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Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Here are the twelve Newport stories that got you and everyone else talking in September on WhatsUpNewp.com. 12 – 30 Photos of the Rare Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Over Newport, RI 11 – Pushing Boundaries in Newport Real Estate 10 – POLL: Who Serves Up Your Favorite Lobster Roll in Newport, RI […]

Another day/week/season and Newport luckily finds itself on another great list. This time around Newport has been mentioned by Huffington Post as one of the 10 Most Beautiful US Towns to Visit in the Fall. Joining Newport among the list is Stowe, VT; Woodstock, NY; Beacon, NY; Bethlehem, PA; Vail, CO; Hood River, OR; Port Townsend, […]

The Newport Open Space Partnership is embarking on a master plan for the long-term sustainability and stewardship of the trees, parks, and open spaces in Newport. This will be Newport’s first citywide open space planning effort since Olmsted’s 1913 ‘Proposed Improvements for Newport.’ The core partners are the City of Newport, the Newport Tree & Open […]

Tonight’s lunar eclipse featured the “biggest” full moon of 2015, therefore it was called a “supermoon eclipse.” The last such eclipse happened in 1982, and the next won’t occur until 2033. Here’s some of our favorite Instagram shots that have been taken over the last few hours of the rare supermoon lunar eclipse over Newport, RI…. [the_ad_placement […]

Trent Theroux jumped into the water off of Fort Adams State Park around 7 a.m. on Saturday, September 26th; ahead of him was an attempt to swim around Aquidneck Island to benefit RISE Above Paralysis. As the crow flies, Aquidneck Island has a circumference of 37 miles. However, because of the shifting tides and navigational requirements the […]

Without a doubt, some of the best views in Rhode Island are right here in Newport. That is perhaps why harbor/ocean views can increase the value of a property by a million dollars. Oh Newport, this is why we love you — redefining luxury unlike anything else. Arch Street Development and Behan Bros. have transitioned a […]

Here’s a look at the 10 most expensive home in Newport, RI that are currently for sale and could be yours, all together the 10 homes add up to more than $120 million. Yes, there’s a difference of more than $40 million between the 10th most expensive home on the market and the most expensive […]

Hundreds of cultural institutions across the country will offer free admission to their museum for Smithsonian‘s Museum Day Live on Saturday, September 26, 2016. In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country […]

Students from Trinity Christian Academy, in Johnston, Rhode Island, visited Coast Guard Station Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. Petty Officer 1st Class Logan Mooneyham and Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Thompson, from the station, give a tour of Narragansett Bay. Students are gathered on the deck of a 45-foot Response Boat–Medium to […]

On September 26, Trent Theroux is going to attempt to swim 40 miles around Aquidneck Island to benefit RISE Above Paralysis. As the crow flies, Aquidneck Island has a circumference of 37 miles. However, because of the shifting tides and navigational requirements the swim will be closer to 40 miles. The swim will start at historic […]

“Quatrel”, the home once owned by Louis and Elaine Lorillard, has been put on the real estate market for $7.9 million with Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. The Lorillard’s established the Newport Jazz Festival in 1954 and financed it for many years. The couple hired George Wein to organize the event the event to help them bring […]

Dunkin’ Donuts, the Official Coffee and Breakfast Sandwich of the New England Patriots, is kicking off the return of football with its “Pats Win, You Win” promotion to help keep loyal Dunkin’ Donuts guests and New England Patriots fans running throughout the regular season. Each time the Patriots win, DD Perks® members will receive one […]

Looking to change things up career or investment wise as we head towards fall in Newport, RI? Well you’re in luck, here’s a look at 10 businesses in or very near The City By The Sea that can be yours. Businesses For Sale In Newport, RI As of September 15, 2015 The information included has been […]

Shane Mclellan recently posted aerial footage from a “lovely weekend trip to Newport, RI” on YouTube. Mclellan used a drone to capture some amazing footage of Newport at sunrise, sunset and everywhere in between. The resulting video is absolutely stunning. Above Newport – Directed by Shane Mclellan – Music by Ceschi Ramos and Factor Chandelier- instrumental from the song […]

The City Of Newport has announced Hi-Way Safety Systems, Inc. will be re-striping the pavement markings of crosswalks, parking stalls, and symbols on the following roads from Monday, September 14th through Wednesday, September 16th: Thames Street from America’s Cup Avenue to Morton AvenueSpring Street from Morton Avenue to Memorial BoulevardSpring Street from Touro Street to […]

Portsmouth Fire Department responded to Hinckley Marina in the early dawn hours on Monday, September 14th for a report of two sailboats on fire. According to reports around 5:45 a.m.; Portsmouth Fire discovered a 60 foot and a 40 foot sailboat on fire, mutual aid from surrounding towns and marine assets responded to the scene. According to […]