City & Government

The Department of Environmental Management announced today the award of $276,614 in farm viability grants to seven Rhode Island-based groups working to support local agriculture; the grants are made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and will support efforts to increase specialty crop production and grow the marketplace […]

Newport, RI – On Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 5 p.m. the Department of Public Services will be hosting an informational community meeting at City Hall to provide details and solicit public input on a pair of proposed projects on Bellevue Avenue at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and Broadway between Friendship Street and Bliss Road. As […]

Metered parking, which is in effect from May 1st through October 31st, will be free beginning on November 1st. Off-Season Metered Parking is in effect from November 1st through April 30th, 2019. There is no fee for parking at meters during this time but a 3-hour limit remains in effect until 6 p.m. daily. Newport […]

Photo: This crosswalk in front of the International Tennis Hall of Fame is one of several pedestrian crossings being eyed for safety improvements by the City’s Department of Public Services. Newport, RI- As the City continues its efforts to make Newport a more pedestrian-friendly place to live and visit, two heavily trafficked intersections are being eyed for some […]

Newport, RI – The Alliance For A Livable Newport is inviting all Newport citizens and voters to attend the three public forums scheduled this month where Newport City Council and School Committee candidates will address questions and the public before the General Election on November 6th. ALN PUBLIC FORUMS SCHEDULE: School Committee Candidates Tuesday, October […]

Heading into the final days of the 2018 election – locally and statewide – incumbents hold a strong edge financially, as candidates look to solidify their voter bases and assure supporters turn out at the polls. Expect candidates to accelerate efforts to get their message out. Voters across the state will be inundated with advertisements, […]

National Fire Prevention Week is here and Newport Fire Department is getting involved by promoting fire safety messaging and by hosting a “Fire Prevention Family Day” at Easton’s Beach on Sunday, October 14th from 11 am to 3 pm. National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and Canada, during the week in […]

Providence, RI – The Senate Democratic Policy Caucus is working in partnership with all Democratic members of the Senate to develop and introduce legislation that will secure into state law protections that many observers view as threatened under a conservative Supreme Court. “Since the 2016 election, Rhode Islanders have been concerned that issues of great importance […]

Providence, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo’s Gun Safety Working Group today released its final report, which includes dozens of recommendations for reducing gun violence, including proposals to strengthen mental health resources in schools, prohibit concealed-carry weapons on school grounds, ban high-capacity magazines, strengthen our permitting laws, and improve statewide data collection on firearms. The Gun […]

 The sense of community and education are among Rhode Island’s greatest strengths, according to a survey of participants in the Rhode Island Foundation’s Together RI community dinner at Rogers High School. “Together RI’s goals were to find out, first-hand, about where residents see opportunities and challenges, and to create a neutral place to discuss topics […]

Representative Lauren Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport) and Senator Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) will hold a constituent meeting on October 9th to provide information on the three questions that will appear on the statewide ballot in November. The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Edward King House, […]

Newport, RI As the foliage turns and leaves start to fall, Newport’s Department of Utilities is asking the public for help to keep the City’s storm drains and catch basins free and clear of those fleetingly beautiful autumn leaves. With 2,544 catch basins located throughout the City, Newport’s storm drainage system requires constant attention. This task […]

Newport, RI – During Conversation With The Candidates, What’sUpNewp’s Ryan Belmore and Frank Prosnitz interview candidates who will be on the ballot on the November 6th General Election in Rhode Island. We’ll chat with candidates about the reasons behind their candidacies, and their views on local and statewide issues. In this Conversation With Candidate, we […]

Newport, RI – The Alliance for a Livable Newport (ALN) announced that candidates for both the Newport City Council and School Committee have now posted their responses to numerous questions posed by the Alliance and the community in advance of the public forums that the Alliance will hold in October. The Alliance encourages all Newport citizens […]

Today with the help of Cindy King, Chartwells Director of Dining Services and the staff at Chartwells the students at Pell elementary school had the opportunity to try some homemade ratatouille during all of their lunches.  The dish was made from ingredients harvested right from the Pell gardens to celebrate “local food” week. Mr. Sherman’s […]

(Photo: Courtesy M.E. O’Brien & Sons) The City of Newport announced via press release on Wednesday that children in Newport’s Morton Park neighborhood will soon have a new place to play, as the City’s Department of Public Services breaks ground on a state-of-the-art and ADA-accessible playground. According to Scott Wheeler, Newport’s Building and Grounds Supervisor, crews […]

(Photo: Advanced computer modeling provided emergency responders with an immersive backdrop for a recent discussion on disaster planning and response readiness hosted by The Atlantic Council) Newport, RI – With the remnants of Hurricane Florence gathered outside, thought leaders from across a variety of disciplines assembled inside Newport’s City Hall last Tuesday, Sept. 18th to discuss […]

Newport, RI – Registered voters headed to the polls today in Rhode Island to vote on local and statewide races. There are 781,960 registered voters in Rhode Island as of August 31, according to the Secretary of State. Approximately 145,000 (18%) of those registered voters voted in today’s Statewide Primary. The results posted are preliminary […]

Middletown, RI – Registered voters headed to the polls today in Middletown to vote on local and statewide races. There are 781,960 registered voters in Rhode Island as of August 31, according to the Secretary of State. Approximately 145,000 (18%) of those registered voters voted in today’s Statewide Primary. The results posted are preliminary and […]

Newport, RI – Registered voters headed to the polls today in Newport to vote on local and statewide races. Early numbers aren’t available for how many of the 15,407 registered voters in Newport voted today. There are 781,960 registered voters in Rhode Island as of August 31, according to the Secretary of State. Approximately 145,000 […]

Newport City Council will host its next regular meeting on September 12, 2018, at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. See The Agenda Here Council Meetings can be viewed on Cox Cable, Channel 18; check local listings for dates and times. The meeting can […]

On September 12th, Newport’s Second Ward voters will be asked to narrow the field of candidates for the Second Ward City Council seat in the primary election. The Alliance For A Livable Newport (ALN, which “has promoted and enhanced the quality of life in its city by providing an unbiased resource for information on issues facing […]