The Newport Festa Italiana Committee today announced some initial dates for their annual celebration of Italian Heritage month in Newport and the need for a paid event planner and volunteers. Newport Festa Italiana originated as a way to bring together its Italian community to celebrate the accomplishments of Italian-American immigrants and to share all that […]
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Newport, Middletown explore the feasibility of combining administrative functions under a new regionalized school district
The City of Newport and Town of Middletown has reopened the conversation surrounding regionalization once again. According to both municipalities, this unified school district would allow both communities to retain their existing schools. City of Newport Here’s what the City of Newport had to say in a press release on Tuesday; Municipal leaders from the […]
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Barcelona to host 37th America’s Cup in 2024
Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron today announced Barcelona, in the region of Catalonia, as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in September and October of 2024.“We are thrilled with the Defender’s selection of Barcelona for the 37th America’s Cup,” said Terry Hutchinson, Skipper and President of Sailing […]
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to play Bold Point Park August 26
The 2022 summer schedule is definitely heating up at Bold Point Park in East Providence. This morning, the venue on Narragansett Bay announced a pair of new concerts for late August including a special show with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The band is playing ahead of a previously announced appearance at Beach Road […]
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Interpol, Spoon, and The Goon Sax to perform at Bold Point Park
This fall, Interpol and Spoon will join forces for the “Lights, Camera, Factions” tour, a coast-to-coast run of North American co-headline dates that will also feature openers The Goon Sax, making it a Matador Records triple bill. Waterfront Concerts presents Interpol & Spoon on their Lights, Camera, Factions Tour to Providence, RI on Sunday, August 28th with special guest […]
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Providence Performing Arts Center Announces 2022/2023 Broadway Season
Providence, RI – At a press conference held in the Providence Performing Arts Center’s (PPAC) Grand Lobby this morning, PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. made opening remarks, welcoming the attendees to PPAC, and President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton announced the theatre’s upcoming 2022/2023 Broadway Season. The press conference was livestreamed courtesy of WPRI 12 athttps://www.wpri.com/watch/live-streaming-special-coverage/“Thank […]
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Elton John announces final North American dates for his final tour, includes a second show at Gillette Stadium
On the heels of Elton John’s 75th birthday and his triumphant return to the stage this year, the iconic superstar and tour promoter AEG Presents announced the remaining North American dates for “Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final Tour.” These eleven dates mark the final shows added to his North American tour. Newly announced North […]
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Applications have opened for the Health and Human Services Artist in Residence program
The RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) announced an open call for their second Artist in Residence program for artists 18 years old and older. The recipient of this six-month residence will be embedded in RI’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services (RI EOHHS), starting in July, and will have an opportunity to bring […]
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Leadership program looking for future leaders of color in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Foundation is accepting applications for the 2022 class of its Equity Leadership Initiative (ELI). The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15. The goal is to build a pipeline of leaders of color for positions of influence across the state. “ELI seeks to advance people of color in greater leadership and decision-making positions within […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Dishes
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Tim will be at Retro Xpo at Longplex in Tiverton on April 2 . Look for him in the Artist Alley.
