Governor Raimondo announced yesterday that beginning today the National Guard will be working with police in local coastal communities to go from door to door asking people if they’ve come from NY and getting their contact information. Those folks will be ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days. All hotels, short-term renters, and rental companies will […]
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Small Business Administration: Notice about changes & updates to the SBA Disaster Loan Website
What’s Up Newp is passing on the following information on behalf of the Rhode Island Small Business Administration. Please Note: There are some who are attempting to defraud people in need by sending emails and various other communications about their need to file for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) before a fictitious deadline. To be […]
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Coronavirus Update – March 27th: 203 positive cases in R.I., 5 in Newport
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott today made several announcements about the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Note – Watch the press conference and see What’s Up Newp’s notes from the press conference here. The following orders are extended until April 13: Gatherings: All gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited everywhere.Work […]
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Unsung Heroes: Katie Imswiler
Citizens throughout the state are rapidly mobilizing in all sorts of creative, innovative and unexpected ways to help the fight against COVID-19. For Rhode Islander and swimwear designer Katie Imswiler, mobilizing meant an abrupt change from designing bikinis to designing protective face masks for healthcare workers. Imswiler owns IMSY Swimwear, a Providence-based company with a […]
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Demands on neighborhood centers, homeless shelters grow as COVID-19 spreads
From Newport to Stonington, Ct. and beyond, the non-profit agencies that feed and house some of the areas most challenged individuals and families are being deluged with new clients and requests from people “devastated” by the impact of COVID-19. In the past two weeks Newport’s Martin Luther King Center has “served more people (1,200) than […]
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COVID-19 Response Fund awards $1.2 million in first round of grants to local nonprofits
The following was written and submitted by the Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island. Less than two weeks after the Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island jointly established the COVID-19 Response Fund, the organizations today announced a first round of crisis response grants to local nonprofit organizations. Twenty-seven organizations […]
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Watch: Governor, Director of Health COVID-19 update (March 27th)
Governor, Director of Health will host their daily press briefing today at 1 pm. In response to a question from What’s Up Newp earlier this week, the Governor stated that she will provided guidance today on a lot of her executive orders (restaurants take out/dine-in only, education, etc). Updates as they happen (refresh for updates […]
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The Reef and Stoneacre Brasserie Offer Free Meals to Hospitality Professionals
Two Newport restaurants – The Reef and Stoneacre Brasserie – are stepping up to help local hospitality professionals through the COVID-19 crisis. Starting today, Friday, March 27th, the Reef will begin offering free Family Meal Fridays to those who work or have recently worked in the hospitality industry. Orders can be placed on Fridays between […]
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U.S. Navy reports sailor in Newport has tested positive for COVID-19
On Wednesday, March 26th, the Navy identified 34 additional Sailors and Navy civilians who tested positive for Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). According to the Navy’s latest report on COVID-19, ” In Newport, Rhode Island, one Sailor tested positive”. Naval Station Newport nor the Naval War College have not published anything on their websites regarding […]
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Unsung Heroes: Rebecca Killian
Editor’s Note: What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island are asking readers to nominate unsung heroes from the community during this COVID-19 crisis. Rebecca Killian was among those nominated. Rebecca Killian, a local artist and owner of the award-winning paint party business Mermaid Masterpieces, usually maintains a busy schedule of events like children’s birthday parties, fundraisers, ladies’ […]
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Coronavirus Update – March 25th: 165 positive cases in R.I., 5 in Newport
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott today made several announcements about the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Travel from New York: Today the Governor signed an executive order mandating that anyone who has traveled to New York by any form of transportation must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Rhode Island. This applies to anyone […]
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18th Clagett Regatta moved from June to September
In the interest of keeping sailors, supporters and volunteers safe and healthy, the board of the C.Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta today announced that they have made the decision to postpone The Clagett due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta dates for the 18th Clagett Regatta […]
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Representative Carson voices support for emergency borrowing
