City & Government

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Almy Pond in Newport due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. People should also be careful not […]

Paul Marshall today announced his candidacy for Newport City Council Third Ward. Marshall provided the following statement to What’s Up Newp on Wednesday, June 24th; Paul Marshall is announcing his campaign for Newport City Third Ward Councilor today.   “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the City of Newport’s Third Ward Council Seat in 2020. […]

Newport, RI – Lifelong Newport resident Hugo DeAscentis today officially announced his candidacy for the First Ward seat on Newport City Council. DeAscentis provided What’s Up Newp with the following announcement on Wednesday, June 24th; On Monday 6-22-20 I officially filed my declaration of candidacy papers for Newport City Council 1st ward. I am a […]

Jeanne-Marie Napolitano today announced that she will see re-election for a Newport City Council At-Large seat. Napolitano provided the following announcement to What’s Up Newp on Tuesday; It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Newport.  I am filing for re-election to continue my work on the Council.  Newport faces many challenges.  I […]

Newport, RI – Lifelong Newport resident Meagan Landry today announced her candidacy for Newport City Council At-Large. Landry provided the following announcement to What’s Up Newp My name is Meagan Landry, and I’m excited to run for Newport City Council, At-Large. I’m a 4th generation Newporter, and lifelong resident, who takes great pride in living […]

Today, Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend announced her intention to run for re-election representing District 72 serving Middletown and Portsmouth.  More From Her Announcement “I could have never predicted that I would spend the second half of my first term dealing with the many complex challenges brought on by a global pandemic.  Covid 19 has put unprecedented […]

The Town of Middletown is reminding all Middletown residents interested in running for local office in the upcoming November election that they must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the Town’s Board of Canvassers between Monday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 24.  Filing a Declaration of Candidacy is the first step candidates need to take […]

Lynn Underwood Ceglie today announced her intention to run for re-election to the Newport City Council At-Large. Ceglie currently represents the Second Ward on Newport City Council. “It has been an honor to represent the residents of the 2nd Ward for the past 6 years.  After much thought, I have decided to run for one […]

Newport Third Ward City Council Kate Leonard this evening announced her intent to seek reelection. The following announcement was provided to What’s Up Newp; “I have been proud of my time serving on the Newport City Council representing the Third Ward for every term except two since 1995.  I am announcing my candidacy to run […]

With this weekend’s high temperatures expected to soar into the 80s, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking Rhode Islanders to expect and be patient with parking delays at state beaches.  “With the start of the peak summer season tomorrow, we anticipate that all of our beach facilities will be busy and reach capacity,” said DEM […]