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DEM will conduct a controlled burn on Dutch Island on Tuesday
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) confirms it will conduct a one-day prescribed burn on part of Dutch Island, a state property located in Narragansett Bay between Jamestown and North Kingstown. The burn, to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, March 29, weather permitting, will be led by DEM’s Divisions of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) and Agriculture and Forest Environment. […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust names Dr. Jaime Palter as a speaker for its 2022 Donner Climate Lecture
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced the speaker for the 2022 Donner Climate Lecture, a free event to be held on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Dr. Jaime Palter, associate professor at URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography, will present a talk titled, “The Ocean and Climate in a Rapidly Changing World,” via Zoom. Dr. […]
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BayCoast Bank establishes student scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton
BayCoast Bank this week announced the establishment of the BayCoast Bank Scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization located in Tiverton. The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in West Place’s Educational Internship Program, which provides local high school and college students with an immersive, hands-on experience working with rescued farm animals […]
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Concert Photos: Melissa Manchester at the Greenwich Odeum (March 25, 2022)
Singer, songwriter, and actress Melissa Manchester thrilled her fans Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, RI. Manchester and her band shined in a show that featured covers and originals including her chart-topping hits “Midnight Blue” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud.” She sang a sweet version of the Ronettes “Be My […]
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Most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the week: March 20 – 26
Here are the most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the past week. 1 – Theater Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ fails to impress at PPAC 2 – Mykono Pub opens in Middletown 3 – DEM: 1,000 free trees to R.I. residents this spring through the Energy-Saving Trees program 4 – Now Hiring: 169 companies hiring right now in the Newport […]
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island certifies eight new LGBTQ Safe Zones
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) this week announced that it has newly certified eight organizations as BCBSRI LGBTQ Safe Zone facilities. This new cohort – including hospice and palliative care, behavioral health services for young adults, breast health services, senior living facilities, and outpatient rehabilitation services – joins 45 other locations statewide providing safe, […]
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Portsmouth Police to provide drug recognition training to educators of Newport County
The Portsmouth Police Department, in collaboration with the Newport County Prevention Coalition (NCPC) will be providing a Drug Impairment Training for Educators on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 4 pm-6 pm at the Portsmouth Police Department. This training is being provided to Newport County school personnel in an effort to help educators become familiar with […]
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What was up this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week, March 21 – 25, 2022. This recap was provided by the Rhode Island General Assembly’s Legislative Press Bureau. Assembly OKs temporary lift on the cap of days worked by retired teachers The General Assembly passed legislation sponsored by […]
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Traffic Report: Road construction, lane closures scheduled around Newport County – March 26 – April 2
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. RIDOT (March 26 – April 1) Weekday Newport: Temporary lane shifts possible for construction on Third St. and JT Connell Hwy., […]
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Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Molly
Meet your new best friend, Molly– this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares that Molly is a 7-year-old female Coonhound, Treeing Walker. Molly is considered a large-sized dog, weighing in between 60-99 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Molly; Molly girl is a […]
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RIHEBC closes on $98.5 million bond issue to finance new Rogers High School and expansion at Pell Elementary School
On March 25th, the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) closed on a $98.5 million bond issue for the City of Newport to finance the construction of the new William S. Rogers High School and for an addition to the Claiborne Pell Elementary School. “RIHEBC is proud to be the financing partner for […]
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Six Picks Music: The best in local music this weekend (March 25-27)
Friday: Grammy Award winner Melissa Manchester is playing the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich Friday at 8PM. Best known for her original work and interpretations of classic female voices, Manchester switched gears on her latest release The Fellas, where she sings songs of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Mel Torme. Good seats are still available. […]
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401Gives returns on April 1 with a goal to raise $4 million for nonprofits across Rhode Island
It’s become Rhode Island’s largest single day of giving in support of local nonprofits, and in just one week, 401Gives will return with its largest goal yet… to raise $4 million in only 24-hours. As of March 25, more than 520 organizations have signed on to participate, exceeding last year’s number, with each creating a […]
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Second Annual ‘MVYRADIO Night Out For Nonprofits’ will take place on May 7
On Saturday, May 7th, MVYRADIO is inviting the Island community to the PA Club in Oak Bluffs for the Second Annual “MVYRADIO Night Out For Nonprofits.” After the success of the 2019 inaugural event, MVYRADIO says in a press release that it is again holding a party to celebrate the organizations and the people who […]
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Short-term rentals now prohibited in Newport’s Residential Zones
Changes are coming to Newport’s Short Term Rental rules. Under an ordinance change passed by Newport City Council during their Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday night, property owners in Newport’s residential zones are no longer permitted to rent their properties for less than 30 days, unless the home serves as a primary residence. For properties […]