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The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Watson Reservoir in Little Compton and Gardiner Pond in Middletown because of blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. Health advisories remain in […]

Listen to Governor Gina Raimondo and you’ll be convinced that Rhode Island’s economy is strong, with wages growing faster than any other state. Listen to her Republican challenger, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, and you’ll believe that Rhode Island is the worst state in which to do business. Ask Joe Trillo, an Independent candidate for governor […]

Washington, DC – Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) cheered the signing by the president today of their bipartisan Save Our Seas (SOS) Act, to address the marine debris epidemic affecting America’s oceans, shorelines, and inland waterways, as well as other coasts across the globe.  The Senators, all members of […]

Rogers High School will honor area veterans with an assembly at 9:15 am on Thursday, November 1st. The assembly, which is open to the public, will feature speakers and music by the Navy Band Northeast’s Ceremonial Band. This Veteran’s Day Assembly will be held in the Patrick F. Carroll Auditorium at the Rogers High School. […]

(Photo: COA volunteers helping pick up waste at Second Beach, Sachuest Point and Third Beach) Middletown, RI – Clean Ocean Access (COA) hosted a beach cleanup on Saturday, October 6th at Second Beach, Sachuest Point and Third Beach in Middletown where 49 volunteers helped to remove 80 pounds of debris. This weekend COA also worked hard to […]

Leading luxury and lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler just unveiled the winners of its 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, airports and cruise lines in the world. This year, the publication received a recording-breaking number of responses from nearly half a million readers with Newport and a handful of its […]

Iain Guest,adjunct professor at Georgetown University and founder of The Advocacy Project, joined me on What’sUpNewp Radio on WADK 1540AM before his talk on Wednesday at Redwood Library and Athenaeum on Sexual Violence and War in Africa. We were joined by Matthew Gray from Ragged Island Brewing Company to chat about their plans to expand and grow in Portsmouth. […]

Newport, RI – On Saturday, October 27th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local police departments around the county, Newport Hospital, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  (The DEA cannot accept liquids […]

In 1492, when Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in search of a fast route to East Asia and the southwest Pacific, he landed in a place that was unknown to him. There he found treasures – extraordinary trees, birds and gold. But there was one thing that Columbus expected to find that he didn’t. […]

In continued celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Charter of the Rhode Island Department, Grand Army of the Republic, the Rhode Island Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will conclude their year-long commemoration of their parent organization’s founding with the placing of a memorial marker at the final resting place of the […]

Newport, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded Salve Regina University a grant from the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund to support the creation of a digital collection of 18th century documents related to slavery. The project, “Documenting Slavery in South Kingstown’s Colonial Records,” will describe each page of probate records digitized from the South Kingstown […]

A boil water advisory is in place for the Prudence Island Water District because E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply. A list of streets that are affected is available online. The entire water district is affected by the boil water advisory. Residents on private wells or on Prudence Park Water Coop are not […]

Newport, RI – Salve Regina University is partnering with Washington University in St. Louis to offer a dual-degree engineering program in which students can complete three years of pre-engineering study at Salve followed by two years in WU’s school of engineering. The program, effective immediately, is available to current and future Salve students who meet […]

Newport, RI – Salve Regina University in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Boston will welcome to Newport more than 200 experts and sponsors from across the marine industry in both the U.S. and Canada who will share their ideas on education, technology, commerce and networking when the Blue Innovation Symposium is held for […]

Newport, RI – September was certainly a busy month around the City-By-The-Sea and here on What’sUpNewp. Out of the hundreds of stories we published in September,  here are the top ten stories that were most read/saw the most page views. 1 (most -read) – Replica of Air Force One serves up quite the sight 2 – Melanie […]

With depression occurring in one out of three people in the U.S. and with the Oct. 11 National Depression Screening Day approaching, Newport Mental Health will be offering free mental health screenings at the Dr. Martin Luther King Center. Newport Mental Health will provide the free mental health screenings at the Dr. Martin Luther King […]

Newport’s Pell Elementary School students made history today by becoming the first Rhode Island public school to make contact with the International Space Station (ISS). As part of United Nations annual World Space Week, K-4th graders talked directly with astronaut “Ricky” Arnold aboard the ISS live from their school gymnasium in Newport. What’sUpNewp broadcast a […]

Newport, RI – For the fourth year in a row, the Pell Center is supporting the annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) campaign as a NCSAM Champion Organization.  This national effort aims to raise public awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and share useful resources through social media and various events across the country. The Pell Center is partnering […]

