town Council will host a Regular Meeting via telephone conference call on Monday, April 20th at 7 pm, here’s what’s on the agenda.
What'sUpNewp
Posted inNews
VIDEO: RI National Guard members share messages to loved ones from the frontlines of COVID-19
Airmen and Soldiers of the Rhode Island National Guard share messages to loved ones amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. These interviews were conducted at Camp Fogerty and Quonset, RI the week of Monday April 13, 2020. The Airmen and Soldiers featured in the interviews were on the frontline of the COVID-19 National Guard response efforts after […]
Posted inCity & Government
COVID-19 Daily Update – April 17: 4,177 Rhode Islanders have tested positive for COVID-19, 118 have died
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott provided updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today at 1 pm. Updates as they happen; The latest data. Gov: “We are still in the upswing here in R.I.” with deaths and hospitalizations going up. “Your hard work has helped […]
Posted inNews
COVID-19 news highlights from around the nation (April 17)
All across this great nation there are local, independent online news publishers, like us, who are working 24/7 these days to bring their readers and neighbors the latest COVID-19 news and information. Many of those publishers are fellow members of LION Publishers, the nation’s only journalism association dedicated to supporting local independent online news publishers. […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up Newp Live Stream Entertainment Series continues with a performance by The Naticks
What’s Up Newp Live Stream Entertainment Series continued on Thursday, April 16th with a special performance from The Naticks.
Posted inNews
DEM reminds people to practice social distancing, stay local while outdoors
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM today) is reminding residents to safely enjoy the outdoors by taking the necessary precautions of gathering only in small groups of five or less and practicing social distancing. DEM says that in a press release today that their environmental police officers are coordinating with local police departments to monitor […]
Posted inNews
Newport Tree Conservancy announces Arboretum Week activities
The Newport Tree Conservancy, in celebration of Newport Arboretum Week and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is developing a collection of materials to help people get outside and safely enjoy our city’s urban forest as it shows off its spring colors. Celebrating Trees Since the founding of the Newport Arboretum—New England’s first city-wide arboretum—in […]
Posted inBusiness
Newport Hospital cancels ‘A Salute to Health’, signature summer event had been scheduled for July 8th
Newport Hospital this week announced that after thoughtful consideration that they have canceled its signature summer event, A Salute to Health, amidst the ongoing and unprecedented COVID-19 health epidemic. The event, which has become the hospital’s largest annual fundraiser in support of its greatest needs, had been scheduled for July 8 at New York Yacht Club-Harbour […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
Video & Updates: Governor, Department of Health provide daily COVID-19 update (April 15)
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Department of Health provided updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today at 2:30 pm. Live updates; Governor: Critical time next couple of weeks, hang in there. Last 24 hours spent in meetings focused on how to safely get folks back to work, child care […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
COVID-19 Daily Update – April 14: Rhode Island COVID-19 positive cases in rises to 3,251; associated fatalities jumps to 80
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has 275 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This brings Rhode Island’s count to 3,251. RIDOH also announced 7 additional COVID-19 associated fatalities, bringing that total to 80. Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode […]
Posted inSports
CVS Health Charity Classic postponed, was scheduled to take place at Newport Country Club June 18 – 22
Due to the ongoing challenges and health concerns associated with COVID-19, the CVS Health Charity Classic today announced the public event series will not take place as scheduled June 18-22, 2020 at Newport Country Club. This includes the CRAVE RI food festival and the Pepsi Pro-Am and Charity Classic, according to a statement released from […]
Posted inCity & Government
What’s Up Podcast: Mayor Jamie Bova discusses city’s response to COVID-19
Newport Mayor Jamie Bova joins WUN’s Frank Prosnitz for a wide-ranging discussion of the city response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact it has had on current city spending and ongoing budget discussions for 2020-2021. They also discuss the status of the school construction proposal; the North End, moratorium and mixed-use issues; bridge realignment; and […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
City of Newport: Access to Southern Embankment of Easton’s Pond closed
The following info was provided by the City of Newport Due to necessary repairs, a portion of the unimproved walking trail along the Easton’s Pond Dam has been closed to the public. The access ramps to the pond along with the stone dust path that was constructed from 2011-2013 remain open to the public. The […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
