Joe Bardenheier, Vice Chairman of The Shackleton Climate Project, joined me today on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport to discuss The Shackleton Climate Project and their upcoming event in Newport, Chasing Shackleton – A Presentation by Explorer Tim Jarvis. Listen To Our Convo Event Details Join Tim Jarvis as he presents his present-day […]
April 2018
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Innovate Newport Groundbreaking Ceremony: Newport County Chamber of Commerce first confirmed tenant of facility
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place earlier today celebrating the redevelopment of the historic Sheffield School into a technology incubator and co-work facility known as Innovate Newport. Located on Broadway in Newport’s north end, the 33,000 square foot building is being rehabilitated to provide co workspace for entrepreneurs, innovators and start-ups as well as private suites […]
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Coast Guard hosts Narragansett Bay Task Force training in Rhode Island
Coast Guard Station Point Judith hosted a National Association of State Boating Law and Administration boat crewman course April 23-27, in Narragansett, Rhode Island, for marine units who are part of the Narragansett Bay Task Force. The National Association of State Boating Law and Administration is a national nonprofit organization working to strengthen the ability of state and territorial boating […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Into the North
Just over a week into Leg 8 from Itajaí, Brazil, to Newport, USA, Charlie Enright’s American crew crossed into the northern hemisphere at 10:39:40 UTC followed closely by Team Brunel and Turn the Tide on Plastic. MAPFRE, Dongfeng Race Team and team AkzoNobel joined their rivals in the north shortly afterwards leaving just Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag […]
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RI Music Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2018
Music royalty was in the house Sunday April 29th as the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2018. Several artists along with technical experts were introduced into the Hall in ceremonies that included three nights of concerts showcasing their work. Jazz at Chan’s The weekend-long event began Thursday April 26th at […]
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25+ things to do this week
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, April 30th 4 pm – Lean On Pete at Jane Pickens Theater 5:30 pm – Teens: Advanced Readers Copies Book Club at Newport Public Library 7 pm – Ocean Plastics Program at Channing Memorial Church 7:30 pm – Heal Documentary at Jane Pickens […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: April 30 – May 5
Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this week. Monday, April 30th Diego’s: Trivia at 9:30 pmFastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pmFifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pmJane Pickens Theater: Lean On Pete at 4 pm, […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: A closer game
Four teams are within four miles of the lead as Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race enters its second week on Sunday morning. As at 1100 UTC on Sunday morning, Turn the Tide on Plastic was working hard to fend off attacks by Vestas 11th Hour Racing, Dongfeng Race Team and Team Brunel as the leading four boats […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Trade winds bring relief
Vestas 11th Hour Racing has had a productive 24 hours on Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race, cutting its deficit to leader Turn the Tide on Plastic in half. Now trailing by just 5 miles, and sailing in more stable trade wind conditions, Vestas 11th Hour Racing’s Tom Johnson says the hunt is on. […]
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Annual Traffic Stop Analysis: Rhode Island has racial and ethnic disparities in its traffic stop and search data
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) posted an analysis by Central Connecticut State University’s (CCSU) Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) of traffic stops on its website today. The analysis studied traffic stops by 37 municipal police departments, the Rhode Island State Police (RISP), the University of Rhode Island (URI) and the Department […]
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Political View: Campaign finances – governor’s race; Pawsox stadium; local legislators
With just a couple of days before the latest campaign finance filings, covering the first quarter of 2018, little has changed, with Gov. Gina Raimondo well-financed, while candidates jockey for position in what’s a crowded gubernatorial field. Meanwhile, a look at a number of leading legislators and local leaders can raise considerable speculation, from the […]
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Road work to continue on Broadway April 30 – May 4, expect detours
On Monday, April 30, 2018, National Grid Gas will continue completing the final restoration of the concrete roadway on Bellevue Ave from prior repairs. Work will be on Bellevue Ave at the intersection of Dixon St/Parker Ave, in both the northbound and southbound lanes, completing five concrete panels at this location. The work includes the […]
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BankNewport keeps students active in learning during April School Break
