(From the MLK Center updates) After 10 long weeks of coping with the coronavirus, we are beginning to “dip our toes in the water” of reopening our education programs. Our Preschool will reopen June 1st, and we are awaiting final approval on our plan to open Summer Camp. We are following all Rhode Island Department of […]
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RITBA adds two open road tolling lanes at the Newport Pell Bridge toll plaza
SOURCE: RITBA The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is furthering its efforts to respond to COVID-19. At the outset of the pandemic, RITBA implemented numerous protocols and procedures to maintain operations as safely and efficiently as possible and reduce in-person interactions among its employees and customers. To date, this has included closing the RITBA […]
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City of Newport offering grant program for MicroEnterprises
By Tom Shevlin, Communications Officer for City of Newport The City of Newport has joined other Rhode Island communities in launching a Microenterprise (MicroE) Stabilization Grant Program offering working capital grants to qualifying small business microenterprises adversely impacted by COVID-19. Grants totaling up to $5,000 are available to each approved applicant in a single lump-sum […]
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Phase II of Reopening RI expected to start June 1, indoor dining, hair salons, and gyms to reopen
During her press briefing on Friday afternoon, Governor Raimondo said that her intention is to move to Phase II of Reopening RI on Monday, June 1st. We’ve included the guidance for Phase II below. Additional detailed guidance is expected to be rolled out on reopeningri.com early next week. A few highlights from her announcements; Beginning […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 22: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island at 1 pm on Friday, May 22nd. Press Briefing Press Briefing Updates Gov: Her intention is to move to Phase II on June 1st. Info on each phase is available at reopeningri.com. […]
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NUWC Division Newport shares knowledge through Educational Partnership Agreements
Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport Last year, the dean of engineering at Syracuse University in New York reached out to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport’s Chief Technology Officer Dr. Jason Gomez, an alum, to set up a knowledge exchange and a tour of the command’s facilities.The conversations that followed […]
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Common Fence Music to host free live-stream concert featuring Ethan Lienwand
Ethan Lienwand , a gifted blues pianist, will perform a free livestream concert for Common Fence Music on Sunday, June 7, at 7 pm. The concert can be accessed by a link provided at commonfencemusic.org. on the day of the show. Ethan Lienwand is a St. Louis-based barrelhouse blues piano player and preservationist. A student of […]
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Newport City Council, School Committee host workshop to discuss school construction bond
The City Council and the School Committee helda joint workshop tonight, Thursday, at 5 pm to discuss the proposed School Construction Bond to build a new High School building and add an addition on to Pell Elementary School.
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Audrain Automobile Museum acquires $10 million European sports car collection that had been donated to Cal State Fullerton University
The Audrain Automobile Museum announced today that they have acquired the Nicholas Begovich Collection for future display with the Museum’s collection in Newport. “Comprising fourteen post-war sports and grand touring cars, the collection represents the vision, fascination and lifetime passion of Nick Begovich, a brilliant and accomplished electrical engineer and physicist whose professional accomplishments and success allowed […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 21: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island at 1 pm on Thursday, May 21st. Updates from the press briefing Gov: At tomorrow’s 1 pm press briefing, she will discuss roll out of Phase II. Gov: 25,000 Rhode Islanders have […]
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COVID-19 forces cancellation of 2020 ORC/IRC World Championship
by New York Yacht Club Despite a strong entry list from the United States and abroad, and the exhaustive efforts of the New York Yacht Club along with the governing bodies for the ORC and IRC rating rules, the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 ORC/IRC World Championships, originally scheduled for Sept. 25 […]
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Prestigious grant awarded to lift up voices of Newport’s North End residents and grow green infrastructure relationships
By Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) Partners for Places, a project of the Funders Network, announced this morning a grant award of $54,240 to The City of Newport to support residents of Newport’s North End neighborhood with tools to participate in critical municipal discussions that affect the neighborhood. The award was matched locally, totaling […]
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Collaboration between the state and Rhode Island National Guard accomplishes mission
Story by Staff Sgt. Kristi Mcdonald / Joint Force Headquarters, Rhode Island National Guard | This story originally appeared here The Rhode Island National Guard (RING) has a unique and important mission. The service members are people from the local community that serve their country and state on a part time basis. Soldiers and Airmen of […]
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Onne van der Wal and family launch Pop-Up Dining Room to support local restaurants
Over the last 72 hours, Newport social media has been buzzing about The Pop-up Dining Room, a mobile dinner space launched by renowned nautical photographer Onne van der Wal and his family. The van der Wals’ innovative pop-up idea was borne out of a desire to support their favorite local restaurants during the pandemic as […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 19: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department hosted a press briefing on COVID-19 in Rhode Island on Tuesday, May 19th at 1 pm. Press Briefing Updates Gov: Announces new app, Crush Covid RI. Available for free download in Apple store/Google Play. Gov: June 1st remains target date for reopening childcare. State providing 50,000 surgical […]
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Study: Rhode Island has second most coronavirus restrictions in the U.S.
