Portsmouth Town Council will discuss and determine whether to restrict access to Sandy Point Beach this summer when they meet for their Council Meeting on May 11th. The agenda item is being introduced by Councilor Daniela Abbott. The agenda does not include any supporting documents or explain the reasoning behind the possible decision to restrict […]
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Governor Raimondo’s Stay At Home Order lifts on Saturday, here’s what you need to know
Governor Gina M. Raimondo yesterday announced that Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order will lift this Saturday, May 9th. Raimondo announced Phase 1 will begin with the following restrictions: Non-critical retail stores will reopen with capacity limits.Elective medical procedures resume under safety guidelines.Everyone who can work from home, should work from home. Offices will be permitted to […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 8: Daily Press Briefing, conference call, & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health held their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. Scroll down for updates from the press briefing. The Latest Data May 8th: 249 new positive cases (total positive cases now 10,779), 11 new fatalities (total now 399), 312 are currently hospitalized, 71 are currently in ICU, 52 […]
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Governor signs Executive Order requiring cloth face coverings in public, effective Friday
Governor Raimondo is tightening the requirements around wearing a face mask in public. What’s Up Newp asked during Monday’s press briefing, “There’s a lot of confusion on when wearing a cloth mask is required and when it’s not. Have you considered simplifying the message for understanding and enforcement, for example – requiring everyone to wear […]
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Recap: Newport City Council receives weekly COVID-19 update from City Manager
The Newport City Council received their weekly COVID-19 crisis update from City Manager Joe Nicholson on Thursday, May 7th. What’s Up Newp is bringing you this live broadcast. If you prefer to listen in to the official call and/or participate, call 877-853-5247 Meeting ID: 360-610-170 Recap: Nicholson: Reviewed latest data and updates from the Governor. […]
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Local Leaders: RI State budget must safeguard vital services, protect property taxpayers
The following was written/submitted by Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns announced the priorities of local communities for the State’s FY2021 budget. Municipal leaders have been closely following the General Assembly’s revenue estimating conference, which will conclude later this week. Municipalities are on the front lines […]
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Grow Smart to host a series of online weekly panel discussion, June through September
Grow Smart RI, an organization that promotes sustainable and equitable economic growth, will explore critical development issues with a series of online panel discussions, held weekly from June to September. Grow Smart is adapting its Power of Place Summit to go virtual, beginning with a June 3 panel discussion, culminating in a half-day virtual plenary […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 7: Daily Press Briefing, conference call, & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will hold their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live here, and provide updates, as it happens. Latest Data May 7th: 325 new positive cases (total now 10,530), 18 new associated fatalities (total now 388), 318 currently hospitalized, 82 currently […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Representative Lauren Carson
Representative Lauren Carson (District 75, Newport) joined us today on May 6th to chat about how COVID-19 is impacting her district.
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 6: Daily Press Briefing, conference call, & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 2:30 pm. The Latest Local Data May 6th: RIDOH reports there are 272 new positive cases (total now 10,205), 15 new associated fatalities (total now 370), 324 currently hospitalized, 86 currently in ICU, and 60 […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Vice Chair Susan Taylor, and City Manager Joe Nicholson
Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Vice Chair Susan Taylor and City Manager Joe Nicholson will join What’s Up Newp on Wednesday, May 6th at 10 am to chat about COVID-19 in the city. Find out more about the city’s response to COVID-19, resources available, what’s to come during the phases of reopening, and more. For additional […]
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COVID-19 testing site opening in Newport
The City of Newport today announced East Bay Family Health Services, a division of East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), will be opening COVID19 testing by appointment only to its patients and to the general public starting on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at its Newport location.  Dr. Sarah Fessler, Chief Medical Director, has been […]
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City of Newport releases proposed FY2021 Budget, first Public Hearing slated for May 13th
The City of Newport this evening in a press release announced that it has released its proposed FY2021 budget. The $96.4 million spending plan, which can be found on the City’s website, represents a roughly 3.5 percent reduction from the current fiscal year with the City anticipating over $3.5 million in lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing, Conference Call, & Updates: May 5
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. The Latest Local Data May 5th: RIDOH reports there are 281 new positive cases (total now 9,933), 14 new associated fatalities (total now 355), 327 currently hospitalized, 89 currently in ICU, and 62 […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Senator Lou DiPalma
Senator Lou DiPalma (District 12 – Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton) joined on Tuesday, May 5th to discuss COVID-19 and it’s impact on the cities and towns that he serves. We’ll also hear more about his work in the Senate and what he expects to come out of this current legislative session.
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Nails found in pieces of hot dogs on lawns, Newport Police investigating
This morning, Newport Police Department shared that on Tuesday they responded to the Thurston Avenue area to a report that a resident, while walking his dog noticed pieces of hot dogs scattered on the lawns, upon further checking it revealed that the hot dogs contained nails. The Newport Police are currently investigating this incident and […]
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Governor Raimondo provides more details on Phase 1 of the state’s plan to reopen the economy
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today provided more details on Phase 1 of the state’s plan to reopen the economy. Retail: Non-critical retail stores that have been closed will be allowed to reopen in-person operations, including for limited in-person browsing. Pre-ordering and in-store pick-up will still be encouraged as the safest option. Retailers will be able to have […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing & Update – May 4: 175 new positive cases, 21 new fatalities
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 3 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Says she thinks the numbers we are seeing is a good “news story”. […]
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Rhode Island joins seven-state agreement to develop regional supply chain for PPE and Medical Equipment
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, and Delaware Governor John Carney today announced a joint multi-state agreement to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, other […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing & Update: May 3
Governor Raimondo and Dr McDonald from the Rhode Island Department of Health held their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Press Briefing Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Press Briefing will take place at 3 pm tomorrow, […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing & Update: May 2
Governor Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott held their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Video of Press Briefing Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Upcoming press briefing will be at 1 pm, with the exception of Monday when […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – May 1: Daily press briefing & update
Governor Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott will hold their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Press Briefing – Video Press Briefing – Updates Gov: Cases are still not in a decline, but “we’ll take the plateau”. Gov: […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 30: Governor Raimondo hosts student press conference
Governor Raimondo held a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) “Student Press Conference”, with a live Q&A session for Pre-K to 12th grade students, on Thursday. The Latest Local Data April 30: 8,621 positive cases, 339 currently hospitalized (85 in ICU, 54 on ventilator), 266 total associated fatalities. More from the Governor, DOH today; The Rhode Island […]
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Governor Raimondo, Congressional Delegation, and state leaders host Violence Prevention Town Hall
Governor Raimondo, Rhode Island Congressional Delegation and advocates hosted a Violence Prevention Town Hall on Thursday morning to discuss how all Rhode Islanders can prevent domestic violence.
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Middletown to resume yard waste collection beginning May 11th
Curbside yard waste collection in Middletown will resume on May 11, 2020 for the town’s refuse collection program and continue every other week as regularly scheduled through the summer, the town announced today.  Beginning the week of May 11 , the town ask its Pay As You Throw (PAYT) customers to bring all bags, barrels […]