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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi is pushing a package of more than a dozen bills aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis. One proposal would give homeowners the right to develop accessory dwelling units for family members with a disability or on any lot larger than 20,000 square feet […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is currently accepting applications for the Keep Rhode Island Litter Free Microgrant Program. This program will provide funding to groups dedicated to keeping Rhode Island clean. The program was inspired by Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee’s Litter-Free Rhode Island initiative, which launched in 2022. The […]

Newport City Council will hold upcoming meetings to address the ongoing search for a City Manager, the replacement of the Chair of the Newport Zoning Board of Review, and Zoning Ordinances. Executive Session Newport City Council will meet in Executive Session on Wednesday, March 13, at 5 p.m. to discuss the City Manager Search and […]

The Access to Public Records Act (ARPA) is a vital tool for journalists to inform the public about the government and its decisions. As part of Common Cause Rhode Island’s Demystifying Democracy series, this event will highlight ARPA’s importance and its role in ensuring transparency in government. The event, which is free and open to […]

Your final opportunity to say farewell to the Rogers High School Gym will be on Saturday, March 9, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “There will be plenty of RETRO MEMORABILIA to take home, photo opportunities, and time to reminisce with old friends and teammates,” Josie Chaves, Rogers High School Athletic Director, tells What’sUpNewp. Come […]

The Rhode Island Foundation has announced that it is currently taking applications for $10,000 grants from local libraries, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations for projects that aim to bring people together. “Communities thrive where people, places, and traditions meet. We want your best suggestions for enhancing the quality of life, building relationships, enlivening neighborhoods, and […]

Rhode Island Energy announced today that  electricity supply prices will drop significantly this spring based on a new rate proposal that is  before the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC). The supply decrease applies to those Rhode Island Energy customers who are on the Company’s default supply rate, also known  as its Last Resort Service […]

Drivers traveling on the Mount Hope Bridge will begin to experience delays as the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority begins a period of lane restrictions. The restrictions, which are scheduled to begin Monday, March 11, are to enable cable air flow testing, part of the design of the Mount Hope dehumidification project., RITBA officials […]

The Town of Middletown has announced the installation of new lifesaving equipment at the Gaudet Athletic Complex on Turner Road. The equipment, which the Middletown Athletic Boosters donated, will help assist those who have suffered a cardiac arrest. The new automated external defibrillator (AED) is located in the concession stand building. It is equipped with […]

The Rhode Island Department of State announced today that the last day for eligible Rhode Island voters to apply for a mail ballot for the Presidential Preference Primary is Thursday, March 12, 2024. Registered voters can apply for a mail ballot by mail or through the RI Department of State’s online mail ballot application portal […]

To ensure Rhode Islanders receive reliable, constant, and comprehensive updates regarding the status of the Washington Bridge, Senate Majority Whip Valarie J. Lawson and other East Bay lawmakers have introduced legislation requiring regular monthly reports from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. “For my constituents in East Providence, and for residents across East Bay communities, […]

Newport City Council will host their next Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place in the City Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 2024 The following items […]

Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) voted in support of six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills, including $20,075,769 in federal Community Project Funding for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. “I am incredibly grateful former Congressman David Cicilline initiated these projects that I can now carry forward because they will have a profound impact on communities across […]

The national average for gasoline has gone up about 10 cents from a week ago as American drivers enter the time of year when they can expect seasonal price increases at the gas pump. “We’re entering spring break season, and historically, March and April bring higher gas prices as demand rises,” AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz […]