Micah Reyes and Andrea Pietrangeli joined Frank and Ryan today to chat about The Newport Workshop! The Newport Workshop will be a community-powered manufacturing shop empowering the “maker” in everyone through education, production, and collaboration. Their initiative is to provide the equipment, materials, and space for community members to make what they want and need through […]
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Newport Storm named ‘Official Beer’ of Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade for Seventh Year
Newport Storm’s Spring Irish Red Ale has been welcomed back as the “Official Beer” of the 2018 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. 2018 marks the 62nd annual parade, and the seventh time that Newport Storm Brewery has been given the honor. The 62nd Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, […]
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David Rockefeller, Jr. and Sailors for the Sea to join forces with Oceana
Sailors for the Sea, the leading ocean conservation organization for the sailing and boating community-based in Newport, RI, is joining with Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization. As the two organizations move forward under the Oceana umbrella, Sailors for the Sea co-founder David Rockefeller, Jr., will be joining Oceana’s Board of Directors. Oceana plans to […]
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Empire Tea & Coffee to open fifth location, headed for Downtown Newport (Updated)
There’s one locally owned coffee shop that has been building an “Empire” in and around Newport, and it looks like they’re growing in Newport again. Empire Tea & Coffee signed a lease on Tuesday to open in the Seamen’s Church Institute in the space formerly occupied by the Aloha Cafe. “We are very excited to be […]
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Newport County Chamber Board of Directors names People’s Credit Union’s Amy Martel, Chair
Middletown, RI – People’s Credit Union proudly congratulates Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Amy Martel, on her appointment to Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is one of Rhode Island’s largest business advocacy organizations formed to enhance the business, civic […]
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Now Hiring: 105 companies are hiring right now in and around Newport
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 100 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. 22 Bowen’s Restaurant – Servers […]
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Attorney General Kilmartin to Department of Labor: Let workers keep tips they have earned
Joining a coalition of 17 Attorneys General, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin filed an opposition to the U.S. Department of Labor proposal to rescind a rule that allows all employees to keep the tips they have earned. The rule issued in 2011 clarified that consistent with long-established cultural and legal understanding, gratuities are the sole […]
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Newport Hospital kicks off “Reading is Healthy” Project, will provide a book to every baby born at Hospital
Newport Hospital has launched a new “Reading is Healthy” program to promote family literacy. As of Feb. 1, every baby born at the hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center goes home with a new board book. At the hospital’s four affiliated primary care practices, each time a child under 12 comes in for an appointment, […]
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SENEDIA receives Real Jobs RI grant to help veterans explore and find career opportunities
The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) has received a Real Jobs RI grant through the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (RIDLT) to help veterans explore and find career opportunities through meaningful civilian internships. By working together with the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Affairs, SENEDIA will help ensure that veterans have an […]
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Owners of Rosemary & Thyme opening second restaurant in Newport, Rustica to open on April 12th (Updated)
The team behind one of Newport’s busiest breakfast cafes is expanding their brand and talent to open a new restaurant this spring. The Newport breakfast and lunch scene will grow this March when Matt and Anna Tscheulin, chef and owners of Rosemary & Thyme Artisan Bakery/Cafe, open Rustica Kitchen at 404 Thames Street. {Update: After […]
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Newport Mental Health seeks employers for new Employment Services program
Newport, RI – People with mental health conditions make up the largest group of recipients receiving disability today, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Rhode Island has about 83 percent unemployment for those with mental health needs, which is higher than Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont, according to the 2012 Substance Abuse and Mental […]
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Preservation Society names four companies as exclusive Newport Mansions ‘Caterers of Choice’
Newpot, RI – Blackstone Caterers of Newport, RI, Gourmet Galley of North Stonington, CT, Russell Morin Catering & Events of Newport, RI and The Catered Affair of Hingham, MA have been named as accredited Caterers of Choice for The Preservation Society of Newport County. Only these four caterers are allowed to provide food service for […]
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Sardella’s serves up Italian for ‘Homegate’ parties on Super Bowl Weekend
Sardella’s Ristorante Italiano in Newport has a winning idea for Big Game “Homegate” parties this Super Sunday. “We are serving up real food for those football parties!” said proprietor Richard Sardella. Sardella’s will be open on Super Sunday and has a full menu of Italian specialties in large family size pans. Chef Kevin Fitzgerald calls […]
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Newport Cotton Company closes on Thames, two prime retail spaces becomes available
Retail real estate can be sometimes hard to find in downtown Newport. Retail real estate with a patio, parking in the rear, heavy foot traffic and possibly of having between 1,095 sq. ft. or 2,300 sq.ft. is almost impossible to find. Two spaces in the heart of Newport on busy Thames Street, formerly home of Newport Cotton […]
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Facebook Live Video: What’s Up at Newport Vineyards? Here’s what’s up
What’s up at Newport Vineyards? Ryan caught up with Cassandra Earle, Director of Sales & Marketing at Newport Vineyards, on Friday to find out. For a full calendar of events and for all the details that were discussed, visit www.newportvineyards.com.
