Kevin Sumption, Director, and CEO of the Australian National Maritime Museum, announced on February 3 that the shipwreck of James Cook’s famous vessel, His Majesty’s Bark Endeavour, has been positively identified. A 22-year program of fieldwork and research has led Sumption to conclude that the site known as RI 2394 in Newport Harbor is the location of […]
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$2 million Mega Millions Megaplier ticket sold in Rhode Island, claimed on 2-2-22
A woman from Maryland cashed in the $2 million Mega Millions Megaplier ticket from the August 20, 2021, drawing, according to Rhode Island Lottery. The ticket matched five out of five numbers to win the standard prize payout of $1 million. However, Rhode Island Lottery says that since she purchased the Megaplier feature for an additional dollar, […]
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City of Newport reminds residents, businesses to keep storm drains clear
As Newport continues to dig out from last weekend’s historic blizzard, crews from the City’s Department of Utilities are out working hard to clear as many catch basins as possible before forecasted rain arrives. Residents and businesses are also encouraged by the City to check the catch basins in their own areas to make sure […]
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Newport String Quartet to perform at Trinity Church on Feb. 13
On February 13th at 4 pm, the Newport String Quartet will be performing works both old and new, pairing antiphons by medieval Benedictine mystic Hildegard von Bingen with American composer Lou Harrison’s boisterous Estampie. The program will also feature an impressionistic string quartet by little known Dutch composer Hënriette Bosmans, as well as Mozart’s String Quartet in D […]
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Newport Restaurant Group raises more than $52,000 for six local nonprofits through holiday gift card incentive
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today announced that it has raised $52,838 for local nonprofits as a result of its annual holiday gift card program. This year, NRG doubled its commitment by donating $2.00 from every gift card order to community partners whose mission focuses on food insecurity. Each partner will receive approximately $8,800 and include: the RI Community Food Bank, Hope’s […]
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Local organizations help homeless population with GED preparation and other services
Local organizations are working together to support employment, mental health, GED tutoring, and other programs that specifically help homeless individuals gain footing toward finding permanent housing. Taking steps to mitigate negative effects of the affordable housing shortage in Newport County, BankNewport, the Newport Rotary, the Middletown Baptist Church, and Newport Mental Health are providing funding […]
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State Arts Council’s grant applications now open for selected arts grant programs
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for grants to arts and culture organizations, individual artists and artists in healthcare. The deadline to complete an application is April 1. Four of the five grants being offered this granting cycle are newly updated and revamped to align with the agency’s new […]
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Watch: Governor McKee, RIDOH host COVID-19 briefing on February 1
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Interim Director Dr. James McDonald hosted a COVID-19 briefing today at 2:15 pm.
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Third annual Aquidneck Island Earth Week will take place April 16 – 26
Town committees, non-profits, schools, and local businesses are working together to plan a week-long celebration of environmental action, conservation, and sustainability. The third annual Aquidneck Island Earth Week (AIEW) will take place this April 16 through April 26. The event is in conjunction with worldwide Earth Day festivities on April 22. According to organizers, last […]
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Congrats: Marissa Levreault, of Portsmouth, named to Dean’s List at Miami University
Marissa Levreault, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2021-22 fall semester. Levreault is Majoring in Nursing, according to Miami University. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the fall semester 2021-22 have been named to […]
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Foulkes raises nearly $1 million in first few weeks of her gubernatorial campaign
Former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes, who entered the Democratic primary election sweepstakes in October has raised nearly $1 million in the first several weeks of her campaign, far outraising all other contenders. Foulkes, who has said she expects the campaign to cost millions, reported a fund balance of $830,896 at the deadline last night […]
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Newport issues mandatory parking ban on 18 streets in Yachting Village to aid with snow removal
The City of Newport today announced residents in Newport’s Yachting Village will be required to move their vehicles to off-street parking as City crews continue work to remove near record-breaking snowfall from City streets. Residents in the Lower Thames and Spring Street corridor are advised that a mandatory Parking Ban will be in effect beginning WEDNESDAY, FEB. […]
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Cranston man hits $89,723 Wild Money Jackpot
