Peter Alviti, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, provided an update on the ongoing conversation surrounding the merger/consolidation of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) during the Board Meeting of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority on Wednesday. In February, it was reported […]
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Rep. Cortvriend to host talk on proposed Portsmouth Green and Complete Street ordinance
Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend today announced that she will host her 32nd “Talks with Terri” this Wednesday, September 16th starting at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. The topic of discussion will be on local pedestrian and bike safety as it relates to the proposed Portsmouth Green and Complete Street Ordinance. “Join me to learn about Green and […]
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Covering the 2020 General Election
As we approach what promises to be among the most intriguing and important general elections in recent memory, WhatsUpNewp will be exploring races throughout Newport County and statewide. We will leave the presidential campaign to the major networks. Already we have seen some upheaval in the primary election, where progressives defeated some incumbents, including some […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Scheduled road and lane closures, construction projects: September 12 -18
Here’s a round-up of the scheduled road and lane closures throughout Newport County during the week ahead. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority The following road and lane closure notices from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) are effective for the week of September 13 – 19, 2020. All schedules are weather-dependent and […]
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Rhode Island Commerce, Department of Health announce new “Screen and Get Away” contest
Rhode Island Commerce, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health, today announced the launch of a new “Screen and Get Away” contest to promote symptom tracking and monitoring during the COVID-19 crisis. “With just a few short steps, you can not only help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Rhode Island, but also […]
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Agenda for Newport City Council Meeting on September 16th
Due to technical issues, Newport City Council was forced to reschedule their Regular Council Meeting that was set for 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 9th to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 16th. The agenda from the 9th will be the same agenda on the 16th. The meeting will be held virtually. Follow the instructions below […]
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Newport Canvassing Authority sets ballot order for Newport City Council, Newport School Committee races with lottery
Newport Canvassing Authority held a lottery this afternoon to determine the position upon the November 3, 2020, General Election ballot of the names of the candidates for the Newport City Council AtLarge, the candidates for the three Newport City Council Wards, and the candidates for the Newport School Committee. The order for the November ballot […]
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Newport City Council meeting scheduled for this evening has been canceled, rescheduled for September 16th
If you were planning on spending your Wednesday night participating in or watching the virtual Newport City Council Meeting, you have the night off. Tom Shevlin, Communications Officer for the City of Newport notified us that “tonight’s City Council meeting has been canceled, with an eye on rescheduling for Wednesday, Sept. 16th at 6:30!” On Facebook, […]
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LIVE ON WUN – VIDEO: Newport City Council Meeting (Sept. 9)
Newport, RI – Newport City Council will meet for a regular Council meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 pm virtually. UPDATE: 4:27 pm – Tom Shevlin, Communications Officer for the City of Newport notified us that “tonight’s City Council meeting has been canceled, with an eye on rescheduling for Wednesday, Sept. 16th at 6:30!” On Facebook, the […]
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Live on WUN – Video: What’s Up Newp live with results, updates
What’s Up Newp’s Ryan Belmore and Frank Prosnitz will go live beginning at 8 pm this evening to bring you the latest news and results from the polls, discuss the local races, and will even possibly be joined by special guests (depending on how unofficial results are going). Tune on in as we break down […]
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LIVE ON WUN: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing (Sept. 9)
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Wednesday, September 9th to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. Watch the press briefing live below and scroll down during and/or after the press briefing for our updates from the briefing. Updates from the […]
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Portion of Bellevue Avenue will be closed on Wednesday
On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, National Grid Gas will again be conducting required maintenance on the natural gas line on Bellevue Ave at John Street, according to Newport Police Department. Southbound traffic will remain normal. Bellevue Ave will be closednorthbound at 9 am beginning at Memorial Blvd to Prospect Hill Street. Northbound traffic will be […]
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Live on WUN: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing (Sept. 4)
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a COVID-19 press briefing on Friday, September 4th at 1 pm to provide an update on reopening schools. Watch it live here;
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City of Newport: Easton’s Beach moves into the shoulder season
As the summer season comes to a close, the City of Newport is reminding residents that parking enforcement will remain in effect at Easton’s Beach through Oct. 31st. Beachgoers are reminded to continue to use the self-pay parking kiosks, avoid crowds, and wear a face mask whenever social distancing is not possible. For those traveling […]
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Live On WUN: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing (Sept. 3)
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, September 3rd at 1 pm to provide an update on reopening schools. Watch it live here;
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Live On WUN: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing (Sept. 2)
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, September 2nd at 1 pm to provide an update on reopening schools. Today’s briefing, which is scheduled to last just fifteen minutes, is expected to focus on contact tracing and case investigation in schools.
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Live on WUN: Newport City Council Workshop – COVID-19 Crisis Update (Sept. 2)
Newport, RI – Newport City Council will meet virtually for a workshop on Tuesday, September 2nd at 4:30 pm to receive a COVID-19 crisis update from City Manager Joe Nicholson. This is a What’s Up Newp broadcast. To participate in the official meeting follow the below instructions; Telephone Access is available Toll-Free by dialing: 1-877-853-5247 […]
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City of Newport launches new mobile parking app
Newport residents and visitors have a new way to pay for parking as the City of Newport on Monday announced that the debut of a new citywide contactless mobile payment application. According to a press release from the City, the new Passport Parking App, which is set to be rolled out later this week, allows […]
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Live on WUN: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Press Briefing (Sept. 1)
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a COVID-19 press briefing on Tuesday, September 1st at 1 pm to provide an update on reopening schools. Today’s briefing, which is scheduled to last just fifteen minutes, is expected to focus on testing.
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Live on WUN: A conversation with Dylan Conley, democratic candidate for R.I. Congressional District 2
Dylan Conley, Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Congressional District 2, will join What’s Up Newp at 12 pm on Tuesday, September 1st to chat about his campaign and to answer and address a set of questions — about COVID-19, climate change, the economy, race relations, and more. Conley will face off against Congressman Jim Langevin […]
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Live on WUN: Newport School Committee Special Meeting
Newport School Committee will host a special meeting at 5 pm on Monday, August 31st to discuss the approval of the Superintendent’s Contract. The School Committee may convene in Executive Session and then return to open session for disclosure of Executive Session Votes and Disposition of Minutes. This is a What’s Up Newp broadcast. Telephone […]
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Live on WUN: Governor Raimondo COVID-19 Press Briefing (Aug. 31)
Governor Gina Raimondo will host a press briefing today at 1 pm to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. Today is the big day that we expect to learn in which direction schools will go this fall. Watch live below or on our Facebook Page. See our notes from the press briefing below […]
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State confirms EEE-positive deer; Rhode Island’s first positive EEE finding in a mammal in 2020
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today are confirming this year’s first positive detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a mammal. DEM’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) responded to a report of a white-tailed deer – disoriented and walking in circles – in […]
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Governor Raimondo convenes Municipal Resilience Task Force, will support cities, towns as they build long-term economic resiliency
At the request of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today that she is convening a Municipal Resilience Task Force. Bringing together municipal, state and private sector leaders, the group will be tasked with developing innovative recommendations that help build economic resiliency and acquire cost savings while improving […]
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Live on WUN: Newport City Council Meeting (August 26)
Newport City Council will host a virtual Council Meeting this evening at 6:30 pm. Recommendations on Short-Term Traffic Solution, an ordinance on Special parking limits during certain hours on certain streets, and a wide variety of special event licenses are among the items on the agenda. The full agenda can be viewed here – https://bit.ly/3lejLme […]