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In honor of Juneteenth, the @blackheritageri (RIBH In honor of Juneteenth, the @blackheritageri (RIBHS) and the @nptrestoration Foundation (NRF) are hosting a series of events to commemorate Black freedom and highlight the complex histories of African heritage and Indigenous peoples in Rhode Island. The celebration kicks off Wednesday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Rough Point with Stories and Songs in Celebration of Black Freedom, a performance by Valerie Tutson of the Rhode Island Black Storytellers. Tutson will share powerful narratives and songs celebrating the resilience and cultural traditions of Black communities. Admission is free with tickets available at newportrestoration.org/events. Later that evening at 5:30 p.m., the Jane Pickens Theater will host a talk by Keith W. Stokes, Rhode Island’s State Historian Laureate. Titled A Matter of Truth Newport: Chronicling 400 Years of Resilience in Newport, Rhode Island (1620–2020), Stokes will explore the state’s deep-rooted history of racial injustice and the enduring strength of its African heritage and Indigenous communities. Tickets are available at janepickens.com. The celebration continues Thursday, June 20 with the opening of A Matter of Truth-Newport, an exhibition at Vernon House (46 Clarke St.), from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inspired by the book A Matter of Truth, the exhibit uses artifacts and stories from the RIBHS collection to trace 400 years of history—highlighting displacement, enslavement, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equity. Admission is free, with timed tickets available at newportrestoration.org/tickets. The exhibit runs through September 28, 2025, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Organizers say the programming offers a powerful opportunity for reflection and connection. “To stand in the spaces where people lived, worked, and worshipped is to feel their presence,” RIBHS said in a joint statement with NRF. “We are so pleased to be partnering with the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society,” added Gina Tangorra, NRF’s Director of Engagement. “This collaboration continues a shared legacy that began decades ago.” #juneteenth #newportri #newportbuzz
The Rhode Island House of Representatives approved The Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget Tuesday by a vote of 66 to 9, advancing a plan that includes two major real estate tax changes aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis. The budget includes a new surcharge on second homes valued over $1 million—unofficially dubbed the “Taylor Swift Tax”—as well as a 63% increase in the real estate conveyance tax paid by sellers when transferring property. The so-called “Taylor Swift Tax” targets non-owner-occupied residential properties that are not used as a primary residence for at least 183 days a year. These properties would be subject to an annual surcharge of $2.50 per $500 of assessed value above the first $1 million. For example, a $3 million second home would face a $10,000 annual fee. Pop superstar Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate will see an additional $136,000 in yearly taxes if the measure becomes law. The second change—the increase in the conveyance tax—would affect all property sales, regardless of value. The current rate of $2.30 per $500 of sale price would rise to $3.75, a 63% hike. Proceeds from both taxes are earmarked to support housing initiatives, including the expansion of affordable housing and low-income tax credits. Supporters say the new measures will help address housing shortages, especially in communities where seasonal ownership drives up prices and reduces year-round availability. They argue that taxing high-end, often-vacant properties and home sales will provide much-needed funding to expand housing access across the state. Critics, including real estate professionals and property owners, warn the taxes could chill investment, hurt the housing market, and place financial strain on longtime families who own coastal or inherited properties. The budget now heads to the Senate, where a vote is expected in the coming days. If signed into law, the property tax surcharges would take effect in July 2026. #taylorswifttax #rhodeisland #newportbuzz #taylorswift
Happy Wednesday, June 18th! Here’s What’s Happ Happy Wednesday, June 18th! Here’s What’s Happening in and around Newport Today. @newport.mansions @bottegabocconi @bigweathergear @wharffishhouse @hookednewport @bar12newport @tavernonbroadway @thequenchernewport @adventuresinerindelle #NewportBuzz #NewportRI #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland
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