Rhode Island Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott on Monday answered questions from kids about the science around COVID-19.
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Middletown suspends burn permit program
Effective Monday, April 6, the Middletown Fire Department will be suspending the issuance of new burn permits until further notice. The Town of Middletown says this suspension is necessary to promote public health, safety and welfare of town residents by limiting the amount of smoke in the air at a time when people who are […]
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Middletown makes changes to meal service program
The Town of MIddletown on Tuesday shared the following announcement regarding meal service. Beginning Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Middletown School Department will be moving its meal service from JF Kenney School on West Main Road, to the J H Gaudet Middle School. You are asked to enter the school property from the Turner Road […]
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Newport Historical Society to ring Colony House bells as a reminder that we are all here together
The following was written by Newport Historical Society. The citizens of Newport are not strangers to adversity; together we have faced extreme hardships. We are also not strangers to ingenuity; together we have created an incredible place to live. The 17th century town-founders, escaping death and persecution, banded together to begin a lively experiment that persists […]
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City of Newport amending weekly food distribution program
The City of Newport has announced the following; Due to high demand, the City of Newport has announced that it will be modifying the opening of its weekly drive through/walk-up food distribution site at the Pell Elementary School. The temporary community distribution site, which is open Wednesdays through April 29th from 12 -2 p.m., in the parking […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Quarantine Concert with Mel on April 3
What’s Up Newp’s Live Stream Entertainment Series continues on Friday, April 3rd with Music by Mel. Join us at 7 pm on our Facebook Page for the live concert. Facebook Event & Details Mel is returning to What’s Up Newp for another LIVE STREAM concert ???????? | Mel |musicbymel.com@musicbymelx Live stream brought to you by […]
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Portsmouth to host virtual Town Council Meeting on April 6
The Town of Portsmouth has published the following agenda for the Portsmouth Town Council Meeting on April 6th. PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 6, 2020 AGENDA On April 6, 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 remote meeting service. […]
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401Gives raises $1.2 million for nonprofits across Rhode Island
In a sign of unity that will impact the lives of tens of thousands of their neighbors, Rhode Islanders came together to raise a total of $1,252,786 during the first-ever 401Gives campaign powered by United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI). The funds are the result of 7,338 donations made on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, to the nearly […]
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Middletown Refuse Collection Program suspends yard and bulk waste pick-up
Effective April 1, Republic Services, the vendor for Middletown’s Pay As You Throw (PAYT) program, will be suspending the curbside collection of yard waste and bulk waste until further notice. The temporary suspension of these service is due to the increase in solid waste and recycling for residential customers that has occurred with more people […]
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2020 Atlantic Cup cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Manuka Sports Event Management this week announced that The Atlantic Cup has been canceled due to COVID-19. The announcement It is with great regret that Manuka Sports Event Management announces the unavoidable cancellation of the 2020 Atlantic Cup, which was scheduled to take place June 5-21.Over the past few weeks, like all of you, we […]
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church to offer drive-thru distribution of blessed palm on Sunday
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport has announced that they will be distributing blessed palms in the church parking lot at 12 William St. from 9 am – 11 am on Palm Sunday, April 5th. St. Mary’s says that “all are encouraged to drive through to receive their palms commemorating the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem […]
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$1 million and counting: 401Gives tops goal in raising funds for Rhode Island nonprofits
United Way of Rhode Island’s 401Gives campaign has met its ambitious goal, hitting the $1 million dollar mark in funds raised for local nonprofits in one day. The milestone was reached at 7:34 p.m., as donations continue to come in — today became the Ocean State’s largest, single day of philanthropy ever coordinated. As of this release, 6,197 donors […]
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Newport Gulls postpone 20th Anniversary Celebration Alumni Weekend
The Newport Gulls Baseball Club today announced that they have decided to postpone the 20th Anniversary Celebration Alumni Weekend to 2021. “This decision comes on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic the United States and countries around the world are currently experiencing. The Newport Gulls and the entire New England Collegiate Baseball League remain optimistic […]
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Middletown closing all town beaches and parks
