The Wallflowers are coming to Newport. The popular rock band will perform at The JPT Film & Event Center on Thursday, May 26th at 8 pm. A big part of the mid-90s revival of roots-rock, The Wallflowers ruled the airwaves with hits including One Headlight, 6th Avenue Heartache, and The Difference. They will be debuting their newest album Exit Wounds on July 9th. The show […]
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The High Kings coming to Jane Pickens Saturday, March 19
Irish folk superstars The High Kings are heading to Newport for a celebration of traditional Irish music at the Jane Pickens Film and Event Center. The High Kings will perform in Newport, just after St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Tickets are on sale now at the Pickens web site here. The High Kings are […]
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Roger Williams Park Zoo celebrates its 150 Birthday
In 1872, Ulysses Grant was president; there were 37 states in the union; the U.S. Patent Office issued the first patent; the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City; suffragette Susan B. Anthony was arrested by a U.S. Deputy Marshal and charged with illegally voting and a portion of Roger Williams Park was […]
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What’s Up Event Photos: St. Patrick’s Parade Day Eve Celebration at Midtown
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It was great to see everyone at the What’sUpNewp St. Patrick’s Parade Day Eve Celebration, featuring the AOH Pipes & Drums & Men’s Singers Friday afternoon March 13. It was a warm welcome back to the Midtown Oyster Bar after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The highlight was certainly […]
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11 bills introduced to help address Rhode Island’s housing crisis
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Rep. June S. Speakman, chairwoman of the Special Legislative Commission to Study the Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act, today announced a package of 11 bills to help address the state’s housing crisis. According to a press release from the Rhode Island General Assembly, the bills aim to streamline […]
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Newport’s Redwood Library & Athenæum announces 275th Anniversary plans, Governor Dan McKee visits
Members and visitors gathered this morning at the Redwood Library & Athenæum to welcome Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and to hear plans marking the Redwood’s 275th anniversary. After brief remarks, the Governor presented Benedict Leca, Redwood Executive Director with a Certificate of Special Recognition, “In appreciation of the enduring commitment to lifelong, interdisciplinary learning […]
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Salve Regina University establishes the David and Carolyn Brodsky Chair in United States Heritage and Culture
Salve Regina University has established the David and Carolyn Brodsky Chair in United States Heritage and Culture, an endowed chair that enhances the undergraduate and graduate student experience by cultivating a deeper understanding of the democratic forces that have inspired, built and sustained the nation throughout its history. “We believe this newly endowed Chair will […]
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What’s Up Interview: A Ukrainian native shares her story
Olga Fedorenko, a nurse practitioner at a primary care office in Warwick, came to Rhode Island from Ukraine in 1991 to be with her partner, who had been living here for a year and a half at the time. They married, became citizens, and raised two kids who are now 28 and 20. But Olga’s […]
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Redwood Library & Athenæum will announce 275th Anniversary plans, welcome Governor McKee on Thursday
The Redwood Library & Athenæum will announce plans for its 275th anniversary on Thursday, March 10 at 10 am. Governor Dan McKee will tour the nation’s oldest library in America and deliver brief remarks. The Redwood Library & Athenæum is America’s first purpose-built library (1747), and the oldest continuously operating in its original location. […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Kaya
Meet your new best friend, Kaya– this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Kaya is a 3-year-old female Mixed Breed. Kaya is considered a medium-sized dog, weighing in at between 20-59 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Kaya; Kaya […]
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NUWC Division Newport scientist paying it forward as FIRST Robotics Competition team mentor
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team lead mentor Rick Blight approvingly looked on as some of the 22 program participants gazed in amazement as engineer Gary Huntress demonstrated the warfare center’s robot dog Spot on Jan. 8. Huntress directed the sunflower yellow robot […]
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RIPTA to detour three bus routes in Newport on Saturday due to Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced that it will detour Routes 60, 63, and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 12, 2022, to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The following route changes will be in effect on Saturday, March 12, 2022: Route 60 (Newport/Providence): Inbound trips to the Newport Transportation Center between 8:30 am and Noon will travel the regular […]
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Reminder: ‘Spring Forward’ this weekend; check smoke detectors, too
