People’s Credit Union’s Community Enhancement Committee, Employee Activities Committee, and Senior Leadership Team recently partnered in a joint effort to raise funds for Thanksgiving baskets. Employees from the three groups each donated $15 which went towards purchasing items for the baskets that were then donated to Child & Family Services. Lyn Dawley, VP of Lending […]
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BankNewport named Newport 10 Miler title sponsor
Local favorite road race, the Newport 10 Miler, has a new title sponsor, BankNewport. The annual event, which has sold out every year since 2016, will take place on June 3rd, 2018. The event is produced by Gray Matter Marketing, based in Portsmouth. “With the additional support of BankNewport, we can ensure this event continues to […]
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Grace Vanderbilt unveils new ‘Cozy Cocktail Den’
The garden terrace at Newport’s Grace Vanderbilt hotel has received a makeover just in time for winter, emerging as the new Cozy Cocktail Den. Guests to the all-new Cozy Cocktail Den can experience a warm haven offering delicious, hand-crafted cocktails and over-the-top s’mores setup to enjoy beneath the warmth of overhead heaters, Grace- branded wool blankets, while kicking up […]
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60 companies hiring right now in and around Newport (Nov. 26)
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 50 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. Featured Jobs Christine’s Coastal Cleaning – Assistant HousekeeperMokka Coffeehouse – Barista, Counter Server, and Short Order CookNewport Marriott – Food and Beverage Positions available at the […]
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Bridge To Fitness completes renovation
Bridge to Fitness has announced that they have completed a full renovation in an effort to be atop in the locally competitive fitness facilities arena. Renovations started with a complete remodeling of the interior from brightened paint, new flooring to Athletic Turf installation. Whether you fine cracks, loose material, or even deep holes in the […]
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Bridge to Fitness holds fundraiser to benefit MLK Center
Bridge to Fitness held an especially created group exercise class on Saturday, November 11th to raise almost $1,000 to benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center). The fitness facility inspired group exercise class trainers, Rachel Alexander and Lauren Freitas, to come up with a unique and early November fundraising event with the […]
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Taking inventory and a closer look at liquor licenses in Newport (Updated)
It’s time for our annual look at what liquor licenses are out there and who is using them – it’s also a time to remind those who are interested how the liquor license “process” works. We hear these questions all the time – “how can I get a liquor license?”, “why aren’t there more liquor […]
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KJ’s Restaurant & Pub to permanently close on October 22nd
After more than 15 years, KJ’s Restaurant & Pub is preparing to say farewell this weekend. The restaurant is hosting a “farewell KJs” event on Saturday evening from 7 pm to 1 am, the Facebook Event description states; Closing party … We will be closing our doors Sunday night but would love to see all […]
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Lemon & Line named Official Volvo Ocean Race Accessory Supplier
Newport-based Lemon & Line has announced that they have been chosen as an official accessory for the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race. Partnering with preeminent European rope manufacturer Gottifredi Maffioli, the line supplier for the Volvo Ocean Race fleet, and Musto, the event’s official kit supplier, Lemon & Line will manufacture the Official Volvo Ocean Race […]
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Artificial Intelligence to dominate the workplace; revolutionize education
Don’t feel too secure in your job. It might not be there in a few years. Frame that diploma? Maybe, but the college you went to might also disappear over the next several years. The technological revolution is changing the way we learn, the way we work, the way we play, and the way we […]
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Hotel Viking recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Award in ‘Top Hotels in New England’
Condé Nast Traveler today yesterday the results of its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Hotel Viking recognized as one of the Top Hotels In New England, ranking 27th in the region and 6th in Rhode Island. “This is a great honor to be recognized by our guests and Condé Nast Traveler,” stated Richard […]
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Now Hiring in Newport: 85+ local businesses (Oct. 17)
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are nearly 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Hiring? Post a job, it will be included in our Featured Jobs and more. Featured Jobs IYRS – Development Associate – IYRSJames L. Maher Center – Direct Support Professional (DSP)- […]
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People’s Credit Union raises more than $1,000 for hurricane relief efforts
People’s Credit Union, with the help of member and employee donations, recently raised $1,041 for CUAid, a program started by the National Credit Union Foundation to provide assistance during disaster situations. Throughout the month of September, all six People’s Credit Union branches had collection containers where members and employees could donate to CUAid. The credit union […]
