Located on the harbor in the heart of downtown Newport, the newly built and locally owned Brenton Hotel announced today that it is slated to open in July. The six-story hotel features 57 rooms and suites, two food and beverage venues and on-site parking. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout The Brenton’s public spaces and guestrooms offer panoramic views of the harbor and downtown Newport. “Passion […]
June 2020
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Newport Restaurant Group now offering delivery service from Bar ‘Cino, Smoke House, and Avivo
Newport Restaurant Group today announced that three of their properties, Bar ‘Cino and Smoke House in Newport and Avvio in Cranston, have launched a new delivery service. The restaurants are using their own employee-owners as drivers, rather than a third-party delivery service, to bring an authentic restaurant experience to customers’ doors. Orders can be placed […]
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Fort Adams Trust seeks volunteers to assist in ‘holding down the fort’
by Sandy Kristiansson, Fort Adams Trust Board Member The Fort Adams Trust is seeking volunteers to assist with keeping Historic Fort Adams open to the public for tours. Currently the Fort Adams Trust is offering daily self-guided tours, 10am-3pm, and continues to partner with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to expand guided tours […]
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Local Scouts to discuss American culture and race in virtual class
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America are hosting a virtual American Cultures Merit Badge course, to be taught by Dorca Paulino, Diversity Director for the Rhode Island Judiciary. Paulino has served as the R.I. Judiciary’s first Diversity Director since her appointment in May of 2017. Her main goal is to diversify the judiciary’s applicant pool by bringing […]
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Video & Updates: Governor Raimondo, RIDOH provide COVID-19 update | June 15
Governor Raimondo and the the Department of Health will provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island during a press briefing at 1 pm today. What’s Up Newp will carry it live below and on our Facebook Page as it happens. Updates from the Press Briefing Gov: Press briefings this week at 1 pm on Monday, Wednesday, […]
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Obituary for Land David Shavers
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Land David Shavers Jr., 81, of Newport, RI, passed away on June 11, 2020. David was born on August 26, 1938 in East Providence, RI to the late Land D. Shavers Sr. and Ida Celia Mae (Greene) Shavers. A 1956 graduate of Warwick Veterans Memorial High School, […]
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Mayor’s Update: June 14th
Newport Mayor and Council Chair provided the following weekly update on Sunday, June 14th via email and social media. Yesterday I witnessed again the frustration, outrage, and determination of Newport’s Black community in response to the continuing racism they face. At the peaceful protest organized by youth in our community, the young voices of Newport spoke out against systemic injustice and called for […]
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WJAR: 2 people sent to hospital following boat fire in Newport
Two people were transported to the hospital after their boat caught on fire and sank in Newport Sunday morning. WJAR with the story – 2 people sent to hospital following boat fire in Newport
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Obituary for Patricia Ann (Byrne) White
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Patricia Ann White, age 71, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Irvington, NJ, passed away on June 11, 2020 at Newport Hospital. Patricia was born in New York to the late John and Ruth Byrne. She lived for many years in New Jersey, working as a secretary for AT&T. […]
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VIDEO: Human Rights Peaceful Protest in Newport
A couple of hundred people attended a human rights protest was held on Saturday. After approximately two hours of remarks at Miantonomi Park those in attendance marched to Washington Square. What’s Up Newp captured the majority of the demonstration in the following two videos.
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Easton’s Beach, Goddard Park Beach reopen for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced re-opening Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport and Goddard State Park Beach in Warwick for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season. The status […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Henry ‘Rick’ Lombardi Jr.
Middletown Town Councilor Henry ‘Rick’ Lombardi Jr. has announced his candidacy for Rhode Island House District 74 (Jamestown, Middletown). We’ll chat with Rick about his decision to run for District 74 and more.
