Frosty Freez is returning for the 2024 season, opening its doors at 11:30 am on Monday, April 1. Frosty Freez originally opened in 1956 and celebrates its 68th Anniversary in 2024. In 2023, it was open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Frosty Freez’s season typically runs from April 1 – September 30. Frosty […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Excellence in Business Award winners
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has selected the 2024 Excellence in Business Award winners. Now in their 18th year, the awards recognize outstanding business achievements in Greater Newport. The Excellence in Business Awards Dinner will occur on April 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort, following the annual Expo. The […]
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Follow your taste buds from Newport restaurant Giusto to Piedmont, Italy
Chef Kevin O’Donnell has made a name for himself in the Newport restaurant scene. His hit, upscale Italian restaurant Giusto opened in 2020 with much success, and three years later he opened Mother Pizzeria in Newport with his team from Giusto. His menus have brought a taste of Italy to this coastal Rhode Island town, […]
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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 Mar. 15 to Mar. 22. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Flo’s Drive-In in Portsmouth opens for the season on March 28
Flo’s Drive-In in Island Park in Portsmouth will open for the 2024 season on Thursday, March 28. To kick off the season, Flo’s Drive-In will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Flo’s Clam Shack in Middletown will open for the season on Thursday, March 14. Flo’s Clam Shack expanded its […]
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Sardella’s will celebrate its 44th Anniversary in April by offering its original menu and pricing
In celebration of 44 years in business, Sardella’s Italian Restaurant in Newport will offer its original menu and pricing on select dates in April! Sardella’s Italian Restaurant was founded by the former mayor of Newport, Richard Sardella, in 1980. Newport’s oldest Italian Restaurant celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2015 by offering its 1980 menu and […]
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Now Hiring: 100+ jobs available in the Newport area right now
Newport is a busy city with a strong job market. There are currently over 100 job opportunities available in the Newport area. Below is a list of some of the available positions. All of these jobs were posted within the last 7 days and are within 5 miles of downtown Newport. If you’re interested in […]
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Nation’s largest printmaking organization brings international conference to Providence
Providence will shine as “The Creative Capital” as hundreds of printmakers and arts professionals from around the country – and the world – gather for the Southern Graphic Council (SGC) International 2024 conference. The four-day event, open to artists at any stage of their careers, highlights some of the area’s premier arts institutions and organizations, […]
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Wharf Fish House + Tiki Bar is adding a second-floor deck, third-floor balcony
Besides the construction at Portside at 22 Bowen’s, some other big changes are underway down on Bowen’s Wharf this spring! Construction is currently underway at The Wharf Southern Kitchen + Whiskey Bar and the Wharf Fish House + Tiki Bar. The Wharf Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar are getting a new and updated deck, and […]
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Rhode Island nonprofit gets $1 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
A Rhode Island nonprofit has been awarded a $1 million grant from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Fund. Yield Giving Fund announced on Tuesday, March 19, that Providence-based Project Weber/RENEW was one of 361 nonprofits awarded funds out of more than 6,300 applicants after the open call for community-led and focused organizations was announced. […]
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Portside at 22 Bowen’s will have a new look when it opens this season
Portside, the open-air bar at 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille, is getting an update to its structure and layout. “The original Portside Bar was installed in the early 2000s, providing our guests over the last two decades with an amazing venue to have some great food and beverage and to enjoy all that Bowen’s […]
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Lisa Morrison steps down as President of Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Hamilton Trust; Ryan Patrick Kelley named as successor
Today, the Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Hamilton Trust (RILFHT) announced that after eight years of dedicated service, Lisa Morrison has decided to step down as president while remaining a board of directors member. “Serving an organization that also happens to be a unique and enchanting place has been an absolute privilege,” Morrison said. “Rose […]
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Cabana restaurant is being sold
Cabana and its accompanying real estate at 140 Broadway in Newport (formerly Salvation Cafe) has hit the market for $2.9 million. The property includes a “Zoned GB and with a full class C liquor license, this turnkey restaurant is ready for your concept and upgrades,” according to the property listing. It also includes “two apartments […]
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People’s Credit Union supports local nonprofit Lucy’s Hearth with $2,000 donation
