Diego’s Barrio Cantina has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they will open to the public for the first time, this evening (Friday, April 6th) at 5:30 pm. The newest addition to the Diego’s/Wharf Pub family takes the place of Easton’s Point Pub, located at 116 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. Scott and Adrienne Kirmil, who own Wharf […]
April 2018
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Podcast – The Open Forum: A conversation with Brian Stinson, Author of ‘Newport Firsts’
Was the first female lighthouse keeper in American from Newport? Was Newport the site of the first international polo match? Was the first murder trial of a clergyman in the United States held here? Brian Stinson’s Newport Firsts, a hundred claims to fame was just published this week. Brian joined me recently on The Open […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Miles are hard-earned and coming slowly for final pair
The final days of Leg 7 for Turn the Tide on Plastic and MAPFRE are proving long, slow and painful. But the reality is, nothing can be done. A high-pressure ridge over the south Atlantic means the wind is very light and shifty making for extremely slow progress. Dee Caffari’s Turn the Tide on Plastic […]
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What’s happening this weekend in and around Newport: April 6 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend. Friday, April 6 1 pm – Greater Newport WORKS at CCRI Newport 4 pm – Seal Tours with Save The Bay 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Isle of Dogs at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – Jammin for Jaime – Crowley Family Fundraiser at […]
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Live music and entertainment listings: April 6 – 8
Our Newport Live Music and Entertainment Guide is Newport County’s premier and most comprehensive source for live music and entertainment in our area. 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 6 Buskers: Grace Morrison at 9 pmCeltica: […]
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Winners announced in ‘Write Your Way To Hamilton’ contest
The Newport Historical Society’s essay contest, Big Ideas for a Changing World: Write Your Way to Hamilton, had a record number of entries this year. Just over 100 high school sophomores wrestled with the question: What is happening in your community, or could happen, that has the capacity to change Rhode Island or the world? The responses […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (April 5-April 11)
This week, “Six Picks” digs deep into the roots of rock and country as we feature several well-known national acts playing around the state this weekend. Read on for all the details. Phil Madeira Friday at Columbus Theatre (Providence) We interviewed Nashville based Phil Madeira here last week and learned about his time on the […]
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Shift Drinks: Alyssa Gladchun, The Coffee Grinder
Is there a better way to start your day than enjoying a fresh brewed espresso, sitting on the end of a historic wharf looking out into Newport Harbor? For twenty years Alyssa Gladchun has owned and operated Newport’s most scenic coffee shop, The Coffee Grinder, located at the end of Bannister’s Wharf, adjacent to the […]
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What’sUpNewp Radio #94: John Hirschboeck, Newport Daffodil Days Festival
Among a wide variety of topics, John Hirschboeck, Daffodillion Project Director, joined Tim Towey and me today on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport to give us an update on the 2018 Newport Daffodil Days Festival and their quest to have a million daffodils bloom in Newport. Listen Here Tune into What’sUpNewp Radio Edition with Ryan Belmore […]
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Veteran and Active Service Members will race with pro sailors at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
Sail Newport and MetLife announced today that The MetLife Veterans Regatta will take place on May 14-15 in Newport during the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover. The event marks the second collaboration between Sail Newport and MetLife to bring a recreational sailing experience to veterans and active duty service members who are wounded, ill and injured. […]
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Featured Job: Customer Experience Representative
What you should know about ARS… Culture matters to ARS. We value collaboration, open workplaces, flexible schedules, team based goals. Our growth is driven by ideas, intelligence and ability. You’ll need to be a great communicator, an ambassador for us and our partners. You’ll have to ride the wave with us every day, finding ways […]
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Ribbon cut on new Finlays facility at Quonset Business Park
Goverbir Gina Raimondo joined state and local officials today for a ribbon cutting at Finlays’ new state-of-the-art global research and development center at Quonset Business Park. Finlays is a global leader in the development and distribution of tea and coffee extracts. The new facility at Quonset includes 28,800 square-feet of R&D and manufacturing space. It […]
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5th Annual Newport Night Run returns this weekend
