Since rumors of the sale of Hotel Viking begin to circulate in April, details of the (now confirmed) sale of the iconic hotel continue to unfold. Davidson Hotels & Resorts has announced that they have welcomed the addition of Hotel Viking into its portfolio, under its luxury and lifestyle division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts. Davidson’s […]
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At a Ceremony Today, New England Boatworks of Portsmouth Will Become RI’s Largest Clean Marina
New England Boatworks will become Rhode Island’s largest Clean Marina in a presentation at their Portsmouth facility today, May 5. The Clean Marina Program is a voluntary initiative coordinated by the RI Coastal Resources Management Council that rewards marinas that go beyond regulatory requirements by applying innovative, pollution-prevention practices to their daily operations. New England […]
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People’s Credit Union Donates to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Through Fundraiser
People’s Credit Union recently donated $2,449 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The funds were raised through a combination of People’s Credit Union employee and member donations, bake sales at each branch location and a spring themed raffle held throughout the month of March in the Credit Union’s Portsmouth branch, which has been the top […]
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People’s Credit Union Wins Outstanding Award for the 2017 Annual Work Site Health Awards
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce together with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island has awarded People’s Credit Union an Outstanding Award for the 2017 Annual Worksite Health Awards. This designation honors businesses that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to helping employees lead healthier lives. “People’s Credit Union is proud of the advances we […]
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Newport Company Wins $50,000 Innovation Grant from Raimondo Administration
Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced on Wednesday that six Rhode Island companies have been selected to receive Innovation Vouchers intended to stimulate innovation, facilitate in-state partnerships and give Rhode Island a competitive edge that will help the state grow and attract business. Among those six companies is Prometheus, Inc., of Newport who will receive $50,000 […]
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City Council Approves @ The Deck’s Entertainment License Expansion
Newport City Council approved @ The Deck’s application to expand their entertainment license on Wednesday evening, the approval allows the waterfront restaurant to increase their maximum decibel from 65 decibels to 75 decibels. @The Deck falls under the Waterfront Business Zoning (WB), according to the City Of Newport Zoning map. According to Newport City Ordinance 8.12.080., […]
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Moët & Chandon to Sponsor Newport Oyster Festival, Newport Wooden Boat Show and Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Moët & Chandon has joined Bowen’s Wharf Company as presenting sponsor of the Newport Oyster Festival, Newport Wooden Boat Show and Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival. The partnership will feature the world’s most beloved champagne and celebrate Rhode Island’s marine community at these lively waterfront events in downtown Newport. Oysters lovingly cultivated in the Ocean State […]
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People’s Credit Union Donates to Jonnycake Center
People’s Credit Union recently donated $700 to the Jonnycake Center in Peace Dale, RI. The funds were raised through a combination of People’s Credit Union employee donations totaling $425 as a result of a monthly dress down day, called Casual for a Cause, as well as an additional $275 from a Red Sox themed raffle […]
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Tallulah On Thames Announces Closure, Shares Heartfelt Thank You
Tallulah on Thames has confirmed their permanent closure with What’sUpNewp. Jake Rojas, a partner of the once-popular Thames Street restaurant, provided What’sUpNewp with a statement on Friday – confirming the closure and thanking their former employees and customers. The announcement comes following the news earlier this week that Harry’s Bar & Burger would be replacing Tallulah […]
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Newport Marriott Completes Grand Ballroom Renovation, Wins Marriott Hotels’ 2017 “Hotel of the Year” in the Americas
The Newport Marriott’s 7,686-square-foot Grand Ballroom is sporting an elegant new design. This landmark hotel’s premier event space has been fully renovated, and now showcases a contemporary coastal color palette and fresh decorative elements that evoke the sea. This marks the final phase of a full-hotel reinvention that began in 2015. From the front of […]
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Washington Square Cafe Sold, Will Close Permanently on April 16th
Washington Square Cafe & Baking Company has been sold and will permanently close on Sunday, April 16th. “The Washington Square Cafe has sold! Our last day of business will be Sunday, April 16th, 2017. We want to thank all of you for making our business a success. A true spirit of community thrived and was […]
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Diego’s Adds a Second Floor with New Bar and Water Views
If you were out enjoying the gorgeous spring weather yesterday and took a stroll down Bowen’s Wharf, you may have noticed some commotion over at Diego’s. Construction workers, a trailer, the sounds of machinery were all for good reason – the contemporary Mexican spot is adding a second level with a deck, waterfront views, an additional bar and […]
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Gray Matter Marketing Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary, Offering $5 Off Upcoming Events
