Today, Save The Bay announced that it has opened registration for its annual Save The Bay Swim fundraiser. The Swim traditionally invites swimmers to tackle a two-mile, open-water swim from Newport to Jamestown, R.I. in support of Save The Bay’s mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. This year, following statewide event guidelines for Summer […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Representative Lauren Carson
Representative Lauren Carson (District 75, Newport) joined us today on May 6th to chat about how COVID-19 is impacting her district.
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Vice Chair Susan Taylor, and City Manager Joe Nicholson
Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Vice Chair Susan Taylor and City Manager Joe Nicholson will join What’s Up Newp on Wednesday, May 6th at 10 am to chat about COVID-19 in the city. Find out more about the city’s response to COVID-19, resources available, what’s to come during the phases of reopening, and more. For additional […]
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COVID-19 testing site opening in Newport
The City of Newport today announced East Bay Family Health Services, a division of East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), will be opening COVID19 testing by appointment only to its patients and to the general public starting on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at its Newport location. Dr. Sarah Fessler, Chief Medical Director, has been […]
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City of Newport releases proposed FY2021 Budget, first Public Hearing slated for May 13th
The City of Newport this evening in a press release announced that it has released its proposed FY2021 budget. The $96.4 million spending plan, which can be found on the City’s website, represents a roughly 3.5 percent reduction from the current fiscal year with the City anticipating over $3.5 million in lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to […]
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Mother’s Day gift and celebration ideas that support local businesses
In these trying times, many moms could use some extra special appreciation this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10th. Luckily our innovative local restaurants, florists, and gift shops have come up with some creative ways you can appreciate mom while supporting local business and keeping everyone safe at the same time. Here’s a breakdown of ideas […]
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Nails found in pieces of hot dogs on lawns, Newport Police investigating
This morning, Newport Police Department shared that on Tuesday they responded to the Thurston Avenue area to a report that a resident, while walking his dog noticed pieces of hot dogs scattered on the lawns, upon further checking it revealed that the hot dogs contained nails. The Newport Police are currently investigating this incident and […]
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What’s Up Newp joins #GivingNewsday in wake of COVID-19 for a Global Day of giving and unity with #GivingTuesdayNow
What’s Up Newp is joining #GivingTuesdayNow to bring awareness to the impact of quality locally owned, independent journalism and to receive the support from the public. Local independent newsrooms are playing a vital role in helping communities be safe during the ongoing pandemic, yet have never been more imperiled economically. What’s Up Newp remains in […]
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Governor Raimondo provides more details on Phase 1 of the state’s plan to reopen the economy
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today provided more details on Phase 1 of the state’s plan to reopen the economy. Retail: Non-critical retail stores that have been closed will be allowed to reopen in-person operations, including for limited in-person browsing. Pre-ordering and in-store pick-up will still be encouraged as the safest option. Retailers will be able to have […]
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DEM asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules, other safety guidelines
As the early boating season gears up, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today released a press release asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and other safety guidelines as they work on their boats at marinas and boatyards and while they’re on the water. DEM says paying strict adherence to social […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing & Update: May 3
Governor Raimondo and Dr McDonald from the Rhode Island Department of Health held their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Press Briefing Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Press Briefing will take place at 3 pm tomorrow, […]
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Publisher of The New York Times: Support local journalism like What’s Up Newp
In observing World Press Freedom Day — Sunday, May 3 — the publisher of the New York Times is urging readers and everyone to donate and subscribe to local news organizations in their communities — including WhatsUpNewp.com “Local journalism is in crisis and at risk of disappearing,” the Times said. “These vital resources are critical […]
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Calm, cool and collected during COVID-19
Story by Sgt. Terry Rajsombath, Joint Force Headquarters, Rhode Island National Guard “I think that’s what’s really made me the medic I am today,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Blake Costa, medical section noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC), for the 1-103rd Field Artillery. “Just the exposure to nonstop trauma.” In the midst of COVID-19, Costa serves as […]