Dr. Kathy Abbass, RIMAP’s Executive Director and Principal Investigator, joins us for the majority of this edition of What’s Up Newp Radio on WADK 1540AM to answer,“Could it be the Endeavour?” Archaeologists from the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) and its partner, the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM), announced their 2018 research results for […]

On any given day, more than a thousand Rhode Islanders are living on the streets – in cars, in bus or train stations, in shelters, or sleeping on the floor at the home or apartment of a relative or friend. On any given day, thousands of Rhode Islanders are clinging to civility, living in housing […]

Residential Properties Ltd. has announced the sale of 25 Hull Cove Street for over $1.3 million. The listing agent for this fabulous property was Sales Associate Mary Ann Lisi, a member of RPL’s Narragansett office. Built in 2007, “Sea Glass” is a stately 5,000 square foot, newly shingled Jamestown contemporary with lovely water views across […]

John Blaess and Mike Lunney joined me on this edition of What’s Up Newp Radio on WADK 1540AM to chat about the Class of 2018 Honorees for the Portsmouth High School Athletic Hall of Fame. 2018 Honorees Include: Laura Turner Linda Galib Julie Armor Kaull Caroline Pimental Davies Cindy Stone Silvia Aaron Berman Ryan Angel Drew […]

Newport, RI – A replica of Air Force One caught the eye and attention of many along Narragansett Bay on Friday as she departed from Quonset State Airport to Maryland. In September 2017, the Air Force One replica, a full-scale recreation of Air Force One, opened to the public at Quonset State Airport.  More than 9,500 guests reserved tours of the experience during the opening week. […]

Newport, RI – Newport Mental Health has recently hired Paul Sanders, LMHC & LCDP,  a therapist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. “We’re pleased to be working with a person with such a depth of knowledge and expertise in addictions and mental health therapy, especially in […]

The #IAMWHOLE campaign first started with YMCAs in the United Kingston and the Newport County YMCA will be the first YMCA in the United States focusing on this global program that has expanded from Japan, Australia to YMCA’s in Africa. #IAMWHOLE is a campaign to encourage all people to challenge harmful language and the negative stigma […]

In the wake of the ongoing allegations of sexual assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, I just had to speak up and share my unique opinion and view on the topic. As a survivor of sexual assault, I believe that many in the press and in our communities are doing much more harm than good to […]

Newport, RI – Newport’s Pell Elementary School students are making history!  On Tuesday, October 2nd, K-4th graders will talk directly with astronaut “Ricky” Arnold aboard the International Space Station (ISS) live from their school gymnasium at 35 Dexter Street, Newport, RI. Introductory remarks start at 1:15 PM, with the student-to astronaut question and answer portion starting promptly […]

Middletown, RI- Clean Ocean Access (COA) hosted a beach cleanup on Saturday, September 24th at Pheasant Drive Beach in Portsmouth. 78 volunteers, including volunteers from the Portsmouth High School Soccer Team and local Portsmouth residents, worked together on this sunny afternoon to remove over 200 pounds of debris from the shoreline including a fishing pole, […]

Newport, RI – On Saturday, September 29, 2018, EFC Newport Women’s Ministry will host the 2018 Beth Moore Living Proof Simulcast at their location at 70 Bliss Mine Road. The event is open to all women in the community. A highly regarded speaker and author, Moore founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose […]

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released a report today highlighting the effect of becoming a parent as a teen or young adult. Opening Doors for Young Parents offers recommendations for policymakers to invest in ensuring these young families find pathways to success. Young parents are those who have children in their teens and early 20s. […]

Lila Delman Real Estate announced on Sunday that Melanie Delman, President of Lila Delman Real Estate, has passed away after a private, decade-long battle with breast cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that Lila Delman Real Estate announces Melanie Delman has passed away after a private, decade-long battle with breast cancer. In her final […]

The willingness of the Potter League for Animals in Middletown to reach out and help animals is pretty much limitless.  Last week, it took in 17 dogs and 1 cat from a shelter in South Carolina in anticipation of hurricane rescue needs.  It is also the sister shelter to NOWZAD, the only animal rescue organization […]

Newport, RI – To provide residents with more opportunities to properly recycle intact sensitive documents, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) will offer shredding services along with household hazardous waste collection at the September 29 Eco-Depot in Newport. The collection will be held at Easton’s Beach located at 175 Memorial Boulevard from 8 a.m. to […]

