Work to reconstruct three streets in the City’s Historic Hill neighborhood is expected to get underway later this month, according to the City of Newport. The remainder of the press release from the City of Newport; Residents of High Street, School Street and Division Street are asked to take note that all three roads are slated for […]
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Rep. Abney receives award for leadership in establishing Economic Opportunity Zones in RI
The Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau for the Rhode Island General Assembly announced today that House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown) was honored by the Rural Jobs Coalition as the organization’s Legislator of the Year during a NCLS conference held in Nashville last month. The group honored Chairman Abney […]
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Salve Regina University will inaugurate new president, Dr. Kelli Armstrong, on September 20th
Salve Regina University announced today that Kelli J. Armstrong, Ph.D. will be inaugurated as the university’s eighth president on Friday, September 20th, when the campus community will gather for a full day of events that will kick off a theme for the upcoming academic year: “The Mercy Promise: A Celebration of our Community, Collaboration and […]
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RITBA: Expect road closures, delays on Sunday due to 4 Bridges Ride
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation announced today that due to its charity event, the 4 Bridges Ride on Sunday, September 15, 2019, early morning motorists in the Jamestown, North Kingstown and Newport area should be prepared for slight delays and traffic detours. The 4 Bridges Ride, a 26-mile charity bike ride hosted by the Rhode Island Turnpike […]
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Two Newport residents will be recognized for completion of one year of service in the AmeriCorps VISTA national program
The Boys & Girls Club of Newport County shared the following information today regarding two North End residents being honored this week for first year of volunteer service. Aligned with the Newport Working Cities goal to decrease the barriers for families to reach their career and community goals, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport […]
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City of Newport to launch new Emergency Notification System
Newport’s emergency management operators will have a pair of new tools at their disposal beginning later this month. As part of the City’s ongoing effort to improve its emergency preparedness and response capabilities, the City of Newport announced today in a press release that they will be transitioning to a new emergency notification system designed […]
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Compost & Cultivate: Newport Vineyards adds Rhody Gold composting to their culinary and sustainability programs
Newport Vineyards announced today that their Cultivate Committee and the culinary team have recently joined forces with The Compost Plant to extend their culinary and sustainability programs. The composting program began in June and has helped to complete the loop in their farm to table, scratch cooking culinary philosophy. “Composting for us is truly full […]
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National Weather Service: No hazardous weather is expected at this time
The National Weather Service has issued the following Hazardous Weather Outlook for southeastern coastal Massachusetts and south coastal Rhode Island. New Update Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 531 AM EDT Thu Sep 5 2019 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>021-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-060945- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex […]
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Boston Globe: Peregrine Group’s Colin Kane mulling run for Governor
Dan McGowan writes this morning in his Rhode Map newsletter for The Boston Globe that Colin Kane, founding partner of the Peregrine Group LLC, is considering running for Governor. Kane is a founding partner of the East Providence-based Peregrine Group. Peregrine Group purchased the Newport Yachting Center, including the Mooring Restaurant, the Smokehouse Restaurant, the […]
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Can’t-miss events in Newport this September
Discover the best, biggest and most popular events happening in and around Newport, Rhode Island this September For a full listing of events, visit our Events Calendar. September Secret Garden Tours- September 6th – 8th Join the Benefactors of the Arts September 6-8th for self-guided tours of some of the most beautiful, prestigious gardens and properties in historic Newport. The tour […]
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48 Cruise ships scheduled to visit Newport Sept. – Nov.
