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Here’s a look at the latest headlines on whatsupnewp.com.
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island
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Looking Ahead
We have a full week of live virtual video conversations coming up for you;
On Tuesday at 2 pm, Gavin Black, president of the Rhode Island Ports Coalition, will join WUN to talk about the $60 million Industrial Facilities Infrastructure bond issue that is part of the $400 million March 2nd bond referenda. Story.
On Tuesday at 7 pm, RI-based Actor/Voice Over artist Marilyn Busch will join WUN for a conversation. Busch recently appeared in "The Polka King" and "Vault," the story of the Bonded Vault robbery.
On Wednesday at 11 am, Gillian Friedman Fox, the newly appointed executive director of the Newport Music Festival, will join WUN. Story.
On Wednesday at 3:30 pm, Christine Lajewski, a horror novelist and short story writer, joins WUN in its authors’ series. Story.
On Thursday at 3 pm, R.I. General Treasurer Seth Magaziner will join us to discuss the bonds that appear on the March 2 Special Election ballot. Story.
~ Besides those fun conversations, What’s Up Newp will also bring you live videos of these updates on our website as they happen.
On Thursday at 1 pm, RIDOH will host a press briefing to provide a COVID-19 update
On Thursday at 4:30 pm, Newport City Council will receive a COVID-19 update from City Manager Joe Nicholson.
That’s going to do it for this edition, thanks for reading to the end.
~ Ryan