It was a typical Newport Fall morning on Sunday, October 13th — except at Easton’s Beach, where runners from near and far gathered beneath the rising sun to line up and run 13.1 or 26.2 miles through Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth. By midday, thousands of feet had crossed the finish line at Easton’s Beach to the smiles […]
Lisa G. McCurdy
Lisa Gabrielson McCurdy is a sports marketing professional and freelance content creator based in Bristol, RI. When not producing local road races or writing articles, she enjoys running, sailing, and hiking with her husband, Charlie and their dog, Blaze. www.lisamccurdy.com
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WUN Local Gift Guide: Kids & Babies
For the good boys and girls on your holiday shopping list, local Newport boutiques are offering an array of stylish clothing options for the season and a wide selection of toys that any child would be thrilled to find under the tree this year! Groovy Gator (474 Thames St, Newport) is the perfect place to […]
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WUN Local Gift Guide: Pets & Pet Lovers
Our furry friends have certainly taken more than their fair share of the emotional burden this crazy year. Whether feathered, fluffy or furry, spoil the creatures in your life, or their two-legged companions, with some treats and fun items from the Newport area’s best pet boutiques. Start at Wag Nation (92 William St., Newport) to […]
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WUN Shop Local Gift Guides: Clothes for Him or Her
Gone are the days of unwrapping tacky socks and undies or an itchy home-knit sweater (though, those can be nostalgic-chic, no?). Instead, this holiday season pick up a unique option or two for those on your gift list from a local clothier. From athleisure to high-end options and everything in between, Newport-area business have you […]
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WUN Shop Local Gift Guides: Self Care
What’s Up Newp will have shop local gift guides through the holiday season. Every year, but especially this year, consider the impact your dollar will make on the local economy versus purchasing from a larger chain or online retailer! If there’s one theme of this past year, it’s that many of us have realized the […]