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WUN Afternoon Update: Wednesday, November 23

Ryan M. Belmore
Nov 23, 2022
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Good Afternoon,

🎅 With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport has announced that it is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 6th, Santa will be escorted by Newport’s Fire and Police Departments for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.

⛪ Pope Francis has named a Catholic priest from New York to succeed Rhode Island Bishop Thomas Tobin when the conservative cleric retires, potentially next year.

🏠 New Shoreham has the fastest growing home-prices in the area.

🛍️ The holiday shopping season is upon us. Supply chain issues may impact big box stores, but there are dozens of local options out there for finding great gifts for family and friends. Each week between now and Christmas, we’ll select six of our favorites in different categories from Aquidneck Island and beyond. This week, we present some of our favorite art and gift shops.

🦃 Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement wishing Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving:

“This Thanksgiving, Rhode Islanders across our 39 cities and towns will come together and celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones to share all they have to be thankful for.

“As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving, let us take time to reflect on the meaning of this special holiday – it is a cherished opportunity to think back on the special people and significant moments in our lives that we are grateful for and give thanks for all they have done and continue to do for us.

“On behalf of my wife Susan and my children Matthew and Kara, we wish each and every Rhode Islander a very healthy, joyous, and happy Thanksgiving.”

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