Known as a fiery, passionate blues guitarist and singer, Andy Watts, Israel’s Ambassador of Blues, will join WhatsUpNewp for a live video conversation at 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 19. We’ll talk about Andy’s newest album, Supergroove, the blues scene in Israel, and a career in which he’s played alongside some of the greats in modern […]
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LIVE ON WUN | Newport Canvassing Authority Meeting (Nov. 6 at 11:30 am)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/l53eUdAZw8c Newport Canvassing Authority will meet at 11:30 am on Friday, November 6 for the purpose of; a) qualifying provisional ballots cast in the November 3, 2020 Statewide General Election b) tallying the write-ins cast in the November 3, 2020 Statewide General Election UPDATE: 12 pm (Nov. 6) Tracy Nelson, Canvassing Clerk for the City […]
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LIVE ON WUN | Governor Raimondo update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island (Nov. 5 at 1 pm)
Governor Raimondo will host her weekly press briefing today at 1 pm to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. Last week, the Governor promised that further COVID-19 restrictions would be released today. Updates here – GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES NEW COVID-19 REGULATIONS; STAY-AT-HOME ADVISORY, EARLY CLOSURES FOR RESTAURANTS, AND MORE
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LIVE ON WUN | Board of Elections Meeting (Nov. 4 at 10 am)
The Rhode Island Board of Elections will meet at 10 am on November 4. During the meeting, we expect an update on in-person, emergency in-person, and mail ballots.
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LIVE ON WUN | What’s Up Newp’s live coverage of 2020 General Election
What’s Up Newp will bring you the latest on voter turnout, results, and more important information.
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What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Newport City Council
This year’s Newport City Council race is among one of the most competitive races that we’ve seen in recent years. Twelve candidates announced their candidacy for an At-Large seat at the end of June, Derek Grinkin, Elizabeth Cullen, Elizabeth Fuerte, Councilwoman and Mayor Jamie Bova, Councilwoman Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, Councilman Justin McLaughlin, Kevin Michaud. Councilwoman Lynn […]
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What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Newport School Committee
There are ten candidates running for the seven seats on the Newport School Committee in the upcoming General Election. What’s Up Newp this week asked all ten candidates to join us for a live video conversation. During the conversations we offer the opportunity to candidates to introduce themselves to voters, talk about the issues that […]
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What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Middletown Town Council
The candidate field for Middletown Town Council is one of the biggest in recent memory. Eighteen candidates are after the seven seats on the Council. What’s Up Newp this week asked all eight candidates to join us for a live video conversation. During the conversations we offer the opportunity to candidates to introduce themselves to […]
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What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Portsmouth Town Council
Unlike the large races for local government in Middletown and Newport, Portsmouth has just one candidate running against seven incumbents in the Town Council race. What’s Up Newp this week asked all eight candidates to join us for a live video conversation. During the conversations we offer the opportunity to candidates to introduce themselves to […]
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VIDEO | Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press conference today at 1 pm to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. Update – Governor Raimondo rolls out new restrictions on social gatherings, sports, houses of worship, and visitation
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After a difficult few months, The Bodhi Spa opens in Providence
Last week, The Bodhi Spa co-founders and sisters Cedar Hwang and Harmony Oschefski opened the doors of a new location at 186 Broadway in Providence. In the midst of a pandemic, the path to launching the hydrotherapy spa – known for its unique Water Journey – in historic Federal Hill was long, hard-fought, and put […]
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LIVE ON WUN | Newport City Council Meeting (Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm)
Newport City Council will host their next regular council meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 28. This is a What’s Up Newp broadcast. To see the agenda or instructions on how to officially participate, click here https://bit.ly/31KmNqt
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LIVE ON WUN | Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Weekly Briefing (Oct. 28 at 1 pm)
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 28 to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island.
