The following was submitted and written by Bari Freeman, Executive Director of Bike Newport. It seems to happen about this time every year, without rhyme or reason, or good sense. Partially impatience, partially ignorance, but wholly dangerous, there is an increase in foolishness on our roads. Whether we are in cars, walking, or riding bikes, […]
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Op-Ed: It’s Time For United Prayer in Newport
The following was written by Paul Hoffman, Pastor at EFC Newport. Based on the shootings last week in Baton Rouge, St. Paul and Dallas, and the heated Presidential campaign, I am convinced now more than ever, events in America are reaching a crescendo. It seems we’ve entered a “Kairos” moment, a cultural Zeitgeist. […]
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Op-Ed: A Long-Term Solution For Newport, Rhode Island’s Traffic/Parking Crisis
The following op-ed was submitted and written by Liam Blank. Newport is undoubtedly Rhode Island’s most popular tourist destination, attracting more than 3-million visitors annually. With only 5,000 available parking spaces in Newport, getting around the city can prove to be difficult for tourists and 25,000 local residents. Recently, city leaders have been looking to […]
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Voice Of Newport: An Open Letter to Andy Lavarre, Newport City Council Candidate
Following the announcement by Andy Lavarre that he would be running for Newport City Council, there has been an abundance of feedback in the community and online regarding his comments he made in his announcement towards the LGBT community. Christopher Rondina, a Rogers High School graduate and Newport resident, provided the following response and open […]
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Op-Ed: R.I. must build smarter now to adapt to already-rising sea levels
Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport) is chairwoman of the Special House Commission to Study Economic Risk Due to Flooding and Sea Level Rise. In recent years, it has become common to walk out my front door near Newport’s waterfront in the historic Point neighborhood during a storm and see several inches of water […]
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Op-Ed: Toll-Setting Must Be Subject to Checks and Balances
Op-Ed By Sen. Marc A. Cote and Rep. Daniel P. Reilly | Sen. Marc A. Cote (D-Dist. 24) represents Woonsocket and North Smithfield. Rep. Daniel P. Reilly (R-Dist. 72) represents Portsmouth and Middletown. We all learned in school that our system of government involves three separate branches – the legislative, executive and judicial – each with […]
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Op-Ed by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (Jamestown/Middletown): RhodeWorks is Right Route to a Stronger Economy
Op-Ed by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Deputy Majority Leader Rhode Island has the least-safe bridges and roads in America—visible to anyone traveling the state. A thriving Rhode Island economy is predicated on investing in infrastructure. That’s how we grow the economy, by creating more taxpayers and not more taxes. [contextly_auto_sidebar] Over the […]
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Op-Ed: Sales Tax Holiday Would Be A ‘Victory Day’ for Rhode Island Taxpayers and Small Businesses
The following Op-Ed was written by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Deputy Majority Leader. Small business is the lifeblood of Rhode Island economy. We have over 95,000 small businesses, and they employ our friends and families. Their success directly impacts the livelihoods of those families as well as our state’s economy in payroll taxes […]
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Last Days to Sign Up for SNA 5K By the Bay!
The Newport Chapter of the Surface Navy Association invites you to join us for the 94th running of the SNA 5K By the Bay, a Newport Tradition. This semi-annual road race is held on scenic Naval Station Newport and is open to the public. The flat, fast course winds along Narragansett Bay with spectacular views […]
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Support Newport AOH Pipe and Drum’s Trip to Ireland for Dublin Parade
The Newport AOH Pipe and Drum marching band has been invited to participate in the centennial parade in Dublin, Ireland taking place March 26, 2016. The Parade to honor the remembrance of the Irish Easter uprising. The Band is comprised of 35 members with backgrounds such as, Policeman, Teachers, Coaches, Harbormasters, High School Age, Active […]
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Anchor Bend Glassworks Invites Public to See Fall Gallery Show, ‘Molten Harvest’
The following is a visitor submitted post. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its advertisers Come see our Fall Gallery Show “Molten Harvest” through 11/22. Open Mon.-Fri., 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sat., 10a.m.-6p.m.; Sun. 11a.m.-5p.m. 16 Franklin St., Newport RI 02840 anchorbendglass.com
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Sea Side Sweets & T’s and Newport Police Department Will Host Safe Halloween Event
The following is a visitor submitted post. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its advertisers. Sea Side Sweets & T’s along with Newport Police Dept will be hosting a SAFE Halloween event October 24th at Brick Market Place from […]
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Editorial: Repose to the Sept 24th edition of Newport this Week Ghost Editor, “Tone Down the Rhetoric Please”
The following is a visitor submitted editorial. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its advertisers. Repose to the Sept 24th edition of Newport this Week Ghost Editor, “Tone Down the Rhetoric Please”. – 1) Below was our community’s response […]