The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) has been awarded a number of awards for its research and policy work, the organization announced today. The state’s leading public policy think tank has been recognized by the Governmental Research Association (GRA) for its work on education funding, chronic absenteeism and housing affordability. RIPEC will be featured […]
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RIDOH and DEM recommend avoiding contact with Almy Pond
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 blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. The RIDOH State Health Laboratory has detected toxins and/or high […]
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‘Music At The Fort’ returning to Fort Adams in August and September
Music at the Fort, a series of free music nights held at Fort Adams, is returning in August and September. “We are expecting some great acts this year with the Ravers performing twice, Those Guys, and other local artists,” Fort Adams Trust shared in a press release. “This series is put on by the Fort […]
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What’s in Season: Sweet corn and tomatoes from Fales Farm are classic end-of-summer staples
Crunchy, juicy, sweet, and acidic, corn and tomatoes are must-haves for a stocked summer pantry. Barbeque might come to mind first with this combination – thick slices of tomatoes stacked on a juicy burger, corn on the cob on the side. Corn cobs might be used in Cajun-style seafood boils, or, for those who have […]
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Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston
By NICK PERRY, PATRICK WHITTLE and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston on Monday and named the bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, Richard Henning, to replace him as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the United States. The Vatican […]
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Abreu homers twice, Duran hits tiebreaking shot as Red Sox beat Rangers 7-2
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Wilyer Abreu homered twice and tied a career high with four RBIs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Boston leadoff man Jarren Duran, who had three hits, connected on a tiebreaking homer for the second time in less […]
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Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in New England. The festival, which ends Sunday, is also one of the biggest multi-day jazz festivals in the world. It has brought legions […]
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Newport Jazz Festival 2024: Classic jazz and new beats – Day 2 recap and photos
Day two at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival saw a continuation of a trend that began on Day one. That trend saw both new and veteran acts bringing their A-game to the historic happening at Fort Adams State Park. The 70th annual festival saw another banner day, with rising stars blending in brilliantly alongside several […]
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Gulls come out on top in wild extra-innings win
In a remarkably wild back and forth game that required 11 innings, the Newport Gulls edged out the Valley Blue Sox 10-6 to sweep the first round series and punch their ticket into the semifinals of the NECBL Playoffs. On a sunny and hot Saturday afternoon at Mackenzie Stadium, the game started out as […]
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Bike Newport founder highlights growth in Newport Folk & Jazz Festival cycling
Bike Newport is experiencing a steady flow of cyclists at the Newport Jazz Festival, with 350 bikes counted on Friday, according to Bari Freeman, Executive Director and Founder of the organization. While the numbers are lower compared to the Newport Folk Festival held last week, which saw up to 1,800 bikes per day, Freeman says […]
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Newport’s Drift Cafe rides wave of success into Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals
Drift Cafe, a Newport eatery, is participating in the 2024 Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals with a pop-up booth, offering festival-goers a taste of its menu options. Rob DePaula, owner of Drift Cafe, spoke with What’sUpNewp about the cafe’s involvement in the event. “We’ve known about this festival forever, obviously, because it’s one of the […]
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New protected Bike Lane improves safety during Newport Folk Festival
A new protected bike lane on Harrison Avenue significantly improved safety for cyclists attending the Newport Folk Festival, with organizers considering making it a permanent feature for future events. The dedicated two-way bike lane, implemented through collaboration between Bike Newport and local police, addressed safety concerns on a steep section of the road where cyclists […]
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Newport County weekly road construction update: Aug. 3 – 10
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation and Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority have announced the following lane closures and road construction projects for the week of August 3 – 10, 2024. Rhode Island Department of Transporation August 3 – 9, 2024 Newport Pell Bridge Approaches – Phase II Newport: Mobile operations sitewide will occur with […]
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Abreu has 2 go-ahead hits as Red Sox beat Rangers 11-6 for first consecutive wins since break
