Join Secret Garden Tour June 14-16th for self-guided walking tours of private gardens located in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Take a late Spring tour of some unique, delightful and personal gardens, two of which are featured in June’s “Fine Gardening” magazine. The annual Secret Garden Tour opens the gates to a variety of beautiful gardens […]
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Rhode Island Monthly recognizes local lawyers with Professional Excellence in Law Award
Rhode Island Monthly has announced that they are proud to showcase their first annual Professional Excellence in Law honorees. The following lawyers from Middletown, Newport and North Kingstown were named recipients of a Professional Excellence in Law Award: Desautel, Marisa A., Environmental and Land Use, Desautel Law, Newport RIGarside, Kristy, Adoption Marital and Family Law, The Law Offices […]
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The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille celebrates its third anniversary
The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille announced that today marks its third anniversary. Housed in an original Quonset Hut, built in 1942 as part of the US Navy’s PT-Boat Training Center at Melville, the space was converted into a restaurant over 30 years ago and began operation as The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille on […]
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Now Hiring in Newport: 100 local job opportunities
Looking for a job in Newport, Rhode Island? Here’s who’s hiring right now in and around Newport. All jobs listed are located within five miles of downtown Newport and have been posted within the last seven days. 22 Bowen’s – Server- 22 Bowen’s Restaurant 99 Restaurants – 99 Restaurants – Line Cook & Prep Cook […]
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DEM: Seasonal Shellfish Area Closures take effect this weekend; no closure changes from 2018
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced that seasonal shellfish area closures will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 25, and will remain in place until Tuesday, October 15. Consistent with federal requirements, DEM closes some local waters to the harvesting of shellfish every year at this time due to potential […]
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Home on Jamestown’s Shoreby Hill fetches $1.75 million
Lila Delman Real Estate has announced the sale of 78 Whittier Road in Jamestown for $1,750,000. Bob Bailey, Lila Delman’s Jamestown Sales Manager represented the buyer. Neither the buyer or seller were identified. Year-to-date, Bob Bailey has sold more dollar volume in Jamestown than any other Sales Associate, according to Lila Delman Real Estate using […]
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Secretary of State honors two Rogers High School students with 2019 Civic Leadership Award
Newport Public Schools announced on Wednesday that two local students were recently honored by Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea. The Announcement Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea honored Colin McCabe and Mackenzie Palmer from Rogers High School this month with the 2019 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award. The award is given annually to recognize high […]
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‘Story in the Public Square’ wins Telly Award bronze for best political/commentary on TV
“Story in the Public Square” has been awarded Bronze for Best Political/Commentary in Television for the 40th Annual Telly Awards, which were announced today. This is the second consecutive Telly Award win for the show, which is an initiative to “study, celebrate and tell stories that matter.” The show’s creators and hosts are Jim Ludes […]
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Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Ton of Love Food Drive’ helps support MLK Center
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has announced the total collected from its annual Ton of Love Food Drive that was held in February to benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. The Ton of Love Food Drive began on February 1, 2019 through February 28, 2019. This food drive was created by […]
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Friends of the Waterfront, Sail to Prevail team up on beautification project at Fort Adams
Friends of the Waterfront (FOW) and Sail to Prevail (STP) announced today that they will launch the latest Newport Harbor dinghy planter at Fort Adams on Saturday June 1, 2019 at 10 am. Volunteers are invited to participate and gain hands-on gardening experience while learning about these two organizations. A look at the FOW/Master Gardener […]
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Memorial Day: Trash collection delayed one day, City Hall closed
The City of Newport is reminding residents that the Waste Management Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday through Friday collection services will be delayed one day. For a yearlong schedule of holiday trash pickup, be sure to download a .pdf copy of the City’s Holiday and […]
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Road construction planned for Catherine Street at Bellevue Avenue this week
The Newport Police Department has passed along the following information regarding road construction happening this week on Bellevue Avenue. Road Construction will be taking place on Catherine Street at Bellevue Avenue on Tuesday, May 21st. Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, 2019. Work will consist of the final concrete restoration from previous work done […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center opens for 2019 season on Friday
