What’s Up Newp is passing on the following information on behalf of Discover Newport; CommerceRI is collecting information from impacted businesses to use in Rhode Island’s application for an Small Business Association disaster declaration. This disaster declaration will unlock SBA tools including economic impact disaster loans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To request a […]
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Special Enrollment Period (SEP) available to purchase coverage through HealthSource RI as a part of the State’s Response to COVID-19
HealthSource RI has adopted a limited-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP), following Governor Raimondo’s State of Emergency declaration in response to the potential growth of Coronavirus (COVID-19). This SEP will allow uninsured Rhode Islanders to purchase coverage through April 15, 2020. Coverage will begin on the first of the month following the application. Rhode Islanders who […]
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Newport Mansions remain open; some events canceled or postponed
The Preservation Society of Newport County issued the following statement today: “The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House are open. At the Newport Mansions, we have implemented CDC-recommended strategies to maintain visitor and staff confidence in our houses. Since we are a museum, all our tours are no-touch experiences, and the spacious buildings and grounds […]
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Lt. Governor Dan McKee: Supporting Rhode Island small businesses impacted by coronavirus
Lt. Governor Dan McKee sent the below letter to Governor Gina Raimondo in support of requesting federal loan assistance for Rhode Island small businesses impacted by coronavirus. March 12, 2020 The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo Governor of Rhode Island State House, Room 224 Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Dear Governor Raimondo: As Chair of Rhode Island’s […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy, City of Newport offering subsidized trees to residents
Newport residents interested in adding a tree to their yard may now submit applications for discounted trees to be delivered and planted by the City of Newport. The Newport Tree Conservancy is subsidizing the cost of each tree and for $85, residents may choose from a selection of eleven shade and flowering species so long […]
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2020 Census kicks off in Rhode Island
Beginning this week, every household in Rhode Island will receive a notice by mail to complete the 2020 Census. Rhode Island receives $3.8 billion in federal funding each year based on census results. These funds support healthcare, schools, roads, housing, the environment, and many services and programs in communities across the state. “We have one […]
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North End Urban Plan Public Forum #2 canceled
UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution and with new guidelines provided by RIDOH and the Governor in mind, NBBJ announced at Newport City Council’s meeting on Wednesday night that their North End Urban Plan Public Forum #2 has been canceled. Newporters are encouraged to give their perspective on their online comment portal. Help Newport create […]
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Raimondo signs legislation raising Minimum Wage in Rhode Island
Today Governor Gina M. Raimondo, surrounded by legislators, union leaders and other advocates for working families, signed into law H7157A/S2417A, raising the minimum wage in Rhode Island to $11.50 an hour. The wage increase will take effect on October 1. “Nobody should work full-time and live in poverty,” said Governor Raimondo in a statement. “Over the […]
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Rep. Abney honored with ‘Lifetime Democratic Education Award’ from RIDE Professional Employees Union
House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown) was honored by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Professional Employees Union Local #2012 with the “Lifetime Democratic Education Award” at the group’s 50th Anniversary Summit on March 9. The event was held at the Omni Hotel in Providence. “It is a […]
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COVID-19: CCRI suspends all college-sponsored domestic travel; cancels all events with 100 or more participants
CCRI announced today that they have taken additional steps to help prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 and to mitigate the community spread of the virus: Today: 1. CCRI expanded its travel policy to include suspending all college-sponsored domestic travel (On Saturday, CCRI suspended college-sponsored international travel). 2. CCRI canceled all events with 100 or more participants through […]
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RIDOH identifies two additional cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
via RIDOH. Two additional cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been identified through testing at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s State Health Laboratories. These are Rhode Island’s fourth and fifth cases. These results are considered presumptive positive cases until they are confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The […]
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Newport Jazz Festival 2020 announces spring dates for Newport Jazz Assembly Band
The Newport Jazz Assembly program, which began in 2016, is a performance series presented by Newport Festivals Foundation that brings music to elementary through high schools throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, Michigan and expanding this year to New Jersey. The series connects professional musicians to schools with minimal or no music programs to present jazz concerts […]
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March into The Mooring on Tuesdays this month for a steamers & ‘Gansett special
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar announced a new spring special available today that will be available each Tuesday in March. The award-winning harborside restaurant will offer one pound of Native Steamers cooked in a clam-garlic broth with roasted jalapeños, onions and basil; a loaf of grilled country bread; and an ice-cold Narragansett Lager for […]
