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 and on our Facebook Page then. Updates as they happen, Gov: Announces two new COVID-19 related deaths, total is now 27 in Rhode Island. 167 additional new positive […]
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U.S. Senior open at Newport Country Club canceled
The United States Golf Association announced on Monday that they have canceled the U.S. Senior Open and has postponed the U.S. Open to September 17th – 20th. On their website, the “U.S. Open, the USGA has made the decision to cancel the U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championships for 2020”. The 41st […]
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Rhode Island to make free, rapid COVID-19 tests available to all
Governor Gina Raimondo announced this morning via press release that Rhode Island has formed a partnership with CVS Health to make free, rapid COVID-19 tests available to all Rhode Islanders. Tests using the new Abbott ID NOW™ system will now be provided by-appointment at a new drive-through testing site at Twin River casino in Lincoln. […]
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City of Newport amending weekly food distribution program
The City of Newport has announced the following; Due to high demand, the City of Newport has announced that it will be modifying the opening of its weekly drive through/walk-up food distribution site at the Pell Elementary School. The temporary community distribution site, which is open Wednesdays through April 29th from 12 -2 p.m., in the parking […]
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Governor Raimondo: Reasons to have hope during these trying times
One of the most popular type of questions What’s Up Newp was asked last week were questions where the answer will hopefully give some sense of positive news or hope for our readers. What’s Up Newp empathizes with our readers and recognizes that our local coverage and national coverage of how many new cases, how […]
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The JPT Launches Virtual Screening Room
At the JPT Film & Event Center, the show must go on – virtually. On March 26th, the new JPT Virtual Screening Room initiative launched to give audiences the opportunity to see films that would otherwise be playing on the big screen from home. The historic theater temporarily closed its doors on March 16th due to […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – April 5: 922 cases confirmed in R.I., Governor provides updates
Governor Gina M. Raimondo provided an update today on Rhode Island’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. While reiterating the importance of social distancing in big box retail stores, she asked that Rhode Islanders who see individuals or businesses failing to comply report their concerns to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 5: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Department of Health will provide updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry the press conference live here as it happens. Updates as they happen; Governor reports 8 new deaths, total of 25 fatalities. 116 new COVID-19 […]
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“Huge Disaster Brewing In All Our Back Yards” – CEO of RI Developmental Disability Group Home Agency
David Reiss, CEO of the Fogarty Center, manages 18 Rhode Island group homes for adults with developmental disabilities, where all but 10 or 12 of the 80 residents have no place to go and no active family support in case of an outbreak of COVID-19 infections. “We may be able to prevent people from getting […]
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Photo Gallery: Rhode Island State House honors COVID-19 first responders
The Rhode Island State House turned red on Saturday night to honor the first responders on the frontlines of this COVID-19 crisis. Govenror Raimondo yestreday announced the State House would be lit red on Saturday night to honor all those who are sacrificing during this time. The State House will be lit red every night […]
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COVID-19 – April 4: 806 cases confirmed in R.I.
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 the state’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. All Rhode Islanders who have symptoms of COVID-19 are urged to call a healthcare provider to coordinate a test. The symptoms of […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 4: 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 at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4th. Updates as they happen; The Governor reports another three deaths due to COVID-19. Brings total fatalaties to seventeen in Rhode Island. The Governor has announced another 97 Rhode Islanders have tested […]
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Just My Opinion: The challenges of COVID-19 on media coverage
When I first started writing for Whats Up Newp, I understood that while my journalism history was virtually all in print, journalism’s future was online. My concern was whether online can replicate the robust newsrooms that we enjoyed at places like the Providence Journal, where I worked for years? This is a new world, and […]
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Parking bans take effect at popular beach and park areas to foil spread of COVID-19
It wasn’t much of a beach day anyway, with fierce winds and chilly showers throughout the day yesterday, as state and local officials began parking bans at parks, beaches and even Newport’s Cliff Walk to enforce “social distancing” rules to curb the spread of COVID-19. Entrances to lots at Newport’s Easton’s Beach were barricaded, and […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Quarantine Concert with Mel on April 3
What’s Up Newp’s Live Stream Entertainment Series continues on Friday, April 3rd with Music by Mel. Join us at 7 pm on our Facebook Page for the live concert. Facebook Event & Details Mel is returning to What’s Up Newp for another LIVE STREAM concert ???????? | Mel |musicbymel.com@musicbymelx Live stream brought to you by […]
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COVID-19 – April 3: 711 cases confirmed in R.I., announcements made on surge locations, face covers
COVID-19 Announcements Made on Surge Locations, Face Covers, and Other Topics Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) made several coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) announcements today. Surge locations: Rhode Islandis setting up surge sites to provide hospital-level care at the Rhode Island Convention Center, the […]
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Unsung Heroes: Robert Young
Like all public school districts in the state, Newport’s schools were faced with unprecedented challenges when they were ordered close and shift to distance learning last month as the COVID-19 crisis escalated. For the Newport Public School Technology Department, the recent departure of the department’s director left a void in leadership at a critical moment. […]
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DEM reminds Rhode Islanders that State Parks and Beaches are now temporarily closed
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) issued the following press release remeinding Rhode Islanders that state parks, beaches and campgrounds are closed due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Related Battling COVID-19, Newport and Middletown will block parking at iconic beaches and the Cliff WalkMiddletown closing all town beaches and parksCity of Newport places restrictions […]
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Rhode Island, U.S. fall into recession as coronavirus rages
A Rhode Island economy that University of Rhode Island Economist Leonard Lardaro described as limping through 2019, is in a recession that promises to intensify as the state, nation and world struggles in its fight to defeat the coronavirus. “We went into this crisis from a weakened position,” Lardaro said, leaving Rhode Island “very vulnerable.” […]
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Newport Health Equity Zone produces Community Resource Guide
What’s Up Newp is passing on the following Community Resource Guide to our readers on behalf of the Newport Health Equity Zone. This guide provides information related to food, eviction, unemployment, transportation, childcare, and other basic human needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated to this document will be posted continuously at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10HZPINX2ERnj7WGhgYbbDdTXRyKD4yXQup5fbfVeyzU/edit
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 3: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will provide their daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update on Friday at 1 pm. Updates as they happen; Gov: On Monday, there will be a system in place for reporters to ask follow up questions. Gov: 54 news cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island, brings total positive cases in […]
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Rhode Island distilleries commit operations to make hand sanitizer
Their tasting rooms are closed, but Rhode Island distillers are joining the fight against COVID-19 by repurposing distilled ethanol to produce hand sanitizer for those in need. They join a growing list of hundreds of distilleries in the United States that are now producing ethanol-based hand sanitizer to address shortages in medical offices and essential […]
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MLK Center asks donors to donate money not food
Many of the organizations that provide food for people in need – a growing lot these days – are asking donors to refrain from donating food items and instead contribute financially to the organizations. During this pandemic, neighborhood center officials want to minimize the number of people actually handling food items. “Right now, we’re asking […]
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Portsmouth to host virtual Town Council Meeting on April 6
The Town of Portsmouth has published the following agenda for the Portsmouth Town Council Meeting on April 6th. PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 6, 2020 AGENDA On April 6, 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. […]