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Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, will join us for a live video interview at 3:30 pm on Monday, August 31st to keep us up to date with the latest information and news in regards to schools reopening on September 14th in Newport.

Jamestown, RI – Lady May, the 151-foot superyacht where former Trump campaign chairman and advisor Steve Bannon was recently arrested aboard, has been spotted off of Conanicut Island on Friday and Saturday. On Thursday, August 21st, the U.S. Coast Guard, special agents from the United States attorney’s office in Manhattan and federal postal inspectors boarded […]

Newport, RI – Here’s a round-up of the scheduled road and lane closures throughout Newport County during the week ahead. Rhode Island Department of Transportation The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of August 29 – September 4, 2020. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. No Closures at […]

Chris Semonelli, democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 72 (Portsmouth, Middletown), joined What’s Up Newp at 3 pm on Friday, August 28th to chat about her campaign and to answer and address a set of questions — about COVID-19, climate change, the economy, race relations, and more. Semonelli will face off against Democratic opponent […]

Terri Cortvriend, democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 72 (Portsmouth, Middletown), joined What’s Up Newp at 1 pm on Friday, August 28th to chat about her campaign and to answer and address a set of questions — about COVID-19, climate change, the economy, race relations, and more. Cortvriend, who currently represents District 72, will […]

Over the last two weeks, What’s Up Newp has spent twenty-three hours interviewing nearly two dozen candidates who are running for local office. Before the Primary on September 8th, we’ll spend another dozen or so hours interviewing more candidates and bringing you more of the important election information that you want and need. It’s all part of […]

Rhode Island Monthly readers have voted, and for the third year in a row What’sUpNewp is among their favorites and is where they turn to for news. What’sUpNewp was among those honored on Thursday night virtually during Rhode Island Monthly’s 27th Annual Best Of Rhode Island Party. While What’sUpNewp was recognized for the best “Local news […]

FALL RIVER, August 26, 2020 – The Bay Coast Bank Gallery at the Narrows Center for the Arts is excited to announce its first virtual photography exhibition, Feasts and Festivals opening on August 26, 2020. The collection of over 250 photographs of Fall River’s public celebrations from the 1950s to the present offers visitors an […]

John Edwards V., democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 71 (Little Compton, Portsmouth, Tiverton), will join What’s Up Newp at 11 am on Thursday, August 27th to chat about his campaign and to answer and address a set of questions — about COVID-19, climate change, the economy, race relations, and more. Edwards currently serves […]

Source: Child & Family Child & Family will hold an online auction and fundraising campaign called “Taste of Home” from October 22-26th, 2020 in place of their annual Taste of Newport event. Due to the circumstances and restrictions on large in-person gatherings amidst the ongoing pandemic, the non-profit organization has pivoted to an online fundraising […]

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program has awarded a $105,452 grant to the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) Foundation to expand Rhode Island’s innovative fiberglass boat recycling program across New England and to […]

Henry “Rick” Lombardi Jr., democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 74 (Jamestown, Middletown), joined What’s Up Newp at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 26th to chat about his campaign and to answer and address a set of questions — about COVID-19, climate change, the economy, race relations, and more. Lombardi, who has served on […]

To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the opportunity to answer and address a set of questions — about Covid-19, the school bond, tourism, affordability, and more. Each candidate will be asked the same […]

To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the opportunity to answer and address a set of questions — about Covid-19, the school bond, tourism, affordability, and more. Each candidate will be asked the same […]

By Kim Cooper, Sail Newport Every year since the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., Rhode Island’s sailing community has gathered to fundraise for others in need with the sailing fundraiser. Sail for Hope takes place on Saturday, September 12.  Contributions from this year’s event will benefit three local nonprofit organizations including The MLK Community […]

To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the opportunity to answer and address a set of questions — about Covid-19, the school bond, tourism, affordability, and more. Each candidate will be asked the same […]

To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the opportunity to answer and address a set of questions — about Covid-19, the school bond, tourism, affordability, and more. Each candidate will be asked the same […]

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Warren Town Beach for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message […]

With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]

The Alliance for a Livable Newport Executive Board has submitted the following Letter To The Editor As it has since 2008, The Alliance for a Livable Newport is serving to provide Newport voters comprehensive information about the upcoming elections. This year is no different – only more challenging, given that there are 19 candidates for […]

To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the opportunity to answer and address a set of questions — about Covid-19, the school bond, tourism, affordability, and more. Each candidate will be asked the same […]

To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the opportunity to answer and address a set of questions — about Covid-19, the school bond, tourism, affordability, and more. Each candidate will be asked the same […]