WUN Afternoon Update: Sept. 16

Good Afternoon,

Here’s a look at the latest headlines from What’sUpNewp;

Top stories this week on What’sUpNewp

RIDOH reports Rhode Island’s first human case of West Nile Virus in 2022

Surprise is key part of migrant travel from Florida, Texas

Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Sept. 17 – 24)

Rhode Island monkeypox weekly update

Counties with the highest unemployment rate in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Foundation inviting South County residents to share ideas at a free community dinner on Sept. 20

USA to take on Argentina at Newport Polo on Saturday

Newport International Boat Show announces ‘Newport For New Products’ award winners

The history of voting in the United States

Could you pass the U.S. citizenship test?

Florida, Texas escalate flights, buses to move migrants

Theater Review: ‘TINA: The Tina Turner Musical’ powerful at PPAC

Recent Local Obituaries

What’s Up this weekend: Sept. 16 – 18

‘Six Picks’ Oktoberfests in Newport County and beyond – Fall celebrations commence

‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (September 16-18)

‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (September 16-18)

Newport International Boat Show returns to downtown Newport this weekend

USA to take on Argentina at Newport Polo on Saturday

U.S. Naval War College to host World War I era Army-Navy baseball game at Cardines Field on Sept. 16

Seven restaurants will host unique dining experiences for Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

RI Philharmonic Orchestra to honor The Beach Boys at Pawtucket performance Saturday Sept. 17

Public invited to tour nine historic Little Compton properties on September 17

RI VegFest’s ‘RI VegtoberFest’returns to Trinity Beer Garden on September 17

Rhode Island's 44th Annual Heritage Festival will take place on September 17th at the WaterFire Arts Center

Inaugural Newport Oktoberfest to take place at Fort Adams on September 18

Bristol Porchfest returning Sunday, September 18

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