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A Newport native could be replacing a Middletown native as President Trump’s national security advisor, according to NBC Nes’ Peter Alexander. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reported on Monday night that Bob Harward, a retired United States Navy SEAL and a former Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command, is the top choice to replace now former […]

James W. Peckham, 82, of Little Creek Lane, Middletown, RI, passed away at home on Monday, February 13, 2017. Born on April 10, 1934 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Conley) Peckham, and the brother of the late John Peckham. Mr. Peckham was a graduate of Rogers High […]

Snow lines the banks of most roadways in New England, but pitchers and catchers are now in Florida. How far away can Spring really be? Only a few weeks, and while most baseball fans will be consumed by reports out of Spring Training, there are those in Rhode Island who are awaiting a definitive answer […]

A Middletown woman and an East Providence woman split a $50,000 PowerBall® win from the April 13, 2016 drawing, according to Rhode Island Lottery. They both plan to use their winnings to pay some bills. Their ticket matched four numbers and the PowerBall® number to win the standard $50,000 payout. Total Market, 970 Willett Ave., […]

The National Weather Service has issued a National Weather Service for our area, it is effective from 7 a.m. on Sunday to 7 a.m. on Monday. The current advisory forecasts that Newport could see 1 – 4″ of snow throughout this period.. Today’s forecast is calling for a slight chance of snow before noon, then […]

Nonprofit organizations serving Newport County’s six communities have until Feb. 16 to apply for more than $260,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The Newport County Fund (NCF) offers grants of up to $10,000 in eight key funding areas: arts and culture, basic human needs, children and families, education, economic security, environment, health and […]

Equipped with mops, sponges, cleaning supplies and perhaps most importantly, willing hearts, over 25 volunteers gathered on Saturday, February 4 and began the extraordinary effort of revitalizing the Aquidneck Island Christian Academy (AICA).  From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the group gave the elementary school a deep cleaning along with much needed repairs and a […]

Snow, rain and possibly sleet – it’s looking like a wet weekend for Newport, Aquidneck Island and most of Rhode Island. National Weather Service Detailed Weekend Forecast for Newport, RI: As of 8:48 a.m. on Friday, February 10th Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Light and variable wind […]

A beachfront home located at 119 Atlantic Avenue sold for $1.625 million, marking the highest price for a beachfront home in Misquamicut in the last 4 years, according to data from the Rhode Island Statewide MLS*. Prior to this record sale, 495 Atlantic Avenue sold for $1.2 million on January 13. Lila Delman Real Estate […]

Wayne Matthew Botelho, 47 of Newport, RI died peacefully in his sleep at Rhode Island Hospital on Wednesday January 25, 2017. Wayne attended Rogers High School where he played basketball and began his love for the culinary arts. His career as a chef provided him with fond memories of his time in the kitchen and […]

Last updated at 10:45 a.m. on February 9th The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Newport and our surrounding area, the Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6 a.m. on Thursday until 8 p.m. on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, snow will begin between 5 and 8 […]

The Newport Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspecting in an investigation of a larceny that occurred at a local store on January 28th. Newport Police Detectives need your help! The photos below depict two suspects in an investigation of a larceny that occurred on 1/28/2017 from a local store. The […]

Newport has been featured by TripAdvisor as one of the most romantic getaways for Valentines Day in 2017. The story highlights the Cliff Walk, Newport Mansions, Bodhi Spa, Scales & Shells and The White Horse Tavern among their list of what to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor says it has “zeroed in on some […]

The Providence Boat Show presented by Washington Trust, which was held over the February 3-5 weekend, saw strong sales and increased attendance. Compressed this year from four to three days, the show drew a crowd that was 10 percent larger than last year’s attendance. Among the show-goers were boat buyers who used this Rhode Island […]

The search for 2017’s Miss Rhode Island and Miss Rhode Island’s Outstanding Teen is underway! Ideal candidates for both scholarship competitions would possess the confidence, talent, intelligence and poise to be a leader and role model for other young women. Local titleholders will be ambassadors for women who care about their role and other women’s […]

In Washington, the mood of the country is changing. President Donald Trump has nominated a conservative to the U.S. Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, and the president has avowed his opposition to abortion, saying he would seek to overturn Roe v. Wade. He has already taken certain steps:  “… Donald Trump has withdrawn funding from the […]

One of the things we strive to do here at The Wharf Pub is to carry as many local beers as possible. It seems every time we turn around there is a new brewery opening in New England. If you’ve been in Providence and Pawtucket lately you can clearly see that the food and beer […]

The strong market for quality commercial and mixed use properties in downtown Newport continues to be strong as evidenced by the recent sale by Lila Delman Real Estate International of the iconic former St Joseph’s Rectory on Washington Square for $1,062,500. The mixed use property at 39 Touro Street has 8,386 square feet of gross […]

Newport, RI – Here are the most-read and most-popular stories that appeared on www.whatsupnewp.com in January, 2017. 10. 35+ Restaurants Will Take Some Time Off This Winter (Updated) 9. Gurney’s Comes to Goat Island 8. Stoneacre Pantry Confirms Future Plans for New Space in Washington Square and Former Space on Thames Street 7. Obituary for Alison M. […]