I took over the WADK airwaves as host of The Open Forum and What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on Wednesday, it was a jam-packed two hours of fun and information. The Open Forum (12 pm to 1 pm) Is it the Endeavour? Archaeologists believe they have found Capt. Cook’s Vessel in Newport Harbor and it has put […]

On this edition of The Open Forum on AM 1540 WADK Newport, Frank Prosnitz and I were joined by former Lieutenant Governor and State Representative Bob Weygand. Weygand joined for approximately 30 minutes on the program to chat about the recent Statewide Primary results and what he sees and thinks heading into November’s General Election. Later in […]

Hundreds of wines from around the world and thousands of food and wine enthusiasts will meet up at the mansions of the Preservation Society on September 20-23 in Newport for the annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. The event is huge and is spread across three mansion sites – The Elms, Marble House, and […]

As the school year gets underway, Newport Public Schools has announced Open House hours for next week. During the Open House’s, schools are open to the parents and family members of the students to allow people to look around the school and learn about it”, according to a press release from Newport Public Schools. “These […]

Newport, RI – Lila Delman Real Estate has announced the sale of 171 Eustis Avenue in Newport for $2,300,000. Lila Delman Real Estate was both the listing and the selling company, according to a press release from the real estate company announcing the sale. Kendra Toppa, Sales Manager of Lila Delman Real Estate’s Newport Office, represented […]

This story, which has been republished from The Conversation, was written by Natali Pearson, Deputy Director, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, University of Sydney. As a member of Local Independent Online News Publishers (LION), What’sUpNewp has permission to republish this story. Researchers, including Australian maritime archaeologists, believe they have found Captain Cook’s historic ship HMB Endeavour in […]

Newport, RI – Archaeologists from the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) and its partner, the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM), will announce their 2018 research results for the study of the Newport Harbor transport fleet and search for Capt. Cook’s Endeavour from 5 pm to 6 pm on Friday, September 21, at the Gurneys […]

Middletown, RI – Clean Ocean Access (COA) hosted a beach cleanup for International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 15, 2018. 73 volunteers of all ages worked together on this beautiful Saturday morning to remove 198 pounds of debris from the shoreline on Easton’s Beach including hundreds of cigarette butts, dozens of food wrappers, construction material […]

(Note: Over the next few weeks, WhatsUpNewp will explore affordable housing issues. We’ll define the problem, speak with leading politicians and housing officials, listen to the homeless, and explore successful programs elsewhere.) The headline reads: “It’s the New Form of Affordable Housing … more people are living in their cars.” Or, as Russ Partridge at […]

Newport, RI – Lila Delman Real Estate has announced the sale of 1 Doris Terrace in Newport for $1,500,000. Lila Delman Real Estate was both the listing and the selling company. Kate Leonard, Sales Associate, represented the seller and facilitated for the buyer. “On quiet Doris Terrace right off Ocean Drive, this home’s award-winning gardens, ocean […]

Portsmouth, RI – The Newport Car Museum recently delivered the first of two mini electric cars to Hasbro Children’s Hospital as part of its “Fast Five” Raffle event.  The hospital’s Pediatric Rehab team and a young patient named Grayson were on hand to receive it. The cars bring light into the lives of children when they are able […]

Editor’s note: Homeowners generally rely on insurance provided by the federal government to cover the costs of rebuilding their lives after a flood. We asked an insurance expert to explain the government program and its challenges. 1. What is flood insurance? Homeowners’ insurance does not cover damage to a home caused by flooding. A homeowner […]

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the results of this year’s Newport For New Products™ (NFNP) Awards. Judged on Thursday, opening day and announced at an awards ceremony on Friday, September 14th, 2018. The thirteenth-annual NFNP winners are: Best New Electronics Product            Vakaros Atlas Best New Boating Operation, Maintenance […]

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the sale of 172-178 Fayal Lane, Middletown for $1,395,000. According to data from the Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service, this is one of the top five sales in the municipality so far this year. The sellers of this equestrian property were represented by Judy Chace, Broker/Co-Owner and […]

Newport Public Schools would like to make the Newport Community aware that new morning bus schedules have been developed and will be implemented on Monday, September 17, 2018.  The new schedules have been posted online at http://www.npsri.net/buses and are also available in the parent resource folders on the One Newport mobile communications application. Newport Public Schools would […]