The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center has announced that they will open for the 2019 Season on Friday, May 24 at 12 pm. Regular seasonal hours will be Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5:00 pm, through Sunday, October 27. Group and private visits at other times may be arranged by appointment. The Center […]
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Citizens Bank Sponsors Financial Literacy Program for TeamFAME, Youth Tennis & Education Program at International Tennis Hall of Fame
Citizens Bank announced recently that it will be sponsoring a Financial Literacy component for TeamFAME, the youth enrichment program at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Launched in September 2018, TeamFAME is the Newport, RI chapter of National Junior Tennis & Learning, a network of more than 300 organizations nationwide that utilize tennis as a […]
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Cormac McCarthy named Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at People’s Credit Union
People’s Credit Union announced today the appointment of Cormac McCarthy to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. In this position, Cormac will be leading the charge as People’s continues to develop their commercial lending offerings that will support the growth and success of its members’ businesses. McCarthy is an accomplished professional […]
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Kevin Winterrowd named Manager of the 2019 Newport Gulls
Kevin Winterrowd has been promoted to manager of the 2019 Newport Gulls after serving as the team’s pitching coach the past two seasons, the Newport Gulls announced on February 18th. He will be heading a team seeking to capture a league-leading seventh championship in team history after not reaching the playoffs each of the past two […]
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WUN’s Ryan Belmore appears on The Rhode Show
Ryan Belmore, Owner, Publisher, and Editor of What’s Up Newp and What’s Up Rhode Island, joined The Rhode Show on WPRI on Friday, February 15th to participate in the shows Rhody Roundup. See the original story here – Rhody Roundup 2/15
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This Week: 30+ things to do in and around Newport
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Monday, May 21st 2 pm – Job Fair at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina 4 pm – Seaside Stage Society Auditions at Trinity Church 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – RBG at Jane Pickens Theater 6:30 pm –Crawfish Boil Monday, May […]
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This Week: Live music and entertainment listings
Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this week. Monday, May 21st Diego’s: Trivia at 9:30 pmFastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pmFifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pmJane Pickens Theater: RBG at 4:45 pm & 7:30 […]
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Antiques Roadshow – “Newport, Hour 2” will premiere on Monday
The Antiques Roadshow visited Newport last September to film its first-ever outdoors show at Rosecliff. Part 1 of the 3 part series filmed in Newport aired on PBS last Monday (May 14th). Watch the episode 1 here – Watch: Antiques Roadshow – Newport, Hour 1 Part 2 of the filming will be televised on Monday, May 21st […]
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Things to do on day 13 of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
The Race Village at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover will be open at Fort Adams State Park from 10 am to 6 pm today. There is a parking fee of $20 today. Admission into the race village is free. Sunday, May 20th Race Village Open: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm For a full list […]
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Salve Regina to award 785 degrees on Sunday, the largest graduating class in university history
Salve Regina President Jane Gerety, RSM, will confer 785 degrees tomorrow (Sunday, May 20), when the university celebrates its 68th commencement on the Oceanside lawn of McAuley Hall. The academic procession steps off at 9:15 a.m., with the ceremony slated to begin beneath the commencement tent along the Cliff Walk at 10 a.m. Sister Jane will confer a […]
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Things to do on day 12 of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
The Race Village at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover will be open at Fort Adams State Park from 10 am to 7 pm today. There is a parking fee of $20 today. Admission into the race village is free. Saturday, May 19th Sailing Academy: 9 am – 1 pm Race Village Open: 10:00 am […]
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Dear What’sUpNewp: “Any romantic suggestions for Valentine’s Day?”
Dear What’sUpNewp is where we’ll regularly feature an audience question and have all or some of our editorial team members provide their answer. Want to submit a question? Send an email to ryan@whatsupnewp.com. We recently got the question while at an event – “Any romantic suggestions for Valentine’s Day?” Here are some Valentine’s Day and […]
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Newport’s Top Spots For Open Mic and Karaoke
How do you get that shy person in your group of friends to get up there and sing at the top of their lungs? Give them liquid courage, of course! Sure you might have to sacrifice yourself by getting up there and doing a duet with them, but who cares when alcohol, karaoke/open mic, and […]