People’s Credit Union has announced a $1,000 donation to the North Kingstown Food Pantry to support the organization’s ongoing efforts to prevent hunger in the community. Erin Connor, head of North Kingstown market development for People’s Credit Union, recently presented a check to Kristin Jahne, NKFP pantry assistant, expressing the credit union’s support for the […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, April 23
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Tuesday, April 23, 2024. 👉 Here are a few things to keep an eye on with Newport City Council this week; The City’s annual budget process is slated to begin […]
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Navy officials recognized for torpedo, undersea warfare technology development
A pair of senior naval officials have been awarded for their work on advancing the development of torpedo and other undersea warfare technology. Jason Gomez, chief technology officer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, received the Vice Adm. Charles B. Martell-David Bushnell Award for his work on the Contender Program and the Underwater Express […]
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Ride Island to present a public program on Cambridge street design for biking, walking, and transit
Source: RIDE Island Ride Island Presents the first in a Speaker Series addressing safe infrastructure and road design for active transportation. Ahead of the Curve: Award Winning Cambridge Street Design From the 1990s to Today April 30 6-7:30pmInnovate Newport 513 Broadway, Newport RIAll Welcome – Free Registration at Eventbrite. Today, many streets in the City of Cambridge, […]
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Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece
BOSTON (AP) — Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. Ilya Samsonov stopped 27 shots for Toronto, which snapped an eight-game losing streak against […]
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Governor McKee submits budget amendment to support housing stability, address homelessness
Governor Dan McKee today submitted an amendment to his FY2025 budget proposal to support housing stability and tackle homelessness in Rhode Island. The amendment also proposes the creation of a permanent funding stream to address these areas in future years. “My administration is committed to improving the housing outlook for Rhode Islanders – whether they […]
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Newport City Council to discuss proposed budget, including tax levy increases
Newport City Councilors will meet this week to discuss the proposed budget for the next fiscal year, and some residents may face tax hikes, according to a press release from the city. The annual budget process in Newport is underway, and the proposed spending plan is expected to be finalized this month. According to the […]
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Gov. McKee and First Lady Susan McKee help keep Middletown clean
More than 125 people gathered at Middletown High School on Monday afternoon to participate in an Earth Day ceremony and litter cleanup as part of the statewide Keep Rhody Litter-Free campaign. The event was hosted by the Middletown town council and the Keep Rhody Rhode Island campaign. Gov. Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee […]
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Rhode Island Governor McKee seeks $1.3 million in state aid for businesses impacted by bridge reconstruction
Gov. Dan McKee is seeking $1.3 million in state aid to help small businesses impacted by the ongoing Washington Bridge reconstruction project. McKee said Monday that he has filed an amendment to his proposed state budget that would redirect $1.3 million in State Fiscal Recovery Funds to help small businesses in the affected area. The […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Apr. 12 to Apr. 19. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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On Earth Day, Rhode Island delegation delivers $49.3 million for cost-saving clean energy upgrades
Source: Senator Jack Reed’s office In an effort to make clean energy upgrades accessible to more Rhode Islanders, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the state will receive $49.3 million in federal funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Solar for All Program. […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy named charitable partner of Amica Newport Marathon
Today, the Amica Newport Marathon announced the addition of a new charitable partner for the 2024 race, scheduled for October 13th — The Newport Tree Conservancy. “It’s a vital part of our event’s mission to support local organizations, especially those focused on preserving and bettering our community,” says Matt Gray, President of Gray Matter Marketing, […]
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The Autism Project’s Imagine Walk to take place on April 28, 2024
The Autism Project (TAP) is hosting its 22nd annual Imagine Walk on April 28, 2024 at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. This event promises to be a collaboration between autistic people, parents, professionals, and community members to raise awareness and celebrate diversity for the autism community and those with neuro-inclusive disorders. The […]
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Bestselling cars in Rhode Island
As luxury-brand vehicles continue to swell the market, the average price for a new car in the U.S. has modestly declined, signaling an increased desire for consumer affordability after average vehicle prices hit record highs in 2022. Only 9 out of 275 new car models had an average transaction price below $25,000 in February 2024, […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Monday, April 22
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Monday, April 22, 2024 ~ Earth Day 🌎 Today is Earth Day, and there are plenty of ways to give back to the environment today and throughout Aquidneck Island Earth […]
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Pawtucket Pups Find Hope: Rescued dogs available for adoption at Potter League for Animals
Today, the Potter League for Animals announced the availability of eleven dogs rescued from a recent hoarding case on Senate Street in Pawtucket. Upon their arrival at the Potter League’s Animal Care & Adoption Center, the dogs underwent thorough medical evaluations and received immediate attention to address their needs. Due to severe matting, the dogs […]
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Brick Alley Pub is being sold to The Heritage Restaurant Group
Ralph and Pat Plumb, owners of the Brick Alley Pub, announced today that they’ve agreed to sell the Brick Alley Pub to The Heritage Restaurant Group, formerly 1899 Ventures, a Newport, Rhode Island-based restaurant group. The Brick Alley Pub has been a Newport landmark for over 40 years and has been voted both “Best Restaurant” […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (April 20 – 27)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates April 21 – 27, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Upcoming improvements in the roadway between the […]
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Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surge of interest in vinyl and the day after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album. There were no announced […]
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RIDOT provides an update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation today provided the following update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project; We will remove the existing asphalt beyond the curb line to eventually repave and tie in the new infrastructure we’re building at this project, including driveways and adjacent parking lots. Motorists can anticipate left lane closures and driveways/walkways blocked […]
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Governor McKee urges drivers to slow down and avoid distractions as three-lane shift on Washington Bridge begins
With a three-lane shift on the Washington Bridge starting on Saturday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee wants drivers to slow down and avoid distractions. McKee was joined by other state and local leaders for a press conference on Friday to discuss the expanded effort to reduce accidents on the bridge. The governor says the goal […]
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Dune Restoration: Save the Bay revitalizes dunes at Easton’s Beach and across the Ocean State
There’s a reason the state is known as the Ocean State. Rhode Island’s total shoreline is 400 miles long, an impressive amount of coast for the smallest state in the country. But the large amount of coastal area means many parts of the state are susceptible to environmental issues like flooding, coastal water contamination, and […]
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T. F. Green International Airport in Rhode Island is a contender for top travel award
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is once again in the running for some of the nation’s top travel awards. The airport is listed as one of the Best Airports in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards has been in operation for over a decade, and […]
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Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship is available to Aquidneck Island public high school seniors
The Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to three Aquidneck Island public high school seniors of Italian descent who are entering college. The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America makes the scholarship available. Eligible seniors are those who will graduate from high school in June 2024 and plan to […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Friday, April 19
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Friday, April 19, 2024 🌿 Aquidneck Community Table is hosting a spring garden cleanup event as a part of Aquidneck Island Earth Week. The event will occur on the Aquidneck […]