With a founding Board of Directors that includes Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Jackson Browne and Martin Scorsese, TeachRock was an non-profit organization with strong credentials from the get-go. The organization’s mission is “to empower teachers and engage students by using popular music to create interdisciplinary, culturally responsive education materials for 21st century classrooms.” The web site […]
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WhatsUpNewp’s Authors’ Series continues with non-fiction writer Paul Caranci
Paul F. Caranci, the author of 12 books, some chronicling Rhode Island’s most notorious episodes of political corruption, joins WhatsUpNewp for a videocast in its authors’ series at 3:30 p.m. today (Thursday). In 2015, Paul was awarded the Margaret Chase Smith American Democracy Award for Political Courage, the highest honor awarded by the National Association […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Thursday, December 10
What’s Up In Newport County Today is our free daily morning newsletter. Want to receive this in your inbox every morning? Sign up for free here. What’s Up In Newport County TodayThursday, December 10, 2020By Ryan M. Belmore Good Morning, ~ Matthew Chausee, a Rogers High School graduate, has launched Mirabelle Selects – a subscription-based wine company.~ In the […]
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What’s Up In Newport County Today: Wednesday, December 9
What’s Up In Newport County Today is our free daily morning newsletter. Want to receive this in your inbox every morning? Sign up for free here. What’s Up In Newport County Today By Ryan M. Belmore Good Morning, > What’s Up Newp reached out to the area’s legislators and asked their perspective on 2020 and their vision […]
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WUN Author Series continues with award-winning author Ed Delaney
We continue our authors’ series with a 1 p.m. videocast today (Wednesday) with Edward J. Delaney, an award-winning author, journalist, filmmaker, playwright, and educator. UPDATE: This conversation has had to be rescheduled. We will provide an update on when the conversation will happen. His books include the novels Broken Irish, Warp & Weft and Follow the Sun, […]
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R.I. House COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force will meet with CVS executives to discuss vaccine distribution efforts
The House of Representatives Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccine is scheduled to meet virtually tomorrow to discuss vaccine distribution efforts with executives from CVS, according to a press release received on Tuesday from the State of Rhode Island General Assembly The meeting is to be held tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. via WebEx. The […]
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Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard designated as Foreign Trade Zone
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard has been federally designated outside of U.S. Customs territory. Safe Harbor Marinas, the owner of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, announced today via a press release that a Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”) has been established at their property, which includes property both on the water and on land. According to Safe Harbor […]
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Newport Mental Health to open Young Adult Center, will specialize in care for 16 to 25-year-olds
A new Young Adult Center that specializes in mental health for 16-25-year-olds will be opening at 42 Valley Road in Middletown, part of an array of services that Newport Mental Health is offering to Newport County residents. “In the past, you could not get this type of treatment, where young adults with serious mental health […]
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Obituary | Eduardo S. Arruda
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Eduardo S. Arruda, 86, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 4, 2020. Eduardo was born in Portugal to the late Francisco and Etelvina Arruda.Eduardo served in the Portuguese Army before immigrating to the United States. He enjoyed fishing and gardening fruits, vegetables and flowers.Eduardo is […]
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In ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ and beyond, chess holds up a mirror to life
Story by Jenny Adams, University of Massachusetts Amherst In the closing sequence of “The Queen’s Gambit,” the chess-playing heroine, Beth Harmon, defeats her archrival Vasily Borgov at the Moscow Invitational. The next day she impulsively skips her flight home to join a group of adoring chess players in what appears to be Moscow’s famous Sokolniki Park. […]
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What’s Up In Newport County Today: December 8
What’s Up In Newport County Today is our free daily morning newsletter. Want to receive this in your inbox every morning? Sign up for free here. What’s Up In Newport County Today Good Morning, > The Point Christmas Tree in Storer Park is officially lit for the season.> Santa will begin his tour through Newport […]
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Newport among ’55 Best Christmas Towns to Put On Your Holiday List’
Newport is among the most magical towns at Christmas, according to a December 6th story from Country Living. Newport ranked 15th on the publications list of the “55 best Christmas towns to put on your holiday bucket list”. Here’s what Country Living had to say about Newport, “You know it for its stunning Gilded Age […]
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Lucy’s Hearth, Reach Out & Read RI receive grants from BankRI
Two local nonprofits have received a total of $6,000 in grants from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) to support their work on Aquidneck Island. Lucy’s Hearth and Reach Out & Read RI each received $3,000 in funding. The grants are part of $35,750 recently awarded by the bank to organizations statewide. “It’s our priority to give […]
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Survey: How well are you following COVID-19 recommendations?