At the prestigious international Beyond Sport Awards, in New York, the programme won in ‘The Best Corporate Campaign or Initiative in Sport for Good’ category. The judges commended the programme for its ‘fantastic use of a global platform to spread an important message around the danger of plastic pollution’. They also commented on how the […]

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today released key data from the State’s tractor-trailer truck only tolling program for the second month of tolling; the period from July 11, 2018, to August 10, 2018. The data included the number of transactions and tolls assessed from gantry locations 1 and 2. RIDOT released the data […]

Boston, MA – Two organizations and three individuals in Rhode Island were recognized today at the 2018 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s New England regional office. These environmental leaders were among 28 recipients across New England honored for their work to protect New England’s environment. Wenley Ferguson of Save The Bay and Terrence […]

The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) will host an environmental panel and honor Jamestown resident Susan Maffei Plowden during the Newport International Boat Show. The panel and award presentation will take place at RIMTA’s Industry Partnership Breakfast, an annual event that draws marine-trades professionals from throughout the state. Sponsored by Gowrie Group, the event […]

Hurricane Florence is heading toward the U.S. coast, right at the height of hurricane season. Hurricanes can cause immense damage due to the winds, waves and rain, not to mention the chaos as the general population prepares for severe weather. The latter is getting more relevant, as the monetary damage from disasters is trending up. […]

The construction of a new 84-room hotel and restaurant on the former site of the Newport Yachting Center will keep the Newport Skating Center closed for at least the next two seasons. Today on the What’sUpNewp Radio on AM 1540 WADK Newport, I spent the majority of it discussing that news that we brought you […]

Ahead of Wednesday’s Statewide Primary in Rhode Island, Tracy Nelson, Canvassing Clerk for Newport’s Canvassing Authority joined me to chat about what we should know, have ready, and do when we go to the polls on Wednesday in the City-By-The-Sea. The Newport Canvassing Authority is charged with conducting all elections for the City of Newport. Under […]

The construction of a new 84-room hotel and restaurant on the former site of the Newport Yachting Center will keep the Newport Skating Center closed for at least the next two seasons. “We hope to break ground (on the project) sometime the end of October, for a late Spring 2020 completion,” Colin Kane, a founding […]

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), which is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), is celebrated annually on September 10th. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Today on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport, we spent the majority of the show on […]

Debates with empty chairs, negative television advertisements, sometimes inflated claims of prosperity by incumbents, and equally inflated claims of despair by opponents. Add to that polling by legitimate sources that so far nationally in this campaign have been considerably flawed, and polls by special interest groups trying to skew the results in favor of candidates […]

Coast Guard crews and the Buzzards Bay Task Force launched Friday after the cruise ship, Star Pride, became disabled about two miles off the coast of Cuttyhunk. The captain of the Star Pride called watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England at about 3:20 p.m., reporting the ship lost power and was disabled. Coast Guard crews and […]

Gardeners, bakers, and canners are invited to enter the Home & Garden Competition at the 44th Annual Harvest Fair on September 29th & 30th. Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Home & Garden Competition is a fun celebration of community and a great opportunity to show off your gardening and cooking prowess and win the coveted blue ribbon. […]

The Rhode Island Foundation is offering $94,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations to fund programs that serve the Black community. “Our aim is to support work that strengthens and empowers this community. We’re targeting organizations that focus on the unique needs of Rhode Island’s Black community, including those nonprofits that have a tradition of serving the community,” […]

It was a jam-packed Friday edition of What’sUpNewp Radio on AM 1540 WADK Newport. Jonathan Perry, Owner of Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, and actor Michael Johnson stopped by the show for the first thirty minutes to chat about all that’s happening at the Playhouse and “There’s A Burglar In My Bed”, which opens tonight. […]

Newport, R.I. – Clean Ocean Access has announced that they will host two coastal cleanups on Aquidneck Island this month. September 15th – Beach Cleanup  Clean Ocean Access is hosting a beach cleanup at Easton’s Beach in Newport, RI on September 15th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Coffee will […]

Round two as Frank explores a dispute between Portsmouth, RI residents and the Navy over Navy plans to build a solar farm that’s expected to come close to a residential area that overlooks Narragansett Bay. Solar Breakers, a subsidiary of BQ Energy, LLC, has signed a 37-year lease with the Navy to build the 75-acre […]

