Actress, Broadway star, comedian, and author Melanie Chartoff joined What’s Up Newp for a live virtual video conversation on Friday, May 14 to discuss her new book, “Odd Woman Out: Exposure in Essays and Stories”, and her upcoming virtual appearance next week for two Rhode Island organizations. Chartoff’s essays explore her own extraordinary life, and […]
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Understanding the Census, a live virtual video conversation with John Marion, executive director of Common Cause
John Marion, Executive Director of the Common Cause in Rhode Island Rhode Island dodged a bullet in the recent census, retaining its two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, its electoral votes, and perhaps of hundreds of millions of dollars that would have been lost had the state lost a Representative seat. But this […]
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Treasurer Magaziner will join What’s Up Newp on Friday to discuss the need to require financial literacy education
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner joins WhatsUpNewp for a videocast tomorrow (Friday, April 30) at 2:30 p.m. to discuss financial literacy bills his office has introduced into the General Assembly. “When Rhode Islanders learn personal financial skills early in life, it leads to better outcomes and sets them up for financial success in adulthood,” Magaziner said […]
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Police Detective/legislator to share his views on police accountability
There are few issues more volatile today than policing around the country. Local communities, state legislatures, and Congress are grappling with proposed legislation that would significantly impact policing on a local level, demanding more accountability. Greg Howard, a detective in Stonington, CT also serves as a state Representative in Connecticut, and is chief among legislators […]
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LIVE ON WUN: A conversation with musician Nick Casey (April 19 at 7 pm)
Musician Nick Casey will join What’s Up Newp for a conversation on Monday, April 19 at 7 pm. The Nick Casey Band was founded in July 2018. Residing in the state of Rhode Island, the band consists of Nick Casey on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Ryan Tremblay on lead guitar, Olivia Baxter on fiddle, […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools
Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, will join me for a live virtual video conversation at 1:30 pm today. We’ll chat about the schools, the new changes, expanding the number of students in school on a daily basis, and more.
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History in the Making: Newport Historical Society’s interview with What’s Up Newp’s Ryan Belmore
Newport Historical Society’s Executive Director Ruth Taylor recently sat down, virtually, with What’s Up Newp’s Ryan Belmore to discusses the shift in community journalism that has taken place over the past year, and What’s Up Newp’s pivot from reporting on local events to providing detailed coverage of quarantine protocols, vaccine distribution, unsung heroes and more, […]
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WATCH: A conversation with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (April 7 at 1 pm)
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea joined What’s Up Newp for a live virtual video conversation at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 7. For more information about voting and the Secretary of State’s office, visit www.sos.ri.gov.
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WATCH: Governor McKee, RIDOH host COVID-19 press briefing (April 8 at 1 pm)
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Thursday, April 8 to provide an update on the fight against COVID-19 in Rhode Island. The live broadcast of this meeting had some technical difficulties. We’re working on finding better audio and video.
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Watch: Governor McKee, RIDOH host weekly COVID-19 briefing
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted their weekly COVID-19 briefing on Thursday at 1 pm. Governor McKee said that 12,000 additional vaccine appointments will be available on vaccinateri.org on Friday at 5 pm. Beginning Monday, April 5, vaccine eligibility will open to those age 50 – 59.
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WATCH: A conversation with Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island
Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, joined What’s Up Newp at noon on Thursday, April 1 to give us an update on 401Gives, Rhode Island’s statewide giving day! After raising approximately $1.32 million for the effort’s first-ever year in 2020, United Way of Rhode Island upped the ante in 2021, […]
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WATCH | A conversation with Heather Hole Strout, Executive Director of MLK Center
Heather Hole Strout, Executive Director of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center), joined What’s Up Newp at noon on Tuesday, March 30. We chatted about all that’s happening, new, and to do at the MLK Center, as well as previewed 401Gives, Rhode Island’s state-wide giving day that’s coming up on Thursday, […]
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WATCH: A conversation with musician Charlie Marie (April 5 at 7 pm)
Charlie Marie has a voice that will absolutely floor you, but what really makes the Rhode Island native stand out is her ability to write songs that tweak traditional country music tropes, or simply turn them on their head completely. Her latest single “El Paso,” which is based on an actual experience, is a perfect […]
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WATCH: Governor McKee, RIDOH host weekly COVID-19 briefing (March 25)
Governor Daniel McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted their weekly COVID-19 briefing at 1 pm on Thursday, March 25 to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. A few big takeaways; >> When will you get your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine? The Rhode Island Department of Health rolled out this […]
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WATCH: A conversation with Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner (March 25)
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner joined WhatsUpNewp for a videocast on Thursday at noon. During our discussion we talk about taxes – at least how those earning less than $72,000 a year could get free tax preparation assistance, talk about the Frontline Heroes Fund, small business support and recommendation on new stimulus relief.
