If you’ve been searching for a home with great bones, a quiet neighborhood feel, and tons of potential, 16 King Road is one to visit this weekend. Lovingly owned by the same local family for decades, this classic 1940s Cape is full of opportunity and ready for its next chapter. Located in Middletown’s centrally positioned […]
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Morning Notes: Ragged Island Brewing Co. gears up for 2nd Annual Music Festival
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Thursday, June 5, the 156th day of 2025. There are 209 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Music lovers, mark your calendars! Ragged Island Brewing Co. is bringing back its popular music festival this weekend – June 7 and 8, featuring a mix of local talent […]
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Ocean Hour Farm to host first public tours
Ocean Hour Farm will open to the public for the first time, offering guided tours of its 43-acre property in Newport. Visitors to the farm, which formerly operated as the SVF Foundation, will witness the farm’s transition to regenerative farming and learn how they can contribute to protecting ocean health. “We’re excited to welcome the […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Pride Month kicks off with flag raising ceremony, community march, and proclamation
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, June 4, the 155th day of 2025. There are 210 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport’s 2025 Pride Month kicked off on Monday (June 2) with a Pride Flag ceremony and march, involving community leaders, activists, and allies. Flag holders met at Equality Park […]
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Australian National Maritime Museum confirms Captain Cook’s vessel as shipwreck in Newport Harbor
The Australian National Maritime Museum has released its final report confirming that the shipwreck site RI 2394 in Newport Harbor, is the remains of HM Bark Endeavour, the vessel made famous by Captain James Cook’s voyage of discovery to Australia and New Zealand. The report, released June 4, represents the culmination of 25 years of […]
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Morning Notes: Middletown puts “Middletown Center” public hearings on hold
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2025. There are 211 days left in the year. Weather Forecast Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Light west wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph […]
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What Sold: A look at 20 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (May 26 – 30)
The Spring market is officially in full swing here in Newport County. Last week, we saw 20 homes change hands in our community as published in the Rhode Island statewide MLS. There’s movement in every corner of the county, and buyers are out in full force. With the buyer pool expected to deepen with the […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week and weekend: June 2 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Monday, June 2 through Sunday, June 8. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Monday, June 2 Things To Do 10 am: Free self-guided tours at Eisenhower House 1 pm: Newport Open at Newport Country Club […]
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Morning Notes: Newport to hoist Pride Flag this evening, kicking off month of celebrations
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Monday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2025. There are 212 days left in the year. Weather Forecast Today: Sunny, with a high near 66 degrees. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50 degrees. Southwest wind 5 to […]
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Morning Notes: Runners take over Newport streets for 10 Miler; Author Lian Dolan & Musician Tom Rush later today
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Sunday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2025. There are 213 days left in the year. Weather Forecast Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 7 […]
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For Safer Streets: Ocean Drive swaps cars for bikes again at ‘Elliot’s Ride for Everyone’
On Saturday morning, June 7, Newport’s iconic Ocean Drive will close to cars and open to people – biking, walking, rolling, strolling, and enjoying the coastline car-free. It’s Elliot’s Ride for Everyone, Bike Newport’s annual open-road celebration of safe cycling and community fun! Everyone is welcome – people of all ages, abilities, and wheels – including […]
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Morning Notes: IYRS grads set sail, Rotary Polo aids scholars on busy Newport County Saturday
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Saturday, May 31, the 151st day of 2025. There are 214 days left in the year. Weather Forecast Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 am, then a slight chance of showers between 11 am and noon. Areas of fog before noon. High near 66. Southeast wind 11 to […]
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Neon Marketplace in Portsmouth sells $378,630 Wild Money ticket
A Rhode Island lottery player struck gold Thursday night (May 29), snagging the $378,630 Wild Money jackpot with a ticket bought at a Portsmouth convenience store. The Rhode Island Lottery confirms the winning ticket came from Neon Marketplace in Portsmouth (3302 East Main Road). The lucky numbers? 2, 8, 15, 23, and 32. Wild Money, […]
