Mary Jo Buckley, our mom, died August 7th, 2016 with her face kissed by the last rays of the setting sun of a perfect summer day. She left us peacefully. In her last days we gathered around her. We laughed and cried and sang songs, we held her hand and kissed her face, and said […]
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Poll: Should The City Of Newport Acquire New $1 Million Fire and Rescue Boat?
On August 10th, Newport City Council will receive a “Request For City Council Action” from the City Manager and Newport Fire Department that will ask the city council to accept the 2016 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) Award for the procurement of a new Fire & Rescue Boat. Many residents have voiced concern or support […]
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Memorial Mass for Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Will be Held in Newport on Sunday
The Newport Police Department has shared that a memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 7th to honor all fallen law enforcement officers. The event is scheduled to take place at St. Mary’s Church on Spring Street in Newport and all are welcome to attend. Of cou
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Newport Gulls Defeat Danbury on Friday Night, Will Move on to Southern Division Championship Series
The Newport Gulls defeated the Danbury Westerners 6-5 in Game Three of the NECBL Southern Division Semifinals on Friday night at Cardines Field, and will move on to face the Mystic Schooners in the Southern Division Championship Series this weekend. Game One of the second-round playoff series is set for 6:05 p.m. at “The Shipyard,” […]
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If Re-Elected, Representative Lauren Carson Says She Will Change Scoot-Coupe Laws
Following a Scoot-Coupe accident on Sunday, July 31st where a 38 year old and 10 year old were seriously injured, Representative Lauren Carson (D-District 75, Newport) has said that if she is re-elected in November that she will introduce legislation to hopefully make being a passenger of the 3-wheeled vehicle a bit safer. The concern came […]
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USA Athletes Competing in Rio 2016 Olympic Games Receive Bags That Were Made in Newport
Ralph Lauren, the official outfitter of the 2016 USA Olympic Team, identified a select group of manufacturers from across the United States to produce Team USA’s opening and closing ceremony uniforms—from yarn to dye to finished product. Each Olympic athlete competing in the Rio 2016 Games reportedly received a sailcloth duffel and tote bag from […]
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23 Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend (August 6 – 7)
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Coast Guard Responds to Boat Fire on Narragansett Bay on Thursday
The Coast Guard was alerted to a boat fire Thursday off the coast of Hog Island on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 3 p.m., a good Samaritan called Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England watchstanders to report a boat engulfed in flames near the shore of Hog Island. Shortly after, Station Castle Hill immediately launched a 45-foot response boat […]
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Newport City Councilor Clarifies That Busking is Legal in Newport
Whether it was rumor, confusion or folklore; the rules and regulations around busking in Newport have always been a bit of a mystery. Following the recent incident in Providence regarding a gentleman being arrested for busking, Newport City Councilor Lynne Ceglie began an effort to clarify what is and isn’t allowed for busking and street […]
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Unmanned Kayak Found on Narragansett Bay, Coast Guard Searches for Possible Person in Water
The Coast Guard searched for a possible person in the water Thursday after being alerted to an unmanned and adrift kayak off the coast of North Kingstown, Rhode Island. At about 9 a.m., a good Samaritan used a VHF radio to contact watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England and report a yellow kayak with a black […]
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Woman Pretends To Be Professional Restaurant Critic, Scams Gary’s Handy Lunch
Just a few short weeks after Tyler’s article on Yelp where he discussed all that’s good and bad from restaurant review websites, a woman has possibly taken “food critic” to an all-time low when she pretended to be someone she wasn’t. The woman visited Gary’s Handy Lunch on Lower Thames Street late last week, after complaining that she […]
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Navy Band Northeast Will Perform Free Concert on Lawn of Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum continues to engage and inspire with Art After Dark (August 11, 5-9pm), its popular late night event held monthly on Newport Gallery Night. Each Art After Dark has unique programming for the whole family. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, […]
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Newport Joins National Campaign for Grade Level Reading
Newport is taking a big step toward improving student success by joining the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR), a nationwide movement to increase early reading proficiency. Colleen Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, said, “This campaign is the catalyst to help jump start our new strategic plan initiatives and will help bring attention to the urgency […]
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Make or Buy Art at Newport Art Museum’s Wet Paint on August 13th and 14th
The Newport Art Museum, along with event co-chairs Rupert Nesbitt, Victoria Rios and Brooke Roberts, invites artists and the general public to participate in its annual public art making and auction weekend, Wet Paint, Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14, presented by Bridger Logistics, LLC. Hundreds of artworks created by regional artists of all ages on […]
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Marc Allen Fine Clothiers Announces Annual Newport End-of-Summer Sale
Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, located at 142 Bellevue Avenue, will host its annual end-of-summer sales bash from Saturday, August 6th – Sunday, August 14th. Now in its second year, the Bellevue Avenue menswear location has become the top shop for exclusive luxury brands and custom-made men’s clothes in Newport. Guests shopping the sale will find […]
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St. George’s Reaches Settlement with 30 Sex Abuse Survivors
After months of allegations of sexual abuse by dozens of alumni, St. George’s and sexual abuse survivors have reached a settlement agreement. Up to 30 alumni, some who claimed incidents that dated back as far as the 1970’s, of St. George’s will receive compensation from the school, the terms and amount will remain confidential. The […]
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Obituary for Elsie M. Perry: May 29, 1920 – August 2, 2016
Elsie M. (Silvia) Perry, 96, formerly of Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Village House Nursing Home in Newport. She was the wife of the Jesse S. Perry who passed away in June of 2015. Born on May 29, 1920 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the […]
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Police Release Details on Sunday’s Scoot Coupe Accident
The Newport Police Department has released the following information regarding the Scoot Coupe accident that took place on Sunday, July 31st. On Sunday afternoon, July 31, 2016 at 1547 hours, Newport Police along with Newport Fire Department were dispatched to Ocean Ave at Hazard Road for a motor vehicle accident. On arrival officers and fire […]
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Tyler’s Two Cents: Grand Ma, Shorties & Stories
Tyler’s Two Cents: Thoughts from Behind the Bar is a weekly lifestyle column, written by Tyler Bernadyn, that will appear every week on What’sUpNewp this summer. If I had a nickel for every time I was asked “what’s with all the Grand Marnier?,” I’d be comfortably retired by now. The spirit’s presence in Newport is […]
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Newport Gulls Win 25 Games for 16th Consecutive Season, Playoffs Start Wednesday
The Newport Gulls closed out the 2016 regular season in front of 2,809 fans with a 4-1 victory over the Keene Swamp Bats on Monday night at Cardines Field. The win is the 25th victory on the season for the Gulls, and secured the second seed in the NECBL Southern Division Semifinal playoffs, which begin […]
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Report: Newport Among Top 10 Most Expensive Places To Stay in August
In a new report from CheapHotels.org, Newport was ranked among the ten most expensive overall places to stay in this August. Newport, with an average hotel nightly rate of $234 per night, ranks seventh most expensive overall place to stay in the United States between August 1 – 31, 2016. In determining the most expensive […]
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Save The Date: You Can Watch ‘The Sandlot’ at Cardines Field in September
What’s better than watching The Sandlot? Watching the iconic film at one of New England’s most historic baseball fields! Back by popular demand, OceanPointe will once again host a screening of The Sandlot at Cardines Field in Newport on Labor Day Weekend, September 2nd. The non-denominational, independent, christian church, hosted a screening of the film last year on […]
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“Pell” Documentary Will Premiere at Jane Pickens Theater on August 11th
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host a special premiere free screening of Pell during the Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival on Thursday, August 11th at 7:30pm. The film is produced by Elyse Katz and directed by Steven Feinberg, both the producer and director are expected to be in attendance for the screening. […]
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Bike Newport Awarded $5,970 Grant For ‘Neighborhood Loops’
Bike Newport, the organization of those who care about improving bike friendliness, safety, access, courtesy, health, fitness, enterprise and planning, has recently been awarded a $5,970 grant from PeopleForBikes. The grant will be used to “paint and sign neighborhood loops where children and adults can practice bike skills and increase their on-road confidence. The routes will […]
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Inaugural Candy Store Cup is Heralded As A Success
The transition of the former Newport Bucket into the Candy Store Cup Superyacht Edition appeared effortless and suitably fabulous when a dozen of the world’s grandest sailing yachts competed off Newport, R.I. from Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31 and benefitted from the combined forces of co-hosts Newport Shipyard and Bannister’s Wharf. In true Bucket fashion, social activities included […]
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Vice President Nominee Tim Kaine Will Attend Fundraiser in Newport on August 14th
Just two weeks after attending a fundraiser hosted by Senator Jack Reed at Newport Shipyard, Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Kaine will return to Newport on August 13th for a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton. Ted Nesi reports for WPRI.com that the the event will be at the home of Barrett Bready, founder and CEO of […]
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Rhode Island Federal Delegation Announces $619K to Protect Narragansett Bay
Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced $619,322 in federal funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s work to preserve and restore the coastal and estuarine ecosystems in Narragansett Bay. “The Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research […]
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Representative Lauren Carson (D- District 75, Newport) Responds to 38 Studios Criminal Investigation
Representative Lauren Carson has responded with a Letter To The Editor following a press conference on Friday where Rhode Island State Police shared that there will be no indictments in the 38 Studios criminal investigation. “Dear editor, Rhode Island State Police Superintendent Colonel Steven O’Donnell along with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced last Friday […]
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433-Foot Fred Olsen Windcarrier Arrives In Newport
The Block Island Wind Farm’s main turbine installation vessel – Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s Brave Tern – arrived in Newport Harbor around 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 31st. Spectators at the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival had a great view of the ships arrival from Fort Adams State Park. Photo by Jared Powers The vessel began its journey […]
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In Photos: Day 3 of 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
The 62nd Newport Jazz Festival came to a close on Sunday with Angelique Kidjo bringing high energy and beautiful tunes to the North Lawn at Fort Adams State Park. Here’s a look back at day #3 of the iconic music festival;
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10 Can’t Miss Events in August of 2016
Discover the best, biggest and most popular events happening in and around Newport, Rhode Island this August! For a full listing of events, visit our Events Calendar. 1. David Sedaris in Person at Jane Pickens – August 1: With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. Wielding […]
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These 40+ Businesses Are Hiring In Newport Right Now (July 31)
Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. All jobs posted within the last 7 days; BGC Newport – Lifeguard/Swim InstructorBike Newport- Community Outreach CoordinatorCastle Hill Inn- ValetCK Bradley – Assistant ManagerCompass Group – FOOD SVC WORKER (PART-TIME) Job –CTI Resource Management – Librarian (Proposal Position)Department Of The […]
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Water Main Break on Spring Street Causes Traffic Nightmare on Saturday Night
Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night, there was a water main break on Spring Street at the intersection of Lee Avenue. Newport Police Department was forces to close Spring Street at Narragansett Avenue All this happening, while Gregory Porter was wrapping up his performance in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 at day #2 of […]
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10 Most-Read and Visited Stories on What’sUpNewp in July
July was a busy month of good news, bad news, breaking news and helpful information, here’s what Newport was reading, talking about and most interested in! Thanks to the the 55,000+ people that visited WhatsUpNewp.com more than 120,000 times in June! #10 – 12 Biggest Newport Events To Look Forward To In July of 2016 #9 – Kris […]
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In Photos: Day 2 of 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
The R.I. Music Educators Association Sr. All-State Jazz Ensemble opened up the sold-out and beautiful Saturday of the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival. The day wrapped up with a wonderful performance on the Fort Stage by Gregory Porter. Here’s a look at the moments and memories that we captured on day #2 of the Newport Jazz […]
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This Weekend: Best Things To Do In Newport This Weekend (July 29 – 31)
Discover the best, events and things to do in and around NEwport this weekend! Friday, July 29th Candy Store Cup at Newport ShipyardHellenic Fest 2016 @ St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church2016 Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park (and on Friday at International Tennis Hall Of Fame)Helly Hansen’s 17th Annual Warehouse Sale at Shops at Music […]
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14 Open Houses This Weekend on Aquidneck Island (July 29 – 31)
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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433-Foot Vessel That Will Install Block Island’s Main Turbine Will Anchor Off of Newport Today
The Block Island Wind Farm’s main turbine installation vessel – Fred, Osen Wind Carrier’s Brave Tern – is expected to arrive in Rhode Island on July 31, based on current weather forecasts. The vessel began its journey across the Atlantic Ocean on July 15. The state-of-the-art, 433-foot long jack-up vessel traveled from France to Rhode […]
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Trash Skimmers Will Be Installed in Newport Harbor on August 2nd
The first step of the Clean Ocean Access “Newport Harbor Trash Skimmer Project”, funded by 11th Hour Racing, is scheduled to kick-off on August 2, 2016 with the City of Newport and Toner Electric installing 2 trash skimmers at Perrotti Park. “This project strengthens and expands the current efforts for improving water quality and eliminating […]
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Gospel Music Festival To Be Held at King Park on August 13th
King Park will be filled with the beautiful sounds of Gospel music on Saturday, August 13, 2016 as the Come Alive Gospel Music Fest celebrates its 5th anniversary. The soulful music of soloist Kenneth Robinson and the Community Baptist Church Gospel Choir of Newport will lift the audience with their powerful sounds. Performances this […]
