It was another busy week of news in and around Newport. Catch up on all the most-read and popular headlines that appeared on What’sUpNewp this week!
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Newport City Council takes first step in extending paid parking season, meter hours
Newport City Council is considering ordinances that would provide the city with the option of charging higher parking rates during peak times, extend the period in which paid parking is required, and the hours required for paid parking until midnight, rather than 9 pm.
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What Sold: 14 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (March 13- 17)
Here’s a look at what homes changes hands last week in Newport County.
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Providence College begins national search for their next men’s basketball coach
The new coach will replace Ed Cooley, who resigned earlier today. Cooley coached the Friars for 12 seasons and posted a 242-153 mark.
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Providence hires Kim English as next basketball coach
Providence hired Kim English on Thursday as its next basketball coach, quickly moving to fill the opening left after Ed Cooley left to take the job at Big East rival Georgetown.
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Theater Review: HADESTOWN at PPAC ranks among the best
Tony-Award-winning musical running through Sunday, March 26
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2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup announcements
Find out who’s playing at this year’s Newport Folk Festival.
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Newport Mayor excited to host The Ocean Race
Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong plans to visit Brazil for Leg 4 start.
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These are the highways in Rhode Island with the most fatalities.
Stacker ranked data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to identify the highways in Rhode Island that had the most fatalities from auto crashes in 2020.
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20 American foods that raise eyebrows outside of the US
Stacker compiled a list of 20 uniquely American foods that might raise the eyebrows of anybody outside of the U.S. using reports from Tasting Table, Eater, Food & Wine, and various other sources.
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Letter – Mayor Xay: Council moves to include resident benefits for parking and transportation changes
“As the Council and community consider these proposals, it is important to note the common sense approach the Council is taking to ensure changes benefit residents. “
What’s Up Interview: Sunny Jain of Red Baraat, playing FirstWorks Summer Beats concert July 23
Show part of annual summer series at Roger Williams Park in Providence
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Domino
“Domino is a gentle giant who’ll make a great running buddy, jogging partner or fetching friend for an active adopter”
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Local attractions will offer free admission for Newport County residents, hospitality employees June 10-12
For the first time since 2019, Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry are invited to visit 16 participating attractions in Newport and Bristol Counties from Saturday, June 10 through Monday, June 12.
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Here’s how the BankNewport 10 Miler will impact traffic on June 4
The BankNewport 10 Miler is a ten-mile run/walk that starts and finishes at Fort Adams State Park in Newport.
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Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee, will travel the US
The puppet of the 10-year-old girl will visit the U.S. Capitol, Boston Common, Joshua Tree National Park and the Edmund Pettus Bridge among other sites during a trek which starts in Boston on Sept. 7 and ends Nov. 5 along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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