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This Day in RI History: May 25, 1725 -Colonial Governor Samuel Ward born in Newport

by Ken Abrams May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Samuel Ward was an American farmer, politician, Supreme Court Justice, Governor of Rhode Island and a delegate to the Continental Congress. Born in Newport, he was the son of Rhode […]

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Posted inRhode Island

WUN videocasts Thursday: at 10 with Mayor Xay and at 2 with General Treasurer James Diossa

by Frank Prosnitz May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

It’s a doubleheader today for WhatsUpNewp, with Newport Mayor Xay joining WUN for a videocast at 10 a.m. and General Treasurer James Diossa at 1.  The mayor joins us for […]

Discover Newport
Posted inNewport

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Evan Smith, President of Discover Newport

by Ryan Belmore May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

You may not know it but this week (May 7 – 13, 2023) is National Travel and Tourism Week. According to the U.S. Travel Association, National Travel and Tourism Week […]

Newport Public Schools
Posted inNewport

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain

by Frank Prosnitz May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

Across Rhode Island, school systems are finding that the bond issues voters approved only a few months ago to build new, modern school buildings, are millions of dollars short of […]

Posted inRhode Island

WUN focuses on suicide prevention on 2 pm videocast on Tuesday

by Frank Prosnitz April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 10 high school students attempt suicide, and according to Rhode Island statistics, it’s even higher in the Ocean State. Other statistics […]

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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain

by Frank Prosnitz March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

Colleen Burns Jermain, Newport’s Superintendent of Schools, joined What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, for her monthly live virtual video conversation. During our conversation, we discuss school safety, regionalization, construction […]

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This Day in RI History: March 29, 1927, TV personality John McLaughlin is born in Providence

by Ken Abrams March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

John McLaughlin was a Providence-born American television personality and political commentator most noted for his public affairs television show The McLaughlin Group. McLaughlin was born March 29, 1927 in Providence […]

Posted inNewport

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Heather Hole Strout, Executive Director of the MLK Center

by Ryan Belmore March 28, 2023March 28, 2023

Heather Hole Strout, Executive Director of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, joined What’sUpNewp at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 28, for a virtual live video conversation. During […]

Posted inArts & Culture

This Day in RI History: March 16, 1976 Blu Cantrell born in Providence

by Ken Abrams March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

R&B/Soul singer-songwriter and Providence native Blu Cantrell was born Tiffany Cobb on March 16, 1976. Her mother, Susi Franco, a former “Mrs. Rhode Island,” was an actress and jazz artist. […]

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This Day in RI History: March 13, 1799 -Oliver Shaw born in Newport

by Ken Abrams March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Oliver Shaw was one of the first important American classical composers. Due to a childhood accident and later a case of yellow fever, he was totally blind when he composed […]

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What’s Up Interview: Dar Williams coming to Jane Pickens March 24

by Ken Abrams March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

Aspiring songwriters, this show’s for you. Dar Williams, known as a “songwriter’s songwriter,” is coming to Newport’s Jane Pickens Film and Events Center for a show on March 24 at […]

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This Day in RI History: March 7, 1707 – Stephen Hopkins born in Providence

by Ken Abrams March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

March 7, 1707, was the birthday of Stephen Hopkins, perhaps the most famous Rhode Islander from the colonial period. One of the most accomplished politicians in the state’s history, Hopkin’s […]

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A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain

by Frank Prosnitz March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, March 1 for our monthly live virtual video conversation. During our conversation, we touch base on regionalization, the new Rogers […]

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What’s Up Interview: We speak with children’s musician Laurie Berkner on the ‘kindie rock’ movement and more

by Ken Abrams March 1, 2023March 3, 2023

Award-winning recording artist Laurie Berkner, widely recognized as the queen of children’s music, is bringing her show to the Greenwich Odeum Saturday, March 4 at 3PM. With over 22 million […]

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Q&A with new NCAA President Charlie Baker

by The Associated Press March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker did a 30-minute interview with The Associated Press just days before he officially began his new job as NCAA […]

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New NCAA president says NIL rules could protect athletes

by The Associated Press March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer As Charlie Baker takes over as NCAA president, he brings a different way of thinking about one of the most important and […]

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4Qs with Deanna J. Conheeny: President of the Board of Directors for the Museum of Newport Irish History on 46th Annual Newport Irish Heritage Month

by Ryan Belmore March 1, 2023March 2, 2023

March is Irish Heritage Month, and Newport is gearing up to celebrate its rich Irish heritage and culture. The Museum of Newport Irish History, a non-profit organization established in 1996, […]

Posted inNewport

Dave Rosenberg reflects on the 35th Annual Newport Winter Festival

by Ryan Belmore February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

The Newport Winter Festival celebrated its 35th annual event from February 17 to 26, 2023, and Dave Rosenberg, Director of the Newport Winter Festival, was thrilled with the outcome. Fresh […]

Posted inNewport

Director of Marketing for Spectacle Live discusses the success of shows at The JPT and future plans

by Ryan Belmore February 25, 2023February 25, 2023

In a recent interview as part of the “4Qs with” series, Dan Berube, the Director of Marketing for Spectacle Live, discussed the success of the company’s shows at The Jane […]

Posted inNewport

Newport Police Chief Gary Silva reflects on his 40-year career and offers advice to future officers

by Ryan Belmore February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

In a recent interview with Newport Police Chief Gary Silva, he reflected on his 40-year career as a Newport police officer and his 12-year tenure as Chief. As part of […]

Posted inMusic & Entertainment

Ticket Giveaway: We interview Teddy Thompson, playing Newport Live show Friday, Feb. 24

by Ken Abrams February 21, 2023March 3, 2023

Singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson is coming to Newport’s La Farge Arts Center (at the Newport Congregational Church) on Friday, February 24. Thanks to sponsor Newport Live, we’ve got a pair of […]

Posted inArts & Culture

What’s Up Interview: Julie Knitel of ‘Come From Away,’ playing PPAC this week

by Frank O'Donnell February 20, 2023March 3, 2023

When we chatted, Julia Knitel and the cast of “Come From Away” was in Philadelphia. It was Super Bowl weekend, and the Philadelphia Eagles were in the big game. She […]

Posted inArts & Culture

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Dave Rosenberg, Newport Winter Festival

by Ryan Belmore February 15, 2023March 7, 2023

After taking a couple of years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newport Winter Festival returns for its 35th edition from February 17-26, 2023. Dave Rosenberg, organizer of the […]

Posted inNewport

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Jay Sweet and Dan Swain, Newport Festivals Foundation

by Ryan Belmore February 15, 2023March 7, 2023

Jay Sweet and Dan Swain, the Executive Director and Development Director of Newport Festivals Foundation, joined What’sUpNewp today for a conversation about the Foundation, the Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz […]

Posted inMusic & Entertainment

What’s Up Interview: Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse – duo coming to United Theatre in Westerly March 2

by Ken Abrams February 15, 2023March 3, 2023

Roots/folk music fans should be looking west these days, at least as far as Westerly, RI. First up, keep an eye out for Watchhouse, coming to the United Theatre on […]

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