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Obituary for David Wolfenden
David Wolfenden, age 77, of Newport, RI died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at The Heatherwood Nursing And Subacute Center in Newport. Mr. Wolfenden was born May 26, 1939 in Newport, RI. He is the son of the late Brelsford and Marion (Hartley) Wolfenden. David is a graduate of Rogers High School and The University of […]
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Obituary for Donald J. Stuehler
Donald Stuehler, 51, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. He was the son of Josephine (Cosentino) Stuehler of Portsmouth and the late J. Donald Stuehler. Donald graduated from the University of Southern New Hampshire with a degree in Marketing. He was a loyal member of Red Sox Nation, he enjoyed […]
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Obituary for Wallace B. Shepherd, Jr.
Wallace B. Shepherd, Jr, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Newport Hospital. Wallace was the son of the late Wallace B. Shepherd Sr. and Margaret (Martin) Shepherd. He was the husband of Debra Marie (Capodilupo) Shepherd. Wallace earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve and his […]
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NJF Presents Solo Piano Concerts at Storyville, Toshiko Akiyoshi Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Performing at Newport Jazz
The solo piano setting, the most intimate and intimidating format in jazz, demands a mastery of rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics and orchestration, with nowhere to hide. And when you are called to play solo piano on a festival stage – especially one as significant at the Newport Jazz Festival – your ability to capture, hold […]
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In Photos: Day 1 of 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
The first day of the 62nd Newport Jazz Festival started with (plenty of) rain and (plenty of) great jazz music from emerging musicians and artists. Berklee Global Jazz Institue Workshop Band opened up the festival under heavy rain on Friday around 11 a.m., but by the time they wrapped up their set and Peter Apfelbaum’s […]
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Podcast #158: Chat with Colleen McGrath about 11th Annual Movies On The Rocks Series at Ballard Park
Friends of Ballard Park’s 11th Annual MOVIES ON THE ROCKS series kicks off on Wednesday, August 3rd. Four movies will be shown in the quarry meadow off of Hazard Road in Newport on Wednesday evenings during the month of August. Colleen McGrath joined me on The Open Forum from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. today to […]
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Newport Art Museum Awarded $21,468 Grant from RISCA
Newport Art Museum has been awarded a $21,468 grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) as it announced its first round of grant awards for the 2016-2017 season. Grant recipients in 2015 reported that over $134 million was spent by arts organizations and artists in that year in projects funded by the State Arts Council. […]
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Movies On The Rocks Returns To Ballard Park on August 3rd
Friends of Ballard Park’s 11th Annual MOVIES ON THE ROCKS series kicks off on Wednesday, August 3rd. Four movies will be shown in the quarry meadow off of Hazard Road in Newport on Wednesday evenings during the month of August. A short provided by the Rhode Island International Film Festival will be screened prior to […]
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Obituary for Lorraine Mello
Portsmouth, RI – Lorraine (Almeida) Mello, 79 of Portsmouth, RI, died on July 27, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Manor in Bristol. She was the wife of the late William Francis Mello. Born in Bristol, RI on November 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Rebello) Almeida. Mrs. Mello was a […]
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Obituary for Jean F. LoPiano
Jean F. (Kilcline) LoPiano, 88, formerly of Willow Avenue, Middletown, RI, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, NH. She was the wife of the late Fred John LoPiano and the late John J. Mahoney. Born in Woonsocket, RI on October 3, 1927, she was the […]
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Enforcement Of Old Law Has Moped Owners Reeling
An effort by the City of Newport to resurrect a never used law to require mopeds to occupy regular car parking spaces, is being met with strong resistance from many of the city’s moped owners. If enforced some moped owners are promising to disrupt city parking by an “Occupy Newport” protest, according to informed sources. […]
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Podcast #157: Newport Festivals Foundation Family Concert Musician Alastair Moock
Alastair Moock, a Grammy-nominated and award-winning musician, joins Frank Prosnitz and I today (Wednesday) on WADK (1540 AM) in advance of his performance tonight (Wednesday) at the Newport Festivals Foundation annual family concert at Fort Adams. The family concert comes during Bridgefest, the annual event that serves to connect the Newport Folk Festival, hugely successful this […]
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Newport Police Department Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Possible B&E Suspect
The Newport Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in trying to identify the following suspect. The person in questions is a suspect in a potentical Breaking and Enterting complaint that occurred on July 21, 2016. If anyone has any information they are encouraged to contact Detective Jason Head at 401-845-5756.