RITBA: Newport Pell Bridge eastbound toll booths hours of operation temporarily change due to reduced travel
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that due to reduced overnight traffic due to the effects of COVID-19, the toll booth cash collections on the Newport Pell Bridge going eastbound will temporarily be suspended from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., effective Saturday, April 11th, until further notice. This change follows the same […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Things To Do
Jamestown Arts Center offering Virtual Art Classes for children and adults
The following information was provided by Jamestown Arts Center. After closing their facility on March 14th in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) launches virtual art classes via Zoom! In an effort to continue their mission to engage, enrich and inspire their community through extraordinary arts and educational experiences, the JAC […]
Posted inReal Estate
Land’s End sells for $8.6 million
Lila Delman Real Estate (LDRE) today announced the sale of Newport’s iconic ‘Land’s End’, 42 Ledge Road, for $8,600,000. According to LDRE, Kendra Toppa, Sales Manager of Lila Delman’s Newport Office and Christie’s Luxury Specialist, represented the seller. The buyer was represented by Kara Malkovich of Gustave White, according to Lila Delman. This transaction reportedly […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
COVID-19 Press Conference – April 9: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Raimondo and Director of Health Alexander-Scott will provide their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry the video and provide updates as they happen below. Updates as they happen; Gov: Announces 8 new COVID-19 related deaths, total now 43. There are 277 more positive COVID-19 cases, brings total […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
City of Newport: COVID-19 related processing delays reflected in utility bills
The City of Newport today announced that bank delays have lead to inaccurate past due amounts. The Announcement: Newport Water Division customers are being advised that due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, payments mailed prior to March 31st may have been delayed due to a processing lag experienced by the City’s bank. As a result, April […]
Posted inNews
Six local nonprofits get COVID-19 aid to help residents with food, rent, healthcare
The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that six local nonprofits on the frontlines of responding to the COVID-19 crisis are among the organizations that will share $2.4 million in grants from a special fund created by the Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island, which has now awarded $3.6 million in grants, including […]
Posted inNews
Town of Middletown to distribute food at Commodore Perry and Oxbow neighborhoods
The Town of Middletown today announced that is working with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to distribute food next week at two Middletown locations. On Tuesday, April 14, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. food will be distributed on Ludlow Terrace near the entrance to Calvary Baptist Church, 4 Ludlow Terrace. On Thursday, April 16, food will […]
Posted inReal Estate
What Sold: 20 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (March 31 – April 6)
Here’s what sold on Aquidneck Island last week. Aquidneck Island real estate sales and transactions on What’s Up Newp are brought to you by OUR Real Estate, a locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company. Read more about this locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company below. Newport 66 Merton Road sold […]
Posted inBusiness, Jobs
Now Hiring: 40+ job opportunities available in Newport right now
Are you looking for a new job, gig, or career? Well, we may be able to help. There are more than forty businesses hiring in and around Newport right now. All job opportunities have been posted within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. AutoZone – Auto Parts Delivery […]
Posted inNews
What’s Up Newp awarded grant to support COVID-19 coverage
What’s Up Newp is pleased today to announce that we have won a grant from Facebook Journalism Project (FJP) Community Network. What’s Up Newp is among 400 North American local newsrooms receiving FJP Community Network grants to support their coronavirus reporting. The program is run in partnership with the Lenfest Institute for Journalism and Local Media Association in the […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
COVID-19 Press Conference – April 7: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Gina Raimondo and Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott will host their daily press briefing today, April 7th, at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry the press briefing for you live here as it happens and will continue to update this story with the latest information from the press briefing. Updates as they […]
Posted inBusiness, City & Government, News
Rhode Island is now the 6th ‘Most Aggressive State vs Coronavirus’, WalletHub Study
With nearly all of the 50 states in some form of lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the Most Aggressive States Against the Coronavirus. Today, Rhode Island is the sixth most aggresive state verus coronavirus, according to WalletHub. Previously, Rhode Island was named the most aggressive (on March 17th) […]