Smoke House restaurant will re-open for the 2020 season with take-out only, beginning today, Monday, May 11th. Smoke House will offer a wide variety of its most popular dishes via contact-free curbside pickup from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. Wine and beer will also be available at 50% off the list price. Newport Restaurant Group says in a […]
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Mayor Bova’s Update: Looking at Newport’s fiscal future
Newport Mayor Jamie Bova provided the following update to email subscribers on Sunday evening; Please stay informed about the latest directions and guidelines related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The City of Newport has a dedicated webpage with information to keep our community protected: https://www.cityofnewport.com/city-hall/departments/fire/community-resources/covid19 Newport 2020 Census Information With the expiration of Governor Raimondo’s Stay […]
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Portsmouth Town Council will consider restricting access to Sandy Point Beach this summer
Portsmouth Town Council will discuss and determine whether to restrict access to Sandy Point Beach this summer when they meet for their Council Meeting on May 11th. The agenda item is being introduced by Councilor Daniela Abbott. The agenda does not include any supporting documents or explain the reasoning behind the possible decision to restrict […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 8: Daily Press Briefing, conference call, & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health held their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. Scroll down for updates from the press briefing. The Latest Data May 8th: 249 new positive cases (total positive cases now 10,779), 11 new fatalities (total now 399), 312 are currently hospitalized, 71 are currently in ICU, 52 […]
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North Kingstown resident launches RI Sunshine to help Wicked Tulips and honor late mother
When North Kingstown resident Elizabeth Almeida heard that Wicked Tulips Farm Flower Farm wasn’t able to host their popular U-Pick events this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she knew she had to help out the place that holds special meaning to her and her late mother. A few days before Mother’s Day, she launched […]
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What’s Up Podcast: Suzanna Laramee, president and chief executive officer, Newport Music Festival
To many, the Newport Music Festival, the chamber music festival in the city’s mansions, is the stepchild of the city’s folk and jazz festivals. But it has been a major force for more than 50 years, and according to Suzanna Laramee, president, and chief executive officer, generates $2 million in revenue to the city each […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 7: Daily Press Briefing, conference call, & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will hold their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live here, and provide updates, as it happens. Latest Data May 7th: 325 new positive cases (total now 10,530), 18 new associated fatalities (total now 388), 318 currently hospitalized, 82 currently […]
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What Sold: 24 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (April 28 – May 5)
Here’s what sold on Aquidneck Island last week. Aquidneck Island real estate sales and transactions on What’s Up Newp are brought to you by OUR Real Estate, a locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company. Read more about this locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company below. Newport 77 Ayrault Street sold […]
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Amid crisis, community’s outpouring of support invigorates Newport Hospital
During the unprecedented health crisis that has turned our state, the country and world on its end, dozens of Aquidneck Island businesses, individuals and community groups have rallied around Newport Hospital, making significant in-kind donations to frontline workers and staff. Newport Hospital released a press release today regarding the dozens of local businesses, community groups […]
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2020 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week postponed
Audrain Concours Foundation today announced that they have postponed their 2nd Annual Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. “After a careful review of Governor Raimondo’s Reopen RI phased approach and in the best interest of our visitor guests, concours participants, judges, staff, volunteers, partner sponsors and the general public, we have come to the decision […]
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44th Annual Save The Bay Swim is going virtual
Today, Save The Bay announced that it has opened registration for its annual Save The Bay Swim fundraiser. The Swim traditionally invites swimmers to tackle a two-mile, open-water swim from Newport to Jamestown, R.I. in support of Save The Bay’s mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. This year, following statewide event guidelines for Summer […]
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Now Hiring: 60+ job opportunities
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s who’s hiring on Aquidneck Island this week. Assurance Independent Agents – Insurance Sales – RemoteBankNewport – Universal Banker – MiddletownBecket Family of Services – Home Care Provider (Up to $60K/Year Tax Free!)Blue Wave Car Wash – Car Wash AttendantBoys Town – Overnight Youth Care WorkerCharlestowne Hotels […]
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COVID-19 testing site opening in Newport
The City of Newport today announced East Bay Family Health Services, a division of East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), will be opening COVID19 testing by appointment only to its patients and to the general public starting on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at its Newport location. Dr. Sarah Fessler, Chief Medical Director, has been […]
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City of Newport releases proposed FY2021 Budget, first Public Hearing slated for May 13th
The City of Newport this evening in a press release announced that it has released its proposed FY2021 budget. The $96.4 million spending plan, which can be found on the City’s website, represents a roughly 3.5 percent reduction from the current fiscal year with the City anticipating over $3.5 million in lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Senator Lou DiPalma
Senator Lou DiPalma (District 12 – Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton) joined on Tuesday, May 5th to discuss COVID-19 and it’s impact on the cities and towns that he serves. We’ll also hear more about his work in the Senate and what he expects to come out of this current legislative session.
