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Newport Public Schools has announced that Colonel Nhyzazia Ortiz, along with her staff, successfully led the Viking Battalion to reach the Gold Star Standard and highest accreditation level:  Honor Unit with Distinction.  Working as a cohesive team, they achieved an exceptional overall score of 95% at the tri-annual Program of Accreditation. The accreditation consisted of […]

Weather: Today – A chance of flurries after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind 6 to 8 mph.Tonight – A chance of flurries before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 7 mph. Marine: Today -E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot or less. A […]

Salve Regina University has announced that Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong will become the institution’s eighth president in July 2019. The announcement was made to faculty, staff and students in an open meeting this afternoon. Dr. Armstrong will become the Catholic institution’s first president who is not a Religious Sister of Mercy. Armstrong will replace Dr. […]

Friskie Fries, a popular food truck and brick-and-mortar restaurant that specializes in fries with toppings, is expanding into Newport with a new brick-and-mortar location at 404 Thames Street. View this post on Instagram What’s on the menu at #CelebrateDowncity2018 tomorrow!?!? Tom Turkey returns one last time for the year (until we run out) and all the […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and the Rhode Island Resource Conservation and Development Area Council, today announced $67,237 in grants to help farmers “green” their operations and save energy and money. The awards, funded through the Rhode Island Farm Energy Program (RIFEP), […]

Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.Tonight – Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Marine: Today -NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Waves around 2 ft.Tonight […]

Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this week. Please Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is located in Newport.Those venues that are blue/hyperlinked are our advertisers and partners. Please consider supporting them by following the link to their website/by visiting their business to enjoy their live […]

All year round, people bring outgrown and otherwise unused bikes to Bike Newport’s community bike project – where they receive a little TLC and find their way to new owners. Bikes are restored and made road-ready by volunteers and by folks who earn the bikes through volunteering. Among the beach cruisers, road racers, and city bikes […]

On Saturday, December 8th, Clean Ocean Access held its last beach cleanup of the year at Gull Cove in Portsmouth, RI, best known as a fishing area along the very busy Route 24. Volunteers and community members participated in the cleanup, collecting 145 pounds of debris from the beach located on the northern tip of […]

Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph after midnight. Marine: Today -NE winds around 5 kt, becoming S this afternoon. Waves around 2 ft.Tonight -W winds around […]

Following an incident last week at Thompson Middle School where two middle school students were arrested for allegedly assaulting another student, Marcin G. Rembisz, Communications Coordinator/Secretary for Newport Public Schools, has shared the following information regarding Thompson Middle School forums; “Dear Parents and Community Members,Due to the recent incident at TMS this past week involving […]

Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind 9 to 13 mph.Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 8 mph. Marine: Today -N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft this morning, then 1 foot or less.Tonight -N winds […]

Newport, RI – The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the near future, according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RIDOT (December 8-14) Middletown: Rte. 138A (Aquidneck Ave.) at Green End Ave., alternating lane closures […]

Weather: Today – Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight. Marine: Today -NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SW this afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.Tonight […]

Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport today. Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Marine: Today -NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot or less.Tonight -NW […]

The Aquidneck Stone Wall Initiative will hold a public ceremony on Thursday, December 13th to celebrate repairs to the dry laid stone walls at the West Main Road entrance to Simmons Farm. Historically known as Coggeshall Farm, Simmons Farm is one of the island’s oldest farms still in operation. Over the years, its historic stone walls […]

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) are lifting the remaining blue-green algae advisories for bodies of water in Rhode Island. Recent visual surveys of locations under advisory found that there were no blooms of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. Advisories are lifted for the […]

Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 15 mphTonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Marine: Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9 am EST this morningToday –NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves around 2 […]

The addition of $20 million in federal grant money secured by Senator Jack Reed will enable the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to accelerate work associated with the Pell Bridge Ramp Project – including adding more roadwork connecting to this important interchange and gateway to Newport, according to a press release from RIDOT on […]

Jamestown, RI – Jamestown Police Department shared a press release on Thursday afternoon that details how one of their officers jumped into the water in the East Ferry area to rescue a man. The press release; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On December 6, 2018 at approximately 12:50 AM, the Jamestown Police Department received a 911 call […]

This story was written by David L Levy, Professor of Management, Director of the Center for Sustainable Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness, University of Massachusetts Boston. This article is republished from The Conversation.Read the original article. Is your city prepared for climate change? The latest National Climate Assessment paints a grim future if U.S. cities and states don’t […]

Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do out there. Weather: Today – Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. West wind 9 to 15 mph.Tonight – Scattered snow showers between 9pm and 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New […]

Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced that Spruce Acres Farm will be open to the public starting on Tuesday, December 18. The 22.67-acre property, situated on the Middletown/Portsmouth border, was conserved by ALT in 2017. The former tree farm will offer 1.5 miles of publicly-accessible nature trails and an environmentally- friendly parking lot, which features a […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport on this 5th of December. Weather: Today – Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. North wind 5 to 7 mph.Tonight – Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming […]

Jamestown, RI – On Saturday, December 1st, Clean Ocean Access held its second-to-last beach cleanup of the year at Hull Cove in Jamestown, RI. 48 volunteers and community members participated in the cleanup, collecting 150 pounds of debris from the cove, located on the southeastern coast of the island. Hull Cove is owned by the Conanicut […]

Common Fence Music is very excited to bring back THE SWEETBACK SISTERS’ COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SINGALONG SPECTACULAR! on Saturday, December 8th, 2018, 7 pm at Portsmouth High School Auditorium, 120 Education Lane, Portsmouth, RI. Tickets to this performance are $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $23 for CFM members, $15 for children ages 3-12, FREE for children ages 0-2. Ticket prices include a […]

On November 30, 2018, The Greenlove Foundation dedicated it’s fifteenth water bottle filling station(“WBFS”) at Guiteras Elementary School in Bristol. The Greenlove Foundation was founded in memory of Kendra L. Bowers who was an environmental science student at UVM. Kendra’s infectious passion to preserve and protect our land encouraged others to admire and to enjoy […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for today in and around The-City-By-The-Sea. Weather: Today – Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.Tonight – Clear, with a low around 24. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Marine: Small Craft Advisory in effect until […]

Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this week. Please Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is located in Newport.Those venues that are blue/hyperlinked are our advertisers and partners. Please consider supporting them by following the link to their website/by visiting their business to enjoy their live […]

Newport, RI – Today the Pell Center released the consensus statement of the first round of the Rochambeau dialogue which was held in partnership with the Fondation Pour la Recherche Stratégique, at Salve Regina University, in Newport, RI, from Sunday, September 16 to Tuesday September 18, 2018. Over the course of the dialogue, the bipartisan group […]

Portsmouth, RI – Portsmouth Police Department has issued the following press release in regards to an incident that took place at CJ’s Pub on Sunday, December 2nd. On December 2, 2018, at 7:30 pm member of the Portsmouth Police Detective Division along with patrol officers responded to 568 Park Ave, CJ’s Pub. Information was received […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening for weather and events in and around Newport today. Weather: Today – Areas of dense fog before 10 am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.Tonight – Mostly clear, with […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening in and around Newport on this Sunday, December 2nd. Weather: Today – Rain before 3pm, then showers, mainly after 3pm. Patchy dense fog. High near 54. East wind 10 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for this first day of December, have fun out there! Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.Tonight – Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 38. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New […]

Newport, RI – Lt. Frank Rosa from the Office of Public Affairs at the Newport Police Department issued the following press release this morning regarding a recent drug arrest. Press Release On September 10th, 2018 at approximately 11:23 pm, Newport Patrol Officers were dispatched to 15 Meeting Street for a reported overdose. Upon arrival, officers […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport on this last day of November. Weather: Today – A chance of rain after 3pm, mixing with snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no […]

Due to anticipated deployments in the coming year, the Rhode Island National Guard has decided to cancel the 2019 Open House Air Show. Major General Christopher Callahan released the following statement regarding the decision: “Since the 1991 inception of the RING Open House Air Show, opening our doors to the public has been an annual […]

Newport, RI – Within just an hour or two, all 30,000 tickets to the Newport Folk Festival have sold out. Yes, once again without a single lineup announcement made. If you weren’t one of the lucky onese to get your hands on tickets to the 2019 Newport Folk Festival when they went on sale at […]

Newport, RI – In this her 10th and final Governor’s Ball as Salve Regina University president, Sister Jane Gerety will join revelers, including Gov. Gina Raimondo and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, in Ochre Court on Saturday evening with much to celebrate. With more than $505,500 (and counting) raised for student scholarships, Sister Jane – who is retiring […]

Newport, RI – – Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) announced its top civilians for fiscal year 2018, Nov. 28. Capt. Scott F. Robertson, SWOS commanding officer, expressed his sincere admiration and appreciation for the outstanding efforts of Jeff Waechter and Percival Dacanay, the SWOS senior and junior civilians of the year (COY) respectively. “SWOS is fortunate […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island today. Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.Tonight – Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced this morning that the 24 hours per day westbound extended lane closure which began on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, has been changed. Originally, traffic was reduced to a single lane westbound for approximately 1,000 feet on the Newport side of the bridge and was scheduled to stay […]

