The following was submitted by Tom Shevlin, Communications Officer for the City of Newport. The City of Newport on Friday announced new measures to combat the spread of coronavirus, including stepped up enforcement of large gatherings as State health officials urged municipalities to plan for the worst, but work toward to the best. In a […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy, City of Newport offering subsidized trees to residents
Newport residents interested in adding a tree to their yard may now submit applications for discounted trees to be delivered and planted by the City of Newport. The Newport Tree Conservancy is subsidizing the cost of each tree and for $85, residents may choose from a selection of eleven shade and flowering species so long […]
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2020 Census kicks off in Rhode Island
Beginning this week, every household in Rhode Island will receive a notice by mail to complete the 2020 Census. Rhode Island receives $3.8 billion in federal funding each year based on census results. These funds support healthcare, schools, roads, housing, the environment, and many services and programs in communities across the state. “We have one […]
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Newport Mayor Bova says city might consider coronavirus restrictions
Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, informed of Providence’s declaration of a state of emergency, said Newport might consider some of the same restrictions that Providence is enacting as the nation continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said the city is revoking all event entertainment licenses — for night clubs, concerts, and […]
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Middletown Public Schools: Gaudet student’s COVID-19 test was negative
Update to original story; Original Story A student at Middletown’s Gaudet Middle School is in self-quarantine after being tested for coronavirus. The Middletown School Department sent the following letter via email to parents and staff on Wednesday. This story is developing and will be updated as more information is received.
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The Ocean Race announces 2021-22 route
via The Ocean Race The next edition of The Ocean Race, scheduled to start from Alicante, Spain in October 2021, will visit 10 international cities, including the start port and the Grand Finale finish in Genoa, Italy in the summer of 2022. For the first time, The Ocean Race is now open to the high-tech, […]
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How does the coronavirus test work? 5 questions answered
Maureen Ferran, Rochester Institute of Technology The U.S. government is fighting to contain and slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Testing is central to these efforts. Molecular biologist and viral researcher Maureen Ferran answers some basic questions about how these diagnostic tests work – and if there are enough to go around. Who gets […]
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Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled amid coronavirus disease concerns
After receiving further direction from the Governor’s Office and the Rhode Island Department of Health, the City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to cancel this Saturday’s 64th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Original Story After receiving further direction from the Governor’s Office and the Rhode Island Department of Health, the City of Newport has issued a press […]
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City Council appoints Stephanie Winslow to fill vacancy on School Committee
City Council unanimously voted to appoint Stephanie Winslow to fill the vacancy on School Committee this evening. The vacancy on the School Committee came when Kathleen Silvia resigned her seat effective January 27th, 2020. Winslow, one of eight candidates who applied and interviewed for the position, will serve only until a person is elected and […]
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RIDOH: New guidance issued for large events in Rhode Island
As a part of on-going efforts to limit or prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Rhode Island, Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), issued updated guidance today regarding large events. This guidance is in line with the latest guidance from the […]
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City of Newport urging residents to use online, mail services
via City of Newport Seeking to limit the potential spread of COVID-19, the City of Newport is advising residents and businesses to take advantage of its online and mail-in services. From paying taxes and parking tickets, to searching property records, requesting vital records and applying for building permits or memorial benches, the City’s website can […]
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Potter League For Animals: LoveBash for Animals postponed
Every year we look forward to connecting with our animal loving supporters at the LoveBash for Animals, however given the growing concerns around COVID-19, and with recent recommendations made by Rhode Island Department of Health, the Potter League for Animals has made the difficult decision to postpone the LoveBash for Animals, which was scheduled for […]
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Governor Raimondo, RIDOH to provide guidance this afternoon concerning St. Patrick’s Day Parades and other large, organized events
Update – Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled amid coronavirus disease concerns Update – City Of Newport: Council expected to vote to cancel Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health plans on offering guidance on upcoming large, organized events to municipalities and organizers this afternoon. That update […]
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Newport parade moves ahead, in spite of state recommendation
Update – Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled amid coronavirus disease concerns As the state was reporting its fourth and fifth cases of the coronavirus, soon after the governor declared a state of emergency, and while cities and towns across the country were canceling or postponing large celebrations, the Newport City Council voted 4 to […]
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City Council votes to allow Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to go on as scheduled
This story was originally published at 10:24 pm on Monday. It has been updated. Update – Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled amid coronavirus disease concerns Editor’s Note City Council voted 4 to 3 last night to not pull the parade permit for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in light of the coronavirus outbreak and […]
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The Ocean Race is returning to Newport in 2022
Sail Newport and The Ocean Race announced today that for the third consecutive edition of the competition, The Ocean Race will make its only North American stopover in Newport, Rhode Island, in the spring of 2022. The Rhode Island stopover will be one of ten stops during the eight-month 38,000 nautical-mile race around the world, […]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: ‘my mother lived a life of gratitude’
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of women in all aspects of our society. WhatsUpNewp reached out to successful women in several professions, asking just a few questions. We will run their responses throughout the month. Former Rhode Island Attorney General Arlene Violet WUN: What one, two or three women […]
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Governor Raimondo Declares State of Emergency in response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced in a press conference this afternoon that today she has signed a declaration creating a State of Emergency in Rhode Island, allowing the State to access additional resources to supplement its robust response to COVID-19. In addition, today the Governor, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), and Rhode […]
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Bipartisan bill aims to protect Rhode Islanders from prosecution over shoreline access
The following was submitted by the Press Office of the RI General Assembly. The right of Rhode Islanders to access the shoreline has been inalienable since it was written into the state constitution in 1843. Yet exactly where the public shoreline ends and private property begins has always been as tumultuous and unsettled as the […]
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RI Foundation offering $10,000 grants for projects that bring people together
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, municipal agencies and nonprofit groups grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 13 is the deadline to apply. “We are looking for proposals that will improve the quality of life, build relationships and increase connections. Our goal […]
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Newport Playhouse to host fundraiser for Nashville Tornado victims
The “Newport to Nashville” series at the Newport Playhouse will present a special show to raise money for the victims of the Nashville tornado on Thursday March 12th. The show will benefit the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Nashville style listening room welcome performers Tom Burgess, Bryan Cahall, Jonathan Perry, Joanne Lurgio, Steve Demers, […]
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Obituary for Shirley Katzman
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Shirley (Spader) Katzman, 92, of Portsmouth, RI, died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family, on the evening of Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Albert E. Katzman, to whom she was happily married for 63 years. Born in Providence, RI, a daughter of […]
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RIDOH’s identifies third case of corona virus (COVID-19)
New from RIDOH… The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s State Health Laboratories has confirmed an additional presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This person is a female in her 60s. She is at home with mild symptoms. This person was tested because she was symptomatic and had direct, face-to-face contact with a […]
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Rescue Me: 5 pets in need of loving homes this week
According to the CDC, owning a pet can have real, measurable health benefits for many people. Since we’re big supporters of the #AdoptDontShop philosophy when it comes to pet ownership, we’ve teamed up with our friends at the Potter League for Animals to bring you Rescue Me! – a weekly highlight of available, adoptable animals in Newport […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust launches campaign to conserve portion of Glen Farm
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced a campaign to conserve 7.5-acres of the historic Glen Farm in Portsmouth. According to ALT, the property has significant conservation values and could be developed into as many as eight house lots. The land trust has raised $213,000 of the $472,000 needed to preserve the land, which abuts the Glen Farm Stables […]