Effective April 1, Republic Services, the vendor for Middletown’s Pay As You Throw (PAYT) program, will be suspending the curbside collection of yard waste and bulk waste until further notice. The temporary suspension of these service is due to the increase in solid waste and recycling for residential customers that has occurred with more people […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 2: Governor takes questions from children in Rhode Island
Today’s press conference will be an opportunity for the Governor to take questions directly from Rhode Island’s kids. More than 13,000 students across the state submitted questions, and a selection of those questions will be read to the Governor by the First Gentleman. “We know this is a scary time for everyone – and in […]
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Whats Up Podcast: A convo on comedy and quarantine with Doug Key, founder of Rogue Island Comedy Festival
Doug Key, founder of Rogue Island Comedy Festival, is currently quarantined in his apartment in the Bronx and recovering from an illness that may be COVID-19. In addition to being a touring comedian, Key, who grew up in Portsmouth, works in a nursing home in New York. He began feeling symptoms associated with COVID-19 several […]
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2020 Atlantic Cup cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Manuka Sports Event Management this week announced that The Atlantic Cup has been canceled due to COVID-19. The announcement It is with great regret that Manuka Sports Event Management announces the unavoidable cancellation of the 2020 Atlantic Cup, which was scheduled to take place June 5-21.Over the past few weeks, like all of you, we […]
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Newport Working Cities Collaborative, BUKI launch resident smart phone communication network
Newport Working Cities Collaborative Brings Cutting Edge BUKI Communication Platform to North End Neighborhood for a Two Year Pilot During this unprecedented time when accurate information is critical for families to sustain themselves in isolation, Newport Working Cities Collaborative, based at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, today announced it is launching the first pilot in the nation of […]
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MLK Center forced to cancel annual Swing Into Spring fundraiser
The following was written and submitted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Swing into Spring, in its 24th year, has always been an occasion to bring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK) supporters together to support a common mission: fighting hunger, promoting health, educating young and school aged children, supporting […]
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Coronavirus cases are growing exponentially – here’s what that means
Andrew D. Hwang, College of the Holy Cross In the U.S., scientists stress that the number of coronavirus cases has been growing exponentially. In ordinary speech, the term “exponential” usually means “really fast.” To mathematicians like myself, and to scientists and public health officials, the term has a precise and subtly different meaning: A quantity […]
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Should we wear masks or not? An expert sorts through the confusion
Thomas Perls, Boston University As a professor at Boston University’s School of Medicine and a geriatrician at Boston Medical Center caring for the most vulnerable in this pandemic, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about COVID-19. It turns out there is good science out there that helps us know what masks we need to […]
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$1 million and counting: 401Gives tops goal in raising funds for Rhode Island nonprofits
United Way of Rhode Island’s 401Gives campaign has met its ambitious goal, hitting the $1 million dollar mark in funds raised for local nonprofits in one day. The milestone was reached at 7:34 p.m., as donations continue to come in — today became the Ocean State’s largest, single day of philanthropy ever coordinated. As of this release, 6,197 donors […]
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COVID Daily Update – April 1st: Governor Raimondo provides several updates, 566 positive cases now in R.I.