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Wilyer Abreu put Boston ahead to stay with an RBI single after his earlier two-run homer, Nick Sogard had a two-run single for his first big league hit and the Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 11-6 on Friday night. Ceddanne Rafaela and Rafael Devers […]
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Rep. Cortvriend gathers insights on advancing renewable energy legislation
Rep. Terri Cortvriend has gained valuable insights into advancing renewable energy legislation after attending the Clean Energy Legislative Academy in Colorado. The academy, which is hosted by the Center for the New Energy Economy at Colorado State University, provides information and resources for developing state-level clean energy policies. Cortvriend was one of 25 to 30 […]
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Bailey Zappe has gone from Patriots’ starting QB to competing for a roster spot
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The only quarterback on the Patriots’ roster to have started a game for New England over the past two seasons is something of a forgotten man at this year’s training camp. Bailey Zappe made six starts for the Patriots in 2023 and two as a rookie […]
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RIDOH: Spouting Rock Beach Association and Camp Fuller YMCA beaches now safe for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has announced that they have recommended that the swimming area at Spouting Rock Beach Association and Camp Fuller YMCA has reopened for swimming. This comes after the bacteria counts at the beaches returned to safe levels, according to RIDOH. The RIDOH will continue to monitor the water quality […]
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Newport Jazz Festival opens doors to Newport’s youth
The Newport Jazz Festival is expanding its student outreach program, offering free tickets to Rogers High School seniors for the second consecutive year. Dan Swain, Director of Development and Programs for Newport Festivals Foundation, says the initiative aims to cultivate lifelong jazz fans among the younger generation. “We started last year offering any senior student […]
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Newport Folk & Jazz Festival’s Family Tent evolves with local nonprofit partnerships
The Newport Festivals Foundation is enhancing the family experience at its Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals with a revamped Family Tent featuring local nonprofits and hands-on activities for children. Dan Swain, Director of Development and Programs for the Newport Festivals Foundation, says the idea for the new format emerged about two or three years ago […]
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Pint For A Pint: Rhode Island Blood Center offers free beer for donors
What’s better than a free beer? A free beer and a blood donation. The Rhode Island Blood Center is hoping you’ll pick up a voucher for a free beer when you donate blood this summer. The blood center’s newest campaign, Pint for a Pint, runs August 1st to September 10th. Blood donors will receive a […]
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CCRI receives $75,000 grant from Metallica Scholars Initiative
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has been selected as one of 18 community colleges nationwide to receive a grant from the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). CCRI was awarded $75,000 to provide financial support for students enrolled in the college’s medical assistant and patient support specialist workforce training programs. The grant, part of […]
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Chase Ceglie to perform his latest album at King Park on August 9
The Friends Of The Waterfront, New England Music Organization, and North End Entertainment today announced that they will host a “thrilling evening” of original music with pop singer/songwriter and award-winning saxophonist Chase Ceglie at King Park in Newport on Friday, August 9, from 5 to 7 pm. Chase and his full pop band will perform […]
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Newport Historical Society among three Rhode Island museums set to receive a total of $134,000 in federal grants
Three Rhode Island museums are set to receive a total of $134,000 in federal grant money that will be used to expand exhibits, accessibility and training. The Newport Historical Society, Tomaquag Museum and Providence College Galleries are the beneficiaries of the grants, which are coming from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Inspire! Grants […]
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Charlestown woman convicted in teen’s crash death
A Charlestown woman has been convicted of several charges in connection with the 2022 death of a 17-year-old girl in East Greenwich. Alicia Peckham, 27, was found guilty of four other charges as well. She was convicted of aiding and abetting a criminal, one count of aiding and abetting the driver who failed to stop […]
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Gallery Sitka to host an exhibition featuring 15 National Association of Women Artists—MA Chapter artists
Gallery Sitka has announced that it will host an “Art with Intention II” exhibition featuring 15 National Association of Women Artists—MA Chapter artists. The opening reception and celebration on Sunday, August 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. is free and open to the public. The show features multi- and mixed mediums, such as varnish, pigment […]