January 21, 2022 – Boston, MA – Boston Calling, the acclaimed three-day festival poised to make its triumphant return to Allston, MA this Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 – 29, 2022, announces its full lineup today. Headlining the festival are rock & roll icons Metallica; alternative rockers The Strokes, playing their first show in Boston since 2006; and Rock & Roll […]
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Humphrey “Harp” Donnelly IV named Newport’s new Fire Chief
The City of Newport today announced that Humphrey “Harp” Donnelly IV, a native Newporter and 23-year veteran of the Newport Fire Department, has been named the City’s new Fire Chief. He replaces Fire Chief Brian Dugan, who retired last month after leading the City’s Fire Department for the past 5 years. As Deputy Chief and […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tobias
Meet your new best friend, Tobias – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Tobias is a 5-year-old male Mixed Breed. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Tobias; Tobias, this boy is very very special. He has one eye but […]
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DEM launching new website for boating, fishing, and hunting licenses and permits
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) this week announced a new website that will serve as a one-stop-shop where Rhode Islanders who fish, hunt, and boat may obtain all the licenses, permits, and tags they need to participate in these activities. DEM says in a press release that the single, unified hub — […]
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MLK Center, Movement Education Outdoors among five organizations to receive grants from 11th Hour Racing
As 11th Hour Racing enters its 11th year of philanthropic work, the organization announced today five new grants, funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation, to support environmental projects in Connecticut, Maryland, Hawai’i, and Rhode Island. 1 1th Hour Racing’s grantmaking strategy focuses on pilot programs that model sustainability best practices, advance ocean stewardship and create […]
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Mayor Napolitano hopeful for the return of the Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in 2022
The Chief Medical Officer for Yale-New Haven’s Lawrence & Memorial and Westerly Hospitals told What’s Up Newp’s Frank Prosnitz on January 11 that he is “hopeful” the latest COVID wave passes by March. In a conversation last week with Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, Prosnitz brought up that hope and told the Mayor that it would be […]
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Save The Date: 2022 Newport International Boat Show set to return September 15 – 18
Save the date, the Newport International Boat Show returns to the Newport waterfront Thursday, September 15 – Sunday, September 18, 2022. Celebrating 50 years in 2021, the Newport International Boat Show is one of the largest in-water events in the country and the premier show in New England. It encompasses over 14 acres of Newport’s […]
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Here’s what’s on Newport City Council’s January 26 docket
Newport City Council will meet for their next regular council meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 26. The meeting will be held virtually, here’s a look at what’s on the docket. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 2022 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR MCKEE’S […]
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Governor McKee to propose more than $150 million to combat Climate Change in FY2023 Budget
Building on the remarks he made in his 2022 State of the State address Tuesday evening, Governor Dan McKee today announced that his FY2023 budget and ARPA spending plan will propose more than $150 million to fund a series of proposals that will not only reduce harmful greenhouse gasses and build more resilient communities, but it will […]
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Middletown Town Council okays pursuit of reduced school building improvement package
Although not the $90 million initially sought, a split Middletown Town Council votes Tuesday night for the School Building Committee to see what $60 million can get for each of the schools. The matter still hasn’t been okayed for an Election Day bond, however. The Town of Middletown issued the following press release on the […]
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Read & Watch: Governor McKee’s State of the State Address
As prepared for delivery, here is Governor McKee’s State of the State Address; Mister Speaker, Mister President, distinguished members of the Assembly, our General Officers, members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, and members of my cabinet – good evening. Tonight, I want to speak directly with the people of Rhode Island. This COVID-19 pandemic has […]
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Just My Opinion: Jim Langevin – Courage, decency, honesty
Perhaps Jim Langevin will be remembered most for his courage. An 11-term Congressman from Rhode Island’s second district, he announced today, at the age of 57, that he would not run for reelection. Things might have turned out differently, had he not been severely injured in an accidental shooting when he was just 16. The […]
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Commission studying CRMC reorganization to accept public testimony tomorrow
The special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) will meet tomorrow to accept public testimony on suggestions for the CRMC. The commission is scheduled to meet tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. in Room 35 on the basement level of the State House. The meeting’s agenda is primarily dedicated to accepting public testimony, which will […]
