Teacher shortages are affecting schools across the U.S. at an unprecedented scale. Nearly three-quarters of district officials and principals have said there aren’t enough applications to fill open positions, according to a survey published in July 2022 by Education Week. To study this trend, Teachercertification.com used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate […]
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Where people in Rhode Island, every other state are moving to most
Stacker analyzed the Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community Survey data to determine the three most popular destinations for people moving out of each state. Because this is survey-based data, there is some inherent error and actual numbers may vary. The Census Bureau found that, between 2018 and 2019, roughly 7.4 million people moved between states. […]
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How US renewable energy adoption compares to other major emitters
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a critical report in 2018 that outlined the immediate mitigation efforts needed to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius or less—the temperature after which climate disruptions are likely to become much more severe. The report highlighted the need for global human-caused carbon dioxide emissions to […]
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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 Oct. 21 to Oct. 28. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000, and a market cap over $5.0 billion were considered. All 4 stocks […]
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Voter demographics of every state
Midterm elections have the power to reshape the U.S. Congress, set the stage for future presidential elections, and alter the direction of the country at large. In 2020, more than two-thirds of estimated eligible voters in the U.S. voted in the presidential election, the largest voter turnout of the 21st century, according to the U.S. […]
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Landmark Supreme Court cases and Chief Justices of the time
In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Sept. 18, 2020, President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to take Ginsburg’s seat on the court. People widely view Barrett as a conservative judge, which led numerous Democratic politicians to voice concern that she may very well tip the scales when the […]
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Senators Reed and Whitehouse visit Newport County YMCA, tour renovations
From providing childcare to after-school programming to health, fitness, and wellness services for seniors, the Newport County YMCA (NCYMCA) has been a community asset to the people of Aquidneck Island for over 144 years. Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined NCYMCA CEO Mike Miller for a tour of the YMCA’s ongoing renovation project, which […]
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The best school district in Rhode Island, every state
Between parental politics, after-school programs, and PTA meetings, navigating school districts can be hard—and choosing the district that is best for your child is even harder. Stacker analyzed 2022 data from Niche to calculate the best school district in every state. Niche rankings rely on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, SAT/ACT scores, college […]
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The best horror TV shows of 2022 so far, according to critics
Why do people love horror even when it frightens them? Psychological studies indicate that humans like to engage in activities they find stimulating, and consuming horror content can prompt both positive and negative mental and physical reactions. For some, watching a scary TV show may produce fear or anxiety, while for others, it may cause […]
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A brief visual history of how midterm elections changed Congressional control since FDR
Since Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s sweeping four-term presidency, every president has fallen victim to the “midterm curse.” The “curse” is considered political shorthand at this point—the opposition party to the incumbent leader will wrest control of the House of Representatives or the Senate from the leadership. In fact, the sitting presidential party has lost seats in […]
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Rebecca Bertrand named Executive Director of Newport Historical Society
Newport Historical Society on Thursday announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Rebecca J. Bertrand, who will step into the role effective January 1st, 2023. Ruth Taylor, who has served as Executive Director since 2007, is retiring. Bertrand is set to oversee a broad range of initiatives focused on Newport County’s rich history: the […]
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Rhode Island among states with the ‘Most Powerful Voters’ in 2022, says WalletHub Study
With the 2022 election approaching and voters’ influence varying from state to state, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s States with the Most & Least Powerful Voters. WalletHub compared the relative clout of 2022 voters in swinging the House, Senate and gubernatorial elections. In order to make such a comparison, WalletHub says […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Sylvester
Meet your new best friend, Sylvester – this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares that Sylvester is a 6-month-old male Domestic Shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Sylvester; Sylvester is a sweet, shy young kitty. You’ll fall in love with his handsome tuxedo […]
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City of Newport: Sewer line improvement coming to Ledyard Street
The City of Newport today announced that its Department of Utilities, Water Pollution Control Division will be making necessary improvements to the City’s Sanitary Sewer System Infrastructure beginning next week on Ledyard Street, from Broadway to Union Street. The Department’s contractor, Boyle & Fogarty (B&F), will begin performing this critical and necessary infrastructure work on […]
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Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association shares tips for celebrating Halloween and trick-or-treating safely
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association today shared guidance and safety tips as Halloween approaches to help Rhode Island communities celebrate safely this season. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines from the FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Wear costumes that say “flame resistant” on […]
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FAQ: Workers’ compensation for remote employees
For many Americans, COVID-19 transformed work life. Almost two years after the pandemic began, about 6 in 10 workers in the U.S. who said that their jobs could be mainly done from home were working remotely most or all of the time, according to a February 2022 Pew Research Center survey. What hasn’t changed, though, […]
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Newport Public Schools: Superintendent’s Community Update – October 26
Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools shared the following community update on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
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2022 Rhody Awards celebrates the impact historic preservation has on communities across the state
By Preserve Rhode Island Preserve Rhode Island (Preserve RI) celebrated the 14th annual Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation this past Sunday, at Ochre Court in Newport. They included a range of projects and people spanning from Westerly to Woonsocket. This year’s Rhody Awards celebrated work that supports affordable and low-income housing, rejuvenates historic downtowns, saves […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Daniela Abbott, candidate for Portsmouth Town Council
Daniela Abbott, a Democratic candidate for Portsmouth Town Council, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday, October 26 at 11:30 am. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters. Watch the […]
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How manufacturing employment in every state has changed over the last 30 years
There were roughly 12.9 million manufacturing jobs in the U.S. as of August 2022, down 4.7 million from August 1990. Projections forecast that national manufacturing employment will decrease slightly over the next decade. Get It Made used Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employment Statistics data to look at the national trends in manufacturing employment since 1990, […]
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Rhode Island among states with the highest cancer rates
An estimated 38% of adults will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute, making cancer a top medical priority. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that cancer is the most-researched disease in the U.S. The National Institutes of Health dedicated more than $6 billion to cancer research in […]
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School construction projects on the ballot in several Rhode Island communities
School construction is on the ballot across Rhode Island this November, asking voters to approve nearly $1.4 billion in school construction projects. Voters in Middletown and Newport will also vote on whether to regionalize their school systems, and statewide voters are being asked to approve another $250 million school construction bond. These proposed projects, some […]
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People’s Credit Union will host a free community shred day on Oct. 29
People’s Credit Union today announced that it has partnered with Shred-it on a free Community Shred Day to be held Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., at the Credit Union’s Middletown branch, 858 West Main Road. Everyone in the community is invited to bring up to two boxes (maximum size 24” x 15” […]
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Teachers Association of Newport opposes the regionalization ballot question
The Teachers Association of Newport (TAN), the teachers union in the Newport school district, today issued a statement opposing ballot Question 5 regarding regionalizing Middletown and Newport public schools. Statement “TAN does not oppose conversations or initiatives to improve the educational experiences of the students we serve,” said TAN President Jennifer Hole. “But the lack of […]
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Data breach victims sue Rhode Island transit agency, insurer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Two people whose personal information was compromised in a data breach at Rhode Island’s public bus service that affected about 22,000 people sued the agency and a health insurer on Tuesday seeking monetary damages and answers. The class-action suit filed in Providence Superior Court by cooperating attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union […]