People’s Credit Union has donated $2,000 to Lucy’s Hearth, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless families. The donation will help the organization continue its mission of providing holistic programs and services that aim to achieve self-sufficiency for families. Courtney Hunter, People’s Credit Union’s Head of Community Development, presented the check to Ashley Salemi Tarvis, […]
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Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and spin off its ice cream business, which includes Ben & Jerry’s
By COURTNEY BONNELL AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Unilever, the company that makes Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Dove soaps and Vaseline, said Tuesday that it is cutting 7,500 jobs and spinning off its ice cream business to reduce costs and boost profits. London-based Unilever said its ice cream business, which also includes Magnum […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 EXPO and Excellence in Business Awards Dinner
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) is preparing for the 2024 EXPO, being held Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort. Over 60 businesses and organizations will participate in the event, showcasing their products and services to local community members. The event is free to attend and will feature live […]
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Rite-Solutions wins $60.7M Navy IT Services contract
Middletown-based Rite-Solutions has received a five-year, $60.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide information technology services, including cybersecurity, for the naval service’s newest warfighting center. The company was selected to support the National Naval Undersea Warfare Center’s (NUWC) Activity Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Information Technology (IT) division, which is responsible for the […]
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People’s Credit Union donates $2,000 to Child & Family
People’s Credit Union has donated $2,000 to Child & Family, a leading social service organization dedicated to preventing homelessness and providing support for homeless and at-risk families, elders, and people with disabilities. The donation will help fund the agency’s mission of providing home-based and community-based services that range from foster care and early learning to […]
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Dates set for the 2024 Newport International Boat Show
The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport, announced today that the 53rd annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 12 through 15, 2024, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. “With the strength of the boating industry right now, we are very excited to begin the boat show season […]
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Grey Sail Launches ‘Sea Maiden’, a new low-calorie light beer
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island has announced the launch of its newest beer, Sea Maiden, a crisp and refreshing low-calorie light beer. With only 110 calories, Sea Maiden is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste or quality. Sea Maiden is a harmony of malt sweetness, a gentle touch of hops and a refreshing finish. […]
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The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a job fair on April 3
If you are seeking a career change or just want a new beginning, don’t miss The Preservation Society of Newport County’s free job fair. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 3, from 3 to 7 pm inside the Preservation Society headquarters at 424 Bellevue Ave., Newport, R.I. With approximately 30 part-time and full-time […]
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Winning dish from culinary competition to be featured at Iron Works in Warwick
The Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF) has announced that a dish created by students at Exeter Job Corps Academy will be featured at Iron Works in Warwick. The Black Angus Ribeye with Yukon mashed Purée, roasted carrots and green beans, and a roasted garlic and veal Demi-glace will be available to the public beginning […]
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Flo’s Clam Shack in Middletown reopens for the season on March 14
Flo’s Clam Shack announced on Facebook this week that its Middletown location will reopen for the season at 11 am on Thursday, March 14, 2024. To kick off the season, they will be open weekly, Thursday through Sunday, from 11 am to 9 pm. Flo’s Clam Shack at Island Park in Portsmouth typically reopens for […]
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CCRI earns National Recognition for Maritime Workforce Training
The Community College of Rhode Island has received national recognition for its training programs. The college has now been designated as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. The designation is a testament to the college’s efforts to provide training and education opportunities to students who are seeking careers in the […]
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Triple scoop success: Clementine’s Homemade Ice Cream opening in Portsmouth, their third location
Spring is just around the corner, and as warmer weather approaches, local ice cream joints are awakening from their winter slumber. Warren and Jess Sternberg, the owners of Clementine’s Homemade Ice Cream, have spent the winter months working hard to grow their small business. This spring, Aquidneck Islanders will be treated to a shop expansion […]