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WATCH: Newport City Council Meeting (March 24 at 6:30 pm)
Newport City Council will host a regular council meeting this evening at 6:30 pm. Among the items on the agenda are resolutions relating to real estate transfer tax, developing fairness of outcomes or equity into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and a Children’s Bike Trail. There are special event license applications for the Newport Oyster […]
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WUN videocast profiles Touro Synagogue Foundation’s upcoming lecture on anti-Semitism
Dan Snydacker, a board member and education chair of the Touro Synagogue Foundation, joins WhatsUpNewp for a videocast on Tuesday at noon to discuss the Foundation’s upcoming lecture series, particularly its opening event on April 1, which explores the rise in anti-Semitism today. In what is arguably among the most racially charged periods in the […]
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Watch Live: Governor McKee, RIDOH host COVID-19 briefing (March 18 at 1 pm)
Governor McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host their weekly COVID-19 briefing at 1 pm on Thursday, March 18.
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LIVE on WUN: A conversation about the New England Musicians Relief Fund (March 17 at 6 pm)
Cory Pesaturo and Gabriel Langfur Rice will join What’s Up Newp at 6 pm on Wednesday, March 17 for a conversation about the New England Musicians Relief Fund. The foundation is dedicated to fostering long-term security for professional musicians in New England by providing financial assistance and critical resources as a safety net for musicians, […]
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Watch Live: Newport City Council meeting (March 10 at 6:30 pm)
Newport City Council will host their next regular meeting on Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm. See what’s on the agenda here. The meeting will be held virtually and is open to the public. If you’d like to participate in the meeting, call 1-888-788-0099 or join by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/91257975406 (webinar id 912 5797 5406).
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Watch Live: Inauguration ceremony for Governor Dan McKee (March 7 at 12 pm)
A socially-distanced inauguration ceremony for Governor Daniel J. McKee will be held on Sunday, March 7. The ceremony, which will begin at noon, will take place on the south steps of the State House. According to a media advisory from the Governor’s office, Governor McKee will be ceremonially sworn in by Secretary of State Nellie […]
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Watch Live: Governor McKee, RIDOH host COVID-19 Press Briefing (March 4)
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Thursday, March 4 to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. Watch the press briefing live as it happens, or anytime afterward, below.
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Newport City Council’s weekly COVID-19 update has been canceled
Update: At 3:56 pm on Wednesday, City Clerk Laura Swistak notified the media that this meeting has been canceled. Newport City Council will host a workshop at 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 4 in order to receive a COVID-19 crisis update from City Manager Joe Nicholson. The meeting will be held remotely and is open […]
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Gina Raimondo confirmed as Commerce Secretary, resigns as Governor of Rhode Island
Governor Gina M. Raimondo submitted a letter of resignation moments ago to Governor Dan McKee. Her resignation took effect upon delivery to Governor McKee. Similar letters were also sent to the Rhode Island Speaker of the House and Senate President. Copies of these letters were sent to the state’s congressional delegation, general officers, and other […]
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Watch Live: Newport City Council to host COVID-19 Crisis Update (Feb. 25 at 4:30 pm)
Newport City Council will meet virtually on Thursday, February 25 at 4:30 pm to receive a COVID-19 crisis update from City Manager Joe Nicholson.