Dec. 19 Digest: City goals; New health facilities; & things to do

Good Afternoon!

We bring you the latest from Newport and beyond in today's afternoon edition.

The Newport City Council has set its goals for the 2024-2026 term, focusing on public safety, community engagement, and housing.

University Orthopedics has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Middletown, offering expanded treatment spaces.

On the medical front, Newport Hospital is now home to Rhode Island’s first dual-source CT scanner, promising more efficient imaging.

In national news, immigration continues to fuel the U.S. population's growth, while local sports fans can look forward to Rhode Island FC's 2025 schedule.

We also have a roundup of upcoming events, from a holiday concert at St. Mary's Church to live music at local venues. Don't miss the latest local updates, including recent arrests and a look at this weekend’s activities!

Members discuss community engagement, public safety, and housing initiatives

State-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot office on Aquidneck Island features advanced technology and expanded treatment spaces.

Advanced technology promises faster, more accurate imaging with reduced radiation exposure.

Immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday.

Allen’s path to professional songwriting wasn’t necessarily linear. Growing up in Maine, she joined a bluegrass band, a rock band and played music at Irish pubs throughout her teens.

The Ocean State club will play its first six games of the season on the road before kicking off for the first time inside The Stadium at Tidewater Landing in downtown Pawtucket on Saturday, May 3.

The emergency closure was put in place after last week’s heavy rain.

Multiple arrests made.

The Conversation invited writers, from fields as diverse as wildlife ecology, politics and literature, to nominate their best books of 2024. And this year, the Books & Ideas team share their own picks, too.

Tigers defeat Division 1 St. Raphael Academy 48-35, improving to 2-0 on the season.