Midtown Oyster Bar will hold a Providence Friars Game Watch on Thursday, March 17. The Providence Friars will take on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at 12:40 pm. Friars playing on St. Patrick’s Day seems only fitting for a team that has been dubbed “the luckiest team” in college basketball this season. The Big East […]
Tyler Bernadyn
Tyler Bernadyn is a licensed real estate broker, partner at REMAX Results, and the 2026 President of the Newport County Board of REALTORS. He is known for a thoughtful, consultative approach rooted in local knowledge and a strong connection to the community. Tyler’s business is built primarily through referrals, with a focus on guiding clients through each step of the real estate process with confidence, communication, and care.
In 2025, Tyler was recognized as the top-producing REMAX agent in Rhode Island and is a member of the REMAX Torchbearers (Top 40 under 40) and Hall of Fame.
A lifelong Rhode Islander and Providence College graduate, Tyler lives in Newport with his fiancé, Bethany, and their dogs, Red and Freya. He serves on the boards of Newport Mental Health and Lobby Muddy Fest and is a weekly contributor to WhatsUpNewp. Outside of work, he enjoys being on the water, golfing, cooking, and spending time with friends.
Tyler can be reached directly at 401-241-1851 or TylerB@resultswithremax.com.
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Midtown Oyster Bar will host a Providence College watch party on Thursday for the Big East Tournament opener
What a special season it has been. I have been attending Friars games since I was a child when my late father would take my brother and me to see the likes of Austin Croshere (my mom’s future NBA crush), John Linehan, and Jamel Thomas. I truly believe this is the underlying reason behind my […]
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Local hip-hop artist Camden Murphy will perform at Top of Pelham on Thanksgiving Eve
This Thanksgiving Eve, local hip-hop artist Camden Murphy will be performing his last Newport show this year. This will be the first large-scale show in Newport for Camden since his hit song “Spilled Paint” hit one million streams on Spotify. That exposure has propelled his career and there are big plans in the work for […]
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Community rallies behind Philip Easton Landers, a beloved local artist and coach, as he fights spinal cancer
Cancer is a disease that has touched the lives of many. Unfortunately, it has recently affected a young adult in the local community. Last June, I wrote an article about the HOPE mural that local artist Philip Easton Landers painted at the Fifth Element on Broadway. This design has become synonymous with the positive and […]
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‘Lobby Muddy Fest’ to host 2nd Annual Charity Event at Dockside this Saturday
This Saturday, Lobby Muddy Fest will host its 2nd annual charity event at Dockside here in Newport. The event highlights two of the city’s most famous sandwiches and drinks, the lobster roll and the mudslide. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Jimmy Fund, a Boston-based non-profit that is aimed at combatting adult and pediatric […]
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Two communities rally behind one of their own
Last weekend, Newport Rugby player Jon White suffered a serious fracture in his face that will require surgery to repair. Without hesitation, the Rugby community and local Aquidneck Island residents and businesses came to his aid.“Jon White always gives 110% on the rugby pitch and there was no difference for the 2021 Rhode Island Cup on […]
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Renters Beware: Scammers and con-artists are taking advantage of the competitive Aquidneck Island residential leasing market
The housing market on Aquidneck Island, both sales and rentals, is as competitive as it’s ever been. Unfortunately, scammers and con-artists have seen this as an opportunity to capitalize on renters who are struggling to find adequate housing.“They took me for first, last and security deposit. It all seemed legit at the time, they even […]
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Rhea’s Kitchen is shifting gears; now open for breakfast
The longtime local staple, located at 120 West Main Road in Middletown, is moving away from nightly dinner offerings and will now be open for breakfast only. Along with breakfast, Rhea’s Kitchen will also be available for catering for smaller events and private functions both on and off the property. The restaurant has been open […]
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‘Everything is Fine’ debuts this Friday at The Kings Lens & Friends
This Friday night artists James Sunquest and Greg Vrotsos will debut their collaborative project at The Kings Lens & Friends gallery. Featuring large-scale canvas pieces and accented by smaller joint projects, this is the first collaborative experience for either painter. “Being that it was our first collaboration, we wanted it to be completely and unequivocally […]
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Consider a staycation this spring
With spring weather teasing warmer days ahead and the start of Rhode Island Hotel Week, why not take advantage of a less crowded Newport and treat yourself to a staycation in the city-by-the-sea? Let’s be honest, everyone deserves a break. This past year has been extremely stressful and mentally taxing for so many people in […]
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Black Pants White Socks debuts this weekend at The Social in Tiverton
This weekend, local artist Rian McCarthy will debut his first gallery show and one-week residency at THE SOCIAL in Tiverton. The show will host a soft opening on Saturday (which has since sold out) and a grand opening on Sunday, April 11 from 2-6 pm. View this post on Instagram A post shared by black […]
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Making Lemonade out of Lemons… How O’Brien’s turned a negative review into a positive situation
