☀️ What's Up Today in Newport County: Friday, February 21

Good Morning! It’s Friday, February 21.

A Portsmouth man is facing first-degree arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a Newport condominium complex early Thursday morning. Read More

Newport City Council’s workshop on lead remediation ran for approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes last night. We’ll have more coverage from the workshop later today. In the meantime, you can watch the workshop here.

It’s possible that the speed camera on Ruggles Ave. may be staying put for now, following details that it would cost approximately $90,000 to remove it. A resolution that will be put forward by Councilors Holder, Ceglie, and Napolitano next Wednesday asks “for a reconsideration of the vote of approval and amend Councilor Carlin’s resolution to allow the speed camera to remain on Ruggles Ave. until a decision is made on whether the camera stays or is removed, while at the same time, continue to have the community meetings as approved prior.” Resolution (Reminder - This speed camera is not issuing tickets or citations).

The Chanler at Cliff Walk tells What’sUpNewp that more than 65 reservations were booked for their new restaurant, Remy’s Loose after we exclusively broke the news earlier this week. Read more about Remy’s Loose and make those reservations.

Newport Folk Festival has made nine lineup announcements. Here’s the latest.

Newport Winter Festival continues today with The Magician for Non-Believers at Newport Marriott, a Winter Fest Comedy Show at Hotel Viking featuring Jessica Casciano and Jimmy Dunn, and more. Schedule Of Events

The Jamestown Press reports that Jamestown’s Planning Board has paved the way for Ryan Family Amusements, which operates an arcade in Newport, to move forward with possibly opening a location in Jamestown.

Rhode Island Monthly reports on efforts underway in Newport to memorialize Rhode Island’s African American history.

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Multi-agency effort leads to swift arrest of Portsmouth resident with Massachusetts criminal record

Volunteers invited to join April 12 event to remove winter debris and beautify local shoreline

Whitehouse demands answers from White House over Musk’s sweeping powers

U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island, who already approved a temporary restraining order on the funding freeze, is hearing a request for a permanent injunction from nearly two dozen Democrat states.

Portsmouth Council to discuss 250th Anniversary Plans, Zoning Updates

Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded to students with a focus on Undersea Technology

The program aims to enhance socialization and promote crucial development at this early stage in life through immersive play.

Orchestral music from the 19th century and photography from America’s Gilded Age will be presented at Rosecliff in March.

Council docket includes ordinance amendment for transient guest facilities and collective bargaining agreement with firefighters union