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today made several announcements today about the state’s response to COVID-19. RI Delivers: Today the state launched RI Delivers, Rhode Island’s connection to help for those living in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. This service will ensure that Rhode Islanders in quarantine will have what they need to safely remain home […]
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What Sold: 17 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (Mar. 25-31 )
Here’s what sold on Aquidneck Island last week. Aquidneck Island real estate sales and transactions on What’s Up Newp are brought to you by OUR Real Estate, a locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company. Read more about this locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company below. Newport 31 Friends Drive sold […]
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Newport Gulls postpone 20th Anniversary Celebration Alumni Weekend
The Newport Gulls Baseball Club today announced that they have decided to postpone the 20th Anniversary Celebration Alumni Weekend to 2021. “This decision comes on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic the United States and countries around the world are currently experiencing. The Newport Gulls and the entire New England Collegiate Baseball League remain optimistic […]
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Middletown closing all town beaches and parks
The Town of Middletown today released the following press release regarding the temporary closure of beaches and parks in Middletown beginning Friday, April 3, 2020. UPDATE – April 2nd – Battling COVID-19, Newport and Middletown will block parking at iconic beaches and the Cliff Walk The Town of Middletown announces the temporary closure of all […]
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Three Newport Firefighters test positive for COVID-19
Three members of the Newport Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Office of the City Manager. The firefighters, who the city says are not being identified due to patient privacy concerns, are all reportedly recovering in self-isolation at home and the Rhode Island Department of Health has been notified. “At this […]
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City of Newport places restrictions on beach, Cliff Walk access
The City of Newport on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of several City parks and beaches due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The city, in a press release, says restrictions follow an Executive Order signed Tuesday by the Governor on shuttering all State run parks and beaches, including Fort Adams and Brenton Point state parks. The […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – April 1: Governor, Department of Health provide daily update
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. James McDonald, who is one of the Medical Directors at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), will provide updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response on Wednesday, April 1st, at 2:30 p.m. (Note the time change for today.) The press conferences on Thursday and Friday […]
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Coronavirus Update – March 31st: 488 positive cases in R.I.
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole, Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) made several announcements about the state’s response to COVID-19. State parks and beaches: As of this Friday, April 3rd, state beaches and parks in Rhode Island will be closed. Campground openings will be postponed until at least […]
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Senator Euer celebrates preservation of 204 affordable housing units at Festival Field Apartments
Sen. Dawn Euer is heralding the sale of the Festival Field Apartments as a victory for much-needed affordable housing in Newport. A New York-based real estate developer and operator, Fairstead, recently announced it has purchased the Festival Field Apartments, a 204-unit affordable housing complex at 90 Girard Ave., and that it plans to maintain it […]
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Winner Winner Offers Buckets of Love
In partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, the team at Fifth Ward chicken shop Winner Winner is helping members of the community in need during the COVID-19 pandemic with Buckets of Love. The restaurant is offering customers a “Bucket of Love” for $25. With each purchase, Winner Winner will provide a […]
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State parks, beaches closed effective Friday
During her press briefing today, Governor Raimondo ordered all state parks and beaches closed effective Friday, April 3rd due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management provided the following press release that provides further guidance on the Govenror’s orders. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces the temporary closure of Rhode […]
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What’s Up Podcast: Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way Rhode Island discusses 401Gives
Now more than ever, support is needed for the important work happening throughout the state’s nonprofit community. On Wednesday, April 1, United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) will launch its anticipated new statewide giving campaign, 401Gives, making it easy for Rhode Islanders to donate to any of nearly 400 local organizations. 401Gives is being powered by […]
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City of Newport partnering with Meals on Wheels
The following was submitted by Tom Shevlin, Communications Officer for the City of Newport. The City of Newport is set to begin partnering with Meals on Wheels to provide at-risk residents with free meals delivered directly to their homes. Volunteers from the Aquidneck Island Emergency Volunteer Alliance (AIEVA) will be distributing the meals to individuals […]
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COVID-19 Press Conference – March 31: Governor, Director of Health provide daily update
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH will provide updates about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today, Tuesday, March 31st, at 1 p.m. Updates as they happen; Gov: Press Conference on Wednesday will be held at 2:30 pm Gov: Reports 4 more deaths in R.I. due to COVID-19. […]
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Rhode Island Judiciary closes courthouses in Newport County, Washington County
The Rhode Island Judiciary announced Tuesday that Murray Judicial Complex (Newport County) and McGrath Judicial Complex (Washington County) will close on April 1st until further notice. The Executive Orders states, “In response to Executive Order No. 2020-04, the number of hearings being heard judiciary-wide has been significantly reduced, as has the amount of foot traffic […]
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Rhode Island economy is the second most exposed to coronavirus, report says
With the U.S. stock market having lost over 20 percent of its value and the U.S. government passing a historic $2 trillion stimulus package, WalletHub today released a report on the State Economies Most Exposed to Coronavirus. The report says Rhode Island’s economy is the second most exposed to coronavirus. To identify which states are most vulnerable economically, WalletHub writes […]