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Arts Around The Fire to feature Maureen Coleman, Executive Director of Jamestown Arts Center, on March 18
Newport’s Arts and Cultural Alliance’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, continues at Salvation Café on Wednesday, March 18th from 6-8pm, The Alliance’s guest will be Maureen Coleman, Jamestown Arts Center’s new Executive Director. Knowledgeable about the Newport community from her tenure as Director of Development for the Norman Bird Sanctuary, Coleman started with JAC in February. Arts Around the Fire […]
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Newport Music Festival announces 2020 Season
The Newport Music Festival (NMF) announced today that their annual festival will take place from July 4-26 and will present 27 concerts and events in the renowned Newport mansions, including The Breakers, The Elms, and the Chinese Tea House, as well as other impressive venues, such as Castle Hill Inn, The Casino Theatre, Newport Art Museum, Blithewold, Bellevue House, and […]
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Reception for Irish delegation rescheduled to Thursday
A public reception initially planned for Tuesday, March 10th to welcome a visiting delegation from Newport’s Sister City of Kinsale, Ireland, has been rescheduled. Mayor Jamie Bova and the Newport City Council are once again inviting the public to join them on Thursday, March 12th from 6-7 p.m. at the Edward King House to welcome members of […]
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Bipartisan bill aims to protect Rhode Islanders from prosecution over shoreline access
The following was submitted by the Press Office of the RI General Assembly. The right of Rhode Islanders to access the shoreline has been inalienable since it was written into the state constitution in 1843. Yet exactly where the public shoreline ends and private property begins has always been as tumultuous and unsettled as the […]
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RI Foundation offering $10,000 grants for projects that bring people together
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, municipal agencies and nonprofit groups grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 13 is the deadline to apply. “We are looking for proposals that will improve the quality of life, build relationships and increase connections. Our goal […]
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Mayor’s Update – March 8: A look ahead at this week in Newport
Please stay informed about the latest developments of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The City of Newport has a dedicated webpage with information to keep our community protected: https://www.cityofnewport.com/city-hall/departments/fire/community-resources/covid19Hi,Last week the City Council interviewed eight applicants for School Committee over two days. We had truly impressive candidates, all who applied because of their desire to contribute to their community. All eight […]
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What’s up in Newport County this weekend: March 6 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend. Friday, March 6th Things To Do 10 am – Community Zumba Class at MLK Center11:30 am – Viewing of Compact and Declaration of Independence in Portsmouth4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Emma at Jane Pickens Theater5 pm – Guinness and Roe & Co Tasting – Free! at Newport Sportsmans Club6 […]
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RIDOH: All Rhode Islanders urged to take COVID-19 prevention measures
via RIDOH As the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) continues to prepare for and respond to the international outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Rhode Islanders are being strongly urged to take a number of measures to prevent the spread of viruses. These personal prevention measures are critical complements to the efforts being taken […]
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Newport Historical Society to host talk with Professor Serena Zabin, author of ‘The Boston Massacre: A Family History’
Join the Newport Historical Society for a talk with Professor Serena Zabin, author of The Boston Massacre: A Family History on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 5:30pm at the Leatherman Program Center, 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI. Zabin’s The Boston Massacre delivers an indelible new slant on iconic American Revolutionary history. The story of the Boston Massacre—on a late […]
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Rescue Me: 5 pets in need of loving homes this week
According to the CDC, owning a pet can have real, measurable health benefits for many people. Since we’re big supporters of the #AdoptDontShop philosophy when it comes to pet ownership, we’ve teamed up with our friends at the Potter League for Animals to bring you Rescue Me! – a weekly highlight of available, adoptable animals in Newport […]
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Newport Art Museum’s Artists’ Ball to premiere Andy Warhol Exhibition
On Friday, July 17, 2020 the Newport Art Museum will host its annual summer fundraiser, the Artists’ Ball, a tradition that dates back to 1927. One of the most highly anticipated and lively cultural events of Newport’s summer season, the Art Museum’s festive dinner dance attracts cultural and civic leaders, artists, collectors, philanthropists, and other art-world notables from across the country. The […]
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401Gives: New statewide giving campaign to raise $1 million for local nonprofits on April 1st
United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) launches a new statewide giving campaign, 401Gives, on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, with an ambitious goal to raise $1 million in one day. The campaign lifts up the essential contributions of more than 330 local nonprofits, while making it easy for Rhode Islanders to support them through an online donation platform. […]