2,876 runners/walkers finished the 2022 Citizen’s Pell Bridge Run on Sunday, October 16. Max Girardet (18) was the top finisher, completing the four-mile trek in 18:57. Kirby Mosenthal (33) was the top female finisher at 24:43. See the full results for the race, here https://my.racewire.com/results/37200 The event, which runs from Jamestown to Newport, is the […]
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RIDOH, community partners, businesses organizing additional monkeypox clinics
In an effort to expand access to monkeypox vaccine to all eligible Rhode Islanders, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that is partnering with community organizations and businesses to offer vaccination clinics for hospitality workers and others who may not have been able to attend previously scheduled clinics. As has been the […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Lou DiPalma, candidate for Senate District 12
Lou DiPalma, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 12, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Monday, October 17 at 10 am. During this interview, we introduce/re-introduce you to Senator DiPalma, talk about District 12 and what he believes the challenges and priorities are, hear why he supports the Regional School […]
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Grant award from the van Beuren Charitable Foundation supports the exploration of innovative human capital work in Newport
By Highlander Institute, in partnership with Newport Community School As reports of teacher shortages continue to dominate education news, Highlander Institute and Newport Community School are pleased to announce a new partnership with the van Beuren Charitable Foundation (vBCF) and Newport Public Schools (NPS). The two-fold project seeks to build the capacity of NPS Paraprofessionals […]
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Rhode Island has 35 districts with slow internet – here are the 10 slowest
Access to high-speed internet in schools has come a long way in the last decade. In 2013, 70% of U.S. schools lacked an internet connection of 100 Kbps per student, the minimum speed the Federal Communication Commission set to meet basic classroom needs. By 2018, fewer than 2% of schools failed to meet that threshold. […]
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From Fenway to Lambeau: The oldest sports venue in each state with major league teams
Some wines and beautiful people get better with age, while others fade over the years. The same is true of sports venues. Some stadiums and arenas deteriorate and become forlorn after only a couple of decades, while others are still vital and beloved a century after they were built—helped along by occasional renovations. Cubs and […]
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In honor of Dictionary Day on Oct. 15, here are words that mean different things in the US and abroad
Dictionary Day is Oct. 15, and it’s a day for word lovers everywhere to revel in the many different meanings of words. For word lovers who also appreciate travel, it’s a day where they can learn not only about what words mean in the United States, but also what they mean worldwide. Stacker used a […]
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100 best horror movies, according to critics
What makes for a truly great horror movie? Is it the jump scares and buckets of blood? A solid directorial voice? Creativity? Originality? Deeper layers of meaning? These are the questions critics might ask themselves when examining the genre from an analytical perspective. And as one will soon discover, their conclusions aren’t always tuned […]
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Volunteer cleanup of Butts Hill Fort to take place on Oct. 29
The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) today announced that it is planning its 4th clean-up on Saturday, October 29th, from 8 am to 2 pm (the rain date is Sunday). Cleanup efforts will include the removal of deadfall wood and overgrown brush from the ditches and parapet walls on the north, east, and south […]
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Counties most concerned about climate change in Rhode Island
Nationally, 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening. But when public opinion researchers zoom in on Americans, they find that attitudes and opinions about climate change can vary drastically from county to county—even when those counties are next door. Public opinion factors into how policy-makers respond to climate change, including taking steps to reduce […]
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Leader of fake US military clothing scheme gets prison time
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A New York City man who ran a scheme that sold $20 million worth of substandard counterfeit Chinese-made clothing and gear to the U.S. military — potentially putting active-duty service members in danger — has been sentenced to more than three years in prison, federal prosecutors said. Ramin Kohanbash, 52, was one […]
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Governor McKee announces RFP for 600 to 1,000 megawatts of offshore qind
Governor Dan McKee today announced the request for proposals for the offshore wind procurement has been released by the State’s primary utility company, Rhode Island Energy, for up to 1,000 megawatts of new offshore wind capacity. In July, Governor McKee signed into law historic clean energy legislation, sponsored by Chairwomen Dawn Euer and Representative Art […]
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Andrew Kelly withdraws from race for Senate District 11