With most states partially reopened after closing down non-essential businesses earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions. To identify which states have the fewest and most coronavirus restrictions, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 11 key metrics. […]
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Agenda for Portsmouth Town Council Meeting | May 20th
On May 20, 2020, the Portsmouth Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM will be live streamed on the web and by phone dial-in using the Zoom remote meeting service. Please note that any displayed documentation during the meeting will be visible through the web or mobile device but will not be visible using the phone […]
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Newport City Council to receive COVID-19 update, host school bond workshop with School Committee this week
Newport City Council will host two workshops this week. On Tuesday, May 19th at 4:30 pm, City Council will receive their weekly COVID-19 crisis update from City Manager Joe Nicholson. Access is available via; Phone: 1-877-853-5247 (Toll Free) or 1-888-788-0099 (Toll Free) or 1-833-548-0276 (Toll Free) or 1-833-548-0282 (Toll Free). Meeting ID: 922 6938 0490Zoom: […]
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Two Newport locals ran 50+ miles around Aquidneck Island yesterday
On Sunday, in beautiful spring weather conditions, Newport residents Adrian Massie and Sandy Spitler set out to achieve a goal that would be physically impossible for most people, including many top athletes: They ran the entire perimeter of Aquidneck Island. The loop was just over 50 miles long – nearly the length of two marathons […]
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Photo Gallery: Rogers High School Class of 2020 honored on Broadway
City workers and volunteers spent Monday morning hanging banners along Broadway this morning to honor members of Rogers High School Class of 2000. Visit the full photo gallery on our Facebook Page (below). Parents, students, and family members – please feel free to download and/or share any photo that is of interest to you.
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 18: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health host their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. Press Briefing Updates Gov: Programming – press briefing at 1 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, at 2:30 pm on Wednesday. Gov: On beaches – On Memorial Day, state will be opening East Matunuck State Beach and Scarborough […]
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URI announces Class of 2020 Academic Excellence Award winners
Each year, the University of Rhode Island honors graduating seniors for their superior academic achievement. Their selection is based on grade point average, as well as other criteria determined by their individual academic departments. For example, criteria might include an honors project, a research presentation, or a student’s professional promise. Each recipient of a University […]
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Trinity Church welcomes Reverend Timothy J. Watt as new rector
Trinity Episcopal Church has announced the calling of the Reverend Timothy J. Watt as its new rector. Reverend Watt has accepted the call as the 31st rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Newport. He currently serves as Associate Rector at Christ Church of the Ascension in Paradise Valley, Arizona. His anticipated first Sunday at Trinity is July […]
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Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport receives new Commanding Officer
Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport Capt. Chad F. Hennings relieved Capt. Michael R. Coughlin as commanding officer of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport during a change of command ceremony on Friday, May 15. A naval submariner, Hennings is a 1994 graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology […]
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Governor Raimondo details metrics for moving between phases of reopening
Governor Raimondo laid out four different metrics, in addition to the state’s operational response, that officials are tracking as they consider moving between phases of reopening. Hospital capacity: If the state continues to see less than 70% of ICU and non-ICU beds filled by COVID-19 patients, that is an indicator that it is safe to continue […]