It may have been April school vacation, but that didn’t stop a group of students at Meeting Street from staying engaged with learning thanks to United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI), Grantmakers Council of RI (GCRI), and volunteers from BankNewport. On Friday, April 20, UWRI and GCRI brought their joint “Education Doesn’t Take a Vacation” […]
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Podcast: A convo with Brad Read, Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover; Mark Gorman, Lucy’s Hearth
On this edition of What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK I caught up with Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport, about the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover. Also, on the program, we were joined by Mark Gorman, a board member for Lucy’s Hearth, who is organizing the 1st Annual Music BBQ on […]
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Turn the Tide on Plastic converts easterly position into northerly advantage
Caffari’s crew set themselves up as the most easterly boat as the seven-strong fleet climb up the coast of Brazil bound for the finish in Newport, USA, some 4,000 miles away. Caffari and Turn the Tide on Plastic navigator Nico Lunven gambled that being furthest east would yield results with better breeze giving them a […]
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Podcast: A conversation with Spencer Dickinson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Blink your eyes and what you saw before is bound to change – at least when it comes to politics in Rhode Island. Candidates in what is a crowded gubernatorial field continue to jockey for position. Former Secretary of State Matt Brown, who was initially considering a run for governor as an independent, has indicated […]
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20+ things to do this weekend
Discover all there is to do in and around Newport County and across Rhode Island this weekend. Friday, April 27th 12:30 pm – Tree Nursery Open House & Arbor Day Tree Planting at Rogers High School 3 pm – Job Fair at Preservation Society of Newport County 5 pm & 7:45 pm – Lean On Pete at Jane Pickens Theater […]
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Where to find live music, comedy, movies and entertainment this weekend
Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this weekend. Friday, April 27th Buskers: Grace Morrison at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in the Boom Boom Room at 10 pmDiego’s Barrio Cantina: The Wasted Talent Show […]
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Why Yarnbombs were removed from Washington Square on Thursday
Following a story that we published this morning explaining what those yarn-wrapped parking meters meant, What’sUpNewp learned that that yarnbombs were removed from all seventeen of the meters in Washington Square throughout the day on Thursday. The yarn display, called yarnbombs, and the notes tied to them are meant to raise awareness for Lyme Disease. Which […]
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Some final notes before our Member Program goes live on May 1st
Okay, gang, a few final notes before What’sUpNewp’s Member Program that we’re all so excited about becomes a reality: First, the Member Program will officially go live next Tuesday, May 1st. At that point, only members will receive our hand-curated and crafted newsletter, What’sUpNewp Daily Edition, daily at 6 am. While there are some great benefits to […]
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Podcast: Tim Towey and Coach Brian Moore, Newport Rugby Football Club
Among a variety of topics including Wednesday night’s Newpot City Council meeting, Salve Rugby and Newport Rugby; Ryan and Tim Towey were joined by Newport Rugby Football Club Coach Brian Moore on Thursday on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK to preview Saturday’s NERFU Championship: Newport vs Mystic. Tune into What’sUpNewp Radio Edition with Ryan Belmore every weekday […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (April 26-May 2)
Big happenings around the state this week starting with a trio of Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame concerts. Get out and celebrate the achievements of RI artists! RI Music Hall Concerts All Weekend The 6th annual Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame concerts and induction ceremony will be held around the state this weekend. […]
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Yarnbombs being used to raise awareness for Lyme Disease
Have you noticed yarn wrapped around parking meters while walking around Newport? The yarn display, called yarnbombs, and the notes tied to them are meant to raise awareness for Lyme Disease. Which affect almost 300,000 people in the United States every year, according to the Center for Disease Control. This is the first year for yarnbombing […]
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Middletown man wanted by Newport Police for shooting at Festival Field
The Newport Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a local man involved in a shooting on Tuesday evening. Newport Police Department provided the following information on Thursday morning; On April 24, 2018 at 7:55 pm, Newport Police responded to the Festival Field apartment complex at 90 Girard Avenue for a report of […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Locked in and heading north
Over the past 48 hours each team has thrown their cards on the table, lining up west to east and committing to the routing they think will best fire them towards the steady, favourable breeze the trade winds offer. Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag plumped for the most westerly position, setting themselves up around 120 miles […]