What's Up Today: Thursday, March 23

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 23. Today’s newsletter is 1,302 words - a 6-minute read.

🚗 A lot came out of Newport City Council’s 3+ hour meeting last night, including big changes for the City of Newport’s paid parking season. Read the full story → Newport City Council takes first step in extending paid parking season, meter hours

🇺🇸 City Council also took a step forward, ensuring they have a policy regarding what flags can and can’t be outside of Newport City Hall. Read the full story → Newport City Council approves resolution establishing a policy on flags hanging at City Hall

🏠 While legislators ponder several bills aimed at easing the state’s housing crisis, the state agencies dealing with the homeless and most marginalized populations are seeing a “huge spike” in housing needs. WUN’s Frank Prosnitz with the full story → Shelters see a huge spike in requests for housing assistance

🎸 Singer-songwriter Mark Erelli is coming to the Jamestown Arts Center this evening for a show produced by Newport Live. Erelli returns to the region following a well-received outdoor concert last summer at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Learn more about the show and read Ken Abrams’ interview with Erelli here → What’s Up Interview: Singer Mark Erelli, playing the Jamestown Arts Center Thursday, March 23

🎷 ICYMI: The Newport Jazz Festival lineup is here → Newport Jazz Festival announces 2023 lineup, tickets now on sale

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Newport City Council approves resolution establishing a policy on flags hanging at City Hall

The Newport City Council took a step forward on Wednesday night in ensuring they have a policy regarding what flags can and can’t be outside of Newport City Hall.

Newport City Council takes first step in extending paid parking season, meter hours

Big changes could be coming for the City of Newport’s paid parking season.

Letter: Support the teaching and learning of our Pell community

By Josephine Hearn, 1st Grader

10 groundbreaking inventions and the women who created them

From miracle medications to home security systems, these discoveries changed the world, and the brilliant minds behind them deserve to be celebrated much more regularly than they are.

This Day in RI History: March 23, 1948, Musician David Olney born in Providence

Singer – Songwriter was active in Nashville scene

3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.

7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.

Potatoes, cookies, and 12 other groceries that rose in price last month

The cost of groceries inflated about 0.3% from January to February, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Annually, the price is up about 10.2%.

Eggs, strawberries, and 12 other groceries that dropped in price last month

While costs remain high overall, prices for some food items came down last month

March Madness remains must-see TV during first weekend

Both editions of March Madness have proven to be must-see TV for basketball fans.

Coaches’ sons Hurley and Musselman to meet in Sweet 16

The two coaches’ sons have come together in the desert, preparing for a Sweet 16 game Thursday night that will push one a step closer to college basketball’s ultimate goal.

Shelters see a huge spike in requests for housing assistance

While legislators ponder several bills aimed at easing the state’s housing crisis, the state agencies dealing with the homeless and most marginalized populations are seeing a “huge spike” in housing needs.

The New York Times: Track Covid-19 in Newport County: Latest Data and Maps

East Bay Times: Tiverton council backs aquaculture legislation

Salve Today: Theatre program’s latest musical production is ‘Children of Eden’ by Stephen Schwartz

Dar Williams live at The JPT, Aquidneck 10K, Mark Erelli concert, Easter Bunny visits Shops at Long Wharf, Dancing at 40 Steps, and more!

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