Elijah Gizzarelli, an Independent-Libertarian candidate for Rhode Island Governor, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, October 13 at 1 pm. During this interview, we introduce/re-introduce you to the candidate, allow the candidate to talk about their platform, and hear more about his priorities and concerns. Watch the conversation below.
People & Profiles
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Chris Logan, candidate for Middletown Town Council
Chris Logan, a candidate for Middletown Town Council, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, October 13 at 11 am. During the interview, we introduce/re-introduce you to Chris, talk about his time on the council, and hear his thoughts on regionalization and priorities. Watch the interview below.
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Gregg Amore, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State
Gregg Amore, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Secretary of State, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday, October 12 at 12 pm. During this interview, we introduce/re-introduce you to Amore, chat about his platform and priorities, hear about his time in office, and more. Watch the interview below.
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Peter Neronha, candidate for Attorney General
Peter Neronha, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Attorney General, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Friday, October 14 at 10:30 am. During this interview, we introduce/re-introduce you to Neronha, and chat about his recent work, his priorities, and more. Watch the conversation below.
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with James L. Lathrop, candidate for General Treasurer
James Lathrop, the Republican candidate for General Treasurer, a career financial professional, hopes to bring his experience to what is perhaps the chief financial office in state government. And that’s exactly what his campaign, saying that what’s needed in the office is a professional financier, instead of a “career politician.” Lathrop’s opponent is former Central […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Thomas P. Welch III, candidate for Middletown Town Council
Thomas Welch, candidate for Middletown Town Council, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 am. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Tom, chat about Middletown Center, why he supports the school regionalization question and more. Watch the interview live as it happens or anytime afterward.
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Robert Power, candidate for Newport School Committee
Robert Power, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Friday, October 7 at 10:30 am. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, chat about his experience and why he’s a unique candidate, get his thoughts on school district regionalization, and more. Power is one of eight […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Louisa Boatwright, candidate for Newport School Committee
Louisa Boatwright, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Friday, October 7 at 9:30 am. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Louisa, talk about what she believes the priorities are for Newport School Committee, discuss school regionalization, and more. Boatwright is one of eight candidates seeking one […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Kate Jessup, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Kate Jessup, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, October 6 at 2 pm. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Kate, speak about her background and what makes her unique among the candidates, hear what she thinks the priorities for City Council should be, talk […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Lynn Ceglie, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Lynn Underwood Ceglie, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, October 6 at 11 am. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Lynn, speak about her time on the council, hear about her priorities, dive into the school regionalization conversation, and more. Ceglie is one of […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with James Dring, candidate for Newport School Committee
James Dring, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday, October 5 at 6 pm. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to James, chat about his platform and priorities, hear about why he supports the Regional School District, and more. The candidates running for the seven seats on […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Xaykham Khamsyvoravong, candidate for Newport City Council At-large
Xaykham Khamsyvoravong, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday, October 5 at 10 am. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Xay, chat about his priorities and platform, discuss regionalization, and more. Xay is one of seven candidates seeking one of the four seats on Newport […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Stephanie Winslow, candidate for Newport School Committee
Stephanie Winslow, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 5 pm. During the interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Stephanie, hear about her time on the School Committee, what she thinks about school regionalization, and much more. The candidates running for the seven seats on […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Sandra Flowers, candidate for Newport School Committee
Sandra Flowers, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 1 pm. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Sandra Flowers, chat about challenges with the school committee, school regionalization, and more. The candidates running for the seven seats on Newport School Committee are Louisa […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Becky Bolan, candidate for Newport School Committee
Becky Bolan, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 9:30 am. During our conversation, we introduce/re-introduce you to Becky, chat about her time served on the school committee, discuss school regionalization, and more. The eight candidates running for the seven seats on Newport School […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Kendra Wilson Muenter, candidate for Newport School Committee
Kendra Wilson Muenter, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 6 pm. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Kendra, learn why she’s running, hear about her thoughts on regionalization, and more. The candidates running for the seven seats on Newport School Committee are […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Eames Hamilton Yates Jr., candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Eames Hamilton Yates Jr., candidate for Newport City Council At-Large, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 3 pm on Monday, October 3. In the interview, you’ll learn more about Eames, hear about his priorities and platform, and hear what he has to say about regionalization, marijuana dispensaries, climate change, and more. The […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Zachary Hurwitz, Independent candidate for Governor
For most 18-year-olds the challenge around election time is getting them to vote – not so for Zachary Hurwitz. He’s taken it a step further, and at 18 is perhaps the youngest person ever to run for governor in Rhode Island. Zachary joined us on a WhatsUpNewp videocast on Tuesday at 2 p.m., the first […]
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Kalus cancels WUN videocast
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus has canceled her appearance today on a WhatsUpNewp videocast, which was scheduled for 3 p.m. According to campaign staffer Matt Hanrahan, there was a “change to Ashley’s schedule” that necessitate canceling the interview. We are hopeful of rescheduling but will submit some questions to her that we had planned to […]
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Newport Socialite Alice Roosevelt: America’s first celebrity daughter?
“Princess” Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt, is sometimes regarded as the first American celebrity. Known for her staunch independence, escapades, wit, and nonconformity, Alice cemented a place for herself in history beyond that of a president’s daughter. In her lifetime, Alice attended thousands of dinners, balls, […]
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Concert Review and Photos: Rhythm and Roots Festival Day 2 – We interview festival organizers
Story contributed by Andy Smith CHARLESTOWN – Chuck Wentworth had just checked his heart rate at about 3 Saturday afternoon. “Normal sinus rhythm,” he announced. “At this point last year, I was at the opposite end of the spectrum.” Wentworth, founder of the Rhythm & Roots Festival, a South County fixture on Labor Day weekend, […]
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Newport woman selected for statewide minority leadership program
Niko Merritt of Newport is one of just 31 people statewide selected to participate in the Rhode Island Foundation’s Equity Leadership Initiative. The goal is to help build a pipeline of leaders of color for positions of influence throughout the state. Merritt is the founder and Executive Director of Sankofa Community Connection. Besides having worked for […]
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Nellie Gorbea will join What’sUpNewp for a live virtual conversation on Monday
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, among five candidates vying for the Democratic Party’s gubernatorial nomination, joins What’sUpNewp tomorrow (Monday) for a 3 p.m. videocast. The gubernatorial race has been hotly contested, with Gorbea and Gov. Daniel McKee the front runners in recent polls, with former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes gaining in the polls, and […]
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Gubernatorial hopeful Luis Daniel Munoz joins WUN for a live virtual video conversation, Tuesday at 3 pm
Luis Daniel Munoz, a progressive who is battling four other better-funded Democratic gubernatorial candidates, will share his message with WhatsUpNewp when he joins us on a 3 p.m. videocast on Tuesday. A technology consultant and self-described community organizer, Munoz was born in New York City and raised in Central Falls. This is his second campaign […]
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What’s Up Interview: Seth Rudetsky, coming to Theatre by the Sea Monday July 11
Sirius Radio’s Seth Rudetsky, one of the hosts on the Broadway Channel, brings his “Big Fat Broadway Show” to Theatre by the Sea on Monday, July 11. If you’ve heard him on Sirius, you know how quick-witted and talented he is. If you haven’t heard him, tune in. He’s a wealth of behind-the-scenes stories about […]