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City of Newport Announces Extension of Due Date for 1st Quarter Tax Bills
The City of Newport has announced the extension of the due date for 1st quarter tax bills from August 5, 2016 to end of business day on August 10, 2016. Penalties and interest will not be charged for any tax bill received by or postmarked as of August 10, 2016. Tax bills can be paid in […]
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Photo & Video: Coyote Trots Through Newport on Wednesday Morning
For at least the second time in the last week, a coyote was spotted walking the streets of Newport during daylight. Keith Mayes spotted the coyote on Curry Avenue around 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the coyote then took a left on Bedlow Avenue and then a right on Broadway, according to Keith. Just last week […]
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Newport’s ‘Boss Lady’ of the Week: Samantha Zigbuo
Samantha Zigbuo (or ‘Sam Zig’ as I like to call her) gave birth to her collection, Gypsy with a Zip Code, in 2015. Sam is a Rhode Island native and after some gypsy-ing around has returned to her roots. Currently living on Aquidneck Island, Sam creates her pieces seaside. The way she talks about jewelry […]
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Interview with Newport BridgeFest Musicians AnamCara – Kartrina Fortier and Collin Van Pelt
Collin Van Pelt and Katrina Fortier, two free spirited music loving singers, make up the local duo that is known as AnamCara. AnamCara is their take on the Celtic spiritual belief of Anam Cara or “soul friend”. Anam Cara , is “a person to whom you look as the person to share, confess and reveal the […]
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Man Dies at Salve Regina University While Taking a Break From Walking Cliff Walk
What’sUpNewp has learned that a man died at Salve Regina University on Monday. A current student at Salve Regina University provided us with the following e-mail that was sent out to the University Community by President Sister Jane Gerety on Tuesday night. I would like to take a moment to reflect on a situation that […]
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SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Passes Final Tests; Teen and Family Voyages Set for Summer
The 200-foot Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry caused heads to turn last week while she completed drills on Narragansett Bay under full sail and in brisk breezes. The drills, as well as inspections, have been required by the US Coast Guard in order for the ship to qualify as a Sailing School Vessel under USCG […]
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Video: Kris Kristofferson and Margo Price Perform “Me and Bobby McGee” at Newport Folk Festival
In case somehow you missed it, Kris Krisofferson returned to Newport for the first time since 1969 over this past weekend to surprise the Newport Folk Festival audience on the Museum Stage on Friday and on the Quad Stage on Saturday. While Fridays performance was more intimate and emotional, as he followed a performance by […]
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Tickets Are Now On Sale for 2016 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Tickets are now on sale for festival events! The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, one of the East Coast’s most sophisticated and anticipated events, returns for its 11th year from September 22 – 25, 2016. Signature events include the Bordeaux Dinner on Thursday evening, the Wine & Rosecliff Gala on Friday evening, Grand Tastings […]
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Tyler’s Two Cents: Bypassing Broadway
Tyler’s Two Cents: Thoughts from Behind the Bar is a weekly lifestyle column, written by Tyler Bernadyn, that will appear every Tuesday on What’sUpNewp this summer. Beginning this week, another cycle of construction and rearrangement will begin on Broadway. At first when I read that a new traffic pattern was planned for the next few […]
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What’sUpNewp Will Host a ‘Jaws Summer Party’ at Jane Pickens Theater Tonight
Join the What’sUpNewp crew on Wednesday, July 27th at Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center for a Summer Party that will include live music, local vendors, Narragansett Beer and live music with The Teledynes! What’sUpNewp has partnered with Jane Pickens Theater to host this night that will include local live music, local vendors, a screening […]
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A Superyacht Tradition Lives On With the ‘Candy Store Cup’ This Weekend
From July 29-31, several of the world’s largest and most glamorous sailing yachts will race for the inaugural Candy Store Cup Superyacht Edition in Newport. Newport Shipyard and Bannister’s Wharf have consolidated the Newport Bucket and Candy Store Cup to create this fabulous superyacht event. “Initially, the Candy Store Cup was a quick race around […]
