Ralph and Pat Plumb, owners of the Brick Alley Pub, announced today that they’ve agreed to sell the Brick Alley Pub to The Heritage Restaurant Group, formerly 1899 Ventures, a Newport, Rhode Island-based restaurant group. The Brick Alley Pub has been a Newport landmark for over 40 years and has been voted both “Best Restaurant” […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (April 20 – 27)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates April 21 – 27, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Upcoming improvements in the roadway between the […]
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Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surge of interest in vinyl and the day after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album. There were no announced […]
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RIDOT provides an update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation today provided the following update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project; We will remove the existing asphalt beyond the curb line to eventually repave and tie in the new infrastructure we’re building at this project, including driveways and adjacent parking lots. Motorists can anticipate left lane closures and driveways/walkways blocked […]
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Governor McKee urges drivers to slow down and avoid distractions as three-lane shift on Washington Bridge begins
With a three-lane shift on the Washington Bridge starting on Saturday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee wants drivers to slow down and avoid distractions. McKee was joined by other state and local leaders for a press conference on Friday to discuss the expanded effort to reduce accidents on the bridge. The governor says the goal […]
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Dune Restoration: Save the Bay revitalizes dunes at Easton’s Beach and across the Ocean State
There’s a reason the state is known as the Ocean State. Rhode Island’s total shoreline is 400 miles long, an impressive amount of coast for the smallest state in the country. But the large amount of coastal area means many parts of the state are susceptible to environmental issues like flooding, coastal water contamination, and […]
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T. F. Green International Airport in Rhode Island is a contender for top travel award
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is once again in the running for some of the nation’s top travel awards. The airport is listed as one of the Best Airports in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards has been in operation for over a decade, and […]
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Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship is available to Aquidneck Island public high school seniors
The Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to three Aquidneck Island public high school seniors of Italian descent who are entering college. The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America makes the scholarship available. Eligible seniors are those who will graduate from high school in June 2024 and plan to […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Friday, April 19
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Friday, April 19, 2024 🌿 Aquidneck Community Table is hosting a spring garden cleanup event as a part of Aquidneck Island Earth Week. The event will occur on the Aquidneck […]
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People’s Credit Union donates $2,000 to Narrow River Preservation Association
People’s Credit Union has donated $2,000 to the Narrow River Preservation Association (NRPA) to support the organization’s work to protect the Narrow River and its watershed. “Since 1970, the citizen volunteers involved with the NRPA have been engaged in making a tremendous impact on preserving and protecting our environment,” said Mr. Daly. “People’s Credit Union […]
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Resolution introduced by Rhode Island delegation to honor contributions of Seabees
As part of a bipartisan effort to recognize the 82nd anniversary of the US Navy Construction Force, also known as the Seabees, a resolution was introduced on Thursday that honors the significant contributions the unit has made to the nation’s defense and service. A statement by the office of Senator Jack Reed, Chairman of the […]
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Middletown police officers to participate in Police Unity Tour
Two Middletown Police Officers will take part in the Police Unity Tour to help raise awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The annual ride is to take place from New Jersey to Washington D.C. The Police Unity Tour is hosted by the Rhode Island chapter of the Police […]
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Rhode Island grants to extend learning beyond school year
The state is taking applications from communities interested in using federal aid to expand learning opportunities for students outside of the traditional 180-day school year. The Learn365RI grants program makes $3.8 million in federal aid available to eligible municipalities to fund new or expanded initiatives that promote learning beyond the formal school day. The program […]
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Newport In Bloom announces 2024 Daffodil Days window decorating winners
Source: Newport In Bloom Throughout April, Newport has blossomed into a vibrant sea of yellow and stores and businesses have embraced the spirit of spring with the Annual Daffodil Days Window Decorating Contest, organized by Newport in Bloom. Chairperson Joan Jacobs of Newport in Bloom expressed her delight, stating, “The outpouring of creativity and community pride […]
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Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s financial condition upgraded to A+
Standard & Poor’s Rating Service (S&P) has upgraded the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s (RITBA) financial condition to A+ from A in its latest rating report. The upgrade reflects S&P’s expectations that RITBA will continue to maintain its strong financial risk profile, supported by stable and recovered toll transactions following the downward spiral of […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Thursday, April 18
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Thursday, April 18, 2024 🍻 After a four-and-a-half-year multiphase project, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. will reopen its doors on Friday. Read More – Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. […]
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Newport City Council to hold next meeting on April 24
Newport City Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 24. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which will take place in the City Council Chambers at Newport City Hall starting at 6:30 p.m. Here’s a look at what’s on the docket; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation announces call for nominations for 2024 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards
Source: Newport Restoration Foundation The annual Doris Duke Preservation Awards, a joint program of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport, encourages excellence in historic preservation by recognizing exemplary preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects as well as education and advocacy initiatives that have taken place throughout Newport County. The awards also seek to […]
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MLK Center’s ‘Live from the Loading Dock’ moves to the Pocket Park
Source: MLK Center The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Community Center) is kicking off their favorite free summer event, Live from the Loading Dock. Live from the Loading Dock is a summer concert series that invites the community to enjoy a free concert showcasing local artists. The concert also provides free food […]
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More than 4,000 runners take part in the Newport Rhode Races Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Source: Rhode Races Newport On Saturday, the Newport Rhode Races Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K hosted over 4000 participants at the annual running event. Runners began and completed their journey at Easton’s Beach, touring the “city-by-the-sea” on foot and taking in the flower-filled spring sights. John Hirschboeck of Newport in Bloom joined in the festivities, starting all […]
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Micro, but mighty: Aquidneck Land Trust hosts a pollinator habitat workshop at Spruce Acres Farm for Aquidneck Island Earth Week 2024
In honor of Aquidneck Island Earth Week, Aquidneck Land Trust is hosting a pollinator habitat workshop at Spruce Acres Farm, a 22.67-acre former tree farm which is on the border of Middletown and Portsmouth. The workshop, which requires registration online but is free and open to the public, takes place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, […]
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The Celtics have been the NBA’s most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics know that no one cares about everything they’ve accomplished during the regular season. Being the only team to win 60 games? That’s cool. Beating 10 teams by 30 or more points and becoming the first team in NBA history to have three 50-point wins in the same season? Not […]
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Newport to host a unique art exhibition featuring 100 life-sized elephant statues
A unique event is about to happen in Newport this summer. One hundred life-sized elephant statues will arrive in the city as part of an art exhibition called The Great Elephant Migration. A nonprofit group called Elephant Family USA will display the statues, which represent an effort to promote coexistence between humans and wildlife. The […]
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BankNewport adopts FedNow Service to enhance payment capabilities and customer experience
BankNewport announced today that it has adopted the FedNow Service to enhance its payment capabilities and modernize its customer banking experience. The FedNow Service is a real-time payment system that provides consumers and businesses with faster, easier, and more secure ways to send and receive money. The initiative is part of BankNewport’s commitment to providing […]
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Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. will open its doors on April 19 to a new tasting room, outdoor bar and event space
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. today announced that, after a four-and-a-half-year multiphase project, its facility will reopen its doors on Friday, April 19, 2024, with an official grand reopening celebration on April 26, 2024. According to a press release from Newport Craft, the completion of this project reflects the company’s dedication to its community, quality, and […]