Newport resident Kendra Wilson Muenter today announced her run for Newport School Committee. Muenter provided What’sUpNewp with the following announcement; “My name is Kendra Wilson Muenter. I am a Newport resident, community volunteer, and parent, and I am running for the Newport School Committee. Public schools are the heart of every city, and Newport schools […]
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States spending the most on fireworks
Fireworks on the Fourth of July date back all the way to the nation’s founding. On July 2, 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife that signing the Declaration of Independence—which would happen in two days—should be met with celebrations that included “illuminations,” the 18th-century word for “fireworks.” The pyrotechnic marvels have illuminated the skies since. […]
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What’s Up Today: June 29
Good Morning, today is Wednesday, June 29. 🌊 On this day in 1901, Academy award-nominated actor and singer Nelson Eddy was born in Providence. Eddy earned three gold records, has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and sang at the third inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Read More 🌊 It’s been an […]
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Free Summer Concert of the Day: Avi Jacob with Jess Powers and Tyler-James at ISCO (June 29)
There’s nothing like live music on a warm summer evening… especially when it’s free! We’re celebrating summer with a new feature called “Concert of the Day.” We’ll be showcasing music events around the region daily through August. We’ve done the research … there are dozens of community-based concerts in Rhode Island and beyond happening this […]
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Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Shadow
Meet your new best friend, Shadow – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Shadow is a 5-month-old male Mixed Breed. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Shadow; Mr. Shadow is a handsome, black and white puppy looking to spruce […]
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Changes coming to Newport’s Bulky Waste Program
Newport residents looking to dispose of bulky waste will no longer need to obtain collection stickers from City Hall, the City of Newport announced today. More from the City of Newport; As part of the City’s new trash contract, beginning July 1st, all requests and payments for bulky waste and white goods collection items can be made directly through […]
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Newport Democratic City Committee invites Newport voters and candidates to attend a signature-gathering event on July 6
The Newport Democratic City Committee (NDCC) is inviting declared candidates and all registered Newport voters to attend a signature-gathering event on July 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM on the lawn at the Newport Elks Lodge. Candidates for federal, statewide, and local public office, as well as candidates for state and local party committees, must collect signatures from voters […]
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Rhode Island Folk Festival Returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence Sunday, August 28
The Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on Sunday August 28, 2022. The free music festival includes some of the finest folk, rock, acoustic and Americana acts in Rhode Island and beyond. The 2022 festival features critically acclaimed artists like Jake Blount, Robin Lane, and The Fools. […]
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Rhode Island man who hid drugs in child’s backpack gets 7-year sentence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man who stored more than 1,000 counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine or fentanyl in a child’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles backpack in the Rhode Island apartment he shared with his three children has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Davith Hoy, 42, was […]
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Teaser Trailer released for Hocus Pocus 2
Disney+ today released a teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated Hocus Pocus 2, which is due to premiere on September 30 on the streaming platform. Newport, and other locations in Rhode Island, were used for filming last October and November. Washington Square, Eisenhower Park, and a temporary home that was built on Touro Street can be […]
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Best school districts in Rhode Island
A good school can lead to a lifetime of opportunities. Myriad data shows that lifetime earnings dramatically increase with every degree obtained. Bachelor’s degree holders will earn an average of roughly $26,000 more each year than high school graduates. And for those who decide that pursuing a college degree is not the best postsecondary option, […]
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What’s Up Today: June 28
Good Morning, today is Tuesday, June 28. 🌊 On this day in 1969 – The Claiborne Pell Bridge opens to the public. 🌊 Let the games begin. Yesterday was the first day for candidates to declare for office in the 2022 primary and general elections. There were a few surprises, and candidates still have today and […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Weather
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, […]