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 am on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Unfortunately, it means that you’ll lose an hour of sleep this weekend. But, the good news is that the sunset will be much later into the evening. In Newport, the sun will rise at 6:01 am on Saturday and will set at 5:48 […]
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‘The Gilded Age’ returns to Newport for filming in May, extras needed
HBO’s The Gilded Age is preparing to begin filming for Season 2. According to a casting call from Grant Wilfley Casting Inc., filming will take place in Newport sometime between May 9 – 13. The show is looking for skilled tennis players to play in an 1880s match and Newport locals to be extras. Scenes for season one […]
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Portsmouth Police arrest Warren man for distributing Fentanyl/Methamphetamine
Portsmouth Police Department today announced that it has arrested a Warren man on five counts of manufacturing/possession and delivery of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine According to Portsmouth Police, on March 7, 2022, Bryan Machado 37 years of age, of 5 Hanley Lane, Warren RI was arrested on five counts of manufacturing/possession and delivery of Fentanyl and […]
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Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, wind, snow, or shine on Saturday
Planning on attending the Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday? Well, you might want to plan on preparing for possibly some rain and wind. While rain is in the forecast for this Saturday, the 66th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, wind, or shine! The Parade will begin promptly […]
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Patricia DiCenso, former Rogers High School Principal, appointed to chair the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education
Governor Dan McKee today announced the appointment of Patricia M. DiCenso, a former Principal at Rogers High School, as Chair of the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education. Patricia M. DiCenso. Photo via LinkedIn “Patricia has demonstrated successful leadership in various roles in education throughout her career. Her extensive experience speaks for itself as does […]
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Breeze Airways announces five new routes from T.F. Green, including nonstop service to LAX
Governor Dan McKee, joined by Rhode Island elected officials, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation and Breeze Airways, the new low-fare airline from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, today announced the addition of five new routes from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) this summer, including non-stop service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is the airport’s first […]
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Town of Middletown: Room fee proposal to pay for school improvements doesn’t progress
After hearing concerns, a proposal from Middletown Councilwoman Terri Flynn to add a $1 to $5 new room fee for hotels, motels, and short-term rentals failed to get the necessary support during a meeting Monday night. The Town of Middletown shared the following update regarding the proposal on its website; ROOM FEE PROPOSAL TO PAY […]
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Brick Alley Pub to host 10th Annual Post-Parade Day Clean-Up, volunteers wanted
The Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is arguably one of the busiest days of the year in Newport, and there’s no secret that our city needs a pick-me-up when the crowds go home. Luckily for Newport, there are some pretty amazing volunteers that come together each year to assist with the clean-up efforts. Those clean-up […]
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Announcements promise a vigorous election, with still three months until the deadline to declare candidacies
Campaign 2022 is well underway, with competitive races in high profile offices, and the expectation of millions of dollars being raised and spent by candidates. And we’re still three months from when candidates must declare their intentions. The Democratic gubernatorial primary election will be competitive for major offices, including governor and the second Congressional district […]
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Rep. Ruggiero bill would push Renewable Energy Standard to 100 percent by 2030
Rep. Deborah Ruggiero is sponsoring legislation that would substantially increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity by offset by renewable production by 2030. The bill has a hearing Thursday before the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee. “The need to address climate change is urgent, and as the Ocean State, […]
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What’s Up Interview: Comedian Lewis Black, coming to The Vets Saturday, March 12
“We are literally living in an age when black and white TV would make so much sense,” says Lewis Black. The comedian is coming to The Vet’s in Providence this Saturday with his “Off the Rails” tour. He’s got his finger on the pulse of the day’s news. “This county has really moved so quickly,” […]
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Rep. Carson will present the results of her 2022 Survey at a constituent meeting on March 21
Representative Lauren Carson, who represents Newport’s 75th District in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, will present the results of her 2022 Constituent Survey at an in-person constituent meeting on Monday, March 21 at 6:00 PM at the Newport Public Library. According to a press release from Representative Carson, the survey covered a wide range of topics including infrastructure investments, […]