Newport’s International Tennis Hall of Fame announced today that it has lost its premier tournament: the Hall of Fame Open.
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Rhode Island’s “City by the Sea” draws millions of visitors every year, but Newport is also home to an array of vibrant year-round communities. This bureau is dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of these residents, guided by the issues that most impact their lives on Aquidneck Island. Cheryl Hatch reports for this bureau.
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Live elections coverage in R.I. and South Coast: Amo wins CD1 race
The Associated Press reports that Democrat Gabe Amo has won special election to U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, becoming the first person of color elected to Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation. Follow for more live reporting of the Nov. 7, 2023 elections.
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Salve Regina University community members offer prayers for people suffering the ravages of war and violence in Israel and Gaza
Students, staff and faculty gathered at Salve Regina University Thursday afternoon to pray for peace.
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Local Jewish organization offers comfort to Rhode Island community and raises money for those in Israel affected by war
The nonprofit Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island today launched a fundraiser to provide humanitarian support to those in Israel affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
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Southern New England states announce new wind energy agreement
Officials from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut have signed a multi-state agreement for procurement of offshore wind.
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Families ride out the storm during the 60th Camp-O-Rama at Sachuest Beach
Hurricane Lee largely bypassed Rhode Island this weekend. For a group of campers at Sachuest Beach, the storm wouldn’t have made a difference.
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Newport Orthodox congregation can remain at Touro Synagogue while they appeal an eviction order
A Rhode Island Superior Court judge says a local Orthodox congregation due to be evicted from Touro Synagogue in Newport can remain there as tenants for a limited amount of time.
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Rhode Island judge will rule on status of eviction of Touro Synagogue congregation
On Thursday, a Rhode Island judge will decide whether to lift a stay of eviction against the Orthodox congregation at Touro Synagogue in Newport. For the last 10 years, the local group has been embroiled in legal disputes with another congregation in New York over ownership of the synagogue and its property.
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Newport schools superintendent is ready for the challenges and possibilities of a new school year
As she prepares for the first day of school, Superintendent Dr. Colleen Burns Jermain is wearing many hats, including a construction hat. Newport Bureau Reporter Cheryl Hatch sat down with Jermain to talk about her role as an educator and administrator who is also overseeing a multi-year construction project of the new Rogers High School.
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Newport celebrates the victorious return of hometown 11th Hour Racing team
A crowd of fans gathered in downtown Newport last Friday to celebrate the return of the victorious 11th Hour Racing team. The sailing team and its skipper Charlie Enright won the epic around-the-world Ocean Race in June 2023. They’re the first American team to bring home the trophy in the 50 years of the race’s history.