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Via Via evicted, forced to close location on Lower Thames Street
Each summer, thousands of people in downtown Newport flock to a central location on Thames Street around 1 am. It’s a phenomenon that has become synonymous with late-night pit stops on the way home from the pubs. As of yesterday, the restaurant responsible for this migration is no more. The owners of Via Via Pizza were […]
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Wild Newport brings wildlife rehabilitation to Middletown
Wild Newport, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that specializes in the Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release of wildlife on Aquidneck Island, has announced that they have launched in Middletown. Jody Womsley Giddings is the President of Wild Newport and is a Level 2 Rehabilitator licensed with Rhode Island DEM. Jody was the previous owner of Sea […]
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Who’s hiring in and around Newport? 75+ companies are hiring right now
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 75 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. Aireserv – Residential Heating and […]
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Podcast: Beacon Designs by Chem Art – The Rhode Island company that’s manufacturing the Official White House Christmas Ornament
Recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning, National Geographic and Reader’s Digest, Beacon Designs by ChemArt (located in Lincoln, RI) has been making the Official White House Christmas Ornament for the White House Historical Association since 1981. The holiday decorations have honored each president sequentially, with brief pauses to recognize significant occasions such as the White […]
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80+ companies hiring right now in and around Newport
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 75 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. All About Home Care […]
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Hotel Viking unveils event schedule for Newport Winter Festival
Ahead of the 30th Annual Newport Winter Festival, Hotel Viking has announced a full schedule of events for the 10-day event scheduled from February 16 – 22 – including a ‘Field and Forage’ event series with former Patriots player Matt Light and Chef Mike Robinson, the UK’s most prominent game chef. Schedule Newport Winter Festival events at Hotel […]
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Podcast: A conversation with NIROPE – Nick, Ron, and Pete Cardi of Cardi’s Furniture
It was a leaky rowboat that Nick, Ron, and Pete named as kids, using the first two letters of their first names and that’s how the name NIROPE was born. The stores, Cardi’s was started as a general store by Nick, Ron, and Pete’s grandmother, Rosa. Now, some 90 years later it is among the […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation appoints new Executive Director
Newport, RI – The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) announced today that they have selected Mark Thompson to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director, following a competitive search. Thompson comes to Newport from St. Leonard, Maryland where he served as Executive Director of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. He will assume this new role on February 5, […]
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75+ companies hiring right now
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 75 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. A1 Pizza – Assistant Team […]
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Aloha Cafe at Seamen’s Church Institute closes
Aloha Cafe at Seamen’s Church Institute has confirmed that they have permanently closed. “The Aloha Cafe has closed after many great years serving local Newporters and visitors alike. Stay tuned for an exciting new chapter for Seamen’s we promise a great change ahead!,” the Cafe posted on Facebook on January 5th. Before closing, The Aloha […]