There may be no one meal, appetizer or dish people look forward to more when they come to Newport than a cup or bowl of chowder. Perhaps far too often we’re asked “Who has the best ______?” or “Where should we go for ______?” and often it has to do with seafood, and in particular […]
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Patriots Party? Here’s Your Winning Game Plan!
The Best Defensive Line For You & Your Guests Be A Responsible Host When Serving Alcohol. Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party or celebrating a birthday with friends in your home, if you are planning to serve alcohol at any type of event it is important to take steps to limit your liquor […]
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Social Media Safety: Beware What You Share!
Social media sites connect us in extraordinary ways, allowing us to communicate and share information like never before. But the convenience of interacting with friends and acquaintances doesn’t come without a price. A whole set of new risks has surfaced and even though social networks are trying hard, it is often user negligence that leads […]
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Staying Safe On Public Wi-Fi
While shopping this season, how many of us will take a break, grab a snack and check our bank or credit card balance before splurging on that extravagant gift? Most of us routinely enjoy public Wi-Fi offered by coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, airports and other public places, but sometimes these sources are not secure… but […]
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Keep the Happy in Holidays with these Safety Tips
The holidays are upon us and for many people this time of year includes sprucing up the home with festive decorations, using the fireplace more frequently, running constant errands, and shopping for gifts. With these activities we are exposed to a variety of risks both inside and outside of the home. No matter what your […]
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POLL: What Do You Think Might be The Best Use of The Newport Grand Property
We’d like to know what you’re thinking. Beginning today, WhatsUpNewp and WhatsUpRhodeIsland will initiate weekly polling on a variety of topics. By participating you’ll be sending an important message to decisions, from your local city or town government to federal elected officials. [socialpoll id=”2402355″] Related Stories: November 10, 2016 – UPDATED: A Grand Goodbye – Casino […]
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UPDATED: A Grand Goodbye – Casino Will Leave Newport, Tiverton Bound
Once again Rhode Island voters were asked to approve building a full-scale casino, this time in Tiverton, near the Massachusetts border. Question 1, which appeared on the ballot statewide and also in Tiverton, narrowly passed both a statewide and local vote for approval on Tuesday. It is one of seven statewide referenda to be approved on the November ballot. […]
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All Seven Statewide Questions Expected to Pass
When voters went to the polls today they not only voted to fill offices, from local school committee to the president, but also considered numerous bond issues, some potentially adding millions of dollars to the state and local debt, and potentially significantly changing how government operates in some communities. Traditionally, presidential elections draw out significant voter turnout and long […]
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2016 General Election: Live Newport Results
Polls closed in Rhode Island at 8:00 p.m., results will begin to display below after the polls close. Updates of unofficial results will occur every 5 – 10 minutes as new data becomes available. Attention: The below results are for Newport, for statewide results visit http://www.ri.gov/election/results/2016/general_election/. How Newport Voted: Results will begin to display after the […]
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Trinity Church to Host Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 18th
Trinity Church’s Annual Strawberry Festival returns to Queen Anne Square from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 18th. The 4th Annual Festival promises a day of fun for the whole family with a curated Artisan Craft Fair, live music, tours of Trinity Church, fresh strawberries from Quonset View Farm and some of the […]
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Newport Folk Festival Finishes Announcing 2016 Lineup
The Newport Folk Festival kicked off their annual tradition of rolling lineup announcements on Friday, January 29th when they announced Ray LaMontagne would perform on Friday of the 2016 festival. Paste reported on June 2nd that the Newport Folk Festival has completed announcing their 2016 Lineup. The 2016 Newport Folk Festival will take place at […]
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Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (May 6 – May 8)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Wondering what’s happening for live music, comedy and entertainment this weekend? Listings are here – Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (May 6 – May 8) (In chronological order) Live Improv Comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater: Fri. […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (May 6 – May 8)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Wondering what else is happening this weekend? Check this out – Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (May 6 – May 8) If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we […]
