WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. government spends billions of dollars annually to help feed K-12 students healthy meals at school. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says the federal government should dish up more heart-healthy, delicious, nutritious sustainable seafood for kids in compliance with the federal government’s own nutritional standards. “If you want kids to grow up […]
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Kittens available for adoption right now in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of kittens available for adoption in Providence on Petfinder. You may also like: Highest paying jobs in Providence that require a bachelor’s degree Petfinder Paulie – Gender: Male- Breed: Domestic Short Hair- Read more on Petfinder Petfinder Einstein – Gender: Male- Breed: Domestic Short Hair- Read more on Petfinder Petfinder Alex […]
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Top stories this week on What’sUpNewp
It was a busy week in and around Newport. Here are the stories that were catching the attention of readers the most this week. Recent Local Obituaries Here’s a look at the local obituaries that we published this week.
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Dec. 10 – 17)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates December 11 – 17, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Westbound Right Lane Closure- 12/12 to 12/16- […]
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The average American car is older than ever before—here’s why that could keep increasing
In 2022, the average age of a vehicle on the road in the U.S. surpassed 12 years—a record high. The rising age of American cars is a longtime trend—the average age of automobiles in operation in the U.S. has grown by about 45% since 1995—that gained momentum in the last five years due to a […]
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Richest and poorest states in America
America’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been complicated by inflation and climbing interest rates. Emergency federal aid helped ordinary citizens, businesses, and government agencies alike make it through the economic slowdown. But as that dries up, a darker picture is emerging. The poverty rate climbed in 2021, while income inequality grew from 2020 to […]
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Newport Police Department to reward good drivers during ‘Mission Blue Santa’
The Newport Police Department today announced that it will be conducting “Mission Blue Santa” during the daytime of December 11, 12, and 16. Newport Police Department says in a press release that Mission Blue Santa is an effort to ” reward drivers around the city for their good driving”. When a Uniformed Patrol Officer observes […]
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Senator Euer attends White House meeting on environmental priorities
Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer traveled to Washington, D.C., this week at the invitation of the White House to discuss state legislators’ environmental priorities. The discussion, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, was part of a series of meetings between state legislative leaders and administration officials on major issues and goals of state […]
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Rhode Island is among states with the highest gas consumption
Even as the Biden administration moves to embrace electric vehicles in its efforts to curb global warming, America continues to guzzle gas. How much gas a state’s residents consume can depend on various circumstances, including how far they travel, what kind of public transportation is available, and how high of a gas tax is imposed. […]
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Rhode Island loves Brazilian Food: Here’s what else Rhode Island Google’d in 2022
The Providence, RI area was the only place in the United States that had “Brazilian food” as its top trending “near me” search in 2022, according to Google’s recently-released Local Year in Search 2022 data. Google rolls all of Rhode Island, including Newport, into its “Providence, RI area”. Some more takeaways from Rhode Island’s Year in […]
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Countdown begins to 2023 Army-Navy Football Game at Gillette Stadium
The countdown to kickoff for the 2023 Army-Navy Game presented by USAA at Gillette Stadium has officially begun. One year from today, on Dec. 9, 2023, America’s Game will come to the New England region for the first time in the 124-year series’ history. The 2023 installment of Army-Navy will mark only the third time […]
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RITBA director elected director of International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
Lori Caron Silveira, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, was recently elected as a director of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA). Caron Silveira will serve a 4-year term, beginning January 1, 2023. “I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to represent RITBA while learning from my colleagues and […]
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‘Six Picks’ holiday book shopping: Best books about Newport
With the holiday shopping season reaching its peak over the next couple of weekends, we’ll be sharing some ideas for unique gifts available locally. Here’s a nice list of Newport-related books for you to consider curated by Charter Books proprietor Steve Iwanski. There’s a good mix of fiction and non-fiction, some art, and a little […]
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Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes. President Joe Biden has said he will promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize […]
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Tree work will limit access to some portions of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren beginning Dec. 12
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that access on three sections of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren will be limited starting December 12 so that Rhode Island Energy can trim trees to allow clearance for powerlines along the path. From 8 am to 12 pm on December 12, the […]
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Providence man sentenced to federal prison on conspiracy, bank fraud, and firearm charges
PROVIDENCE – A Providence man, Richard Koboi, aka Sunnyboy Taylor, 27, who organized and led a conspiracy to create and deposit approximately $330,000 worth of counterfeit checks, and who illegally possessed and then sold a firearm to a drug dealer, all while serving a state term of probation, was sentenced today to three years in federal […]
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Community invited to Potter League’s ‘Block Party’ adoption event
Get ready to bring home Holiday happiness with Potter League for Animals! The Potter League announced today that through December 20, they are hosting a “Block Party” Adoption event where the community can adopt a blocky-headed dog (six months of age or older) for a $50 adoption fee. The Blockhead (said with affection) is a term used […]
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West Warwick man pleads guilty to conspiracy, production, and possession of child pornography
PROVIDENCE – A West Warwick man today pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple child pornography charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. According to charging documents, Russell C. Trafford, 55, conspired with others to produce child pornography through the sexual abuse of a female known to the defendant and his family. Trafford began […]
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12 Metre World Championship returning to Newport in 2023
Text By: 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport Station Next summer in Newport, an exciting schedule of competitive sailing will be punctuated by the 2023 12mR World Championship, an International Twelve Metre Association (ITMA) event organized by the 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport Station (official home of ITMA’s Americas 12mR fleet) in partnership with Organizing Authority Ida Lewis Yacht Club. With racing […]
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Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks to perform at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 23
Music legends Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, two of the most loved and universally respected entertainers of all time, announce one unforgettable evening of live music at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, Patriots Media Relations announced today. The spectacular one-night show marks the first time the two have performed on the same stage in New England. Tickets […]
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‘Six Picks’ RI Breweries celebrate National Lager Day Saturday, Dec. 10
Rhode Island breweries will be joining their national counterparts this weekend to celebrate “National Lager Day” on December 10. The cold, refreshing lager is the most popular American beer, a key component at backyard barbeques, ball games, and neighborhood pubs. Check out some of our favorite locally-brewed lagers from around the state. Ragged Island Brewery […]
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Greenlove donates water bottle filling station to The Compass School, marks 26th station donated
Greenlove today announced its 26th water bottle filling station donation to the Compass School in Kingston, RI, to help reduce the detrimental impact of single-use plastic on the environment. The Compass School community pledged at the hydration station’s reveal ceremony to adopt and implement a four-point anti-plastic pledge as follows: “ I will Refuse single-use […]
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Beech Tree at Redwood Library comes down
Another Beech Tree has fallen victim to Beech Leaf Disease in the City of Newport. The latest is one of the Beech trees in front of Redwood Library. “The Beech Tree disease did end its long life,” Patricia Barry Pettit, Chief Communications Officer, for Redwood Library tells What’sUpNewp. “The good news is that the remaining […]
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Congressman Jim Langevin discusses complex challenges in cybersecurity during visit to NUWC Division Newport
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – On Nov. 28, U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), made his final visit to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, as the representative of Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, to give a speech on the challenges of maintaining cybersecurity superiority. “I […]
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Two Division Newport employees win Black Engineer of the Year STEM awards
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport engineers Abner Barros and Calvin Roldan recently won Career Communications Group (CCG) Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2023. Barros, a resident of Fall River, Massachusetts, won in the Science […]