With COVID-19 raging in Rhode Island and throughout the country and states implementing tougher rules, we wanted to see how well you are following basic recommendations. Loading…
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Thompson Middle School, Pell Elementary School to move to distance learning
Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, notified Newport families and staff on Sunday evening that Thompson Middle School and Pell Elementary School will be moving to distance learning this week, due to positive COVID-19 cases within the school community. Jermain sent the following letter; “Dear Newport Families and Staff, Over the weekend, Pell […]
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Bowen’s Wharf postpones 50th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to December 6
Bowen’s Wharf today announced that the 50th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting has been postponed to Sunday, 12/6 due to the inclement weather forecast for tomorrow. “While the event will be primarily virtual, the conditions would have prevented an effective and clear live stream. If you could please update your online calendars accordingly and direct people to our […]
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VIDEO | LIVE ON WUN: Meet The Author: Dr. Barbara Roberts
Dr. Barbara Roberts, author of Doctor Broad, joins us on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Barbara Roberts, MD was the first woman to practice adult cardiology in the state of Rhode Island. She graduated from Barnard College and Case Western Reserve School of Medicine where she did her medical internship. As a resident at Yale New […]
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Fort Adams Trust continues its restoration efforts with a grant from The Champlin Foundation
By Sandy Kristiansson, Board Member for Fort Adams Trust The Fort Adams Trust has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from The Champlin Foundation to assist the Trust in the restoration of Fort Adams’ Southeast Demi-Bastion. Following Fort Adams decommissioning in the early 1950’s, the Southeast Demi- bastion has been ravaged by weather and vandalism, resulting in several […]
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Nor’easter to impact region Saturday – Up to 6 Inches of Snow Expected in Northern RI
High winds, cold rain and snow will impact the area Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Rhode Island with up to 6 inches expected in the northern suburbs. Please use caution when traveling. Winter Weather Advisory from SAT 1:00 PM EST until SUN 1:00 AM EST (Issued […]
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Champlin Foundation awards 188 grants totaling $18 million
The Champlin Foundation announced today $18 million in grant funding for a diverse group of organizations filling critical needs across Rhode Island. The Foundation awarded 188 grants to meet pressing demands related to social services, education, historic preservation, arts and culture, and beyond. “The non-profit community in Rhode Island has navigated the current health and economic crises […]
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United Way of R.I. issues request for proposals, makes $2 million available in grants
United Way of Rhode Island has released a request for proposals (RFP), making available $2 million in grants from its Community Impact Fund. The funding is part of the organization’s commitment over the next five years to further increase support of nonprofits addressing systemic inequity and working to create a more equitable Rhode Island. Interested […]
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VIDEO | LIVE ON WUN: Governor Raimondo’s weekly COVID-19 briefing (Dec. 3 at 1 pm)
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Thursday, December 3 to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island.
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Newport Craft takes home Gold and Silver Medals in the 2020 USA Spirits Ratings Competition
Newport Craft Spirits today announced that earlier this year they picked up Gold and Silver medals in the 2020 USA Spirits Ratings. In order to take home a medal in the competition, they must score highly in three different categories – Quality, Value and Packaging. According to a press release from Newport Craft, winning a […]
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The Public’s Radio | Newport Hospital, southern RI hospitals see rise in patients, not yet at capacity
Newport Hospital is nearing full capacity, but staff members say COVID-19 patients are taking up a smaller proportion of beds than at some other Rhode Island hospitals. Read the full story by Antonia Ayres-Brown , Alex Nunes on The Public’s Radio here.
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Newport City Council will host their next regular meeting on December 9, here’s what’s on the agenda
The newly elected Newport City Council will host their first Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 pm. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda; Telephone Access is available to the meeting toll free by dialing: 1-888-788-0099 (Toll Free) or 1-833-548-0276 (Toll Free). Meeting ID: 978 9508 8337 The meeting is […]