Picture this: You’re hunting for an apartment and finally see an online listing in your price range that sparks your interest. You contact the property manager, file an application, and maybe even visit the property. But after you send them a security deposit and the first month’s rent, things take a turn. Maybe you’re told […]
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McKee: Major life sciences development project to move forward in the I-195 Innovation and Design District 
Governor Dan McKee today announced that a major life sciences development project is moving forward in the state’s Innovation and Design District on the former I-195 land. The 212,000 square foot, 7-story building will house a new public health lab for the State of Rhode Island, while also providing additional lab space available for lease […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Micah
Meet your new best friend, Micah– this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Micah is a 4-year-old male Husky/Mix. Micah is considered a large-sized dog, weighing between 60-99 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Micah; Meet Micah- a gorgeous […]
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Alliance Française de Newport names Michael Warren its new President
The Alliance Française de Newport (AFN) welcomes Michael Warren as its new President. Warren assumes the role of President after serving as Vice-President for the past three years and as a member of the Conseil. Mike and his wife, Bobbi, are Kansas natives. They have lived in Newport for more than 30 years and have […]
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Reports: Migrant flights’ mysterious recruiter identified
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The mysterious woman who allegedly lured dozens of migrants on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio has been identified by several media outlets as Perla H. Huerta, a former combat medic and U.S. Army counterintelligence agent living in Tampa. The New York Times reported late Sunday that a Venezuelan […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Kendra Wilson Muenter, candidate for Newport School Committee
Kendra Wilson Muenter, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 6 pm. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Kendra, learn why she’s running, hear about her thoughts on regionalization, and more. The candidates running for the seven seats on Newport School Committee are […]
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25 costliest hurricanes of all time
On the afternoon of Sept. 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm. Winds reached 150mph, just a few miles shy of a Category 5 classification. Only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever hit the U.S., the most recent one being Hurricane Michael in 2018. By the following morning, at […]
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How "monkeypox" and other disease names have caused controversy
Naming diseases is a complicated business. To be useful, a name needs to be unique, descriptive, and memorable so it can be referenced easily, especially when medical situations become urgent. Though the easiest way to name illnesses may be just to give them identification numbers, that system becomes extraordinarily difficult to reference efficiently when time […]
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Natural gas prices are at a record high—here's what that means as the weather cools
Winter is coming—and so are higher energy bills for American consumers, thanks to a global shortage of natural gas and ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe. President Vladimir Putin of Russia has cut off multiple NATO countries’ access to his country’s oil and gas production in recent weeks, worsening already skyrocketing utility bills for small and […]
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The Supreme Court is back in session, with new controversial cases that stand to change many Americans’ lives – here’s what to expect
Morgan Marietta, UMass Lowell Following a dramatic year of controversial rulings, the Supreme Court began hearing new cases on Oct. 3, 2022, with a full agenda. The court overturned abortion rights and expanded gun rights in June 2022 as the new conservative supermajority began to exert its influence. Some of the court’s most important upcoming […]
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Kalus cancels What’sUpNewp interview, doesn’t respond to requests to reschedule
When the Communications Director for GOP gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus asked What’sUpNewp if we could schedule Kalus for a WUN videocast we were anxious to comply. The request came shortly before the primary election, and we said we wanted to schedule the videocast after the primary, focusing our immediate coverage on what was a very […]
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Rodgers, Crosby’s OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers rebounded from a dreadful start and helped the Green Bay Packers spoil Bailey Zappe’s unexpected NFL debut with the New England Patriots. Rodgers threw two second-half touchdown passes and led an overtime drive that resulted in Mason Crosby’s 31-yard field goal as time expired, […]
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Fire damages Mark Wahlberg’s childhood home in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — A home where entertainers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg’s family once lived was damaged by fire Sunday in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, the fire department said. The blaze in a nearby home at around 10 a.m., but spread to another three buildings because of strong winds, Fire Commissioner Paul Burke said. Two firefighters suffered injuries […]
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Hernández homers twice, Jays win 9th straight over Red Sox
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs, Whit Merrifield also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays edged closer to clinching home-field advantage in the wild-card round by beating the Boston Red Sox 6-3 Sunday. “Guys are hungry not just to get to the playoffs but to make a […]
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Newport Public Education Foundation to honor Drexel Award Recipients, NPS Teacher of the Year during ‘An Evening for Education’
The Newport Public Education Foundation has announced the recipients of its annual Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to the students of Newport’s public schools. This year’s recipients are: Friends of Education: David and Carol BazarskyPartner in Education: Corrigan FinancialUnsung Hero: Marcin Rembisz The awards will be presented […]
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Rhode Island monkeypox weekly update
Story name: Canonical URL: Written by: StackerDescription: Smith Collection/Gado // Getty Images Rhode Island monkeypox weekly update On August 4, 2022, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Since then, every state and Washington, D.C. has recorded cases of the virus, with the first death from monkeypox confirmed on August 30 in Texas. […]
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Rates of women voter registrations are surging—particularly where reproductive rights are threatened
The Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade in June confirmed what many Americans already knew—that the highly polarizing issue of abortion would continue to divide people personally and politically. But the decision also had a less predictable outcome: Women have been registering to vote at very high rates in several conservative states where abortion […]
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Boys & Girls Club of Newport County receives $11,500 check from Newport Polo Gala
Newport Polo this week announced the first disbursement of its 2022 charity gala proceeds was presented to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. Presenting the donation on behalf of 2022 gala beneficiary, the Jeffrey Osborne Foundation, founder Jeffrey Osborne visited the BGC Newport main campus in Newport, and toured the facility with Executive Director & CEO, Joe Pratt, Kelley […]
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Rhode Island resident lands on Forbes list of ‘The 400 Richest People In America’
Forbes this week unveiled its annual list of The Forbes 400: The Definitive Ranking of The Wealthiest Americans in 2022 and while the list is headlined by the astronomically wealthy likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates, it also features one Rhode Islander and another with close ties to Newport. Forbes writes that […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Oct. 1 – 8)
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 October 2 – 8, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeEastbound and Westbound Left Lane Closure- 10/6- 7 […]
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Vermont dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Vermont dispensaries are set to begin selling marijuana for recreational use, though only three will be ready to do so on opening weekend. FLORA Cannabis in Middlebury, Mountain Girl Cannabis in Rutland and CeresMED in Burlington will all open on Saturday. A fourth business has been licensed to sell recreational […]
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Gun owners, rights groups challenge Connecticut firearms ban
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year, gun rights groups and firearms owners have launched another attempt to overturn Connecticut’s ban on certain semiautomatic rifles that was enacted in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. A new lawsuit was filed Thursday in […]
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Rhode Island Blood Center issues urgent call for blood donations in response to Hurricane Ian’s impact on Florida
Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) today issued a press release calling on Southern New Englanders to donate blood following Hurricane Ian’s impact on the coast of Florida. Donations are needed locally and in anticipation of humanitarian efforts that will be necessary to support our southern neighbors, RIBS states in a press release. These donations are essential to […]
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ALS drug wins FDA approval despite questionable data
WASHINGTON (AP) — A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval Thursday, a long-sought victory for patients that is likely to renew questions about the scientific rigor behind government reviews of experimental medicines. The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug from Amylyx Pharmaceuticals based on results from one small, mid-stage study in […]
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RISCA awards 122 grants to arts and culture organizations, individual artists, artists in healthcare
Arts and culture organizations, individual artists and artists in healthcare benefited from $754,767 in grants approved by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) during the summer. The 122 grants will support arts and cultural activities throughout the state. “Congratulations to our State’s Arts Agency for all of the thorough work and long […]