Newport, RI – Mumford and Sons are out this week with a series of short videos on Facebook that were filmed at Clingstone in Jamestown earlier this year. The band recorded and reportedly stayed at the secluded home during their surprise appearance at Newport Folk Festival in July. Clingstone is the house perched atop the […]

Newport, RI – Looking ahead at what’s up for this Wednesday ahead in Newport, here’s what’s happening, new, and to do. Weather: Today – Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. […]

Newport, RI – This Thursday, newportFILM is screening Momentum Generation, telling the story of a ragtag community of teenage surfers and how they brought their sport to unprecedented heights. This film features surfing greats such as Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Taylor Knox, Ross Williams, Shane Dorian, and Taylor Steele.   newportFILM has announced that film subject and surf film […]

Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this week. Please Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is located in Newport.Those venues that are blue/hyperlinked are our advertisers and partners. Please consider supporting them by following the link to their website/by visiting their business to enjoy […]

Portsmouth, RI – Sea Rose Montessori Co-op School will hold an open house on Saturday, December 1,  from 1-3 PM. At the open house, families will be able to explore the newly eco-renovated schoolhouse, connect with Sea Rose’s experienced teachers and diverse families, and gain a better understanding of how students at Sea Rose learn. “This […]

Middletown, RI – The Joy in Childhood Foundation, an independent organization powered by Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, is celebrating #GivingTuesday in a big way. Today, the Foundation announced it has awarded a total of $2 million in funding to 150 organizations nationwide, including the Confetti Foundation in Middletown as part of an effort to bring the simple […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for the day ahead in and around Newport. Weather: Today – Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.Tonight – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do on this 26th day of November. Weather: Today – Rain likely, mainly after 5 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. East wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than […]

Newport, RI – Begin December and the season of Advent in beauty with the Seele Musicale Chamber Ensemble at Emmanuel Church on Sunday, December 2nd. The Seele Musicale Chamber Ensemble will feature Alesia Tringale, Soprano; Jagan Nath Khalsa and Kerry Muenchow, Violins; Michaela Louise Hunter, Viola and  Jerry Bellows and Madeline Browning, recorder performing  J.S. Bach, “Air in […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for the day ahead in Newport. Weather: Today – A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before 9 am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do out there on this Small Business Saturday in and around Newport. Weather: Today – Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.Tonight – Rain, mainly after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy […]

Newport, RI – Happy Friday! Hope you’ll enjoyed a happy and safe Thanksgiving, here’s what’s happening, new, and to do out there in and around Newport today. Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.Tonight – Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. […]

Newport, RI – Hello and Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for you all – our readers, subscribers, members, followers, advertisers, and everyone else who makes what we do possible. Thank you for believing in us over the last six years. Still need reservations for today or need/know someone that needs a free meal today? Where […]

Newport, RI – The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA)has announced that starting Monday, November 26th, there will be a lane closure on the Newport Pell Bridge to complete an ongoing construction project. Update: November 28th – Hours for westbound closure on Pell Bridge have been amended to exclude evening rush hours Traffic will be reduced […]

Newport, RI – The Rogers High School vs Tiverton High School football game scheduled for Thursday morning has been canceled due to the weather, according to Marcin Rembisz, Communications Coordinator/Secretary for Newport Public Schools. Announcement from Newport Public Schools The annual Thanksgiving Day game between Rogers High School and Tiverton High School scheduled for Thursday, November […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up, happening, new, and to do on this Thanksgiving Eve. Weather: Today – A slight chance of showers after 4 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Tonight – A slight chance […]

Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this Thanksgiving week. Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is located in Newport. Tuesday, November 20 Jane Pickens Theater: National Theater Live: The Madness of George III at 2 pm, Can You Ever Forgive Me at 5 pm & […]

Newport, RI – On Friday, December 7th, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed will speak at the launch of a new multi-year project with Clean Ocean Access and 11th Hour Racing. The innovative project aims to address plastic pollution and marine debris in Rhode Island by inspiring long-lasting environmentally responsible behavior that is necessary to protect […]

Jamestown, RI – Lila Delman Real Estate has announced that the “Folly House” at 30 Bay View Drive in Jamestown has recently sold for $3,750,000. This transaction marks the second-highest sale in Jamestown year-to-date, according to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS.* Bob Bailey, Lila Delman Jamestown Sales Manager, represented the seller. This […]

Providence, RI – PACE Organization of Rhode Island (PACE®), a health plan serving older adults who wish to maintain their independence and live in the community, recently announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s new Momentum Fund. The organization will use this grant to improve care and access for vulnerable older […]