What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport: Thursday, September 6th Co-Host: Tim Towey Guest at 1:15 pm: Author Donna Lucey The Newport Art Museum and the Chanler at Cliff Walk will co-host a book signing and talk with author Donna M. Lucey, held on the Terrace at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, on Sunday, […]

AmpSurf will host its second annual adaptive surfing clinic at Second Beach on September 15th. Justin Speegle from AmpSurf joined Frank Prosnitz and me today on What’sUpNewp Radio on WADK 1540AM to chat about the event that involves adaptive surf therapy with certified adaptive surf instructors and is free for anyone with any kind of disability. Also, joining us on […]

Rhode Island’s Official Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is taking a pause while the non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) rethinks its strategy for the ship’s financial sustainability, according to a press release on Wednesday from the nonprofit 200-foot three-masted sailing school vessel, which was seven years and $12 million in the […]

Newport, RI – Lila Delman Real Estate has announced the sale of 91 Harrison Avenue in Newport for $1,125,000. According to a press release from Lila Delman Real Estate, Janet Corbin, Sales Associate, represented the unidentified buyer. “Carriage houses hold a great appeal for buyers, not just because of their history and their charm, but […]

In this edition, Frank discusses a dispute between Portsmouth residents and the Navy over Navy plans to build a solar farm that’s expected to come close to a residential area that overlooks Narragansett Bay. Solar Breakers, a subsidiary of BQ Energy, LLC, has signed a 37-year lease with the Navy to build the 75-acre solar […]

Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Dan McKee presented plaques to the Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Deputy Commander today, at the State Capitol building in recognition of Coast Guard Auxiliary Day. Earlier this year, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo issued a proclamation to the state marking March 10, 2018 as U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Day. […]

AmpSurf New England announced on Tuesday that it will hold it’s second annual adaptive surfing clinic at Second Beach in Middletown, RI on September 15th, 2018. The event involves adaptive surf therapy with certified adaptive surf instructors and is free for anyone with any kind of disability. There are still a few participant spots open […]

Lila Delman Real Estate announced the sale of 60 Bonnet View Drive in Jamestown on Tuesday. The property reportedly sold for $1,152,000. According to a press release issued by Lila Delman Real Estate, Bob Bailey, Manager of Lila Delman’s Jamestown office, Benjamin Thomas, Sales Associate, and Nancy Cresser, Sales Associate, represented the seller. “This coastal […]

Have a blast while you volunteer at Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 44th Annual Harvest Fair on September 29th and 30th. According to event organizers, you can help with children’s games, crafts, hay rides, pony rides, sack races, the log saw, the Sanctuary Café, and more. “The Harvest Fair would not be the beloved tradition that it […]

With students returning to school and pumpkin spice flavor reappearing in everything from cookies to cappuccino, Labor Day weekend has long marked the proverbial end of summer, but in Newport, Rhode Island, and many of its neighboring coastal communities, the busiest travel time of the year continues, according to Discover Newport. “Labor Day weekend marks a shifting […]

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that plans are underway for integrating the boat show with the new Hammetts Wharf Hotel that will be built on the show grounds. Ensuring minimal impact on the show,the same number of exhibitors will be accommodated by leasing additional space and increasing […]

Today On What’s Up Newp Radio on WADK 1540AM… Host: Tim Towey & Ryan Belmore Guest: Boston Marathon bombing survivor Roseann Sdoia joined us for a few minutes before her appearance ( Roseann Sdoia: Author. Speaker. Survivor) tonight at Barnes & Noble where she will give a talk and sign copies of her new book, Perfect Strangers. Other Topics: Ryan and Tim […]

Sister Helen Prejean, whose best-selling book, “Dead Man Walking” sparked national dialogue on the death penalty and helped to shape the Catholic Church’s newly vigorous opposition to state executions, will address the incoming class when Salve Regina University officially opens the academic year on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. The annual Convocation ceremony, which […]

.To help voters make an informed decision of which Newport City Council candidates and Newport School Committee candidates to support, Alliance for a Livable Newport sent the candidates a questionnaire which asked (15) fifteen questions about “key local issues”. John Hirschboeck,Co-President of ALN, joined Frank Prosntiz and me today on What’s Up NewpRadio on WADK 1540AM to discuss the survey, […]

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal of overweight and obese children obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. That’s why the Newport County YMCA’s Prescribe the Y program is changing lives, according to a press […]