We live in a world dominated by the influence of social media. With platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, letting an entire community of users know what you’re wearing, how you’re feeling, or what you’re having for dinner only takes the click of a button. With the advent of Covid-19, much of our lives have […]
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‘Black Lives Matter’ at Rogers High School
This past week, a team of local high school students installed a ‘Black Lives Matter’ decal on the basketball court at Rogers High School. To my understanding, this is the first action of its kind in the Rhode Island public school system and one that is meant to draw attention to institutional racism in our […]
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Rejects Beer Company will open on Tuesday in Middletown
Aquidneck Island is getting an early holiday present as Rejects Beer Co. is scheduled to open in a limited capacity this Tuesday. The brewery, located at 124 Aquidneck Avenue, will be offering to-go beer and merchandise from 4-8 pm on Tuesday 12/22 and Wednesday 12/23. For those last-minute gift-getters (like myself), the brewery will also […]
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Local entrepreneur launches Mirabelle Selects, a subscription-based wine company
When Matthew Chausse decided to turn a passion into a viable business, he had no clue what to expect or anticipate. “It’s certainly an interesting time to start a new venture,” said Chausse. A Rogers High School graduate and movie producer by trade, Chausse has always had an overwhelming affinity for wine. After years of traveling […]
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Diego’s nears completion of it’s new East Side location
In the coming weeks, Diego’s will open their much-anticipated location on the East Side of Providence. The popular Mexican staple, whose brand has expanded from its first location on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport to Middletown with its Barrio Cantina is now prepping for its third installment in Wayland Square. Located on the corner of Wayland Avenue […]
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‘Alive on Central’ is the laugh that we needed
A group of friends has come together to provide Aquidneck Island with some much welcomed comedic relief. Jack Galvin, a local writer, director, and filmmaker who has a predisposition for comedy, recently launched episode one of the locally-based skit series entitled Alive on Central. The series, which is based at his residence on Central Street behind […]
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Love Over Everything: New album by Newport hip-hop artist Camden Murphy out today
It’s going to be a great day for local music fans. Today, Newport-based hip-hop artist Camden Murphy will release his first feature album entitled “Love Over Everything”. Born and raised on Aquidneck Island, Murphy says he remembers writing lyrics all the way back to third grade. “I would scribble down rhymes in my notebooks and […]
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Tyler Bernadyn: A sign of HOPE on Broadway
Tonight at 5pm, the team at Fifth Element will launch ‘Outer Element,’ their much-anticipated outside dining space. Located in the old Foley’s parking lot and adjacent to their restaurant on Broadway, this fenced in patio space has come together quickly over the last few weeks.Outer Element will be open for both lunch and dinner, seven […]
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Tyler Bernadyn: The True Meaning of Hospitality
If this pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that we are extremely fortunate to live in a community that rallies together in times of need to support one another no matter the cost. A few weeks back, I wrote about local restaurants like Stoneacre Brasserie and The Reef that were providing free meals to restaurant […]
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Tyler Bernadyn: My Newport Folk Fest moment
Yesterday’s announcement by Governor Raimondo ended any hope for scheduled events larger than 50 people for this coming summer. Weddings, regattas, rehearsals, and subsequently, the Newport Jazz and Newport Folk Festivals all fell victim to this decree. While opinions on this declaration differ, one thing that is for certain is that this summer is going […]
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Look For The Helpers: Restaurant owners, community come together to offer support amid COVID-19
To say the last four weeks have been unprecedented would be the understatement of the century. For so many of us that work in the hospitality industry here in Newport, trying to navigate this new reality has been a difficult adjustment. Trying to budget accordingly based on unemployment compensation, finding productive/healthy ways to use all […]
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Business Spotlight: Newport Indoor Golf, a one-stop-shop for all of your golfing needs
I love to play golf. It’s one of my favorite things to do when I have some time to get away from the office or the restaurants. I am not a golfer by any means but the sport is something that I thoroughly enjoy. Even though it can be a frustrating hobby that leaves me […]
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Tyler Bernadyn: Why waiting until “Spring” to buy or sell might be a mistake
To say the Spring market is off to a hot start would be an understatement. With a large pool of qualified buyers looking to invest in the housing market and a lack of inventory available for these purchasers, competition is at an all time high for available properties. Because of these factors, it’s fair to […]
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Tyler’s tips to protect your home this winter
This week’s unexpected snowfall had many around town scrambling to break out the shovels, ice scrapers and snow boots. According to https://guides4homeowners.co.uk/, with everyone trying to manage their hectic schedules while preparing for the quickly approaching holiday season, it is easy to forget how winter weather can take a serious toll on your home and […]