In 1968, professional tennis entered the Open Era. With the introduction of the four Grand Slam tournaments—U.S. Open, Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon—the division between pros and amateurs finally ended. But there was still the matter of male versus female players. In 1973, Billie Jean King famously beat Bobby Riggs in “The Battle Of […]
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What’s Up Today: Monday, August 15
Good Morning, today is Monday, August 15 🌊 Maintaining a long-term career in Rhode Island radio isn’t easy. It’s even more unusual to consider that siblings can do it. WUN’s Frank O’Donnell with more – What’s Up Interview: The Mulhern Brothers, leading voices on RI radio 🌊 A near-capacity crowd greeted three blues greats on […]
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Northeastern farmers face new challenges with severe drought
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Vermont farmer Brian Kemp is used to seeing the pastures at Mountain Meadows Farm grow slower in the hot, late summer, but this year the grass is at a standstill. That’s “very nerve-wracking” when you’re grazing 600 to 700 cattle, said Kemp, who manages an organic beef farm in Sudbury. He […]
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Old Canteen Restaurant, donut/coffee shop, liquor store, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell and LoopNet show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional […]
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Scarborough South State Beach amenities will be closed on weekdays starting August 15 until Labor Day
STARTING AUGUST 15 UNTIL LABOR DAY The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced that Scarborough South State Beach in Narragansett will be closed weekdays starting Monday, August 15, and open weekends only for the last three weeks of the summer beach season. All beach facilities will close for the season the day after Labor Day, Monday, September 5. […]
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Some ships push back at rules requiring slowdown for whales
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal regulators who want to enforce new vessel speed rules to help protect rare whales can expect some pushback from ship operators. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the new proposed rules, which are designed to protect the last remaining North Atlantic right whales, last month. The rules would expand seasonal […]
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What’s Up Today: Saturday, August 13
Good Morning, today is Saturday, August 13. 🌊 Third Beach has gotten the ok from the Rhode Island Department of Health to reopen for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. 🌊 Governor Dan McKee, state and local officials joined Fortuitous Partners to break ground yesterday on phase one of Tidewater Landing. Phase […]
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Top stories this week on What’s Up Newp
Some good news in regards to Newport was the most-popular story of the week! Newport was named the friendliest and most welcoming place in America-while Matera, Italy topped the international list. Here’s a look at what else What’sUpNewp readers were reading this week; Newport named the friendliest and most welcoming place in AmericaWhat Sold: 16 […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Third Beach and Spring Lake Beach for swimming; new advisory for Slack Pond Beach
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Third Beach in Middletown and Spring Lake Beach in Burrillville for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH recommends closing Slack Pond Beach in Smithfield for swimming due to high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through […]
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Former presidential yacht to be restored at Maine shipyard
BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A private shipyard is preparing for a painstaking stem-to-stern restoration of a floating piece of presidential history. The Sequoia is a 1925 motor yacht that served eight presidents before being sold by President Jimmy Carter in 1977. French & Webb, a custom boat building company, was tapped for the restoration by […]
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Worried about back-to-school inflation? Latest price data on backpacks, laptops and kids’ clothes offers some relief for parents
By Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University As summer draws to a close, it is time for many to think about back-to-school shopping, such as notebooks, backpacks and new clothes. As an economist who has studied consumer prices for years, I wondered how soaring inflation was affecting the costs of typical back-to-school gear. Consumer prices rose […]
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Rhode Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (August 13 – 20)
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 August 14 – 20, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeThere are currently no lane closures planned for […]
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NUWC Division Newport, Baylor University students aim to advance autonomous capabilities of robots
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport is partnering with Baylor University on a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) project to improve the autonomous capabilities of robots. The objective of this project, titled, “Improved Robot Autonomy using Neuromorphic-Based Stochastic Computing,” is to […]
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The Cowsills announce first new album in 30 Years “Rhythm of The World” out September 30
Newport natives The Cowsills today announced a new album is on the way, their first in over 30 years. Rhythm of the World will be released on September 30 on Omnivore Recordings. The band is scheduled to make a stop in Rhode Island at the Park Theatre in Cranston, February 11, 2023 when they join […]
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Rhode Island is the #4 state with the least land owned by the federal government
The federal government owns 27.1% of all land in the United States, or 615.3 million of 2.27 billion acres. Federal lands are managed mostly for preservation, recreation, and the development of natural resources. The Bureau of Land Management, a governmental division that manages public lands, controls 39.7% of federally owned lands. The Forest Service, in […]
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See how much land in Vermont is owned by the federal government
The federal government owns 27.1% of all land in the United States, or 615.3 million of 2.27 billion acres. Federal lands are managed mostly for preservation, recreation, and the development of natural resources. The Bureau of Land Management, a governmental division that manages public lands, controls 39.7% of federally owned lands. The Forest Service, in […]
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Massachusetts is the #8 state with the least land owned by the federal government
The federal government owns 27.1% of all land in the United States, or 615.3 million of 2.27 billion acres. Federal lands are managed mostly for preservation, recreation, and the development of natural resources. The Bureau of Land Management, a governmental division that manages public lands, controls 39.7% of federally owned lands. The Forest Service, in […]
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There’s reason for people on opposing sides of abortion to talk, even if they disagree – it helps build respect, understanding and can lead to policy change
By Kate W. Isaacs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has split the country into joyous supporters and furious dissenters. Emotions are running high, and some protests have turned violent. Yet research shows that people on either side of the abortion rights issue can bridge their divide […]
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What’s Up Today: Friday, August 12
Good Morning, today is Friday, August 12. 🌊 Newport has earned top honors on a U.S. list-naming it the friendliest and most welcoming place in America-while Matera, Italy topped the international list. Read More – Newport named the friendliest and most welcoming place in America 🌊 WUN’s Frank Prosnitz with our regular column that wraps […]
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Election 2022: Endorsements and Foulkes offers drug affordability plan
Democratic Women’s Caucus endorses Diossa The Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus has endorsed former Central Falls Mayor James Diossa for General Treasurer. Throughout his eight years as Mayor of Central Falls and now as a candidate for General Treasurer, James has been a vocal advocate for the rights of women, equal pay, the best possible […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Maddie
Meet your new best friend, Maddie– this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Maddie is a 4-year-old female Domestic Shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Maddie; Maddie will capture your heart instantly! She is the loveliest, sweetest little tabby […]
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Massachusetts governor signs major climate bill into law
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ governor signed into law Thursday a major climate change bill that’s meant to bring the state closer to its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The bill signed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker encourages the development of offshore wind and solar energy and gives some local authority to limiting the use […]
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Providence police captain charged with smashing man’s head to ground
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A veteran police captain in Rhode Island shown on video smashing a handcuffed man’s face into the pavement over the July 4 weekend was charged with simple assault Thursday. Providence Police Capt. Stephen Gencarella pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Sixth District Court in Providence. His attorney, Michael Colucci, said outside the […]
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Newport named the friendliest and most welcoming place in America
Booking.com this week released its 2022 list of the Most Welcoming Places in the United States, along with the Most Welcoming Places on Earth, using data from its fifth annual Traveler Review Awards, which recognize exceptional hospitality. This year, Newport earned top honors in the U.S. list-making it the friendliest and most welcoming place in […]
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