Trinity Church, founded in 1698, announced today in a press release that they will announce the public launch of a capital campaign at an event at the church on February 15, 2017 at 4:00pm. Trinity Serves supports a bold suite of projects to restore and renew the centrally-located Trinity campus to better serve the people of Newport […]

With a forecast of 2 – 4″ of snow expected in our area, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Newport County. The Winter Weather Advisory, which is also in effect for Washington County and Southeastern Massachusetts, will remain in effect from 12 p.m. on Tuesday until 4 a.m. on Wednesday. A Winter Weather […]

Do you have an idea for a project that would improve the health of your community? The Newport Health Equity Zone (NHEZ) is inviting Newport residents to submit a project proposal that will improve the quality of life for Newport residents living in the HEZ, which include the North End and Broadway neighborhoods, through either […]

The Point Association of Newport capped off its active 2016 year of programs with their third annual fundraising effort to benefit the Martin Luther King Community Center in Newport. The neighborhood association collected over $9,200 in donations from its members and supporters to help the Martin Luther King Community Center (MLK Center).  Since initiating the […]

Giovanni Feroce, who owns the Wyndham Estate in Newport, will address the Executives Association of Rhode Island at its February 21st meeting at noon at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick. Feroce will speak to the group, who are composed of owners and decision makers of their businesses. In accepting the invitation to speak, Feroce said, “The […]

What happens when a local Christian Church decides to “show the love” to all of Newport County? The 2017 Year of Care is created. After the November election and then the Presidential inauguration, local Christian church Evangelical Friends Church (EFC)Newport launched this new community outreach program teaming with five local non-profit support agencies: the Aquidneck […]

Our top favorite beer list is back! Here at the Wharf we like our staff to pick their favorite beer of the week and join in on the fun. Here is what we are into this week: Brooklyn Improved Old Fashion (pretty much half our staff favorite)  – Improved old fashion is a strong ale aged […]

Ocean Lawn, one of Newport’s most notable estates, was sold on January 27, 2017, according to a press release distributed by Lila Delman Real Estate International. This marks the third sale by Melanie Delman, President, Lila Delman Real Estate International, of a major Newport oceanfront mansion in the past 18 months, according to Rhode Island […]

The energy sponsors of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, are encouraging those households in need of energy assistance this winter to visit their local Community Action Program (CAP) agency to determine if they qualify for the Fund.  For those in need who are unsure of […]

After Stephen Hartley “Red” Nippert, 66, died on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Newport, RI, his many friends mourned his passing. He was a father, a lifelong fisherman, an avid reader, and was incredibly kind to anyone in need. He helped many people, yet always made it sound like they were doing him a favor! […]

Gloria Gene Ivey, 70, of Lawrenceville Georgia passed away on January 24, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. January 28, 2017 at Gregory B. Levett and Sons funeral home located at 914 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770) 338-5558. Pastor Rodney Massey of Berean Bible Church will be officiating. Visitation will […]

President Donald Trump announced yesterday his intention to nominate Philip Bilden, a resident of Newport and member of the Board of Trustees at the Naval War College, as the 76th Secretary of the Navy. Bilden, a highly successful business leader, former Military Intelligence officer, and Naval War College cybersecurity leader will bring strategic leadership, investment […]

Salve Regina’s broader cyber community of students, faculty, business leaders and state dignitaries will gather on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:15 p.m. to officially celebrate the opening of its new digital forensics lab, part of the university’s Administration of Justice (ADJ) department. The event will be held in the new lab (Room 261 of O’Hare […]

Reginald P. Parker, Sr., 85, of Middletown died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Rita Marion (Holmes) Parker Born on March 16, 1931 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late John and the late Zoe (Munro) Parker. Mr. Parker served in […]

Following his departure from the 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. time slot on News Talk 630 WPRO earlier this year, many have been wondering where John DePetro would land on the local and national dial. John DePetro announced this morning that he will be taking The John DePetro show to AM 1540 WADK in Newport, the […]

“Celebrate Newport’s Deep Connection with The Breakers”, hosted by the newly-formed Friends of Newport Preservation, will be held at LaForge Casino Restaurant onThursday, January 26th.  The event will the first in a series to create public awareness and build community spirit to preserve the historic integrity of The Breakers. The evening event will feature Vanderbilt […]

Michael Angelo Ribera “Mike” died at the Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, Florida on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 less than one week prior to his 66th birthday. Mike is survived by his wife of 20 years, Patty Ruscoe. Mike was born on January 24, 1951 at Newport Hospital to the late Michael S. Ribera […]

On Wednesday, January 25th at 3:30 pm Norman Bird Sanctuary will unveil its new water fountain and bottle filling station donated by the Greenlove Foundation in honor of Luc Bandoni. Greenlove Foundation honors the memory of Kendra L. Bowers, a Newport resident and environmentalist who was fatally injured in a 2014 skiing accident at the […]

The Preservation Society of Newport County today issued this statement in response to the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s refusal to hear an appeal of the Newport Zoning Board’s approval of a Special Use Permit for a welcome center at The Breakers: The Preservation Society of Newport County welcomes today’s decision by the Rhode Island Supreme Court […]