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On the Market: A look at 59 Open Houses in Newport County this weekend (May 31 – June 1)
We are now in the heart of the Spring real estate season, and this weekend offers a prime opportunity for buyers to explore the incredible variety of properties currently available across Newport County. Last weekend was a bit “hit or miss” with Open House attendance, as is typically the case with holiday weekends. But I […]
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Newport announces lineup for free summer concert series at Easton’s Beach
Get ready for some summer entertainment! Newport Recreation has just announced its lineup for this year’s free concert series at Easton’s Beach. The series includes Family Night Concerts on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Children’s Nights on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Starting July 8 with Rockin Soul Horns, the series runs through August 12, offering […]
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Luxury Meets Seaside Chic: Fashion Pop-Up coming to The Chanler at Cliff Walk in June
The Chanler at Cliff Walk is gearing up for a Mediterranean-inspired fashion pop-up on June 27 and 28. The event will showcase curated women’s wear from independent designers. Teaming up with luxury women’s boutique Nocca, the hotel is transforming its Cliff Lawn into a seaside shopping haven. Both guests and locals can browse a collection […]
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Newport Classical announces 2025 Music Festival lineup
Newport Classical is set to dazzle audiences with its 2025 Music Festival, running from July 4-22 across 11 stunning venues in Newport. The 56th season promises an impressive lineup of 29 concerts featuring over 100 artists, blending beloved classics with exciting new works and world premieres. Music lovers can look forward to performances by the […]
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Patrick Murphy’s first solo show in five years opens tonight at House of Waves
Tonight, Broadway will glow a little brighter. Local artist and photographer Patrick Murphy is hosting his first solo exhibition in five years at House of Waves (154 Broadway), the creative studio and gallery he opened as a love letter to the community that raised him. The show runs from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. It coincides […]
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Newport Restaurant Group to open ‘J.T. Commons’ in former Foodlove Market space
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today (May 29) announced that they will open J.T. Commons in the former Foodlove Market space (1037 Aquidneck Ave.) in Middletown. “Anchored by an exciting and extensive pizza program and a menu that celebrates everyday favorites, J.T. Commons will offer year-round dining featuring a large bar and casual dining room with […]
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‘Little Clam’ will open on June 5 at Wayfinder Newport
Little Clam, a new coastal restaurant celebrating Rhode Island’s culinary heritage, opens June 5 at the Wayfinder Newport hotel. Nestled in the newly renovated hotel, Little Clam aims to showcase New England’s seaside traditions through an immersive dining experience focused on local seafood, seasonal produce, and artisanal products. Executive Chef Antonio Wormley and Consulting Chef […]
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Rosecliff premieres Richard Morris Hunt exhibit this weekend
The new exhibit on Richard Morris Hunt’s (1827–1895) life and work offers an unprecedented look at his Gilded Age legacy, manifold life, and cultural influences. Just walk down Bellevue and view the Tudor-style buildings, and you can see his influence everywhere. We had the opportunity to preview the exhibition at Rosecliff, with Chief Curator Leslie […]
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Sail Away In Style: Restored Beetle Cat up for grabs in IYRS raffle
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is nearing the final stages of its annual raffle, offering the public a rare opportunity to take ownership of a newly restored Beetle Cat sailboat. With just 29 of the 150 available tickets remaining, the drawing is expected to take place soon. The 12-foot wooden sailboat, meticulously restored […]
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What Sold: A look at 11 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (May 19 – 23)
Last week, 11 properties sold across Newport County, with Newport leading the way and seven of those closings happened right in the city, including two that topped $2 million. This kind of activity shows that even in a market where buyers are being more thoughtful, demand is still there. Especially when it comes to well-located, […]
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Things to do this week in Newport: May 27 – June 1
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week and weekend. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins WUN for a one-on-one conversation on May 28
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her monthly one-on-one conversation on Wednesday, May 28, at 1:30 pm. Have a question for the Superintendent? Ask It Here.