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Captain Richard Bailey, who joined Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island as a board member in 1998 and later served as the founding ship captain, has departed the organization to join the schooner Spirit of South Carolina. His new command, though based in Charleston, South Carolina, is a frequent visitor to Newport and New England waters. Spirit […]

A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport. Rhode Island Monthly – Rhode Island Journalists Honored for Diverse ReportingButler Eagle – Researchers hope to find Cook’s […]

Trésor Estate Sales of Newport announces a two-weekend sale at the splendid French-style chateau, “The Orchard,” home of TED creator, Richard Saul Wurman and best-selling novelist, Gloria Nagy. The Greenhouse and Garden Sale is on Saturday, May 14, 9am- 3pm; the Carriage House Contents Sale is on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday May 22, 9am […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International has listed Beavertail Farm House, the historic farmhouse once owned by Philadelphia industrialist Joseph Wharton. Wharton, who established the world’s first collegiate school of business at the University of Pennsylvania, had roots in Jamestown, summering there with his extended family for many decades.   The home was designed by well-known […]

The Special Legislative Commission on Defense Economy Planning will be holding a special meeting on May 11 at 1 p.m. at the Quonset Air National Guard base to introduce the results of the RI National Guard’s economic impact study in conjunction with the National Guard Civic Leader Program. The National Guard Civic Leader Program creates partnerships, inspires […]

St. Georges, where dozens of alumni say they were sexually abused by staff and fellow students, is negotiating possible settlements with lawyers for more than 30 of those victims, according to an email obtained by The Associated Press by NECN and The Providence Journal. An attorney representing people who say they were abused at St. George’s […]

Conservation officers from New Hampshire’s Fish and Game Department and other rescuers were kept busy on Sunday, making three rescues across the state, according to NewHampshire.com. According the story, among the rescues was when “22 volunteers from the Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team, Lincoln firefighters and conservation officers had to hike 3.8 miles up the […]

A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport. Patch – Cocaine Dealer Chats Freely with Police about Selling in NewportThe Forecaster – Repair of Fort Gorges […]

On the eve of McCoy Stadium’s 75th anniversary, the Pawtucket Red Sox will undertake a structural review of the facility, a review that will ultimately determine whether the minor league team remains at McCoy following the 2020 season, or resumes its search for a new home. Assessing the status of the structure is critical in […]

Tune in to The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore every weekday from 12:30pm to 2pm on WADK 1540 AM. Evan Smith, CEO and President of Discover Newport, stopped by the studio today for his monthly chat with me about travel and tourism. Among the topics discussed were cruise ships, ferry service to New York/Providence, craft […]

The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has announced a partnership with Blackstone Caterers as their Women in Business Catering Sponsor. The Women in Business initiative was created to enrich and celebrate the talents and skills of women in business—those who manage people, those who are in a high-level individual contributor role or those who own their […]

On Monday, May 16, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Representative Daniel P. Reilly (R-District 72 Middletown, Portsmouth) will host a Town Hall Meeting in the Town Council Chambers at Portsmouth Town Hall, located at 2200 East Main Road in Portsmouth. “This will be an open forum for constituents, the public and the media […]

Story developing, this story will be updated as more information is received. 252 of 919 passengers onboard a cruise ship that visited Newport last week have reported being ill upon arriving in Portland, Maine over the weekend. Balmoral has now left the US and is due to arrive in Saint John, New Brunswick later today Fred Olson […]

When Thrillist took into account Newport’s bars, breweries, parks, museums and outdoor activities that you could enjoy in a 3-day getaway, the City-By-The-Sea found themselves among the 25 Best Small Us Cities to Spend The Weekend (published May 6, 2016). Why did the Thrillist team come up with the list? America has a lot of cities. Like, a lot. And […]

Systems Engineering Associates Corporation (SEA CORP) of Middletown, Rhode Island was recently awarded an $800 million, five-year multi-award contract from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in support of the Electromagnetic Maneuver, Command and Control (EMC2) program. This effort will focus on science and technology to enable a next generation of integrated, multifunction Radio Frequency […]

All Saints STEAM Academy, Middletown RI will made history today when they became the first Rhode Island school to chat with International Space Station. Students from across the state — Providence, Greenville, Barrington, Jamestown, and Aquidneck Island asked Astronaut Jeff Williams (veteran NASA astronaut, with RI connections – 1996 graduate of the Newport Naval War College, 2007 […]

The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded grants to elementary school teachers in Middletown and Portsmouth through a program designed to encourage classroom innovation. Launched by philanthropists Letitia and John Carter in 2013, Spark Grants were available to full-time third-grade teachers in any public or charter school statewide were eligible to apply for grants of up […]

With the May new moon on Friday and Saturday night, Newport is expected to see “King Tides” this weekend. King Tides, Spring Tides or Moon Tides are the highest forecasted tide of the year and Newport will experience them at 8:26 p.m. on Friday, May 6th when the tide is expected to be 1.1 feet above […]

Dr. Kathy Abbass from Rhode Island Marine Archeaolgy Project joined me today on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM for 60 minutes to discuss her teams possible recent discovery of Captain Cook’s Endeavour and 13 other ships off the coast of Newport. Helpful Links Captain Cook’s Endeavour May Have Been Found Off Coast of Newport, RI […]

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. Open Houses In Newport […]