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Newport International Boat Show donates $15,000 to areas affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Newport International Boat Show, announced today that it has committed $15,000 to various organizations helping to assist those in the Caribbean islands affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “Our industry is like a tight-knit family when a disaster like this impacts so many lives, it affects us all. We are collaborating with on-the-ground organizations that […]
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Panera Bread partners with Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation for 16th Annual ‘Pink Ribbon Bagel’ promotion
Panera Bread is once again partnering with the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation during its 16th annual ‘Pink Ribbon Bagel’ promotion. Throughout the month of October, to commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of proceeds from all Pink Ribbon Bagels sold in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts will go to the Pawtucket-based non-profit. […]
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90 companies hiring right now in and around Newport: Oct. 9
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are nearly 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Hiring? Post a job, it will be included in our Featured Jobs and more. Featured Jobs 12 Meter Charters – 12 Meter Charters – Crew Member Position For 70 […]
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Hotel Viking ready to celebrate the 2017 winter holidays with new events, decadent dinners
Hotel Viking’s holiday programming is sure to bring holiday cheer to those far and near. With decadent buffet and prix fixe options for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, Hotel Viking makes the holidays effortless. Those wanting the traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home, Hotel Viking’s Turkey Dinner To Go is a simply sensational solution. New holiday events […]
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Newport Vineyards brings home Gold from the 13th Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Newport Vineyards has announced that they recently won Gold and Silver from the 13th Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition. Newport Vineyards 2016 Dry Rosé brought home Gold as the Best of Category for Vinifera Rose Wines and Silver was awarded for the 2016 Gewürztraminer in the Best of Category for Gewürztraminer. The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association […]
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Has North Sails closed its retail store in Newport?
It appears that North Sails has closed their retail location in the heart of Newport at 172 Thames Street. On Monday evening and Tuesday morning, What’sUpNewp observed a U-Haul out in front of the business being loaded with contents, merchandise, and fixtures from the store. On Tuesday afternoon, the store was completely empty with no […]
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Now Hiring: Pink Pineapple – Boutique Sales Associate
Pink Pineapple Newport is looking for an outgoing individual with prior sales experience available year round to start immediately. Fashion, Design, and/or Social media skills are a plus. The general duties include: greeting and interacting with customers, completing transactions, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the store, sizing merchandise as it comes in, assisting in creating […]
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Zagat-rated Chef Simone Ferrara named Chef de Cuisine at Hotel Viking
A new chef has joined the table at Hotel Viking. Two years ago, Chef Simone Ferrara earned accolades as one of Zagat’s 2015 “30 Under 30 – San Francisco” — a prestigious group Zagat dubbed the “next generation of food-and-drink greats.” Now the accomplished young chef brings his culinary expertise to Newport, R.I. A native […]
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Newport Holiday Stroll set to return for first two weekends in December
The 2nd Annual Newport Holiday Stroll is set to take place Friday, December 1st – Sunday, December 3rd and Friday, December 8th – Sunday, December 10th. Following a successful inaugural event in 2016, the Newport Holiday Stroll is looking to add more “holiday cheer and reason to shop, dine and be here” to The-City-By-The-Sea in […]
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Now Hiring: 90+ local businesses (Sept. 18)
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are nearly 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs 12 Meter Charters – Crew Member Position For 70 Foot Charter Sailing YachtAdmiral Fitzroy Inn – Now Hiring: Admiral Fitzroy Inn – Overnight InnsitterClassic Cruises of […]
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Hinckley unveils ‘Dasher’, the world’s first fully electric luxury yacht, at Newport International Boat Show
Hinckley, the builder of some of America’s finest yachts for nearly 90 years, continued its legacy of innovation today by unveiling the world’s first fully electric luxury yacht – Dasher. Designed from the outset for fully electric propulsion, Dasher achieves a new standard of excellence pairing modern styling with hi-tech composite construction. “Since 1928, Hinckley […]
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Newport Exhibition Group to be Honored During Newport International Boat Show
On Saturday morning, September 16, the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) will honor Newport Exhibition Group as the 2017 recipient of the RIMTA Anchor Award. The presentation will be made during the Newport International Boat Show on the morning of Saturday, September 16 at RIMTA’s Annual Industry Partnership Breakfast sponsored by Gowrie Group. The Anchor Award is an […]