Rep. Lauren H. Carson added her support today for the decision of the Disaster Emergency Funding Board to establish a short-term $300 million line of credit for the State of Rhode Island in order maintain financial liquidity for the state. This line-of-credit decision includes oversight and reporting requirements outlining how the money is used and does not create any […]
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401Gives on April 1st will benefit nearly 400 Rhode Island nonprofits
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. The day aims to raise […]
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Watch: Governor, Director of Health COVID-19 update (March 26th)
Governor Gina Raimondo and Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott will host their daily press briefing on Rhode Island’s response to COVID-19 today at 2:30 pm. Updates as they happen; Gov: 33 new coronavirus cases in Rhode Island, brings statewide total to 165. Director of Health says they will share much more data this afternoon, but […]
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Distance Learning Begins: A view from two Superintendents
We saw images of kids on Facebook exercising at the direction of teachers over the internet and others hunkered down behind computers as both students and teachers began practicing distance learning, the new normal for education during the COVID-19 crisis. School systems throughout Rhode Island, and much of the nation, have changed the way they […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News: Things to do while you’re at home
The Coronavirus crisis continues to upend every schedule, every timetable, and every visitor’s previously planned arrival. Our world of hospitality is on a seemingly endless hiatus. Our city’s biggest historic sites and attractions are closed; our hotels and guest houses are empty and operating with skeleton crews. Most of us are homebound and out of […]
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Video: Why social distancing is one of the best tools we have to fight the coronavirus
The Conversation US, CC BY Anurag Papolu, The Conversation This video is based on an article written by Thomas Perls, professor of Medicine at Boston University. Social distancing is a tool public health officials recommend to slow the spread of a disease that is being passed from person to person. Simply put, it means that […]
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Military Spouses of Newport accepting charity applications, extend scholarship application
Military Spouses of Newport (MSON) shared the following announcement today regarding funds available for students, military spouses & local organizations. Military Spouses of Newport Accepting Charity Applications The Military Spouses of Newport (MSON) club is accepting applications for its 2020 charity donation applications. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that directly benefit military service members […]
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Coronavirus Update – March 25th: 132 positive cases in R.I., fewer than 5 in Newport
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott today announced new guidelines issued by the Department of Business Regulation for retailers and grocers as part of the state’s response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. As of 5PM tomorrow, all retailers and grocers must: Allow no more than 20% of stated fire capacity in the store at a […]
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RITBA: Newport Pell Bridge westbound toll booths hours of operation temporarily change due to reduced travel
The following was written by RITBA. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is announcing that due to reduced overnight traffic due to the effects of COVID-19, the toll booth cash collections on the Newport Pell Bridge going westbound will temporarily be suspended from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., effective Thursday, March 26th, until further […]
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Governor plans to extend prohibition of on-premise food consumption at restaurants and food establishments
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH announced on March 16th that, effective March 17th and continuing through March 30th, there will be no on-premise food consumption for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, or other food establishments in Rhode Island. Establishments with a food license were allow to continue to conduct […]
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Unsung Heroes: Jenni Field
Editor’s Note: What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island are asking readers to nominate unsung heroes from the community during this COVID-19 crisis. Jenni Field was among those nominated. Normally, Newport-based Master Seamstress Jenni Field puts her passions for sewing and upcycling to work by creating eco-friendly personal accessories, housewares, and décor out of […]
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Rhode Island Air Show canceled
The 2020 Rhode Island Air Show has been canceled due to concerns amid COVID-19. The show as scheduled for June 20 – 21, 2020. The Rhode Island National Guard Open House Air Show posted the following on their Facebook page today; The Rhode Island National Guard (RING) announced today that due to health and safety […]
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Newport Historical Society stays connected to the community through online services
The Newport Historical Society today announced that they are currently working towards maximizing its delivery of Newport’s history to the public in ways that do not require in-person contact. “Join us online at NewportHistory.com with #HistoryAtHome or on our Social Media platforms where NHS is offering free content available for a broad range of ages and […]