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City & Government

A look at What’s Up in city and government in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: Sept. 4 – 5

by Ryan Belmore September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch log for Monday, September 4, through 7 am on Tuesday, September 5. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to […]

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: Sept. 1 – 4

by Ryan Belmore September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch log for 7 am Friday, September 1, through 7 am on Monday, September 4, 2023. What’sUpNewp has edited the […]

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Rhode Island road construction report for Sept. 2 – 9

by Ryan Belmore September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Here is the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Department of Transporation (RIDOT). All projects are weather-dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike […]

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R.I. Board of Elections releases overview of Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election tabulation process and timeline

by Ryan Belmore September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

CRANSTON, R.I. – To better help Rhode Islanders understand the vote tallying and public results reporting process, the Rhode Island Board of Elections has released the following timeline: September 5th […]

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‘Stuffie’ to travel the United States promoting Rhode Island

by Ryan Belmore September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation – the official full-service, economic development organization for the state of Rhode Island -today announced that it is excited to bring one of the Ocean State’s most iconic seafood […]

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DEM: State beaches close after Labor Day Weekend

by Ryan Belmore September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding the public that Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 4 — marks the last day that state beach facilities, restrooms, and […]

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: Aug. 31 – Sept. 1

by Ryan Belmore September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch log for Thursday, August 31, through 7 am on Friday, September 1, 2023. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log […]

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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island’s special primaries

by The Associated Press September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A crowded field of candidates will be on the ballot in Rhode Island on Tuesday with an eye on replacing former U.S. […]

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Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis

by The Associated Press August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

BOSTON (AP) — Democratic Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday activated up to 250 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with […]

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Reminder: Ways to vote in the September 5 Special Primary

by What's Up Newp August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State are today reminding voters of ways to cast their ballot in the final days leading up to the […]

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: August 30 – 31

by Ryan Belmore August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch log for Wednesday, August 30 through 7 am on Thursday, August 31, 2023. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log […]

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Current and former Newport leaders endorse Sandra Cano for Congress

by Ryan Belmore August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

Current and Former Newport leaders, including School Committee Members Stephanie Winslow and Kendra Meunter, former School Committee Member Aida Neary, and former Mayor and City Councilwoman Jamie Bova, today announced […]

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: August 29 – 30

by Ryan Belmore August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

Here’s a look at the arrests made by Newport Police officers and the dispatch log for Tuesday, August 29, 2023, through 7 am on Wednesday, August 30. What’sUpNewp has edited […]

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Boston will no longer require prospective spouses to register their sex or gender to marry

by Ryan Belmore August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

BOSTON (AP) — Couples filling out marriage certificates in Boston will no longer be required to identify their sex or gender under a new policy adopted by the city Tuesday. […]

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$300,000 in federal funding to support Community MusicWorks and the Newport String Project

by Ryan Belmore August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined students and representatives of Community MusicWorks and the Newport String Project to celebrate $300,000 in federal funding to support and expand music education and mentoring […]

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Senator Reed & CODAC Newport raise public awareness about the dangers of counterfeit pills

by Ryan Belmore August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

To help warn Rhode Islanders about the increasing dangers of fentanyl-laced counterfeit drugs, and how they can access information needed to spot and avoid these lethal substances, U.S. Senator Jack […]

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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week

by Stacker August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

All eyes are on the hurricanes spinning across the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. That’s because the trajectory and severity of storms like Hurricane Idalia could spell not only […]

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: August 28 – 29

by Ryan Belmore August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

Here’s a look at the arrests made by Newport Police officers and the dispatch log for Monday, August 28, 2023, through 7 am on Tuesday, August 29 What’sUpNewp has edited […]

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Senator DiPalma honored with Tides Family Services ‘Humanitarian Award’

by Ryan Belmore August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) has been honored by Tides Family Services with the group’s “Humanitarian Award” at its 40th Anniversary Gala […]

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: August 25 – 27

by Ryan Belmore August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Friday, August 25, through Sunday, August 27 was a busy weekend for the Newport Police Department. Here’s a look at the arrests made by Newport Police officers and the dispatch […]

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Rhode Island Road Report: August 26 – September 2

by Ryan Belmore August 26, 2023August 26, 2023

Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike […]

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RIDOT provides an update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project

by Ryan Belmore August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

The Rhode Island Department of Transporation today provided the following update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project. Pavement removal along the south side of Admiral Kalbfus Road will […]

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: August 24

by Ryan Belmore August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

The Newport Police Department provided the following arrest reports and dispatch logs from Thursday, August 24. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold home address information. All persons arrested […]

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$400,000 in grants awarded to help Rhode Island farmers expand market access for specialty crops

by Ryan Belmore August 24, 2023August 25, 2023

Governor Dan McKee and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today are announcing that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded through DEM $137,983 in mini grants to […]

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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: August 23 – 24

by Ryan Belmore August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

The Newport Police Department provided the following arrest reports and dispatch logs from Wednesday, August 23, through 7 am Wednesday, August 24. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold […]

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