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States with the most UFO sightings
UFO sightings date back to biblical times. In the Bible’s Book of Ezekiel, a mysterious ship is described as appearing from the sky in Chaldea (modern-day Kuwait). Strange sightings were recorded around Rome in 218 B.C. A wave of mysterious apparitions showed up in fourth-century China when a “moon boat” was documented floating overhead once […]
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Ringleader of check fraud scheme gets 5 years in prison
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The ringleader of a plot that defrauded multiple Rhode Island banks out of tens of thousands of dollars through a counterfeit check scheme has been sentenced to five years in prison, federal prosecutors said Monday. Terrance Richardson, 30, of Providence, was also sentenced Friday to three years of probation after pleading […]
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Portsmouth Town Council’s Andrew Kelly will run for Senate District 11
Portsmouth Town Councilor Andrew Kelly announced today that he has decided to run for Senate District 11 (Portsmouth, Bristol). Senator James Seveney who currently represents District 11 announces his retirement last month. Portsmouth Town Council Vice President Linda Ujifusa announced her candidacy for the Senate District 11 (Portsmouth, Bristol) two weeks ago, and Portsmouth resident Matt […]
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Wind farm, environmentalists agree on ways to protect whales
BOSTON (AP) — The developers of an offshore wind farm and three environmental organizations announced Monday that they have reached an agreement to further protect rare North Atlantic right whales during construction and operation of the energy-generating project. The agreement involving Orsted and Eversource — developers of South Fork Wind off the coast of New England […]
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Newport Historic Spring receives $100,000 contribution from BankNewport, fall 2022 groundbreaking planned
BankNewport today announced that it has made a $100,000 charitable contribution to the Newport Historic Spring to “advance the effort to install a public park on the site of the original town spring and the birthplace of Newport”. This represents the largest corporate contribution to the project to transform the former Coffey’s gas station into […]
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Ben Tuff is back for another record-setting swim of Narragansett Bay, this time from Providence to Newport
On July 22, Jamestown resident Ben Tuff will swim 25 miles from Providence to Newport, in an endurance effort to raise money for Clean Ocean Access. This marks the third marathon swim for Tuff, who has raised more than $160,000 to date for Clean Ocean Access, an Aquidneck Island-based environmental non-profit. In August 2020, Tuff swam around […]
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James Dring will seek reelection on Newport School Committee
James Dring will seek relection on Newport School Committee in November. “I am a parent with kids in the Newport Public Schools and I am finishing my first term as a school committee member and although we have had many challenges coming out of covid, we also have had many accomplishments,” Dring shared with What’sUpNewp […]
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What’s Up Today: June 27
Good Morning, today is Monday, June 27. 🌊 On this day in 1898, Joshua Slocum completed the first solo circumnavigation of the globe in Newport. 🌊On this day in 1966, Dark Shadows, an American Gothic soap opera that used Carey Mansion as “Collinwood Mansion”, premiered on ABC. 🌊 There will be a lot of political […]
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Louisa Boatwright will seek reelection on Newport School Committee
Louisa Boatwright will seek another term on Newport School Committee. Boatwright provided What’sUpNewp with the following statement; Today I, Louisa Boatwright, am announcing that I will be running for 2 more years on the Newport School Committee (NSC). Currently I’m finishing my 4th year on the Committee and have learned a great deal. I’ve worked […]
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Off-duty Providence Police officer charged with assault at abortion protest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty has now been charged in connection with Friday’s demonstration at the State House. In a Saturday evening news release, state police said Providence patrolman Jeann Lugo, 35, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct. […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Doobie Brothers rock it down the highway at the Xfinity Center
One of classic rock’s most enduring bands, the Doobie Brothers finally got to play in front of an enthused crowd at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA Saturday, June 25. The band had previously scheduled their “50th Anniversary Tour” for the summer of 2020 – it was canceled twice due to the pandemic. What made […]
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What’s Up Today: June 26
Good Morning, today is Sunday, June 26. 🌊 Pride returned to the streets of downtown Newport Saturday afternoon June 25. The celebration included the Newport Pride Festival and Marketplace, held at the Great Friends Meeting House along with a colorful bike “ride for pride” that drew support from allies and onlookers. Dozens of community agencies […]