In the News
City Council Roundup: No Tourism Commission in Newport
In The News By Phil Cozzolino on June 25, 2026 A resolution to establish a Tourism Commission was rejected by the Newport City Council on June 24 in a 4-3 vote with opposing councilors saying the city has enough boards and commissions and that the issue of tourism is already well vetted by organizations like Discover…
Greater Newport Chamber to host Coffee with Candidates at Innovate Newport
In The News By Community Submission on June 25, 2026 The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and members of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee will host incumbents and candidates running for the offices of Governor and Lt. Governor to take part in coffee hours with members of the local business community. The series will take place…
Healthcare Dominates at Chamber Event Featuring Abney, DiPalma
In The News By Newport This Week Staff on June 25, 2026 By Philip Cozzolino The effects of the rising costs of healthcare and health insurance loomed over a June 23 “Politics and Pancakes” event hosted by the Greater Newport Chamber of ComÂmerce at Salve Regina University. Rhode Island Rep. Marvin Abney and Sen. Louis DiPalma…
Greater Newport Chamber to host ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ series at Innovate Newport
In The News Weekly Thursday coffee hours running July 16 through Sept. 10 will bring candidates for governor and lieutenant governor before the local business community by Ryan Belmore June 25, 2026 Innovate Newport, supported by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the City of Newport, serves as a dynamic hub for coworking and private…
Chamber’s Politics & Pancakes returns June 23 with finance chairmen Abney, DiPalma
IN THE NEWS The two lawmakers who lead the General Assembly’s finance committees will discuss the state budget and election-year issues at Ochre Court by Ryan Belmore WHATSUP NEWP The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host its next Politics & Pancakes event Tuesday, June 23, at Ochre Court, featuring the two lawmakers who…
Greater Newport Chamber to host Politics & Pancakes at Ochre Court
IN THE NEWS By Community Submission on June 10, 2026 NEWPORT THIS WEEK The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host Politics & Pancakes on Tuesday, June 23rd at special guest host location: Ochre Court. This is the second quarterly event of the series, hosted in partnership with The Pell Center at Salve Regina University and sponsored by Bally’s Corporation.  Slated to speak to the local…
$50M bond is a needed boost to career, technical education | Opinion
IN THE NEWS Erin Donovan-Boyle and Monika Zuluaga Guest columnists Providence Journal May 27, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET KEY POINTS Rhode Island voters may decide on a $50 million bond to fund career and technical education (CTE) programs. CTE enrollment has nearly quadrupled in eight years, with about half of the state’s high school students…
‘Flex On Demand’ Public Transit Expanded on Island
in the news By Newport This Week Staff on May 21, 2026 Pilot Flex On Demand service available through June 30. More Aquidneck Island residents can now request a ride on public transit using a smartphone app in what the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is calling “Flex on Demand.” The pilot program, which will run…
Multi-modal Transportation Solutions for Aquidneck Island
In the news By Community Submission on May 21, 2026 NEWPORT THIS WEEK There are moments in the life of a community when progress does not arrive through one dramatic announcement or ribbon cutting. It comes instead through partnerÂships and working together as one community. Last week on Aquidneck Island felt like one of those moments.…
Flex service expands RIPTA expands Flex On Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island Flex service expands
in the news Newport Daily News Thu, May 7, 2026 at 5:02 AM EDT RIPTA expands Flex On Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the expansion of Flex On Demand service within the 231 Flex Zone to northern Aquidneck Island. The expansion strengthens access to jobs and enhances transportation options for residents, commuters and visitors…
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to Open Satellite Office at Innovate Newport
In the News By Danielle Rose on May 08, 2026 NEWPORT THIS WEEK Rhode Island Commerce Corporation will be opening a satellite office at Innovate Newport, expanding access to services to businesses in Greater Newport. A press conference and ribbon cutting are scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 10 am to officially launch the new office.…
House Speaker Heads Innovate Newport Panel on Island Housing
Legislative Updates By Newport This Week Staff on April 30, 2026 By Zane Wolfang Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi visited Newport on April 27 as the keynote speaker at a panel discussion about the need to develop more housing on Aquidneck Island. Shekarchi was joined by MiddleÂtown Town Administrator Shawn Brown, Raytheon government relations and…