Portsmouth, RI – Common Fence Music has announced that they are excited to bring back THE SWEETBACK SISTERS’ COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SINGALONG SPECTACULAR! on Saturday, December 8th, 2018, 7 pm at Portsmouth High School Auditorium, 120 Education Lane, Portsmouth, RI. Christmastime is here again and so are the Sweetback Sisters with their 10th annual Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular! This wildly popular show delivers a […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening on this Tuesday, enjoy! Weather: Today – Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 45. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.Tonight – Cloudy during the early evening, then […]

Foxborough, MA – The brass at Gillette Stadium announced their first major concert today for the upcoming 2019 season, and it was a biggie. Kraft Sports + Entertainment’s President Jonathan Kraft and VP of Business Development & External Affairs Dan Murphy met with media for the big reveal that the iconic Rolling Stones will play Gillette […]

Providence, RI –  Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) announced today that they have filed petitions with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to combat stormwater pollution in Bailey’s Brook and North Easton Pond on Aquidneck Island and Mashapaug Pond in Providence. The petitions call on the agency to require Clean Water Act permits from properties […]

Newport, RI – Claiborne de Borda Pell served as a U.S. Senator of Rhode Island for six terms from 1961 to 1997. While January 1st will mark 10 years since the Senator has passed, November 22nd will mark 100 years since he was born. Erin Demers, Communications Assistant at the Pell Center at Salve Regina University, […]

The Women’s Resource Center serving Newport and Bristol Counties (WRC), a nonprofit domestic violence intervention and prevention services agency, held its Annual Meeting at Roberto’s Restaurant in Bristol on Thursday, October 25, 2018. New officers and directors were named to the Board of Directors and the organization awarded community partners with special awards. The following individuals were appointed […]

Newport, RI – Here’s a look at what’s up for this Monday in Newport, enjoy the day! Weather: Today – A chance of rain, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.Tonight – A chance of rain, mainly […]

Newport, RI – Weather: Today – Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.Tonight – A chance of rain, mainly after 2 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Marine: Today –NW winds […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do on this Saturday, enjoy the day! Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 9 mph. Marine: Hazardous Weather OutlookSmall Craft […]

Newport, RI – Mental Health First Aid USA trainers from Newport Mental Health and the Newport County YMCA certified educators from Newport and Tiverton schools along with a representative from the Portsmouth student-led mental health advocacy group, Every Student Initiative recently. “We are so pleased to lead this effort of mental health awareness, which aligns with […]

Newport, RI – According to the USDA, food insecurity is defined as any household that is uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food to meet the needs of all their members because they have insufficient money or other resources for food. Local organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers are address this very issue each and […]

Newport, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced today in a press release that he has filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief today with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) asking the high court to review and reverse the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Congregation Jeshuat Israel […]

Jamestown, RI – Offering over 3,500 square feet of living space and seven bedrooms, the historic, waterfront cottage at 30 Bay View Drive, known as the “Folly House,” has sold for $3,750,000, according to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. The circa 1885 home features views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Bridge. The buyers of […]

Newport, RI – Happy Friday! Here’s what’s happening in and around Newport today. Weather: Hazardous Weather OutlookWind Advisory until November 16, 10:00 AM ESTToday – Rain likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 22 mph becoming west in the afternoon. […]

This is the final story in WhatsUpNewp’s in-depth look at affordable housing in Rhode Island. Of course, we’ll continue to follow up on leads and stories on this subject. “Political Will.” That’s what housing advocate after housing advocate suggests it will take to begin resolving what has been described as an affordable housing crisis. “Political […]

Newport, RI – Newport Police Department has issued the following press release regarding an incident at Fort Adams on Wednesday night. Newport Police Department has reported that one officer was treated and released from the Newport Hospital for a minor injury during this incident. Press Release On Wednesday Evening, November 14, 2018, at approximately 10:07 […]

Newport, RI – The brand-new Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will stop in Newport during its inaugural fall season in 2020. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., part of Marriott International, Inc., announced in June 2017 its entry into luxury yachting and cruises – bringing the award-winning luxury hotel brand’s service and timeless style to sea. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening on this Thursday in and around Newport. Weather: Winter Weather Advisory in effect from November 15, 04:00 PM EST until November 16, 01:00 AM ESTHazardous Weather OutlookToday – Rain likely, mainly after 5 pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of […]

Jamestown, RI – Bike/pedestrian paths and even an enclosed observatory tower on the top of the Newport Pell Bridge could all be in the near future. At a press conference earlier this afternoon, The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced events and future projects as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration for the Newport Pell […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for the day ahead in and around Newport. Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Marine: Small Craft Advisory in […]