The Newport String Project will present its fourth installment of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, April 27th, at Colony House in Newport, and Sunday, April 28th, at United Congregational Church in Little Compton, featuring its resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, performing works by Peter Arnold Heise, Edvard Grieg, and Kian Ravaei. The […]
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Newport City Council to discuss proposed budget, including tax levy increases
Newport City Councilors will meet this week to discuss the proposed budget for the next fiscal year, and some residents may face tax hikes, according to a press release from the city. The annual budget process in Newport is underway, and the proposed spending plan is expected to be finalized this month. According to the […]
Gov. McKee and First Lady Susan McKee help keep Middletown clean
More than 125 people gathered at Middletown High School on Monday afternoon to participate in an Earth Day ceremony and litter cleanup as part of the statewide Keep Rhody Litter-Free campaign. The event was hosted by the Middletown town council and the Keep Rhody Rhode Island campaign. Gov. Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee […]
Rhode Island Governor McKee seeks $1.3 million in state aid for businesses impacted by bridge reconstruction
Gov. Dan McKee is seeking $1.3 million in state aid to help small businesses impacted by the ongoing Washington Bridge reconstruction project. McKee said Monday that he has filed an amendment to his proposed state budget that would redirect $1.3 million in State Fiscal Recovery Funds to help small businesses in the affected area. The […]
What Sold: A look at 15 homes that exchanged hands last week in Newport County
Rhode Island, though small in size, has become a cultural destination for many and has quickly cemented itself as one of the most intriguing second home markets. Even in today’s real estate landscape where inventory is historically low which is keeping prices competitively high, Newport County’s real estate market has remained consistently strong. Last week, […]
Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Apr. 12 to Apr. 19. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
Newport Harbormaster Paddle Safety Program offering free community Kayak and SUP Paddle Safety Class
The City of Newport’s Harbormaster Office invites the community to boost your confidence and prepare for paddling adventures. The office shares, “This dynamic indoor workshop covers safety, skills, gear, places to paddle, managing common emergencies, and caring for your paddle craft.” The class will occur from 6 pm to 8 pm on May 1 on […]
On Earth Day, Rhode Island delegation delivers $49.3 million for cost-saving clean energy upgrades
Source: Senator Jack Reed’s office In an effort to make clean energy upgrades accessible to more Rhode Islanders, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the state will receive $49.3 million in federal funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Solar for All Program. […]
Newport Tree Conservancy named charitable partner of Amica Newport Marathon
Today, the Amica Newport Marathon announced the addition of a new charitable partner for the 2024 race, scheduled for October 13th — The Newport Tree Conservancy. “It’s a vital part of our event’s mission to support local organizations, especially those focused on preserving and bettering our community,” says Matt Gray, President of Gray Matter Marketing, […]
Newport Police make five arrests over the weekend
According to their latest arrest log, Newport Police took five individuals into custody on April 19 – 22, 2024. Arrest Log Presumption of Innocence: Those arrested, taken into custody, or summoned/cited should be presumed innocent of their charges until proven guilty in a court of law. At 12 pm on Friday, April 19, Ramondo Howard, […]
Bestselling cars in Rhode Island
As luxury-brand vehicles continue to swell the market, the average price for a new car in the U.S. has modestly declined, signaling an increased desire for consumer affordability after average vehicle prices hit record highs in 2022. Only 9 out of 275 new car models had an average transaction price below $25,000 in February 2024, […]
What’s Up in Newport: Monday, April 22
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Monday, April 22, 2024 ~ Earth Day 🌎 Today is Earth Day, and there are plenty of ways to give back to the environment today and throughout Aquidneck Island Earth […]
Pawtucket Pups Find Hope: Rescued dogs available for adoption at Potter League for Animals
Today, the Potter League for Animals announced the availability of eleven dogs rescued from a recent hoarding case on Senate Street in Pawtucket. Upon their arrival at the Potter League’s Animal Care & Adoption Center, the dogs underwent thorough medical evaluations and received immediate attention to address their needs. Due to severe matting, the dogs […]
Rhode Island FC takes Down Las Vegas Lights FC 2-1 for first win in club history
An early offensive push coupled with late defensive resilience led Rhode Island FC to its first win in club history on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over Western Conference Foe Las Vegas Lights FC at Cashman Field. Noah Fuson’s first career USL Championship goal in the 45th minute ended up being the match-winner as the Ocean State […]
Obituary: Marjorie “Jorie” A. Miner
Marjorie “Jorie” Anne Miner, 91, of Newport, formerly of Middletown, RI, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St Clare-Newport. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Miner Jr. Jorie was born in Newport, RI to the late James and Mary (Burke) Heffernan on July 28, 1932. She was a graduate of […]
Photo Gallery: 2024 Newport Beer Festival at Fort Adams
Dozens of local and regional craft brewers were on hand to share their brews and more, welcoming hundreds of beer lovers to Newport on Saturday, April 20. The rain stopped just in time for the cannon-fire opening of the 2024 Newport Beer Festival and the sun even peeked out at Fort Adams State Park just […]
Brick Alley Pub is being sold to The Heritage Restaurant Group
Ralph and Pat Plumb, owners of the Brick Alley Pub, announced today that they’ve agreed to sell the Brick Alley Pub to The Heritage Restaurant Group, formerly 1899 Ventures, a Newport, Rhode Island-based restaurant group. The Brick Alley Pub has been a Newport landmark for over 40 years and has been voted both “Best Restaurant” […]
Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (April 20 – 27)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates April 21 – 27, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Upcoming improvements in the roadway between the […]
Portsmouth Abbey School junior to travel to Washington, D.C., to compete in the Poetry Out Loud Finals
Portsmouth Abbey School junior Jennifer Shon will represent Rhode Island in Washington, D.C., for the 2024 Poetry Out Loud National Finals, April 30-May 2. In March, Shon won the 19th R.I. Poetry Out Loud State Championship with the “Say Grace” recitation by Emily Jungmin Yoon. At the Poetry Out Loud championships in Washington, D.C., Shon will […]
Vineyard Soirée to benefit the Women’s Resource Center
In a toast to spring, the Women’s Resource Center invites the community to the Vineyard Soirée: A Celebration of Cocktails and Cuisine for a Cause. The affair will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI. The evening will be a […]
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surge of interest in vinyl and the day after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album. There were no announced […]
RIDOT provides an update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation today provided the following update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project; We will remove the existing asphalt beyond the curb line to eventually repave and tie in the new infrastructure we’re building at this project, including driveways and adjacent parking lots. Motorists can anticipate left lane closures and driveways/walkways blocked […]
Governor McKee urges drivers to slow down and avoid distractions as three-lane shift on Washington Bridge begins
With a three-lane shift on the Washington Bridge starting on Saturday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee wants drivers to slow down and avoid distractions. McKee was joined by other state and local leaders for a press conference on Friday to discuss the expanded effort to reduce accidents on the bridge. The governor says the goal […]
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 17 – 19
According to their latest arrest log, Newport Police took three individuals into custody on Wednesday, April 17. Arrest Log At 1 am on Wednesday, April 17, Shayne Chandronnet, 54, of Newport, Rhode Island, was taken into custody by Officer San Antonio on a disorderly conduct charge. At 7:35 am on Wednesday, April 17, William Meininger, […]
‘RADIANT: The Life and Line of Keith Haring’ to be discussed at Jamestown Arts Center
A national book tour for “RADIANT: The Life and Line of Keith Haring” is coming to the Jamestown Arts Center on May 4. The book, released on March 5, 2024 by Harper, is considered to be the definitive account of the American artist. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature […]