Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do out there this Labor Day weekend in Washington County. As a reminder, those communities in Washington County are Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham (Block Island), Richmond, South Kingstown, and Westerly. Did we miss something or is there something you’d like to see included […]
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What’s up in Kent County this Labor Day Weekend: Sept. 4 – 7
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do out there this Labor Day weekend in Kent County. As a reminder, those communities in Kent County are Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, and West Warwick. Did we miss something or is there something you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com Friday, September 4 Things […]
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What’s up in Providence County this Labor Day Weekend: Sept. 4 – 7
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do out there this Labor Day weekend in Providence County. As a reminder, those communities in Providence County include Central Falls, Cranston, East Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, Woonsocket, Burrillville, Cumberland, Foster, Glocester, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, Scituate, and Smithfield. Did we miss something or is there something you’d like […]
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Three organizations team up to raise funds for programs for children with Autism
By Bari Freeman, Bike Newport The national organization Bike to the Beach for Autism has brought their signature fundraising ride to Newport since 2011. Bike Newport has supported the ride and riders since that time – when the Aquidneck Island organization was still a nascent nonprofit without staff or offices. This year, it will be […]
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Newport Public Schools to host virtual parent forum on school reopening plans
Newport Public Schools has scheduled a virtual Town Hall meeting this evening at 6:00 pm to give the community an opportunity to learn more about the district’s reopening plans. While Governor Gina Raimondo has given the green light for Newport Public Schools to reopen on September 14th with full in-person learning, Superintendent Colleen Burners Jermain […]
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Naval Station Newport opens Gate One on Training Station Road
Naval Station Newport has opened Gate One on Training Station Road. In an email to What’s Up Newp, Corelia Mueller, Community Planning Liason Officer for Naval Station Newport, shares that the gate is open 24hours/7 days per week and is open to all privately owned vehicles. No commercial vehicles are allowed to pass through Gate […]
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Jamestown Arts Center awarded $50,000 NEA Grant
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) today announced that it is one of three nonprofits in Rhode Island to receive a one-time $50,000 grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts. This award was funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The National Endowment for the Arts, an independent agency […]
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Common Fence Music will present the St. Louis Steady Grinders in a virtual concert on September 13
Common Fence Music will present the St. Louis Steady Grinders in a Livestream concert at 7 PM on Sunday, September 13. The event will be available at the Common Fence Music Facebook page. Ethan Leinwand and Miss Jubilee – aka the St. Louis Steady Grinders – play old-school, long lost, low-down piano/vocal blues from their […]
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Upcoming adult programs at Tiverton Public Library
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy this September. Tuesday, September 8th, 6:00pm Retro Game Club Join us for a special edition of Retro Game Club on the Library’s Discord Server! In this virtual play-from-home edition, we’ll be streaming a series of party games — and you can play along […]
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Governor Raimondo convenes Municipal Resilience Task Force, will support cities, towns as they build long-term economic resiliency
At the request of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today that she is convening a Municipal Resilience Task Force. Bringing together municipal, state and private sector leaders, the group will be tasked with developing innovative recommendations that help build economic resiliency and acquire cost savings while improving […]
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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival pairs with local restaurants for series of culinary experiences
The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival today announced that it is expanding beyond the mansions this year, joining with several local fine restaurants to offer a diverse series of multi-course lunches and dinners paired with specially chosen wines and cocktails. These unique dining experiences will be hosted by participating restaurants on select dates from […]
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Brown & Howard Wharf condo sells for $2 million
Hogan Associates today announced the August 26, 2020 sale of Unit 301 at Brown & Howard Wharf in Newport for $2,000,000. Jen Pierik of Hogan Associates represented the Sellers and David Huberman of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty represented the Buyers. Recently renovated, the 2,460 s.f. waterfront condominium enjoys straight-ahead views of active Newport Harbor […]
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RIDOH recommends closing Warren Town Beach for swimming due to high bacteria levels
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Warren Town Beach for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message […]
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Newport PD: National Grid conducting work on Bellevue Avenue on Tuesday
On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, National Grid Gas will be conducting required maintenance on the natural gas line on Bellevue Ave between Pelham Street and Memorial Blvd, according to the Newport Police Department. Southbound traffic will remain normal. Bellevue Ave will be closed northbound beginning at 9 am at Memorial Blvd. Northbound traffic will be […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Fogland and Gooseberry Beaches for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Fogland Beach in Tiverton and Gooseberry Beach in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer. The status of a beach may change as new data become […]
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NAACP announces indefinite postponement of this year’s Black Regiment Monument Commemoration Ceremony
The following was submitted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Newport County Branch; “On the last Sunday in August, since 1967, the Newport County Branch-NAACP hosts the Black Regiment Monument Commemoration Ceremony in honor of the men from the First Rhode Island Regiment – the Black Regiment- who fought so […]
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The next Portsmouth Town Council meeting will take place on August 24th, here’s what’s on the agenda
On August 24, 2020, the Portsmouth Town Council meeting will be live streamed on the web and by phone dial-in using the Zoom remote meeting service. The public meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, at which time the Council may vote to meet in Executive Session. Any such Executive Session will not be streamed to the public. […]
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New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta moved to October
Source: New York Yacht Club NEWPORT, R.I. – Sail long enough and you’re sure to have a leg where all factors conspire against you: the wind, the tide, the competition, passing motor boats, everything. That’s what this year is like for regatta organizers. The New York Yacht Club’s plan to re-start the 2020 sailing season […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Barrington Town Beach for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Barrington Town Beach for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Peabody’s Beach for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Peabody’s Beach in Middletown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most […]
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The Public’s Radio: Aquidneck Islanders rally around bridges as state considers possible transportation consolidation
East Bay legislators and local government leaders are banding together in opposition to the potential consolidation of Rhode Island’s quasi-public transportation agencies. One of those agencies, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, operates four bridges in the East Bay region. And locals worry about handing the bridges over to the Department of Transportation, which […]
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Newport Polo to host Champagne Cup on Saturday
Portsmouth, RI – The Newport International Polo Series will host the Champagne Cup on Saturday, August 22 at 5 pm, with the home team facing its next rival – NYC, vying for the newly minted Champagne Cup, as the series of highly competitive regional challengers unfolds this season. “Last year, New York City gave us everything we can handle, and then […]
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Grieving mother publishes book on the loss of her daughter to gun violence
Providence, RI – In a new book, “She Wasn’t The One,” Diana Garlington shares her tragic story of losing her child to gun violence. In 2011, the day after Thanksgiving, Esscence was driving, stopped at a light in Providence when a car pulled up beside her, and someone inside opened fire. Esscence, who was 21 […]
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BankNewport awards ‘Financial Education Scholarship’ to four local high school graduates
Newport, RI – BankNewport today announced that it has awarded its $1,000 BankNewport Financial Education Scholarship to four local high school graduates as part of its financial education program to help students refine their financial skills, and understand that managing personal finances can pave the way for a bright economic future. The four winners are […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s Artist Award application due September 15
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) announces the September 15, 2020, 11:59 pm deadline for the Artist Awards, in support of Newport County artists and art projects that benefit our community. Artist Awards of up to $500 support arts projects throughout Newport County. Through these awards, ACA champions exciting and interesting arts […]