Blues great and Newport resident James Montgomery will be inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall Of Fame this weekend. James joined WUN’s Frank Prosnitz on this edition of The Open Forum on AM 1540 WADK. James talks about his 50-year career in music, the blues, his commitment to raising funds to help veterans and […]
April 2018
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Newport receives new fire and rescue boat
The Newport Fire Department received its long-awaited new fire and rescue boat on Wednesday, April 25. The vessel arrived at the Newport Shipyard at approximately 2.30 p.m., after being transported across the country from California, and then was placed in the water for its first voyage — to Perrotti Park. Fire Captain Donald Gunning was inspecting the vessel […]
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Bike Newport to host ‘Portsmouth Farm-to-Farm Bike Ride’ on May 5th
Bike Newport has announced a first-time car-free family ride on Aquidneck Island: the Portsmouth Farm-to-Farm Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, May 5th, from 2:00-4:00pm. This leisurely 4-mile ride is well-suited to bicycle riders of all ages and abilities and is free of charge. The ride will start at the School Administration Building at […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #17: April Showers & May Flowers
“Though April showers may come your way They bring the flowers that bloom in May”* *From the song, “April Showers” Al Jolson’s original 1921 recording of these now-famous lyrics, written by Buddy DeSylva with music by Louis Silvers was a big hit and is still being recorded nearly 100 years after its debut. The song, […]
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Gatehouse ceases weekly publication of the Newport Mercury
Changes are coming for the 260-year-old Newport Mercury. Newport Mercury announced in an email to advertisers this morning and in their publication later today that after publishing as an alternative weekly newspaper since 2005 and as a publication since 1758, that they would cease publication as a weekly paper and would be instead moving forward […]
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Podcast: A conversation about Rhode Island politics with Frank Prosnitz
Former Secretary of State Matt Brown has announced today he’s running for Governor of RI as a…Democrat. Former Governor Lincoln Chaffee announced today he’s 90% sure he’s running against Sheldon Whitehouse for Senate. Meanwhile…Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian is reportedly on the move, Republicans are calling for Speaker Mattiello’s resignation, and locally folks are starting to […]
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Sister Helen Prejean unable to attend Salve Regina commencement; Roger Mandle will address graduates on May 20
Dr. Roger Mandle, Newport Restoration Foundation board president who is an expert in strategic planning for museums and universities, will address the graduating class and receive an honorary degree when Salve Regina University celebrates its 68th commencement on Sunday, May 20. Also receiving an honorary degree during the ceremony will be local philanthropist Hope H. “Happy” van […]
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RI Lottery: Newport man claims $21,248 after winning in two separate Daily Numbers drawings
A lucky man from Newport claimed $21,248 after winning in two separate Daily Numbers drawings last week. He won $10,832 on the April 19th Evening draw, when he wagered $1 each on two combo bets and matched all four numbers in the exact order they were drawn. The lucky number he played was 6 4 […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Stepping out – leading duo break away from pack
The leading pair were the most easterly boats as the seven-strong fleet approached an oil field exclusion zone 100 miles off Rio’s coast, enabling them to continue make headway north for longer while their rivals were forced to tack. At 0330 UTC, as the westerly boats tacked, the teams were practically neck and neck split […]
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Now Hiring: 135+ businesses in and around Newport
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 130 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. Featured Job Listings Advanced […]
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$3 million in grants awarded to 15 communities across Rhode Island to develop or renovate recreational facilities
As part of a continued focus on supporting healthy communities and promoting outdoor recreation, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today awarded $3 million in matching grants to 15 local municipalities to develop or renovate recreational facilities in their communities. The grants will fund 19 projects across the state, including new basketball, pickleball, and multi-sport courts; […]
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$136,429 in grants awarded to 14 humanities initiatives across Rhode Island
Over 50 representatives from civic and cultural organizations around Rhode Island gathered Monday at the Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island as the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities announced a total of $136,429 in new grants to 14 humanities initiatives across the state. The announcement recognized Rhode Island’s strong humanities community and the role […]
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George Wein donates ‘The Jazz and Blues ArtBox’ to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
George Wein, jazz producer, promoter and pianist, Founder of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals and CEO of Newport Festivals Foundation, has donated The Jazz and Blues ArtBox to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library (NYPL). George Wein Offering researchers and jazz lovers unparalleled access to one […]