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What to Do With Mom on Mother’s Day in Newport
Mother’s Day is here and chances are that you’re scrambling around at the last minute looking to make those plans to celebrate your beautiful and amazing Mom! Here’s a look at where to dine and what to do; 1 – Hotel Viking Brunch, Spa Treatment, Overnight Stay… Treat your mother to a fantastic Mother’s Day […]
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Great Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Newport
Cinco de Mayo is here and everyone is searching for the best local events to celebrate the day with a party and a margarita. This year Newport is hosting some fun ways for everyone to enjoy Cinco de Mayo, with beautiful waterfront venues, high quality restaurants, outdoor celebrations, and unique experiences! We hope you are as excited […]
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Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (April 25 – 28)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Battle Chefs Finale Tuesday, April 26th at Revolving Door Restaurant Go see a new champion get crowned in the final of Battle Chefs as Chef Derrick Marquiss from Stoneacre Pantry will take on Chef Joe Dumas formerly of Salvation Café. Doors […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Week (April 25 – 28)
Live Music, Entertainment & Comedy Listings Monday Diegos: Trivia at 9pmFastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10pm to 1am. No cover.Fifth Element: Live music with The Groove Merchants from 7pm to 10pmMidtown Oyster Bar: Live music with Yacht Club Rejects from 9pm to 1am. No cover.Perro Salado: Live music with Julio Amaro from 6pm to 9pm. No […]
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10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (April 15 – 17)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. (In chronological order) 1 – Live Stand-Up Comedy Friday at 8pm at Plumby’s Plumby’s Upstairs Burger Bar at Brick Alley Pub invites you to join them at 8pm on Friday, April 15 for their Spring Edition of the PLUMBY’S Live […]
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Where To Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day in Newport
Grilled cheese sandwiches are the delicious treats that many of us grew up having (most likely with tomato soup) as kids. The treat that almost anyone can make even has its own holiday, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, which takes place annually on April 12th. Scratch Kitchen & Catering on Broadway is one of the first places that comes […]
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Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (April 11 – 15)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during March in and around Newport, RI. (In chronological order) 1 – KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER APRIL 10-13, Newport Marriott A groundbreaking conference about sea level rise and its impact on historic preservation. Keeping History Above Water will be one of the first national conversations to focus […]
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Dates and Details Announced for 5th Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival
Voted best Beer Fest in Rhode Island by RI Monthly Magazine in 2015, the Newport Craft Beer Festival is back for another round of the finest craft beers this side of the Newport Bridge and beyond! Cosponsored/founded by Newport Storm Brewery and Pour Judgement Bar & Grille, the Newport Craft Beer Festival returns for a […]
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10 Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (March 14 – 18)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during March in and around Newport, RI. March is Newport Irish Heritage Month for a full list of events, activities and things to do, visit www.aohnewport.org. (In chronological order) 1 – Arts Around The Fire Tuesday from 6pm – 8pm at Salvation Cafe Tanya Kelley, member of […]
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Guide to What’s Happening at Newport’s Bars and Restaurants on Saint Patrick’s Parade Day
Guide to 2016 Newport Saint Patrick’s Parade Day in Newport, RI The 60th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 12th 2016. The parade will begin promptly at 11:00am from Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart […]
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Newport Storm’s Spring Irish Red Ale Returns as Official Beer of Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
There’s no shortage of anticipation throughout Newport as everyone awaits the 60th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade. No matter what mother nature has to give us New Englanders, we can all rely on Newport Storm Brewery to get us through with their Spring Irish Red Ale flowing into everyone’s glasses from Newport to Pawtucket. […]
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The Culture Trip: Newport’s 10 Must-Try Cultural Restaurants
With more than fifty restaurants in Newport, it’s no wonder you often run into people that haven’t been to many of your favorite spots, or perhaps what you consider the best in the City-By-The-Sea. James Norman recently wrote an article on TheCultureTrip.com, about dining in Newport and what he thinks are the 10 best cultural restaurants that […]