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Tickets Still Available for Friday and Sunday of 2016 Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Jazz Festival Tickets for Friday and Sunday at Fort Adams Still Available While Supplies Last Tickets are still available for Friday and Sunday concerts for the Newport Jazz Festival® at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. On July 29, don’t miss Friday at the Fort, made possible […]
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Obituary for Katherine M. “Kitty” Williams
Katherine M. (Morrissey) Williams, “Kitty”, age 88, of Kay Boulevard, Newport RI died Friday, July 22, 2016, at Grand Islander Health Care Center in Middletown, RI. Kitty was born September 16, 1927, in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Walter E. and the late Marion (O’Brien) Morrissey. She was the wife of the late […]
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Obituary for Mr. Jesse R. Dennis
Middletown, RI – Jesse R. Dennis, 99, of Middletown formerly of Simmons Street, Newport, RI, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Anna Marie (Ryan) Dennis. Born in Newport, RI on April 26, 1917, he was the son of the […]
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Obituary for Mr. Prospero P. Alexander
Prospero Pacheco Alexander, 86, of Atria Aquidneck Place and formerly of 312 Water St. Portsmouth passed away peacefully Friday, July 22, 2016. Born Nov. 3, 1929, he was the son of the late Jose and Maria C. (Farias) Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a graduate of Durfee High School in Fall River, MA. He served in […]
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Sole Food, Teysha Weaves the Way
There are always so many intriguing vendors at Newport Folk Festival. You can find anything from hand drawn and embossed stationary to jewelry made of sterling cutlery. What caught my eye most this year was a booth selling crafted boots made from handwoven textiles. The company is called Teysha (Tay-sha), based in Austin, Texas, selling footwear and […]
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Photo Gallery: Day #3 of 2016 Newport Folk Festival
With Alabama Shakes closing day #3 ,the 2016 Newport Folk Festival is now history. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite photos and memories from day #3, photos on day #3 by Patrick Murphy. Follow him on Instagram at @thekingslens. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown Oyster Bar […]
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Interview: Newport Folk Festival Musician Phil Cook – Raw, Passionate and Unedited
Phil Cook is a master collaborator, a martyr, a humanitarian, a philanthropist, a philosopher, a musician, and a father. He is one of the few people I have met that is as if not more interesting as he looks on paper. Initially, I was going to try and inscribe my and Ryan’s interview with Cook we both […]
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Podcast #155: What’sUpNewp’s Staff Recap 2016 Newport Folk Festival
Jillian Tullgren, Lifestyle Editor of What’sUpNewp, and myself took to the airwaves on WADK 1540 AM earlier today to try to put into words what we experienced as media and fans while at the Newport Folk Festival over the last three days. Here about what we loved and what absolutely brought us to much more […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 40+ Local Companies (July 25)
Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. All jobs posted within the last 7 days; Amazing Intimate Essentials & Smoke Shop – Retail Store ManagerAPG Security – Security OfficerArianna Skincare – Assistant Manager/ LogisticsBalanced Books – BookkeeperCastle Hill Inn – Breakfast ServerCitizen’s Bank – Associate Licensed BankerCompass […]
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This Week: Best Things To Do Around Newport (July 25 – 29)
Newport Folk Festival has come to a close and now it’s time for Newport BridgeFest before we welcome Newport Jazz Festival. Monday, July 25th Throughout The Day – Newport BridgeFest (schedule below) 6:35 p.m. – Newport Gulls Home Game at Cardines Field 8 p.m. – Laughter For Locals at Firehouse Theater Entertainment Fastnet: Live music […]
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Newport Folk Festival: Set Lists for Sunday, July 24th
After three beautiful and epci days, the 2016 Newport Folk Festival came to a close with Alabama Shakes wrapping up the weekend. If you were at Day #3 of the Newport Folk Festival, here’s who and what you heard. SUNDAY FOLK QUAD RIVER WHYLESS The Hunt Bath Salts Life Crisis Widows Walk Baby Brother All Day […]
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Festival Speak with Matthew Logan Vasquez
This has been quite the calendar year for Matthew Logan Vasquez, former member of Delta Spirit, and member of Middle Brother since 2010. In November of 2015, Matthew released his first ever solo EP, The Austin EP, shortly followed by his second release in February of 2016. A full length LP, called Solicitor Returns, representative of his […]