With the unofficial arrival of fall comes a much busier cruise ship season in Newport. Forty-eight cruise ships, out of the ninety-one scheduled to visit Newport in 2019, will visit in the next couple of months. If passengers experience any issues during their voyage, knowing how to file a claim against cruise line becomes crucial […]
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Eco-Depot: Tiverton and Newport to host collections of hazardous waste in September
The Town of Portsmouth has announced that ECO-DEPOT collections will be held in Tiverton on September 14th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at 50 Industrial Way and a second collection will be held in Newport on September 28th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd. ECO-DEPOT events are run by RIRRC and […]
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Recap: 10 Most-Read What’sUpNewp stories in August 2019
August has come and gone and we’re not sure if it could have been busier for our Crew, or for the City of Newport! From start to finish, it was a busy one. In case you missed anything during the last thirty days, here’s a look back at what was catching the most eyeballs on […]
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RIDOH confirms first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis; DEM ramps up mosquito testing and control measures
Today the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced the state’s first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a person over the age of 50 from West Warwick. More from the RIDOH press release; This is the first human case of EEE in Rhode Island since 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and […]
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Newport Historical Society to host Speakeasy Soirée
Join the Newport Historical Society for the Fourth Annual Culinary Adventure, Speakeasy Soirée, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 5:30-10pm at the Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, RI. Tickets are available now online at NewportHistory.org. Find your way to the Speakeasy at the Colony House for an evening of 1920’s style entertainment, drinks and food, and a […]
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Portsmouth Police cracking down on those who fail to stop at crosswalks for pedestrians
The Portsmouth Police Department announced on Facebook this morning that during a 4 hour period this morning and yesterday morning, they have issued numerous traffic citations for failure to stop at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. The Portsmouth Police say they utilized police officers wearing civilian clothes to enter the crosswalk on Turnpike Avenue, near […]
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Boston Globe: “$400,000 for a liquor license? That’s the cost of doing business in Newport”
Dan McGowan from The Boston Globe has a story out today on the liquor license saga currently underway in the City of Newport. “How’s this for sticker shock? The cost of a liquor license in Newport has swelled past $400,000,” McGowan wrote in his daily newsletter, Rhode Map. “With two new hotels going up, there’s a […]
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Conley, Euer lead senators in opposing RIDOT plans to defund bicycle, pedestrian projects
Concerned with efforts by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to take money away from bicycle and pedestrian projects, Senators William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) have penned a letter to the State Planning Council stating their opposition to the plan. The bipartisan letter is […]
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse seeks Social Entrepreneurs for its 2020 Food Accelerator Program
Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is accepting applications for its 2020 Food Accelerator program. Motivated and coachable social entrepreneurs who have a feasible food venture and a desire to build a “do well, do good” business with high social impact are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on October 1, 2019. The Food Accelerator program begins […]
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Newport Community School enrolling now for GED, English classes
Marcin Rembisz, Communications Coordinator/Secretary, for Newport Public Schools shared the following with What’sUpNewp regarding upcoming offerings at Newport Community School. Newport Community School (NCS), in collaboration with local schools and community partners, provides educational opportunities to complement classroom learning and support academic success, personal responsibility and economic self-sufficiency in a vibrant engaged commun More info […]
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Obituary for Elise (Kelly) LaParle
Elise G. LaParle, age 89 of Newport passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Eugene F. LaParle for 53 years. Elise was born in Newport RI to T. Raymond Kelly and A. Theresa Tilley Kelly. Elise was a lifelong islander proudly born […]
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Obituary for Jenna Willey
via Memorial Funeral Home We lost our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend Jenna Brienne Cattell Willey, 33, of North Kingstown / Newport RI on August 15th. From the very moment she arrived, she was a pistol and a hot tamale. She loved and lived life to its fullest. She had a huge heart and […]
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Innovate Newport and DESIGNxRI team up to bring Design Business Workshops to Newport
Innovate Newport and DESIGNxRI announcetoday that the DESIGN FORWARD RI Workshop series will be taking place in Newport this summer. Running through August and the beginning of September, the series brings business and professional development courses to the design and innovation community. This mix of five (5) three-hour and six-hour workshops is designed to be […]
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Newport Police Department receives grant funding for new equipment
via City of Newport news The U.S. Department of Justice provides funding for grants to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. These funds are made available to local law enforcement agencies through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) Formula Program: Local Solicitation. The […]
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Governor Raimondo Directs Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Donald Shea
Governor Gina M. Raimondo is directing Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff on Friday, August 16, 2019 in memory of former Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Donald Shea. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, the date of his internment. “As a […]