The city of Newport is one of several communities in the state that is forgiving tax penalties and interest, and is also suggesting there may be additional relief for individuals and businesses that continue to suffer financial hardship because of the coronavirus. “We have pushed the deadline back to June 30 and will work with […]
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Director of Health provides more insight into number of recovered, race and ethnicity data
Wondering how many have “recovered” from COVID-19? Wonder how race, ethnicity, or zip code are trending among positive cases of COVID-19 and those who have died? What’s Up Newp got a little bit closer to an answer today. Following their daily press briefing, Governor Raimondo and Director of Health Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott answer approximately a […]
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COVID-19 and Jaws: A Resonant Metaphor
When debate over whether or not to cancel the Newport St. Patrick’s Day parade broke out last month – a conflict that seems like eons ago now – I couldn’t help but notice that the argument to “Cancel the parade!” paralleled the cry to “Close the beaches!” in the film Jaws. The Jaws metaphor fit […]
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Watch: Governor Raimondo, Governors from across Northeast discuss regional approach to reopening economy
Governor Gina Raimondo joined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, and Delaware Governor John Carney to discuss a regional approach to reopening the economy. Following the press conference, Governor Raimondo’s office issued the following press release; Raimondo Joins Fellow Governors in Announcing Partnership […]
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Video & Updates: Governor, Department of Health provide daily COVID-19 update (April 13)
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Department of Health provided updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today at 1 pm. Updates as they happen; Governor reports another 10 COVID-19 associated deaths, brings total to 73. Announces an additional 311 positive cases, brings total to 2,967. There are 197 currently hospitalized. […]
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Obituary for Barbara Ann (Gray) Cloutier
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Barbara Cloutier, age 86, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on April 8, 2020 at Warren Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Barbara was born in Fall River, MA to John and Dorothy Gray. Barbara married Ronald Cloutier of Fall River, MA in 1972 at a private ceremony […]
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Monday storm could result in power outages, says National Grid
Monday will bring high winds that could knock out power for as many as 30% of National Grid Customers, the company wrote on Sunday. National Grid on Sunday announced that they are preparing for a powerful storm headed towards New England on Monday. National Grid states that the current forecasts indicate that weather conditions could […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 12: Positive COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island rises to 2,665, associated fatalities now 63
Because of the wind and heavy rain forecast for Monday, April 13th, all outdoor coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing sites in Rhode Island will be closed tomorrow. This includes testing sites at: • URI in South Kingstown; • CCRI in Warwick; • Rhode Island College in Providence; • Rhode Island Hospital in Providence; • Kent […]
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COVID–19’s Shelter in Place brings spike in domestic abuse
Amidst signs of a sharp increase in domestic abuse in Rhode Island, agencies are determined to ensure that victims receive the full range of support, including emergency shelter, online counselling and legal recourse – while making sure that health restrictions are respected. “We’re concerned but we’re also prepared,” said Jessica Walsh, director of the Women’s […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 11: 334 new positive cases of COVID-19, Rhode Island’s count now 2,349
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), provided an update today on Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) data. Rhode Island has 334 new cases of COVID-19. This brings Rhode Island’s count to 2,349. RIDOH also announced seven additional COVID-19 associated fatalities. One […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 11: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Gina M. Raimondo will provide updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response on Saturday, April 11th, at 1:00 p.m. We will carry the briefings live below and on our Facebook Page as it happens. Updates as they happen; Governor: Reports 7 more COVID-19 associated deaths, brings total to 56. The […]
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COVID-19 hits DD Group Homes in Rhode Island
A total of 23 adults with developmental disabilities in Rhode Island group homes — not quite 2 percent of all the 1180 adult residents in congregate care in the state — have tested positive for the coronavirus, as of April 9. Of that total, 9 are hospitalized. Read the full story now on Developmental Disability News
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 10: 288 new positive cases of COVID-19, Rhode Island’s count now 2,015
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), made several announcements today about the state’s response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). • Unemployment Insurance: The Governor signed an executive order yesterday ensuring that individual businesses that have closed as a result of COVID-19 will […]
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What’s Up Podcast: Neil Steinberg, CEO of Rhode Island Foundation, discusses programs that are helping non-profits during COVID-19
Neil D. Steinberg, president and Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Foundation joins WUN’s Frank Prosnitz, talking about some $10 million in grant programs that are helping critical non-profits during this COVID-19 crisis, including Child & Family in Middletown, the East Bay Community Action Program in Newport, the James L. Maher Center in Middletown, […]
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City of Newport: Access to Southern Embankment of Easton’s Pond closed
The following info was provided by the City of Newport Due to necessary repairs, a portion of the unimproved walking trail along the Easton’s Pond Dam has been closed to the public. The access ramps to the pond along with the stone dust path that was constructed from 2011-2013 remain open to the public. The […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 10: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will host their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will have it for you live below on our Facebook Page and website then. Updates from the press conference as they happen; Gov: There will be no daily press briefing on Easter. She will pre-record a message […]
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Hogan Associates launches ‘1 More Helping’ challenge
As the pandemic ravages our economy, real estate brokerage, Hogan Associates, yesterday announced that they are launching the 1 MORE HELPING challenge – a social movement to help friends and neighbors make it through this difficult time. The initiative encourages those who can, to do something helpful, post it on social media with hashtag #1morehelping, […]
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RITBA: Newport Pell Bridge eastbound toll booths hours of operation temporarily change due to reduced travel
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that due to reduced overnight traffic due to the effects of COVID-19, the toll booth cash collections on the Newport Pell Bridge going eastbound will temporarily be suspended from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., effective Saturday, April 11th, until further notice. This change follows the same […]
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Easter Bunny will hop through Newport on Saturday
Some good news for kids – the Easter Bunny is scheduled to hop through Newport on Saturday, April 11th. With the help of Newport Recreation and Newport Police Department, the bunny will try to drive through every neighborhood in the city for a quick visit, but will be following social distancing guidelines. The Easter Bunny […]
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Visualizing the virus
Colette Gaiter, University of Delaware As a professor of visual communications, I can’t help but notice all the images of COVID-19 that have been circulating. You’ve probably seen some version of it: a ball with distinctive spikes that vary in style – from triangular bursts to rounded knobs. It’s become both an icon – a […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 9th: Rhode Island reports 277 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new related deaths
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), made several announcements today about the state’s response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Governor signed an executive order today that clarifies Rhode Island’s requirements around quarantine and isolation: – Anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 – either […]
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Reflections on one month of social distancing
Today marks one month that I’ve been practicing social distancing, though it feels like much longer. I returned home from a weekend ski trip on Monday, March 9th and that day, my husband and I decided that we’d begin taking social distancing seriously given that he falls into a high-risk category. Since then, we’ve only […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 9: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Raimondo and Director of Health Alexander-Scott will provide their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry the video and provide updates as they happen below. Updates as they happen; Gov: Announces 8 new COVID-19 related deaths, total now 43. There are 277 more positive COVID-19 cases, brings total […]