Rhode Island Lottery today announced that a Cranston man hit the $89,723 Wild Money jackpot Friday night. The winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn: 12, 18, 19, 27, 35. According to Rhode Island Lottery, the man had not played in a few months but decided to buy the ticket while at Snacks Plus, 880 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. To […]
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New Grant Program open for small businesses impacted by COVID-19; $2,500 – $5,000 grants available
Today, Governor McKee announced a $12.5 million grant program to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The grant program, part of Governor McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds down payment initiative, will provide direct financial support of $2,500 or $5,000 to qualifying small businesses who meet eligibility and need criteria. More from Governor McKee’s office; “Small businesses […]
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Kip Moore to perform at Bold Point Park in East Providence on August 20
Waterfront Concerts and 98.1 Cat Country today announced that country music artist and songwriter Kip Moore will perform live at Bold Point Park in East Providence, RI on Saturday, August 20, 2022. General admission tickets start at $39.50. Tickets for this show will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 4th at 10 am. Kip Moore joins […]
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Local surfer’s One Last Wave Project helps thousands cope with grief
When he posted this TikTok video on January 4th in hopes of connecting with others experiencing profound grief, local surfer Dan Fischer didn’t know he was starting a worldwide movement to help people cope with the loss of a loved one. In less than four weeks, Fischer’s viral invitation to share the names and stories […]
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In Pictures: The scene around Newport the day after the Blizzard of 2022
The Blizzard of 2022 certainly left its mark on Newport, Rhode Island, and Southern New England. Here’s what Newport looked like on the afternoon of Sunday, January 30 following the storm that dropped 21″ of snow on the area. ICYMI – Here’s our photo gallery from Saturday, where we captured photos at 10 am and […]
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Poll: Where is your favorite place for brunch in Newport?
Brunch, the delicious combination of breakfast, lunch, and alcohol consumed usually in the late morning, can be found in many of the most popular restaurants across Newport. Luckily, many restaurants in Newport offer brunch throughout the week, not just on Saturdays and Sundays. Here’s a look at where to find brunch in Newport We want […]
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RIPTA: Routes 13, 18, 21, 27, 55, 56, 60, and 87 are currently on detour due to winter storm
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced this morning that eight routes are on detour today, Sunday, January 30, 2022 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 18, 21, 27, 55, 56, 60 and 87 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due […]
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Here’s how much snow fell across Rhode Island
With snow still falling and expected to for several more hours, communities all across Rhode Island have already seen significant snow accumulation over the last twelve hours. Check This Out – Photo Gallery: Snow blankets Newport during ‘Blizzard of 2022’ Below are some snowfall and wind gust reports, and the time the measurement was taken, […]
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Jamestown, Pell, Mount Hope, and Sakonnet River Bridges’ will reopen to traffic at midnight
Update – 5:55 pm 0n Jan. 29. All bridges closed until midnight Emergency vehicles permitted JAMESTOWN, R.I. – Due to dangerous winter weather conditions a travel ban is in place for all vehicles on all Rhode Island roads today until 11:59 pm. The Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, the Mount Hope Bridge, the Newport Pell Bridge and […]
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Photo Gallery: Snow blankets Newport during ‘Blizzard of 2022’
The “Blizzard of 2022” is certainly leaving its mark on Newport, Rhode Island, and Southern New England Here’s what the scene around Newport looked like at approximately 10 am and 3:30 pm on Saturday, January 29. Follow What’sUpNewp on Instagram for more photos and video. Update – Here’s our photo gallery from Sunday, January 30 […]
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National Endowment for the Arts announces $450,000 in American Rescue Plan Grants to 6 R.I. arts organizations
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced this week that American Rescue Plan Grants totaling $450,000 are being recommended to six Rhode Island arts and culture organizations to assist in recovery from the pandemic. The six organizations recommended for grants are: Alliance of Artists Communities, Providence, $100,000.Dirt Palace, Providence, $50,000.DownCity Design, Providence, $100,000.Everett, Providence, […]
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Why we’ll never experience a storm like the “Blizzard of ’78” again
The Blizzard of ’78 was a touchstone event for Rhode Islanders who experienced it. We were all impacted in some way, whether stuck on the highway and forced to abandon our cars, trapped at work or school for several days, or shoveling out neighbors who couldn’t open their front doors due to high snowdrifts. We […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Opi
Meet your new best friend, Opi – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Opi is an 11-year-old male Bulldog, American. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Opi; Do we have a treat for you. Meet Opi, the goodest ol’ […]