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VIDEO | Middletown Town Council meeting (Oct. 27)
Middletown Town Council will host a regular council meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 27. This is a What’s Up Newp broadcast. To see the agenda or for instructions on how to participate in the official meeting, click here – https://bit.ly/3jwW3zq
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VIDEO | Portsmouth Town Council meeting (Oct. 26)
Portsmouth Town Council will host their next regular council meeting at 7 pm on Monday, October 26. This is a What’s Up Newp broadcast. For the full agenda and instructions on how to participate in the official meeting, click here – https://bit.ly/3oohBlL
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LIVE ON WUN | Newport Planning Board hosts public hearing on North End Urban Plan
The Planning Board will be hosting a special Public Hearing for the proposed North End Urban Plan beginning at 6:30 p.m. Highlighting the meeting will be a presentation by the City’s consultants, NBBJ, who will provide residents an overview of the project and answer questions. This is a What’s Up Newp broadcast. Please follow the […]
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LIVE ON WUN: Newport City Council Workshop – COVID-19 Status Update (Oct. 21 at 4:30 pm)
Newport City Council will be meeting in remote session today at 4:30 p.m. for their regular weekly update on the City’s COVID-19 response from City Manager Joe Nicholson. This is a What’s Up Newp broadcast. To view or participate in the official meeting, click on the following link https://buff.ly/3kWawX6 or call 1-833-548-0276 and enter the […]
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VIDEO | Governor Raimondo’s Weekly COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 21 to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island.
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VIDEO | Meet The Candidate: Sandra Flowers, Newport School Committee
Sandra Flowers, a candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’s Up Newp on Wednesday, October 21 at 11 am to chat about her campaign, her priorities, and why voters in Newport should re-elect her in the upcoming election. What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates for Newport School Committee to join us for a conversation. […]
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VIDEO | Meet The Candidate: James Dring, Newport School Committee
James Dring, a candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’s Up Newp on Tuesday, October 20 at 6 pm to chat about his campaign, his priorities, and why voters in Newport should elect him in the upcoming election. What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates for Newport School Committee to join us for a conversation. […]
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VIDEO | Meet The Candidate: Stephanie Winslow, Newport School Committee
Stephanie Winslow, a candidate for Newport School Committee, joinedWhat’s Up Newp on Tuesday, October 20 at 5:30 pm to chat about her campaign, her priorities, and why voters in Newport should re-elect her in the upcoming election. What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates for Newport School Committee to join us for a conversation. We’re […]
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Video | Meet The Candidate: Len Katzman, Portsmouth Town Council
Len Katzman, a candidate for Portsmouth Town Council, joined What’s Up Newp on Monday, October 19 at 5:30 pm to chat about his campaign, his priorities, and why voters in Portsmouth should re-elect him in the upcoming election. What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates for Portsmouth Town Council to join us for a conversation. […]
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VIDEO | Meet The Candidate: J. Mark Ryan, Portsmouth Town Council
J. Mark Ryan, a candidate for Portsmouth Town Council, joined What’s Up Newp on Saturday, October 17 at 12:30 pm to chat about his campaign, his priorities, and why voters in Portsmouth should re-elect him in the upcoming election. J. Mark Ryan currently sits on the Portsmouth Town Council. What’s Up Newp has invited all […]
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VIDEO | Meet The Candidate: Linda Ujifusa, Portsmouth Town Council
Linda Ujifusa, a candidate for Portsmouth Town Council, joined What’s Up Newp on Saturday, October 17 at 12 pm to chat about her campaign, her priorities, and why voters in Portsmouth should re-elect her in the upcoming election. Ujifusa currently sits on the Portsmouth Town Council and is the Town Council Vice President. What’s Up […]
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VIDEO | Meet The Candidate: Terri Flynn, Middletown Town Council
Terri Flynn, a candidate for Middletown Town Council, joined What’s Up Newp on Friday, October 16 at 3 pm to chat about her campaign, her priorities, and why voters in Middletown should re-elect her in the upcoming election. Flynn currently serves on the Middletown Town Council. What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates for Middletown […]