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Having a “Good Day” with Kam Franklin of The Suffers
The Suffers are from Austin, Texas and this ten piece band is not something to mess with. Their style of music is eclectic, a combination between Rock & Roll, Latin and a lot of Soul. Their integration of horn instruments imposes a relaxed island feeling. I quickly found myself Salsa dancing to the Official Newport Folk […]
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Photo Gallery: Day #2 of 2016 Newport Folk Festival
Day #2 of the 2016 Newport Folk Festival got underway today at Fort Adams State Park with Cactus Blossoms opening the day and Patti Smith closing out the day around 7:30 pm. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown Oyster Bar What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown […]
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Newport Folk Festival: Set Lists for Saturday, July 23rd
If you were at Day #2 of the Newport Folk Festival, here’s who and what you heard. SATURDAY FOLK HARBOR CACTUS BLOSSOMS Tennessee Border A Sad Day To Be You If I Can’t You’re Dreamng Mississippi Change Your Ways Or Die No More Crying The Blues Stoplight Kisses Powder Blue Queen Who’ll Be Next Goodbye Jack […]
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What To Drink in Newport This Weekend
Sarah Fimple is the Beverage Manager at The Wharf Pub on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI. Fimp’s Fave Five is back, Fimp’s Fave Five is here to tip you off on five new and/or great craft beers that are worth picking up at the liquor store, searching for around the city or stopping into The […]
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Newport Folk Festival: Set Lists for Friday, July 22nd
If you were at Day #1 of the Newport Folk Festival, here’s who and what you heard. HARBOR STAGE JP Harris California Turnarounds Badly Bent Two for the Road Amarillo South Oklahoma Home Is Where the Heart Is Maria Hard Road When I Quit Drinking Gear Jammin Daddy Shelly Colvin Guest – vox Mark Sloan-guitar […]
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Obituary for Sheila Ventura
Sheila J. (Dyer) Ventura, 74 of Middletown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was the wife of John L. Ventura. She was born in Newport on September 27, 1941. A daughter of the late James E. and Julia (Shea) Dyer. Sheila grew up in the Newport’s Fifth Ward, a graduate […]
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This Weekend: Great Things To Do In and Around Newport (July 22 – 24)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this Newport Folk Festival weekend in and around Newport, RI. As a note, we didn’t list any of the Newport Festival After Parties that are already sold out. Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend Ongoing 48th Annual Newport Music Festival – July 8 […]
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This Weekend: Live Music and Entertainment Listings (July 22 – 24)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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Who’s on First? Newport Folk Festival Starting with a Twang
Jay Sweet, the Producer of Newport Folk Festival, introduced this years first act on the Harbour Stage: JP Harris and The Tough Choices. Jay told the crowd, “I have chills” and I think that everyone else did, too. To put it plainly, JP Harris looks like he could be part of a new age biker […]
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2016 Newport Folk Festival Schedule & Lineup
The 2016 Newport Folk Festival is set to take place this weekend out at Fort Adams State Park. From site map to schedules and what to bring to the Festival, Newport Folk Festival has it all laid out for you in this year’s Official Folk Handbook. Be sure to read it over before hitting the […]
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New Video Shows What Possible Performances and Programming Could Come to the Newport Opera House
The Newport Opera House Theater and Performing Arts Center has released a new video on the restoration project, titled “Imagine” it is a presentation that showcases the programming possibilities and variety of performance genres that will enliven their stage once the theater is restored. The video shows some of those who have performed on the stage over the years, […]
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Q&A with Newport BridgeFest Artist Thatcher Harrison
We first met Thatcher Harrison at the 2016 Art’s and Cultural Alliance of Newport County Annual Meeting earlier this year. The 14-year-old was among the entertainment for the evening at the Newport Art Museum, his performance left us a bit speechless. Thatcher is returning to Newport very soon to participate in Newport BridgeFest, we caught […]
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Photo Gallery: Day #1 of Newport Folk Festival
