City & Government

Preliminary data indicate that Rhode Island saw a significant increase in accidental drug overdose deaths in the first quarter of 2020, compared to the same period in years past, State officials are announcing today. Although data for January, February, and March of 2020 are still considered provisional, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) anticipates […]

Newport resident Beth Cullen today announced her candidacy for an At-Large seat on Newport City Council. Cullen’s Full Announcement Beth Cullen, a fourth-generation Newport resident with a long history of community involvement and civic activism, declared her candidacy Monday for a Newport City Council At-Large seat. Cullen is the past president of the Point Association, […]

Senator Dawn Euer announced today that she is running for re-election to the state senate in District 13, representing Newport and Jamestown. She is currently serving her first full-term in the Rhode Island Senate. More From Her Announcement “The past few years have been marked by incredible challenges. From the gas outage to the pandemic and […]

Newport City Council will host a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 pm. Telephone Access is available Toll Free by dialing:  1-888-788-0099 (Toll Free) or 1-833-548-0276 (Toll Free) or 1-877-853-5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 978 9508 8337 https://zoom.us/j/97895088337 Password: 658513 Here’s what’s on the agenda; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL […]

Jamie Bova announced this evening that she will seek re-election on Newport City Council this fall. Her Announcement Newport City Council Chair and Mayor Jamie Bova announced her re-election campaign Sunday evening in her constituent newsletter.  “During my time on the Council I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with members of the community […]

Newport, RI – Long-time Newport resident Kevin Michaud has announced his candidacy for an At-Large seat on Newport City Council. His Announcement After residing in every ward in the city Kevin Michaud, a Newport local, has decided to run for City Councilor At- Large. Michaud is eager to step up as a part of a […]

Newport resident Charlie Holder today announced his candidacy for the 2nd Ward Seat on Newport City Council. The announcement came via his Facebook profile, “I am very excited to announce my candidacy for the 2nd Ward City Council seat. I feel the time is right for a new voice, a local voice, a business voice! […]

Providence, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo shared the following Phase 3 guidance and plans for schools during her press briefing on Friday and later via email to; I have a lot of news to share with you today, but first I want to wish all Rhode Islanders a happy Juneteenth! Today we commemorate the moment […]

In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and adhere to social distancing guidelines issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health, the City of Newport on Thursday announced new capacity limits for Bailey’s Beach East, commonly known as Reject’s Beach. Effective Friday, June 19, 2020, the City will be limiting the number of […]

Middletown, RI – Before heading for Second Beach, you can now monitor the parking lot and traffic scenario live via a new live traffic camera. The town of Middletown announced the new feature on Wednesday. Take a look at the view from the gate at the main entrance of Second Beach looking West here. Second […]

Portsmouth, RI – The Town of Portsmouth will host their next regular town council meeting at 7 pm on June 22nd. Here’s what’s on the agenda; PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 2020 AGENDA On June 22, 2020, the Portsmouth Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM will be live streamed on the web and by […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) this week announcesd real-time, online access to Water Quality Certifications (WQC) and Stormwater Construction (STW) Permits. These permits are issued by DEM’s Office of Water Resources, in accordance the Rhode Island Water Quality Regulations and the Federal Clean Water Act to preserve, protect, and improve the State’s water […]

Rep. Anastasia P. Williams (D-Dist. 9, Providence) has written to Rhode Island’s congressional delegation urging them to sponsor legislation marking “Juneteenth” as a national holiday.  “Juneteenth” is celebrated on June 19 and recognizes the day that Union Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 to inform slave owners and the […]

 The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the award of $48,430 in matching grants to help communities and businesses invest in boat pump-out facilities across Rhode Island.  The grants are funded under the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Clean Vessel Act (CVA) and support four projects in three Rhode Island communities. Since […]