Residential Properties Ltd. has announced the sale of 9 Commonwealth Avenue in Newport for $1.75 million. Sales Associate, Lisa Schryver, a member of our Barrington office was the listing agent on this incredible sale. When describing the sale Lisa had this to say, “I am so pleased to have assisted in the sale of this […]

On Wednesday morning, Newport Police Department provided What’sUpNewp with the following information in regards to a robbery and stabbing that took place in the area of Queen Anne Square overnight; On Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at approximately midnight, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Thames Street by #250 Thames Street for a […]

Photo: Leg 11, from Gothenburg to The Hague, start day. 21 June, 2018. Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race Only three of the 75 samples collected during the race, south of Australia, east of Argentina and west of Ireland, have been found to contain no microplastics. The most recent data collected, before the race finale in The […]

Newport organizations have won nearly $30,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will support work that includes a community bike facility and wellness programs for senior citizens. “We’re excited about these ideas for making community happen in more and better ways at the local level. Supporting community-building will improve shared places and […]

Newport Grand Casino closes permanently at 11 pm this evening. Tiverton Casino Hotel opens at 10 am on Saturday. John Taylor Jr., Executive Chairman of the Board of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, the owner of Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Tiverton Casino Hotel in Tiverton, and Newport Grand Casino in Newport, joined me today at 1:45pm on What’s Up Newp Radio […]

Long-awaited traffic improvements at the intersection of William S. Canning Boulevard and Stafford Road in Tiverton were unveiled today as Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti Jr. joined with state and local officials to mark the dedication of a new roundabout there. The roundabout also serves as the entrance to the new […]

In a press release on Tuesday, Lila Delman Real Estate announced that 393 Indian Avenue in Middletown has sold for $4,100,000. This transaction represents the highest sale in Middletown, year-to-date according to data from the Rhode Island Statewide MLS*. Melanie Delman, President, and Keith Marvelle, Sales Associate, represented the buyer. The buyer and seller were not […]

The time has come, Newport Grand will permanently close at 11 pm on Tuesday, August 28th. Tiverton Casino Hotel will open at 10 am on Saturday, September 1st, a month earlier than first expected. “Today we say goodbye to Newport Grand Casino and officially close our doors at 11pm tonight. It’s been a wonderful run […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that all waters of Upper Narragansett Bay bounded by the DEM range marker on Conimicut Point to the center of the tower at Nayatt Point to the northern tip of Prudence Island to the southern tip of Warwick Point have been closed to shellfishing effective at […]

Today’s topics ranged from Newport Grand to a new school survey that just came out. Owen Ross from The Every Student Initiative in Portsmouth joined me to chat about the community mental health forum their group was holding on Monday night in Portsmouth. With classes set to begin for students across Rhode Island, WPRI asked […]

It was all about the music and upcoming music festivals today on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport. Alan and Michelle from Magnolia Cajun Band, “Rhode Island’s Hometown Cajun Band”, joined me to chat about the band’s upcoming performance at next weekend’s Rhythm and Roots Festival in Charlestown. The Providence Folk Festival, a free […]

The Women’s Resource Center serving Newport and Bristol Counties (WRC), a nonprofit domestic violence intervention and prevention services agency, unveiled a new section of its decades-old “Pathway to Hope” brick walkway.  The celebratory event was held on the agency’s newly renovated porch and throughout the grounds of its historic 114 Touro Street headquarters in Newport. The evening’s celebration offered […]

Congressional and defense industry leaders will visit Newport from 27 August through 29 August for a sold-out event focusing on the future of innovation and technology in the defense arena. Hosted by the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA), the 5th Annual Defense Innovation Days’ event will bring policymakers and industry representatives together to discuss […]

Tim Towey made his weekly guest appearance on What’sUp Newp Radio on Thursday. Before the show, Tim and I visited Newport Grand before its closure next week and also took a tour of the area around the Pell Bridge ramps and what the upcoming changes could look like. Our conversation over this hour ranged from […]

Aquidneck Island and Newport is becoming a popular spot for HGTV to film. For at least the third time,  Newport will be featured in an episode of “Island Life”, the show that “follows everyday families in search of their own slice of paradise, and prove that fantasy can be reality”. On Thursday, the crew was […]

Governor Raimondo and Lieutenant Governor McKee are calling on National Grid to return to ratepayers $7.9 million of over-collections made after Congress passed a massive corporate tax cut. After Congress passed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, National Grid’s federal corporate tax rate was reduced from 35 percent to 21 percent. “This money belongs […]