Catch up on all of the most popular stories that appeared on What’sUpNewp this week, March 27 – April 2, 2022.

10 – Merger talks on again? We’ll ask when Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins us Wednesday for her monthly videocast

Merger talks on again? We’ll ask when Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins us Wednesday for her monthly videocast

9 – Newport Restaurant Week returns, here’s a list of the 50+ restaurants participating

Newport Restaurant Week returns, here’s a list of the 50+ restaurants participating

8 – Election 2022: FBI investigation, candidate arrested in Ohio, end of financial reporting period nears, inside polls (?)

Election 2022: FBI investigation, candidate arrested in Ohio, end of financial reporting period nears, inside polls (?)

7 – Home Of The Week: 111 Harrison Avenue, Unit MH8 is your opportunity to call Bonniecrest home

Home Of The Week: 111 Harrison Avenue, Unit MH8 is your opportunity to call Bonniecrest home

6 – Mykono Pub opens in Middletown

Mykono Pub opens in Middletown

5 – Where to find the best sushi in Newport

Where to find the best sushi in Newport

4 – Providence Performing Arts Center Announces 2022/2023 Broadway Season 

Providence Performing Arts Center Announces 2022/2023 Broadway Season 

3 – Concert Recap and Photos: Mercury Rev and Brian Jonestown Massacre at the Columbus Theatre

Concert Recap and Photos: Mercury Rev and Brian Jonestown Massacre at the Columbus Theatre

2 – Theater Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ fails to impress at PPAC

Theater Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ fails to impress at PPAC

1 – What Sold: 13 Newport County real estate sales, transactions ( March 21 – 25)

What Sold: 13 Newport County real estate sales, transactions ( March 21 – 25)

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