Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport this Independence Day weekend! Looking for somewhere to sing, dance or be entertained this weekend? Check this out -> Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Independence Day Weekend Friday 10am – Newport to Providence Ferry Begins 6pm – July 4th Weekend […]
July 2016
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Independence Day Weekend
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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Music Month at Ballard Park Begins July 6th with Navy Band Northeast
For the seventh year, Jenkins Construction Company of Middletown is the presenting sponsor of Music Month at Ballard Park. The series includes four free concerts by a diverse group of bands including The Navy Band Northeast, The Ubiquitones, the Toe Jam Puppet Band and Chelley, Bill & Dyl. The series opens on Wednesday, July 6th when the Navy […]
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John Florez Won’t Seek Re-election on Newport City Council
After announcing that he would seek re-election and after submitting his declaration of candidacy earlier this week, Newport City Councilor-At-Large John Florez has announced that he will not seek re-election come November. The announcement came on his John Florez City Councilor-at-large Newport Facebook Page on Friday; “Serving my community has been an unbelievably enriching experience. […]
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Jaws Will Drop at the Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport this July
Sharks are in sharp focus next month at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium. July is Shark Month, giving guests the opportunity to learn all about the apex predators from the deep and to find out which sharks and skates populate the waters of the Narragansett Bay. A shark-themed scavenger hunt, hands-on arts and […]
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Mackeral Cove Beach in Jamestown Reopens For Swimming on Friday
After being closed on Thursday, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommended the reopening of Mackerel Cove Beach in Jamestown around 5pm on Friday for swimming. The beach was closed based on results from water samples that measured bacteria counts at the beaches. RIDOH did recommend closing Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts. […]
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Podcast #140: Sav Rebecchi, Candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 13
Sav Rebecchi, a Jamestown Resident who has decided to run against Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed for the Senate District 13 seat this November, joined me on The Open Forum today. Rebecchi spoke about his past, his decision, his platform and what he would propose Rhode Island does to move forward. For more information about Rebecchi, […]
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UPDATE: Two Dogs Found on Hammersmith Road This Morning Have Been Reconnected With Owner
Karen King, Owner of Style Newport, came across two beautiful dog on Hammersmith Road this morning. The dogs were laying in the shade and exhausted, they have matching collars but no tags. Newport Police and Potter League for Animals have not received any calls from anyone looking for the dogs. UPDATE: These dogs have been reconnected with […]
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What’s Being Done and What Can We Do About Wrong-Way and Sidewalk Cyclists?
Since Memorial Day, local residents, business owners and even tourists have been providing us with an overwhelming amount of feedback regarding wrong-way bicycle riders and sidewalk riders. A recent city traffic scanner validated their concern, it counted 150 wrong-way vehicles on Thames Street over a weekend. In a recent study by the League of American Cyclists, […]
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Opens Houses This Weekend in Newport, Portsmouth & Middletown
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Obituary for Edward J. Weyhing: July 22, 1937 – June 29, 2016
Edward J. Weyhing, 78, of Middletown, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Ed was born July 22, 1937 in Plasterco, VA. He is the son of the late John Louis and Emily Weyhing. He was the husband of Mary Weyhing for 56 years, whom he met and married in Louisville, KY. […]
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Obituary for Claire (Humes) Ernsberger: February 26, 1939 – June 30, 2016
Claire (Humes) Ernsberger, 77, of Newport, died Thursday June 30th, 2016. Born on February 26, 1939 in Milford, DE, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso Egbert and Ruth (Claus) Humes, graduated from Westminster College in 1961, and was married for 44 years to the late Roxy Edgar Ernsberger. Mrs Ernsberger was an avid […]
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RIDOT and Public Officials Celebrate Launch of Providence to Newport Ferry; Service to Debut Today
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced at a press conference yesterday that it will debut its new ferry service connecting Providence and Newport on July 1. The new service will run during the busy tourism season, July 1-Sept. 5, bolstering the state’s economy and promoting public transit for visitors to Rhode Island’s two […]
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What to Drink This Independence Day Weekend in Newport
Sarah Fimple is the Beverage Manager at The Wharf Pub on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI. Fimp’s Fave Five is back, Fimp’s Fave Five is here to tip you off on five new and/or great craft beers that are worth picking up at the liquor store, searching for or stopping into The Wharf Pub and […]
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Obituary for Todd Dupont: June 4, 1977 – June 27, 2016
Todd Dupont, 39, of Westport, MA died suddenly on Monday, June 27, 2016. Todd was born on June 4, 1977 in Newport, RI, the son of Ronald and the late Melinda (Arcieri) Dupont. Todd graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts and Hotel Management. He is survived by his […]
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Obituary for Dolores “Dolly” S. Chaplin: April 6, 1929 – June 26, 2016
Dolores (Dolly) Sarah Chaplin, (nee Washburn), 87, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 26. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Arthur W. Chaplin (Chip), their three children, Peter Chaplin, Judi Mendola (Anthony), Todd Chaplin (Mary Helene), six grandchildren, John Mendola (Anna), Nicholas Chaplin (Brooke), […]