This story was originally published on April 6th, it has been updated. PORTSMOUTH, RI — Local marketing company Gray Matter Marketing will celebrate its five-year anniversary on April 12th, 2017. Originally based in Newport, RI before expanding into a larger office space in Portsmouth, Gray Matter Marketing specializes in event management and creative marketing. […]
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Fort Adams Trust Receives Allstate Foundation ‘Helping Hands in the Community’ Grant
An Allstate Foundation Helping Hands in the Community grant for $1,000 has been approved for the Fort Adams Trust. The Allstate Foundation is proud to honor the community service of Fort Adams Trust board member and Middletown Allstate agency owner Michael Kehew. For more than 60 years, The Allstate Foundation has been bringing out the […]
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Chow Fun Food Group is Bringing Harry’s Bar & Burger to Newport, Will Replace Tallulah on Thames
Harry’s Bar & Burger, a Chow Fun Food Group restaurant, is coming soon to downtown Newport. An application has been filed at Newport City Hall by Tallulah, LLC to transfer its Class BL alcoholic beverage license to Harry’s Newport Burger Bar, LLC for use at the same premise, 464 Thames Street. Harry’s Newport Burger LLC is […]
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La Forge Restaurant to Change Ownership
Changes are coming for one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in Newport. An application has been filed at Newport City Hall by La Forge Casino Restaurant to transfer ownership of its Class BV alcoholic beverage license to 1899, LLC. 1899, LLC is made up of Thames Capital Ventures, LLC (51% Nicholas Schorsch) and Aquidneck Holding, LLC […]
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Newport’s Seasonal Restaurants Prepare to Reopen for Season
As we make our way quickly towards the beginning of the “busy season”, many restaurants (particularly among the waterfront) are preparing to wake up from their long winter nap. Here’s a look at when some of your favorite bars and restaurants are planning on opening (if they haven’t already); 22 Portside – Reopened for the […]
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Behan Bros. Selected to Construct $5.4 Million Welcome Center at The Breakers
The Preservation Society of Newport County has selected Behan Bros. of Newport as the prime contractor for the construction of The Breakers Welcome Center. They were selected from among three finalists who bid on the $5.4 million project. “This is a major milestone toward the creation of the kind of world class hospitality that we […]
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People’s Credit Union Shines the Spotlight on National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month and People’s Credit Union has announced in a press release that they are showing their support by working with the Cooperative Credit Union Association on their Better Banking Better Values campaign. Consumers that subscribe to Cox Communications throughout Rhode Island will have the opportunity to view Better Banking, a […]
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Rail Explorers Begins Operating on Aquidneck Island on April 8th
Rail Explorers, featuring pedal-powered rail bikes, will begin its Rhode Island operation with tours along ‘The Northern Ramble’ – a six mile exploration of the historic railroad between Portsmouth and the Sakonnet River on April 8. The Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division is presented by the Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad. What’sUpNewp was the first […]
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Hope, Willie’s Burger Bar Liquor Licenses Are Changing Hands
One liquor license is changing locations, which could result in a downtown location finally reopening. The other liquor license, may mean that a restaurant that has been closed since early 2016 will finally reopen on Broadway. Willy’s Burger Bar & Rotisserie Back on November 29th, we reported that Ciro’s Pomodoro Italian Restaurant & Bar, a new […]
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The Deck Looks to Expand Entertainment License by Increasing Maximum Allowed Decibel Levels
@The Deck is looking to expand its entertainment license by increasing the maximum decibel from 65 decibels to 75 decibels. UPDATE: Wednesday, April 26th – City Council Approves @ The Deck’s Entertainment License Expansion This won’t be the first time the restaurant has looked to expand its Annual Class B (outdoor) Entertainment License, over the last few […]
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Sardella’s Will Celebrate 37th Anniversary in April by Offering Original Menu Prices from 1980
In celebration of 37 years in business, Sardella’s will once again offer original menu prices from 1980! Sardella’s Italian Restaurant was founded by former mayor of Newport, Richard Sardella, in 1980. Newport’s oldest Italian Restaurant celebrated their 35th Anniversary in 2015 by offering their 1980 menu and pricing to the public for just one day, […]
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VNS and Newport County Community Mental Health Center Will Train Each Other’s Clinical Staff
Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties (VNS) have received grants from the van Beuren Charitable Foundation and the Rhode Island Foundation for support of a collaborative pilot project. VNS professional staff will be training in behavioral health and Newport County Community Mental Health Center (NCCMHC) nursing staff will be training in chronic medical […]
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Five Star People’s Credit Union Best of Bauer for Exceeding 25 Years of 5-Star Ratings
People’s Credit Union has announced it is once again a top performer, earning a coveted 5-Star rating from BAUERFINANCIAL, the Nation’s Premier Bank and Credit Union Rating Firm. A five-star rating indicates that People’s Credit Union excels in areas including capital adequacy, profitability, and asset quality. People’s Credit Union has earned and maintained this top […]