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What’s Up This Weekend in Newport County: June 12 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend, Friday, June 12th through Sunday, June 14th. Friday, June 12 Music Streaming Online This Weekend (June 12-14) – Rhiannon Giddens, GA-20, Tish AdamsVideo & Updates: Governor Raimondo’s briefing on COVID-19 | June 12 Things To Do 5 pm – A Bottle Wine. A […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods”
It’s clear that Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee’s latest film and his first for Netflix, was always intended to feel relevant. Much like in his previous film, BlacKkKlansman, Lee uses Brechtian techniques to keep today’s politics in our minds as the drama unfolds, though the present-day setting makes that a little easier this time— it’s […]
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City of Newport providing support for Saturday’s Human Rights Peaceful Protest
The City of Newport today announced that it is providing support for a human rights demonstration scheduled for 12 pm on Saturday, June 13th at Miantonomi Park in the City’s North End. Human Rights Peaceful Protest to be held on Saturday in Newport In addition to supplying staging and sound equipment for a speaker’s program, the […]
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Newport City Council to host special meeting on Tuesday, budget and COVID-19 on the agenda
Newport City Council will host a virtual special meeting on Tuesday, June 16th at 4:30 pm. Here’s what’s on the agenda; CITY OF NEWPORTDOCKET OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGJUNE 16, 2020 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS43 BROADWAY, NEWPORT, RI 02840 The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the […]
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Tiverton Farmers Market opens June 16th at Sandywoods Center for the Arts
A Farmers Market has sprouted up in the cozy town of Tiverton at Sandywoods Center for the Arts, in response to customers looking to boost their menus with local foods while also supporting regional businesses. The Tiverton Farmers Market offers easy and safe access to fresh and local produce, agriculture, and seafood on Tuesdays, from […]
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Representative Canario announces he will not seek re-election in District 71
Representative Dennis Canario today announced on social media that he will not seek re-election in District 71 (Little Compton, Portsmouth, Tiverton). Canario, a Portsmouth resident, has served the residents of Portsmouth, Little Compton and Tiverton in District 71 since first being elected in November 2012. While the Declaration of Candidacy for those seeking to run […]
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Financial incentives available for landlords to rent to Rhode Islanders who have housing vouchers
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo today announced financial incentives for landlords who answer a call to rent to people who have housing vouchers and need a place to live. Landlords who sign on would receive a $2,000 bonus for the first unit they rent to a homeless individual or family with a voucher, and $500 for […]
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Music Streaming Online This Weekend (June 12-14) – Rhiannon Giddens, GA-20, Tish Adams
Here’s a round-up of some of the best concerts streaming locally and nationally this weekend. Friday: The Tish Adams Trio will be live streaming a show Friday at 5PM from Pumphouse Music Works in Kingston. The show is co-sponsored by WRIU and Tune-In Tune-Up, a program of the RI Music Hall of Fame. It will […]
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Newport Historical Society to host virtual annual meeting on June 25th
Join the Newport Historical Society on Thursday, June 25th, at 4:o0pm virtually on zoom to celebrate making history today. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP on NewportHistory.org or by calling 401-846-0813 x110. The Newport Historical Society will discuss what they have been doing the past year and during the Covid-19 pandemic, take care of […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Casby Harrison
WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Casby Harrison, Owner of Harrison Law Associates and former Deputy Legal Counsel to Governor Bruce Sundlun, will join us to chat about the protests, long standing issues, and more.
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Video & Updates: Governor Raimondo’s briefing on COVID-19 | June 12
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Friday, June 12th to provide an update at COVID-19 in Rhode Island. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, below. Updates From Press Briefing Gov: Reminder – Press briefings now only on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s. […]
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Agenda for Middletown Town Council meeting on June 15th
The Middletown Town Council will meet at 7 pm on Monday, June 15th. Here’s what’s on their agenda; POSTED – JUNE 10, 2020 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 2020 TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND The following items of business, having been filed with the Town Clerk under the Rules of the Council, […]
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Obituary for Esther Catherine (Till) Coen
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Esther Catherine Coen (Till), 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 10, 2020. Esther was born in Pawtucket, RI to the late Joseph and Esther Till. Esther was the wife of the late Austin W. Coen Jr. Esther was a lifelong resident of the state of […]