At the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island Senate District 11 Candidate Forum, Andrew V. Kelly, an Independent candidate, announced the end of his campaign. The seat represents Bristol, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. The remaining candidates include Democrat Linda Ujifusa, Republican Kenneth Mendonca, and Independent Mario Teixeira. Describing his years in public service and his […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Seamus
Meet your new best friend, Seamus – this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on its website that Seamus is a 15-year-old male Domestic Longhair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Seamus; Are you ready to meet the cat of your dreams? Let us […]
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Police: Officers may have been ‘lured’ into deadly ambush
By DAVE COLLINS and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Two police officers who were shot dead in Connecticut had apparently been drawn into an ambush by an emergency call about possible domestic violence, authorities said Thursday. A third officer was wounded in the gunfire. State police said in a release that the […]
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Browns QB Brissett set for reunion with Patriots, Belichick
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jacoby Brissett looks back fondly on his rookie season with New England, where he was thrust into a starting job, was schooled in the Patriot Way as one of Tom Brady’s understudies and won a Super Bowl. Bill Belichick traded him the following year. “My welcome […]
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Middletown man wins $50,000 on Powerball ticket
Last night’s Powerball drawing resulted in Rhode Island’s third $50,000 Powerball ticket claimed this October, according to Rhode Island Lottery. A Middletown man, who was not identified by Rhode Island Lottery, purchased the winning ticket while eating lunch at Rusty’s, 44 Wave Ave., Middletown. The winning ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball number to win $50,000. […]
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The Women’s Resource Center announces changes, plans for the future
The Women’s Resource Center has grown to serve more than 1,200 clients annually throughout the East Bay. Jessica Walsh, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center, today announced in an email letter to supporters some changes for the nonprofit organization. “Our growth and diversification of services prompted us to reimagine how we deliver services,” […]
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Letter: These Midterm elections are pivotal
While we may wonder at times what one man can do, we are given some very clear examples. Take the global economic shutdown and pandemic response by the former administration. Not asking, for public health reasons, for all Americans to observe social distance and vaccination led directly to the deaths of 250,000 Americans who could […]
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Fundraiser for Lucy’s Hearth planned for October 19
By Family Service of Rhode Island on behalf of Lucy’s Hearth At a time when the lack of affordable housing and rising inflation is affecting us all, it has also pushed more children and families experiencing homelessness into temporary shelters than ever before. To raise awareness about this huge need and recognize those that are helping […]
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Fall water main flushing program set to begin across Aquidneck Island
As part of the Newport Water Division’s (NWD) ongoing water distribution system maintenance, the City of Newport today announced a water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours starting Sunday, October 16, 2022, and ending on November 3, 2022. To minimize impacts to our customers, flushing crews will begin at 8:00 pm […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Elijah Gizzarelli, candidate for Governor
Elijah Gizzarelli, an Independent-Libertarian candidate for Rhode Island Governor, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, October 13 at 1 pm. During this interview, we introduce/re-introduce you to the candidate, allow the candidate to talk about their platform, and hear more about his priorities and concerns. Watch the conversation below.
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Pell Elementary School wins $500,000 DoDEA grant for STREAM Learning
Newport’s Pell Elementary School has been awarded a $500,000 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) grant to encourage Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, the Arts and Math (STREAM) learning beginning in the elementary grades. The grant is focused on improving student literacy through enhanced literacy instruction and interdisciplinary strategies applied across all subjects and grades. This […]
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Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus to discuss Naval Station resilience
STATE HOUSE – The Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus, led by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Rep. Terri Cortvriend, will meet virtually Sunday, Oct. 23, for a discussion about resiliency plans for Naval Station Newport. The virtual event, titled “Newport Naval Station Resilience: What’s the Plan?” is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. It […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Chris Logan, candidate for Middletown Town Council
Chris Logan, a candidate for Middletown Town Council, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, October 13 at 11 am. During the interview, we introduce/re-introduce you to Chris, talk about his time on the council, and hear his thoughts on regionalization and priorities. Watch the interview below.