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Middletown Police seeking info on vandalism incident at Wyatt Road Soccer Complex
The Town of Middletown today announced on its website that the Middletown Police Department is seeking any information about a vandalism incident at the Wyatt Road Soccer Complex on Sunday, January 9, and Monday, January 10. Anyone with details is asked to call 401-846-1144 or the anonymous tip line at 401-842-6516. Neither the town or police […]
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Update: Travel restrictions have been lifted on the Mt Hope, Newport Pell, and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges
Update: 8:29 am – Travel restrictions have been lifted for the Mt Hope, Newport Pell, and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges. The bridges are open to all traffic. Original Story The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is implementing full wind restrictions on the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano bridges. Only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses and […]
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City of Newport to kick off the local redistricting process
With the General Assembly set to vote on a proposal that would realign House and Senate Districts to better reflect 2020 Census data, The City of Newport has announced that its officials are preparing to kick off their own local process to examine City Council Wards and Voting Precincts. The City’s Canvassing Authority is inviting […]
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National Grid: Prepared for Winter Nor’easter to impact Massachusetts and Rhode Island
National Grid today announced in a press release that it is prepared for the winter nor’easter that is forecasted to hit New England late tonight and through Monday afternoon. The storm is expected to bring snow, rain, and strong wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour in some locations. The primary concerns associated […]
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Reflections on Martin Luther King Day 2022
“The time is always right to do what is right.” I entered Kindergarten in the Fall of 1968 at the newly renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School, a school that continues to educate a diverse population in the Mount Hope neighborhood in Providence. King had been assassinated the previous Spring, and the school took […]
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Rhode Island getting $47.1 million in federal funds for bridge projects
Congressman David Cicilline announced via a press release on his website today that Rhode Island will be receiving $47.1 million for bridge projects this week, thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). More information on the funding via Congressman Cicilline’s press release; New $47.1M Federal Investment Will Upgrade & Strengthen RI Bridges […]
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Rhode Island Pro Soccer launches social media platforms
Rhode Island’s upstart Professional Soccer Club today announced that it has launched its newly-formed social media platform, signaling another step in its development. The club went live with its Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts this morning, and they are as follows: Twitter @RI_ProSoccer Rhode Island’s it for us.We’re leading the charge to bring @USLChampionship soccer to the […]
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Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend – Real Weird, Copacetics and more cowbell (Albert Bouchard)
With many national tours pausing this month due to Omicron, we’ll preview some of the best local music happening around town this weekend. Don’t forget to mask up and take appropriate precautions at your favorite music venue. Friday: The Copacetics bring their ska/reggae vibe to the Narragansett Cafe in Jamestown. Music begins at 8PM. Details […]
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RIPTA implementing winter service, fare, and route changes beginning Saturday
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced that it will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 15, 2022. RIPTA is also reminding passengers that, as previously announced, as of January 15, paper fare products will no longer be accepted on buses. RIPTA says in a press release that this is the final step in their […]
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Community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be held at Raytheon on Friday
Governor McKee’s office today announced the community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, January 14. Raytheon in Portsmouth will serve as one of the six community-based clinics, offering the Pfizer vaccine for those 12 and older from 4 pm to 7 pm. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will also be held on Friday in Providence, North Kingstown, […]
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Worst blood shortage in more than a decade
Blood supplies remain at a critical level in Rhode Island, and nationwide, with supplies at perhaps a fraction of what they should be, and blood collection agencies wary of their ability to provide adequate blood products in case of emergencies. It’s the worst blood shortage in more than a decade, according to the American Red […]
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FEMA Medical Team will support hospital staffing needs in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement on the announcement by President Joe Biden that Rhode Island has secured and will receive FEMA emergency medical personnel to support hospital staffing needs. “We promised Rhode Islanders that we would pursue every resource to alleviate stress on our hospital system and support critical staffing needs. Yesterday, […]