Gray Matter Marketing and the Newport Public Education Foundation continue their annual partnership on the Newport Night Run, an after-hours 5K run/walk to benefit the Foundation. More than 1000 runners are registered for the April 7th race. The family-friendly 5K begins at 7:30 p.m., starts and finishes at Rogers High School and is open to both runners and […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Team AkzoNobel grab podium finish for Leg 7
Simeon Tienpont’s team AkzoNobel has completed the podium for Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race with a third place finish into Itajaí, Brazil. It’s the third consecutive leg with a podium finish for team AkzoNobel and the result leaves the team in fourth place on the overall leaderboard, just three points behind Team Brunel […]
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One Ocean Exploration Zone to dazzle all ages at Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover next month
The Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover (May 8 – 20) will feature an array of exhibits, interactive displays and games with micro-organisms designed to fascinate school children to grandparents alike. The exhibition inside the Race Village will open on May 12 and continue through May 20. The One Ocean Exploration Zone is an educational destination offering hands-on opportunities […]
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What’sUpNewp Radio #93: Heather Abbott, The Heather Abbott Foundation
It’s hard to believe it, but April 15th will mark 5 years since the Boston Marathon bombing. Heather Abbott, a Newport resident who lost a portion of her leg during the Boston Marathon bombing, joined Frank Prosnitz and I today on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport to chat about The Heather Abbott Foundation, her […]
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Sister Jane Gerety to retire as Salve Regina University president
Salve Regina University President Jane Gerety, a Religious Sister of Mercy, has announced her plans to retire in June 2019. Sister Jane informed faculty, staff and students of her decision during a university-wide meeting this afternoon. “This has been the best job in the world,” said Sister Jane in a prepared statment, who will have […]
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David Cox named next Head Coach of URI’s Men’s Basketball
The University of Rhode Island announced David Cox as the 20th men’s basketball head coach in its program history Wednesday afternoon. A press conference to officially welcome Cox will be held Friday, April 6 at 11 a.m. in the Alumni Lounge of the Ryan Center. “The University of Rhode Island is pleased to name David Cox as the new […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Slow progress towards Brazil for remaining racers
Team AkzoNobel have nearly closed to within 100 miles of Itajaí, Brazil, and the Leg 7 finish line on Wednesday, on course for a third place podium finish behind winners Team Brunel and second-placed Dongfeng Race Team. Simeon Tienpont’s AkzoNobel crew were more than 430 miles ahead of closest rivals Turn the Tide on Plastic, practically […]
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Who’s Hiring? 127 new job opportunities 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 120 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. 22 Bowen’s – Line Cooks […]
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Semi-Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for April 28th
On Saturday, April 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local police departments around the county, Newport Hospital, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles […]
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URI, UConn students learn about NUWC Newport’s cutting-edge programs during tour
Amid a few humorous anecdotes and movie references, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Coughlin had some sage advice for the 30 or so University of Rhode Island and University of Connecticut engineering students who visited the division on March 23. “Wherever you go to work, make sure the quality […]
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Newport Rugby will take on Providence Rugby inside the walls of Fort Adams on April 8th
Newport Rugby kick off their 2018 season in historic fashion when they compete for the Rhode Island Cup inside the walls of Fort Adams on Sunday, April 8. The 2 pm game will headline festivities to commemorate 30 Days to the opening of the Volvo Ocean Race Village in conjunction with Sail Newport, Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover, the Fort Adams Trust […]
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Newport Art Museum will explore the ‘Arts, Education, and Female Identity’ at Art After Dark
Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark is back on Thursday, April 12 from 5 – 9 pm. Each Art After Dark has unique programming for the whole family. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Admission to Art After Dark is free for Museum members and is a $10 suggested […]
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MLK’s vision matters today for the 43 million Americans living in poverty
This article was originally published on The Conversation, it has been republished with permission. On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, while fighting for a 10-cent wage increase for garbage workers. These efforts by King were part of a broader and more sustained initiative known as the Poor People’s Campaign. King was working […]