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Home on Harbor View Drive in Newport sells for $3.275 million
Lila Delman Real Estate announced the sale of 1 Harbor View Drive in Newport on Tuesday, the property recently sold for $3,275,000. Janet Corbin, Sales Associate, represented the seller and Cynthia Moretti, Broker Associate, represented the buyer. The buyer was not identified by Lila Delman Real Estate. “The address of this house says it all, Newport […]
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Late Rogers High School Vice Principal Jaime Crowley will be honored at City of Newport’s Annual Arbor Day Celebration
In celebration of Arbor Day, the Newport Tree Society and the City of Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be hosting the annual Arbor Day celebrations on Friday, April 27 at Rogers High School. This year’s celebration will be unique because of an innovative educational program and an inspirational education leader. Events start when […]
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Governor Raimondo signs Executive Order protecting Net Neutrality in Rhode Island
One day after the Federal Communications Commission rescinded federal net neutrality regulations, Governor Gina M. Raimondo signed an executive order protecting a free and open internet in Rhode Island. “A free and open internet is essential to our democracy and economy,” said Governor Raimondo. “Rhode Island was founded on a principle that there is a […]
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Smoke House reopens for the season on April 29th
Smoke House, Newport’s place to enjoy BBQ cookin’ and mason jar cocktails, will reopen for the 2018 season on Sunday, April 29th. The downtown restaurant, which closes from mid-October to the end of April annually, is the only seasonal restaurant in the Newport Restaurant Group portfolio which includes 22 Bowen’s (Newport), Avivo Ristorante (Cranston), Boat House (Tiverton), […]
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Tactical battles ensue as Volvo Ocean Race fleet navigates St Helena High
The famed anticyclone is renowned for dominating the South Atlantic and making tricky sailing for Volvo Ocean Race teams heading north or south. Constantly expanding and contracting, the St Helena High – also known as the South Atlantic High Pressure Cell – is currently centred around 1,300 miles east of the Leg 8 start city […]
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Nearly 700 children attend NUWC Newport’s ‘Bring a Child to Work Day’ to learn about STEM careers, Navy traditions
As Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Larson recited a brief history of the morning colors ceremony, three of his fellow Sailors waited patiently to raise the flag. The crowd of around 70 men, women and children that had gathered around the flagpole outside Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s headquarters building listened intently. After […]
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Political View: Trillo’s Starbucks comment turns sour
When former Republican turned Independent Joe Trillo, castigated Starbucks CEO for scheduling “racial-bias education” seminars he not only drew the ire of the local NAACP, but was called out by Democrat gubernatorial hopeful Paul Roselli, and many legislators. Roselli, in a Facebook post, called on his fellow gubernatorial candidates to reject what he characterized as […]
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Podcast: Patrick Murphy and Jamie Horoszko, Live Local Music And Arts Festival
Patrick Murphy and Jamie Horoszko joined me on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport today to chat about the Annual Live Local Music And Arts Festival! Tune on in to hear about the festival, be among the first to hear who’s going to be a part of the 2018 lineup, and more! The Live Local […]
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Senator Whitehouse marks Earth Day in Middletown with a call to end plastic pollution
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined leading local environmental advocates today at Clean Ocean Access in Middletown to mark Earth Day with a call to end the plastic pollution filling the oceans, washing up on the shoreline, clogging nets of Rhode Island fishermen, and starving wildlife. “This Earth Day, it is more important than ever that […]
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Eco-Depot headed to Second Beach on April 28
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) and the Middletown Department of Public Works have announced that they are partnering for a household hazardous collection on Saturday, April 28 from 8 am to 1 pm at Second Beach in Middletown. Created in 2001, the Eco-Depot program is a free service offered that provides for the proper handling, […]
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What’s up with Pulse Newport’s Beach Bootcamp? We find out…
Since 2009, Pulse Newport has driven hundreds of folks to the beach to get fit. This year, they have even more options, and one indoor bootcamp for those who prefer not to exercise outside. We recently caught up with Jacki Lane, Owner of Pulse Newport (Studio & Gym) and Bellevue Barre Studio, to learn more […]
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Game on as Volvo Ocean Race fleet switches back to race mode
Following a big send-off from Itajai, Brazil, on Sunday, the seven-strong fleet – back up to full complement with the welcome return of Vestas 11th Hour Racing and Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag – faced a tricky opening night of unpredictable weather. There was little chance for the sailors to acclimatise slowly as constant variations in wind direction and […]