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Newport Polo hopes governor accepts its proposal that would change the experience for spectators and players
Polo is hoping that a proposal it gave to Governor Raimondo a few days ago will allow the popular event to hold its summer series – but if it does, it will look a lot different than in past years. According to Agnes Keating, wife of Dan Keating, president of the polo association, Newport Polo […]
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newportFILM forced to cancel 2020 Outdoors season
newportFILM is the latest organization that has been forced to change their plans for the upcoming spring and summer season. In an email signed by Becca Bertrand, Executive Director and Andrea van Beuren, Co-Founder and Artistic Director, newportFILM announced, “We are heartbroken to have to announce the cancellation of the 2020 newportFILM Outdoors season. Following […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – May 1: Daily press briefing & update
Governor Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott will hold their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Press Briefing – Video Press Briefing – Updates Gov: Cases are still not in a decline, but “we’ll take the plateau”. Gov: […]
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Tennis Hall Of Fame: Regular execution of the Hall of Fame Open and Induction Ceremony in July will not be possible
In light of Governor Gina Raimondo’s announcement this week regarding large events in Rhode Island this summer, the International Tennis Hall Of Fame (ITHOF) shared with fans and ticket holders on Thursday that “a regular execution of the Hall of Fame Open and Induction Ceremony in July will not be possible”. In the letter to […]
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Wickford Art Festival and Charlestown Seafood Festival fall victim to COVID-19
Two more of Rhode Island’s iconic summer events – the Charlestown Seafood Festival and Wickford Art Festival — canceled yesterday (Thursday), the latest victims of COVID-19. Heather Paliotta, executive director of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce, announced that the 36th annual Seafood Festival, scheduled for August 7-9, was being canceled in the aftermath of Governor […]
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“Quaranstreaming”: 22 films with Rhode Island ties
With this week’s cancellation announcements of many of our favorite cultural events in Rhode Island this summer, the reality hit hard that we’re going to have to keep entertaining ourselves at home for awhile longer. To give you some fresh movie ideas and celebrate our home state, we put together this list of 22 films […]
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MLK Center helps thousands during the pandemic, expecting need to rise through the fall
For Heather Strout, executive director of the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newport, it’s the stories from people lining up for the center’s food pantry that are heartbreaking, people “who have never had to come to a food pantry before.” Over these last six weeks as they have seen their jobs disappear to […]
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Tyler Bernadyn: My Newport Folk Fest moment
Yesterday’s announcement by Governor Raimondo ended any hope for scheduled events larger than 50 people for this coming summer. Weddings, regattas, rehearsals, and subsequently, the Newport Jazz and Newport Folk Festivals all fell victim to this decree. While opinions on this declaration differ, one thing that is for certain is that this summer is going […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: A convo with Jay Sweet, Executive Producer of Newport Festivals Foundation, on cancellation of 2020 Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals and more
Jay Sweet, Executive Producer for Newport Festivals Foundation, joined What’s Up Newp’s Ryan Belmore today to chat about the yesterday’s news regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival. They also spoke about the year-round work and needs of the Newport Festivals Foundation and much much more. Our thanks to […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 30: Governor Raimondo hosts student press conference
Governor Raimondo held a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) “Student Press Conference”, with a live Q&A session for Pre-K to 12th grade students, on Thursday. The Latest Local Data April 30: 8,621 positive cases, 339 currently hospitalized (85 in ICU, 54 on ventilator), 266 total associated fatalities. More from the Governor, DOH today; The Rhode Island […]
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Governor Raimondo, Congressional Delegation, and state leaders host Violence Prevention Town Hall
Governor Raimondo, Rhode Island Congressional Delegation and advocates hosted a Violence Prevention Town Hall on Thursday morning to discuss how all Rhode Islanders can prevent domestic violence.
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Aquidneck Land Trust awards seven grants to local community groups, non-profits
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has awarded seven grants totaling $13,454 to local community and neighborhood groups through its annual grant program, the Merritt Neighborhood Fund. Grant awards ranged from $1,204 to $2,500. Established in 1999 to honor the late Peter M. Merritt, the organization’s president emeritus, the Fund supports projects that strengthen community identity and character, and which model […]