The Town of Middletown today released the following press release regarding the temporary closure of beaches and parks in Middletown beginning Friday, April 3, 2020. UPDATE – April 2nd – Battling COVID-19, Newport and Middletown will block parking at iconic beaches and the Cliff Walk The Town of Middletown announces the temporary closure of all […]
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City of Newport places restrictions on beach, Cliff Walk access
The City of Newport on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of several City parks and beaches due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The city, in a press release, says restrictions follow an Executive Order signed Tuesday by the Governor on shuttering all State run parks and beaches, including Fort Adams and Brenton Point state parks. The […]
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50th Annual Newport International Boat Show scheduled for September 17 – 20
Newport Exhibition Group announced this week that the Newport International Boat Show will take place September 17th through 20th, 2020 at the Newport Yachting Center. According to a press release from Newport Exhibition Group, the announcement comes “in anticipation of the eventual easing of social distancing restrictions and the country’s inevitable return to work”. “We […]
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Senator Euer celebrates preservation of 204 affordable housing units at Festival Field Apartments
Sen. Dawn Euer is heralding the sale of the Festival Field Apartments as a victory for much-needed affordable housing in Newport. A New York-based real estate developer and operator, Fairstead, recently announced it has purchased the Festival Field Apartments, a 204-unit affordable housing complex at 90 Girard Ave., and that it plans to maintain it […]
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Rhode Island Judiciary closes courthouses in Newport County, Washington County
The Rhode Island Judiciary announced Tuesday that Murray Judicial Complex (Newport County) and McGrath Judicial Complex (Washington County) will close on April 1st until further notice. The Executive Orders states, “In response to Executive Order No. 2020-04, the number of hearings being heard judiciary-wide has been significantly reduced, as has the amount of foot traffic […]
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What’s Up Podcast: John Marion, executive director of Common Cause in Rhode Island
John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, talks with WUN’s Frank Prosnitz about the challenges that COVID – 19 puts on state and local government open meeting and ethics laws. John Marion, Executive Director of the Common Cause in Rhode Island They also talk about the census, its importance to Rhode Island, which faces […]
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Newport City Council to host workshop on COVID-19, North End Urban Plan
Newport City Council will gather remotely via conference call at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, March 31st for the purpose of a COVID-19 crisis update and to discuss the North End Urban Plan. The meeting is open the public and can be accessed by dialing 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247. The meeting ID: 601-915-337 THE WORKSHOP WILL BE […]
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Mayor’s Update for March 29, 2020
The following is an email update received from Newport Mayor Jamie Bova. What’s Up Newp is re-sharing this info in the interest of providing readers with all the important information we can from officials and government. Please stay informed about the latest directions and guidelines related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The City of Newport […]
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Salve Regina University launches ‘Virtual Salve’ site to coordinate community’s digital learning environment
The following was written by Matthias Boxler. As Salve Regina’s students and faculty will commence with remote learning on Monday, the University has officially launched Virtual Salve (Salve.edu/virtual-salve), a gathering place where the University community will find all the resources that support and celebrate its ongoing work in academics, student engagement and spiritual reflection in a digital […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs across RI open registration to provide childcare for essential hospital workers’ children
The Boys & Girls Clubs in Rhode Island have partnered with the Department of Human Services and Lifespan to provide quality, school age childcare for health care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. They will be offering care from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at the following locations throughout Rhode Island – and here in Newport! […]
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DEM develops list of 50 fun, nature-based activities that Rhode Islanders can engage in at home or in their backyards, or local neighborhoods
Together with partners, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has developed a list of 50 fun, nature-based activities that Rhode Islanders can engage in at home or in their backyards, or local neighborhoods. The activities are for all ages and can be done individually or with family members. The complete list is available online in […]
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Unsung Heroes: Rebecca Killian
Editor’s Note: What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island are asking readers to nominate unsung heroes from the community during this COVID-19 crisis. Rebecca Killian was among those nominated. Rebecca Killian, a local artist and owner of the award-winning paint party business Mermaid Masterpieces, usually maintains a busy schedule of events like children’s birthday parties, fundraisers, ladies’ […]