Sid Abruzzi, Owner and Operator of Water Brothers, stopped by The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM to discuss the recent news (Water Brothers Will Close Retail Brick-And-Mortar Store) that Water Brothers would be closing their retail store at the end of May. If you are short on time, Sid joined me on the program from […]

Construction crews and heavy machinery begin demolishing the Carr-Rice Building on the campus of Trinity Church on Wednesday morning. Removal of the Carr-Rice Building will “Making way for new mission, new ministry,” Trinity Church shared on Facebook on Wednesday. “The new building represents an exciting venture for Trinity, and a real opportunity to serve our community through […]

Newport Harbor will welcome 62 cruise ships throughout this spring, summer and fall. 37 larger ships will anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perrotti Park while 25 smaller vessels will dock at the South Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. The following scheduled has been provided by Discover Newport, all scheduled visits are […]

The following information was provided by the Office of Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin With the news that sporting goods retail giant Sports Authority is seeking permission from a bankruptcy judge to close all of its 450 store locations, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin wants consumers to know what this may mean for them. Sports […]

On Saturday May 14th the American Cancer Society’s Aquidneck Island Relay for Life will take place at Gaudet Middle School in Middletown from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm. This is an opportunity for families to come remember loved one’s lost or battling cancer and fight back. At a Relay For Life event participants celebrate with music, […]

With Child & Family celebrating its 150th anniversary as the second oldest social service provider in Rhode Island, it is fitting that the agency has partnered with the Rhode Island Foundation, the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families, the RI Coalition for Children & Families, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation to host […]

A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport. Turn To 10  – NBC 10 I-Team: West Warwick Housing Authority spending …The Providence Journal  – R.I. House […]

A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport. PJ Media – Ship Ahoy! Captain Cook’s Lost Vessel Found Off Coast of Rhode …Patch – Community Pays […]

All Saints STEAM Academy, host of this Friday’s first-ever, RI space-to-school chat, has announced the Rhode Island winners of the recent “Ask the Astronaut” contest. Winners will be asking their questions this Friday directly to NASA astronaut Jeff Williams who is currently aboard the International Space Station. Related Stories  Middletown School Set to Chat with International […]

The Newport County Chamber of Commerce together with Carey, Richmond and Viking, the sponsor of the Chamber’s 10th Annual Excellence in Business Awards awarded the 2016 Excellence in Business Awards on Tuesday, April 26th. This year’s award winners were selected from approximately 29 nominations in 5 categories: Micro Business, Small Business, Big Business, Woman/Minority Owned Business, and […]

A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport. Turn To 10 – Rhode Island Foundation awards community-building grantsThe Providence Journal – Mark Patinkin: R.I. tourism campaign […]

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which is observed each year on April 30, was created as a way to raise awareness for the thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from shelters. Potter League For Animals, just one of the great local organizations finding locals pets homes, is a great place to head today […]

A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport. WPRI – Sailing duo working the water in a quest for Olympic goldSailing World – Red Bull Youth […]

Here’s what Newport was reading, talking about and most interested in during April of 2016! 16 – 22 From Aquidneck Island Will Run 120th Boston Marathon 15 – WPRI: Pedestrian Struck By Car on West Main Road on Friday Night 14 – Ferry Service May Soon Return Between Providence and Newport 13 – Newport Fire Department Responds to 18 Memorial Boulevard […]

Riding your bike just got a lot easier. Whether you are a hardcore cyclist, a casual rider, or a family looking for bicycling fun, Velofix Southcoast RI-MA makes it more convenient than ever to get back on the saddle. Velofix is a Mobile Bike Shop that comes to you with tools, parts, accessories and a […]

A sure sign that summer is near? Metered Parking and Residential Sticker Parking starts on Sunday, May 1st. On-street metered parking will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. daily from May 1st through October 31st. On-street metered parking is located on specific streets throughout downtown Newport and along Memorial Blvd. and at […]

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. Open Houses in Newport […]

Friday proved to be a random and spontaneous edition of The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM. Meredith from newportFILM checked in to let us know all that’s going on as part of this weekend’s Sports Film Festival. Lights, camera, action meets game, set, match, when film buffs and sports fans gather for a packed weekend […]

A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport. Patch – Cyberstalking Suspect Texted Newport Woman 100s of Times: PoliceWPRI – After 26 years, murder victim’s family […]

Today on The Open Forum on WADK 1540AM from 12:30pm to 2pm, I took a day off from politics/issues and talked about all things jazz ahead of International Jazz Day, which is Saturday, April 30th. Bonnie Gomes, President of 3G Broadcasting (parent company of 1540 AM WADK Newport and Mixx 99.3), joined me to chat about the jazz music returning to […]

A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport. The Providence Journal – RI art exhibits for April 28 weekendThe Providence Journal – Classical concerts for April […]

On Wednesday, leaders of the global space communications consortium, Amateur Radio aboard the International Space Station , confirmed that Rhode Island’s first ever space-to-school chat has been scheduled for  Friday May 6 as the ISS begins a noon-hour pass near Rhode Island.   While access to the school will be limited due to space constraints, […]

Today on The Open Forum on WADK 1540AM from 12:30pm to 2pm…we chatted about RI’s Presidential Preference Primary, RI’s Green economy, local issues and much more with guests Frank Prosnitz and Scott Wolf, Executive Director of GrowSmartRI. Grow Smart RI’s initiatives for 2016 include support for proposed bond issues that will expand Rhode Island’s Green economy, increase affordable housing, and […]