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LIVE BLOG – COVID-19: The latest local updates

by Ryan Belmore June 20, 2020June 21, 2020

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 […]

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Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink

Newport County restaurants offering take-out, delivery, outdoor dining (Updating)

by What's Up Newp May 28, 2020June 9, 2020

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 […]

Posted inThings To Do

50+ things to do in and around Newport this week (Dec. 18 – 25)

by Ryan Belmore December 21, 2018December 21, 2018

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 […]

Posted inThings To Do

Newport County live music and entertainment listings (Dec. 18 – 25)

by Ryan Belmore December 21, 2018December 21, 2018

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 […]

Posted inNewport County

Obituary: Lillian Rarity Hargrove

by Memorial Funeral Home 43 mins agoDecember 3, 2023

Lillian Rarity Hargrove, 92, died December 1, 2023 in Newport, RI. She was born in Glen Cove, NY on 12/13/1930, the daughter of the late David and Madeline (Newman) Rarity. […]

Posted inBusiness

In celebration of its 43rd Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub will offer 50% off all nachos on December 4

by Ryan Belmore 46 mins agoDecember 3, 2023

Mark your calendars; this year’s installment of Brick Alley Pub’s Nacho Day returns on Monday, December 4, 2023. To celebrate their 43rd Anniversary, they are rolling back their nacho platter […]

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Marchand scores late in OT to lift Bruins to 4-3 win over Maple Leafs

by The Associated Press 9 hours agoDecember 3, 2023

TORONTO (AP) — Brad Marchand scored at 4:52 of overtime as the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night. David Pastrnak had a goal and two […]

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Hopkins scores 24, Providence beats Rhode Island 84-69

by The Associated Press 10 hours agoDecember 3, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins’ 24 points helped Providence defeat Rhode Island 84-69 on Saturday night. Hopkins also had seven rebounds for the Friars (7-1). Devin Carter scored 17 […]

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Salve Regina defeats Old Westbury, 77-56

by Salve Athletics 11 hours agoDecember 3, 2023

Junior captain Declan Walmsley‘s (Franklin, Mass.) game-high 20 points led Salve Regina University men’s basketball to a 77-56 win over visiting SUNY Old Westbury in non-league action at the Rodgers Recreation Center on Saturday afternoon. […]

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Obituary: Bradley Joseph Mello

by Memorial Funeral Home 23 hours agoDecember 2, 2023

Bradley Joseph Mello, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 28, 2023 at Newport Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, he was the son […]

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Newport Salvation Army invites the public to Adopt A Kettle this holiday season

by Ryan Belmore December 2, 2023December 2, 2023

The Newport Salvation Army has introduced a program inviting any community-spirited individual, family, or company team to Adopt A Kettle this holiday season. It’s a small commitment: staff a kettle […]

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With Jayson Tatum ejected late in 3rd quarter, Celtics beat 76ers 125-119

by Jimmy Golen | AP Sports Writer December 1, 2023December 2, 2023

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum insists he didn’t lose swear or lose his temper. He still wound up watching the end of the game from Boston’s locker room. Tatum scored […]

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Pinzon’s 15 help Bryant beat Brown 69-66

by The Associated Press December 1, 2023December 2, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon’s 15 points helped Bryant defeat Brown 69-66 on Friday night. Pinzon was 6 of 13 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the […]

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Newport Police launch a coyote reporting tool

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Newport residents are now able to report coyote sightings and encounters directly from their mobile devices through the City’s 311 ReportIt! Newport app. “With an established population spread across Aquidneck […]

Posted inNewport County

Newport resident in the running for ‘Powerball First Millionaire of the Year’ on Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

A Newport resident is among five finalists who have the chance to win the $1 million grand prize in the “Powerball First Millionaire of the Year” promotion. POWERBALL® and Dick […]

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Hall of Famer David Ortiz hopes new Red Sox boss Craig Breslow turns away from analytics some

by The Associated Press December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press Hall of Famer David Ortiz has watched his former team, the Boston Red Sox, stumble to consecutive last-place finishes and in three of the past […]

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RIDOT to permanently close old Downtown Newport exit on Dec. 8

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it will permanently close the old Downtown Newport exit on Route 138 East coming into Aquidneck Island from the Pell […]

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No credible threat found after shelter-in-place at Thompson Middle School

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain tells What’s Up Newp that no credible threat was found after Thompson Middle School went into a shelter-in-place earlier this afternoon. “This afternoon a […]

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New England’s decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely

by Patrick Whittle | Associated Press December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New England’s long-shuttered shrimp business, which fell victim to warming waters, will remain in a fishing moratorium indefinitely, fishery regulators ruled on Friday. The shrimping business […]

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DEM invites the public to celebrate 150 years of the Eisenhower House at special holiday events

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

This holiday season, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) invites the public to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Eisenhower House at Fort Adams State Park in Newport by attending special events being held […]

Posted inNews

Ellen Pinnock honored with the Joan C. Arnold Civic Participation Award

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

The League of Women Voters, Newport County has named Ellen Pinnock, Director of Community Engagement at FabNewport, as the 2023 recipient of the Joan C. Arnold Civic Participation Award. The […]

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Laryn Edwards goes from coach to player for Providence women’s basketball team

by The Associated Press December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Laryn Edwards admitted she was a little nervous before stepping onto the court for Providence’s game at Columbia on Wednesday […]

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Salve Regina University Seahawks skate for Mental Health Awareness

by Community Submission December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Submitted by Newport Mental Health The third annual Mental Health Awareness Night organized by the Salve Regina University’s Men’s Ice Hockey Team raised more than $4,000 in support of Newport […]

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Join more than 17,000+ What’sUpNewp newsletter subscribers

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

First off, thank you for following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (and if you don’t already, you know what to do). If you want more local news and to make sure that you […]

Posted inNews

20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas

by Stacker December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

When it comes to winter holidays, Christmas takes up a lot of airspace. Celebrated worldwide, Christmas is considered both a religious holiday honoring the birth of Jesus and a cultural […]

Posted inCity & Government

Newport Police reports for Nov. 30 – Dec. 1

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Thursday, November 30 through 7 am on Friday, December 1, 2023. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log […]

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Now Hiring – What’sUpNewp: Local Government Reporter

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

What’sUpNewp, an independent online news publisher, is looking for a reporter to join our growing team. The Local Government Reporter will cover what’s happening in government and politics across Aquidneck […]

Posted inMusic & Entertainment

What’s Up in Newport: Friday, December 1

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Good Morning. Today is Friday, December 1, 2023. 🎅 Beginning Tuesday, December 12th, Santa will be escorted by Newport’s Fire and Police Departments for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods. […]

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7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

by What's Up Newp December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Weather Forecast Marine Forecast

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