The 2016 Newport Folk Festival got underway today at Fort Adams State Park with JP Harris opening the day and Flight Of The Conchords closing out the day around 7:30 pm. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown Oyster Bar What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by […]
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Kris Kristofferson Returns To Newport and the Festival Where His Career Was ‘Launched’
Forty seven years ago at the 10th Annual Newport Folk Festival, the crowd at Festival Field in Newport was entertained by Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Johnny Cash, James Taylor and many others. While James Taylor’s set would be cut short by George Wein because a man named Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, there was […]
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Raury, Unplugged and Unfiltered
Last week, when I talked with Jay Sweet he said to me, “Raury … is something we haven’t really done in the past, I am pretty excited about that.” I was excited, too, but did not get my hopes up. I knew that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to get any face time with Raury during […]
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Hillary Clinton’s Running Mate Attends Fundraiser in Newport on Friday Night
Hillary Clinton took to social media on Friday to announce that her running mate would be Virginia’s Senator Tim Kaine. I’m thrilled to announce my running mate, @TimKaine, a man who’s devoted his life to fighting for others. -H pic.twitter.com/lTVyfztE5Z— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 23, 2016 Just a few short hours later, Senator Kaine arrived in […]
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Rhode Island Foundation Awards $30,000 to Help Newport Jazz Festival Continue Offering Third Day of Performances
The Newport Festivals Foundation Inc. announced today that it has received a $30,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to stage a third day of music featuring emerging artists and future icons at the historic Newport Jazz Festival on Friday, July 29, at Fort Adams State Park. After a two-decade hiatus, it is the third […]
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Agenda for July 27th Newport City Council Meeting
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at its regular meeting to be held on July 27, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall. For links to any documents, head here. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers […]
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Obituary for Sheila Ventura
Sheila J. (Dyer) Ventura, 74 of Middletown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was the wife of John L. Ventura. She was born in Newport on September 27, 1941. A daughter of the late James E. and Julia (Shea) Dyer. Sheila grew up in the Newport’s Fifth Ward, a graduate […]
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Obituary for Clyde Cofield
Clyde, Kip, Kippy Cofield passed away in Newport Hospital on July 21, 201, with his devoted family by his side. Clyde was born September 18, 1936, he was the son of Hoyt and Jackie Cofield – long time residents of Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI. Kip was a 1956 graduate of Rogers High School. Upon […]
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Can’t Make It To Newport Folk Festival This Weekend? Here’s How You Can Follow Along
Gates to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival will open at 10 a.m. this morning at Fort Adams State Park. One of the ones that were left behind without a ticket? Newport Folk Festival is here to soften the pain with live audio feeds from the festival. What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to […]
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34 Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend (July 22 – 24)
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Courts Dedicated in Honor of Billie Jean King, Tony Trabert, Jack Kramer, Mark McCormack, ATP, WTA, and WCT at International Tennis Hall of Fame
During the recent Rolex Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend, the International Tennis Hall of Fame finalized the work of the recent Match Point Capital Campaign by officially dedicating six new hard courts on the property. Through the support of generous donors, four of the courts were named in honor of Hall of Famers Billie Jean […]
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Daffodillion, Newport Tree Society and Others Join in Beautifying Newport’s Entryway
Thanks to record-breaking donations, over $23,000 was raised at Ronald Lee Fleming’s Bellevue House Daffodillion gala to further beautify Newport. Last year’s event generated sufficient funds to purchase a bulb-planting machine that was donated to the City. This year’s dinner raised 25% more in contributions that purchased 26 trees that now grace the entryway into […]