Please note: This story is being updated as new information comes in. Please check back for any updates. The What’s Up Newp crew will be updating this blog with the latest information and news on the coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, and its impact on Newport County. Have an update? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. COVID-19 In Rhode […]
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Newport County restaurants offering take-out, delivery, outdoor dining (Updating)
Tired of making lunch and dinner? Luckily, many of Newport County’s restaurants are still open and ready to serve you via takeout and delivery. Support a local business during a trying time and get some tasty food. This list is designed to let you call or order online with one tap. A very special thank […]
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50+ things to do in and around Newport this week (Dec. 18 – 25)
Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. The 48th Annual Christmas In Newport continues thru December 31st, visit www.christmasinnewport.org for the full schedule of events. Tuesday, December 18th 11 am to 5 pm – Beer Fixe Lunch Special at Taproot Brewing Co. 11:30 am to 5 pm – Half Price […]
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Newport County live music and entertainment listings (Dec. 18 – 25)
Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this week. Please Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is located in Newport. Those venues that are blue/hyperlinked are our advertisers and partners. Please consider supporting them by following the link to their website/by visiting their business to enjoy their live music and […]
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With school set to open in a few weeks, school districts facing staff shortages
Just a few weeks before the opening of schools throughout Rhode Island, many school districts are still trying to fill teacher and other vacancies, according to published reports and comments from leading state educators. But the teacher shortages in Rhode Island hardly compare with other states, where drastic measures are being considered to reduce the […]
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7-Day weather forecast for Newport County
The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; NWS Forecast for: Newport RIIssued by: National Weather Service Norton, MALast Update: 1:07 pm EDT Aug 17, 2022 This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 11 mph, with […]
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Golden lion tamarin born at Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo today announced that it has welcomed a new golden lion tamarin baby. The Zoo’s latest endangered golden lion tamarin was born last Thursday, August 11 to father Kyle and mother Raff (pronounced Rafe), according to the zoo. The new baby will also share mom and dad with siblings Angus and Boudica. Tamarins […]
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Lori McKenna to perform at The JPT on October 6
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Lori McKenna on Thursday, October 6th at 8 pm at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport. On her latest release, The Balladeer (July 2020), Lori McKenna herself is offering her most uplifting and uptempo album in a catalog that spans 20 years. Produced by GRAMMY award-winning Dave Cobb and recorded in […]
Posted inRhode Island
Planned Parenthood to spend record $50M in midterm elections
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Planned Parenthood, the nation’s leading reproductive health care provider and abortion rights advocacy organization, plans to spend a record $50 million ahead of November’s midterm elections, pouring money into contests where access to abortion will be on the ballot. The effort, which breaks the group’s previous $45 million […]
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Newport Secret Garden Tour cancels September Tour
The Secret Garden Committee of the Benefactors of the Arts announced this week that it has decided “to listen to Mother Nature and cancel the upcoming 2022 September Secret Garden Tour due to the severe drought conditions as well as the threat of an active hurricane season”. More from the announcement; The gardeners take great […]
Posted inRhode Island
Opinion: Making affordable energy a priority in the next legislative session
Like most Rhode Islanders, I was shocked and dismayed by Rhode Island Energy’s (formally National Grid) announcement that residential electrical rates will increase over 125% from 7.810¢/kWh to 17.785¢/kWh in October. This means the average customer will see a rate increase of about $52 a month. I immediately worried about the impact this would have […]
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Charitable partners announced for the 2022 Citizens Pell Bridge Run
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation has announced their charitable partners for the 2022 Citizens Pell Bridge Run. This year’s list includes 30 charities from Rhode Island and the surrounding area. To date, the Citizens Pell Bridge Run and the RITB Foundation have donated more than $700,000 to non-profits through this event. The event […]
Posted inReal Estate
‘Villa Marina’ sells for $5.5 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty this week announced the sale of “Villa Marina” at 72 Washington Street in Newport, Rhode Island. The property sold for $5,500,000. The sale was brokered by Paul A. Leys, broker, and co-owner of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. Overlooking Newport Harbor, Goat Island, and the Newport Bridge, […]
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“Six Picks” Washington County Fair, annual event runs August 17-20
A Rhode Island tradition returns to South County beginning Wednesday, August 17 running through Sunday, August 20. The Washington County Fair is back in Richmond, with a full lineup of events including country music stars, friendly competitions, an amusement midway, and delicious treats from around the state. Here are six “not-to-be-missed” attractions to check out! […]