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Nails found in pieces of hot dogs on lawns, Newport Police investigating
This morning, Newport Police Department shared that on Tuesday they responded to the Thurston Avenue area to a report that a resident, while walking his dog noticed pieces of hot dogs scattered on the lawns, upon further checking it revealed that the hot dogs contained nails. The Newport Police are currently investigating this incident and […]
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Newport County Virtual Tip Jar: Help support service industry workers
Over the last week or so, many of us would regularly be patronizing bars, salons, restaurants, and other businesses that have been ordered closed. What’s Up Newp has been asked several times this week by service industry staff, neighbors, regular customers, and people who give a damn to set something up so that way they […]
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DEM asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules, other safety guidelines
As the early boating season gears up, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today released a press release asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and other safety guidelines as they work on their boats at marinas and boatyards and while they’re on the water. DEM says paying strict adherence to social […]
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COVID-19 Daily Press Briefing & Update – May 4: 175 new positive cases, 21 new fatalities
Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 3 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Says she thinks the numbers we are seeing is a good “news story”. […]
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New England Collegiate Baseball League cancels 2020 Season
The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) announced last last night that its board of directors, comprised of executives from its 13 member teams and officers, have voted to cancel the 2020 summer collegiate baseball season. “This decision was reached after a careful and thoughtful review of the guidance from federal, state and local officials, […]
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Six more restaurants reopen for take-out, delivery
With a new month comes some new options for restaurant take-out and delivery. Several more restaurants and cafes are joining the dozens of restaurants across Newport County that are open and available for take-out and/or delivery. See the list here – Newport County restaurants offering take-out & delivery Reminder – For the foreseeable future restaurants […]
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CCRI President shares message about commencement, summer sessions, and returning to campus in the fall
In a message to the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) community today, President Meghan Hughes provided some thoughts on plans for commencement, summer sessions, and returning to the campus this fall. Dear CCRI community, As we finish the last week of spring classes and look ahead to the completion of our spring term, I […]
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What’s Up Video: A convo with Evan Smith, CEO and President of Discover Newport
Evan Smith, President & CEO of Discover Newport, joins What’s Up Newp’s Ryan Belmore to chat about the impact COVID-19 has had on tourism, travel, and hospitality. Discover Newport, a non-profit destination management organization, is dedicated to the promotion of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding townships in Newport and Bristol Counties. In […]
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Virtual tours allow public to experience Newport Mansions during closure
The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering new virtual tours of its historic houses and recent exhibitions as a free activity for people to enjoy while the house museums are closed. Visitors to the Preservation Society’s website, NewportMansions.org, now can take self-guided 3-D tours through The Elms, Marble House, Isaac Bell House and Hunter […]
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COVID-19 Daily Update – May 1: Daily press briefing & update
Governor Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott will hold their daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live, and provide updates, as it happens below. Press Briefing – Video Press Briefing – Updates Gov: Cases are still not in a decline, but “we’ll take the plateau”. Gov: […]