The Community College of Rhode Island is hosting a virtual Rhode Island Promise enrollment event on Thursday, August 13 at 6 pm. The Rhode Island Promise scholarship provides two years free tuition for Rhode Island graduating high school seniors enrolling at CCRI full-time this fall. During the virtual event, students and parents will meet with […]
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Election 2020: Our plan, and Newport City Council Race, Ward 1
With less than three months to the General Election, and even less 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 in. If […]
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Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island is going virtual
Pawtucket, RI – The 2020 Best of Rhode Island® celebration will take place, although in a different format this year, Rhode Island Monthly announced today. Due to the ongoing impact that COVID-19 has had on Rhode Island, Rhode Island Monthly says that it wanted to keep our 27-year tradition alive and honor the winners’ none […]
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Public invited to visit Colonial Jewish Cemetery on August 16
Newport, RI – Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the once-a-year opportunity for the public to visit the Colonial Jewish Burying Ground, established in the 1670s to serve Newport’s early Hebrew congregation. The cemetery is located up the hill from Touro Synagogue, at the intersection of Kay Street, Touro Street and Bellevue Avenue. Cemetery gates will be […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Peabody’s Beach for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that recommends reopening Peabody’s Beach in Middletown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. Peabody’s Beach, along with Easton’s Beach and Third Beach, were all closed on Thursday. Easton’s Beach and Third Beach were reopened on Friday. RIDOH will continue to monitor and […]
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Generous neighbors offering $50,000 match to restock the MLK Center’s Food Pantry
Newport, RI – Throughout 20 long weeks of service during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) had to distribute prebagged groceries rather than host its Client Choice Food Pantry. At the same time, the Center could not accept food donations from the public. Beginning in August, the MLK […]
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Biennial inspections on Sakonnet River Bridge will temporarily close bike lane on the bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) on Friday announced a travel advisory for the Sakonnet River Bridge. RITBA will conduct biennial bridge inspections from Tuesday, August 11th through Friday, August 14th, and Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st, which will require the closure of the bike lane on the bridge between the hours of 7 […]
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10 ways to re-discover Rhode Island in August
This week’s news that neighboring states like Massachusetts and Connecticut added Rhode Island to their lists of states requiring a 14-day quarantine may have dashed some summer plans, but the bright side is that being stuck in the Ocean State during the month of August is that there are plenty of interesting and fun things […]
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RIDOH, RIDE release COVID-19 Outbreak Response Playbook for schools
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today released an Outbreak Response Playbook: Pre K – 12 guide today, providing district and school leaders with guidance on how to respond to various scenarios involving COVID-19 and their students, teachers, and staff. “This Playbook provides clear guidance and structure to […]
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RIDOH: Third Beach and Easton’s Beach can reopen for swimming
This story was originally published at 5:19 pm on August 6th. It has been updated. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Third Beach in Middletown and Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. Peabody’s Beach in Middletown remains closed. 2020 […]
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NUWC Division Newport’s eelgrass survey on Narragansett Bay will assist testing of Navy systems
Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. This story originally appeared here. NEWPORT, R.I. — Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport researchers have been employing different techniques to develop an accurate map of Narragansett Bay’s underwater environment to collect data on how that environment affects sensors and sonar systems and how […]
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Governor Raimondo, Dr. Fauci to discuss reopening schools during virtual forum on August 13
Governor Gina Raimondo today announced that she will be joined by Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, for her weekly virtual forum on reopening schools. Governor Raimondo’s office says that the conversation will take place at 3 pm on Thursday, August 13th on the Governor’s Facebook Page […]
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Newport City Council to host next Regular Meeting on August 12, here’s what’s on the agenda
Newport, RI – Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, August 12th. The meeting will take place virtually. Telephone Access is available toll-free by dialing 1-888-788-0099 or by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/97895088337. The webinar ID is 978 9508 8337 and the password is 658513. What’s Up Newp will […]
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DEM to host virtual outreach program on coyotes on August 21
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife today announced that it is partnering with the Woonsocket Harris Public Library to host a virtual, family-friendly program about coyotes on Friday, August 21 at 1:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about the Eastern coyote’s natural history, as well as tips on how to coexist coyotes. […]
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Portsmouth Town Council to host Council Meeting on August 11, here’s what’s on the agenda
Portsmouth, RI – On August 11, the Portsmouth Town Council will houst a regular Town Council Meeting. This meeting will be live-streamed on the web and by phone dial-in using the Zoom remote meeting service. The public meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, at which time the Council may vote to meet in Executive Session. […]
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VIDEO & RECAP: Governor Raimondo COVID-19 Update | August 5
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 5th to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, below as it happens. RIDOH released the following data today; Updates from the Press Briefing; […]
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Newport Pell Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project: Phase Two completed, Phase Three begins next week
Jamestown, RI – The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced the successful completion of Phase Two of the Newport Pell Bridge roadway deck rehabilitation project. Phase Two, which began June 3rd, consisted of a partial depth hydro-demolition and replacement of the concrete roadway deck of 4,500 feet to the westbound travel lane (center […]
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This August, Newport children can explore the great outdoors, virtually
Newport, RI – Newport Open Space Partnership (NOSP) has announced that its 2020 Summer Programming has gone digital. NOSP encourages Newport’s children of all ages to explore the great outdoors in their own backyard or neighborhood with virtual programming. Programming includes a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt in which participants can discover the nature and community immediately […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host a socially-distanced live music event on August 15
Jamestown, RI – The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) this week announced that they will host ENSEMBLE / PARALLAX “Emergence: Inspiration Alone, Together,” a socially-distanced live music event, on Saturday, August 15th. Treat yourself to an extraordinary live music experience in the Jamestown Arts Center’s open-air gallery. Choose from a schedule of eight, 30-minute performances by […]
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MLK Center receives funding for food acquisition
Although unable to hold its traditional late summer food drive in its 20 branches statewide, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is helping ensure their food pantry partners have resources to meet the increased need brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. In support of food acquisition, the bank has provided a total of $7,500 to 15 pantries […]
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Rhode Islanders must quarantine when visiting MA, NY, CT, and NJ
Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut on Tuesday all added Rhode Island to their travel advisory lists. Based on the rate of positive cases in Rhode Island (higher than 10 per 100,000 residents), Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey added Rhode Island to their travel advisory list. Data released from the Rhode Island Department […]
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What’s Up Newp Daily Video Update: August 4th
WUN’s Ryan and Frank will have the latest on COVID-19, Tropical Storm Isaias, and much more. Our guest today is John Harlow from NBBJ, who will join us to provide some background and information on the City of Newport’s North End Urban Plan. Tune in to “What’s Up Newp Video” every weekday at noon! It’s […]
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Tropical Storm Warning, Coastal Flood Advisory in effect
This story was last updated on August 4th at 11: 35 am. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning, Coastal Flood Advisory, and Hurricane Local Statement ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias’s impact on southern New England. Tropical Storm WarningCoastal Flood Advisory in effect from August 4, 07:00 PM EDT until August 4, […]
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Service canceled for Newport to Providence Ferry on Tuesday
Newport, RI – Seastreak, the seasonal ferry operator for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Providence to Newport and Bristol ferry has canceled service for today, Tuesday, August 4, due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Isaias. Seastreak plans to resume service to Newport, Bristol, and Providence on Wednesday, August 5. Check Seastreak’s website for […]