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What’sUpNewp and The JPT to host film parties with ‘Point Break’ on August 17th & ‘Strange Brew’ on August 18th
It’s summer in Newport and time to party! Join us Wednesday and Thursday nights for a couple of special event parties. Point Break Tuesday, August 17 We Own Land @ 6:30, Film @ 7:30 Tickets at www.janepickens.com Sponsored by Rejects Beer Co. who will be in-house doing tastings! We Own Land to perform before the film at 6:30 Surfs up brah! Hit the beach […]
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Local educator to explore the Pacific Ocean aboard Robbert Ballard’s exploration vessel Nautilus
(Wickford, Rhode Island – August 15, 2022) — Local educator Shannon Donovan joins a deep ocean exploration expedition to reveal seafloor formations and features in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Central Pacific Ocean. Donovan was competitively selected from educators nationwide to sail aboard Ocean Exploration Trustʻs (OET) Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus for their interest […]
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Obituary: Stephen Millard
Stephen Alan Millard, originally of North Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022 at Newport Hospital after a prolonged illness. Steve and his beloved Gemini twin sister Barbara (Millard) Powell were born in Providence, RI, on June 13th, 1951 to Marilyn (Carr) Millard and Lawrence S. Millard. He spent his childhood in North […]
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Obituary: Hildburg (Susan) McAuliffe
Mrs. Hildburg (Susan) McAuliffe, age 67, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, on August 2, 2022, at Newport Hospital after a short illness with her devoted husband at her bedside. Hildburg was born in Abbehausen, Germany on July 10, 1955, the daughter of the late Adolf and Gerda Marek of Nordenham , Germany and […]
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Obituary: Debra L. McDonald-Amini
Debra McDonald-Amini, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022,surrounded by her loving family. Debbie fought a long and courageous battle with breast cancer and was an inspiration of love and strength to all those around her.Debbie was born on March 20, 1958 to John and Marie McDonald in Westlake, Ohio.After receiving […]
Posted inElection 2022
Election 2022: Primary election less than a month away
If you are wondering if the primary election is fast approaching, just turn on your television and watch the parade of political ads from Democratic candidates for governor and the second Congressional seat. Non-stop. Every subject, from elderly mothers to reproductive rights. Then take a peek at WPRI TV’s latest poll of slightly more than […]
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Today In Newport History: August 17, 1790 – George Washington Arrives In Newport
On the morning of August 17th, 1790 George Washington arrived in Newport. He was accompanied by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Governor George Clinton of New York, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Blair of Virginia, and U.S. Congressman William Loughton Smith of South Carolina. The following recount of this historic visit is from the Touro […]
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Pivetta throws 7 shutout innings, Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball over seven shutout innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. The Pirates’ only hit off […]
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Rhythm & Roots Festival on schedule for Labor Day Weekend
As Covid surged last winter, things looked bleak for Rhode Island’s renowned Rhythm and Roots Festival. Facing health issues and uncertainty around vendors, longtime Producer Chuck Wentworth announced in February that he was ending the popular Labor Day Weekend event. Fans were disappointed but understood Wentworth’s position. Simply put, running a music festival is a […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Stand Up
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Bootstrap
Meet your new best friend, Bootstrap– this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Bootstrap is a 4-year-old male Mixed Breed. Ollie is considered a large-sized dog, weighing between 60-99 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Bootstrap; “Strap in to […]
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The Breakers Landscape Revival to receive Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s transformative revival of The Breakers landscape is among five Newport projects to receive this year’s Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards. The awards – a collaboration of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport – recognize efforts that protect the architectural heritage and character of one of the […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation announces 16th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award honorees
For the first time, the annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards recognizes a record of five projects for their significant contributions to the preservation of Newport’s architectural heritage and historic character. The Doris Duke Preservation Awards are a collaboration of the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport. The awards celebrate individuals for […]
Posted inCity & Government
City of Newport to conduct smoke testing on North End sewer lines
Residents in portions of Newport’s North End neighborhood are being advised today by the City of Newport that contractors from Wright-Pierce, working on behalf of the City of Newport, will be conducting smoke testing in sewer lines during the week of August 22, 2022. While most of the work will be performed on public property, crews […]
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City of Newport provides an update on privacy incident
The City of Newport announced today that it has concluded the investigation of a previously announced security incident. The City of Newport provided the following information in a press release; “As previously announced, on June 9, 2022, the City identified unusual network activity that caused certain systems in its network to become unavailable. The City […]