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Here’s what’s on tap for road construction and traffic this upcoming week. Of note, RITBA: Deck Project on Newport Pell Bridge has resumed Rhode Island Department of Transportation The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of June 22 – 28, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Overnight  Jamestown/Newport/North […]

On the market for a new home in Newport? Here are fourteen open houses that are taking place this weekend, enjoy! 77 Thames Street, Unit #C See The Listing 23 Smith Avenue, Unit #2 See The Listing 50 Evarts Street See The Full Listing 99 Warner Street See The Listing 21 Hope Street See The […]

The stage is set for the 31 sailors who have traveled from across the US and Canada who will be racing at the 17th  C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta.  The two day coaching clinic, which precedes the regatta, has been conducted by the world class team of Betsy Alison, Dave Dellenbaugh, Dave Perry […]

A clear favorite for overall honors and possibly line honors in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2019 is David and Peter Askew’s Wizard. The canting-keel VO70 will take the starting line next Tuesday with a widely experienced professional crew and a pedigree that is rooted in winning.“The general rule of thumb is if you’re not fully canted, […]

via City of Newport A number of popular roads will be riding a bit smoother beginning next week.  The City’s contractor, All States Asphalt, will be placing an asphalt rubber surface on the following roads in the Ocean Drive, Kay-Catherine, and North End neighborhoods beginning Wednesday, June 26th. Asphalt Rubber Surface Construction Streets:• Ocean Avenue: […]

A young deer made quite the commotion and scene along Bellevue Avenue on Wednesday around 4 pm when it popped into Kristen Coates, Sequin, and other stores. Video from Kristen Coates Video from Matt Williams The animal was last seen resting in a backyard on Chapel Terrace, animal control was called by the resident. The […]

Wow, woah, whoa! What’sUpNewp was notified this week that we are a 2019 Best Of Rhode Island Winner! Thank you all so much to Rhode Island Monthly, their readers, and our readers for their recognition, vote, and support! On July 25th, we will find out for what award we have been recognized. This will be […]

Lila Delman Real Estate announced today the sale of 1046 East Shore Road in Jamestown, the property recently sold for $2,350,000. This transaction marks one of the top five sales in Jamestown year-to-date, according to data maintained by Rhode Island Statewide MLS. Bob Bailey, Lila Delman’s Jamestown Sales Manager, represented the seller. Wonderfully appointed on […]

Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is accepting applications for its 2019 Health & Wellness Accelerator program for ‘Do Well, Do Good’ businesses. Motivated and coachable social entrepreneurs with an early-stage health and wellness social impact venture are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on July 15, 2019. The Health & Wellness Accelerator begins in September 2019. […]

Manuka Sports Event Management announced today the seventh edition of the Atlantic Cup. The longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic dedicated to the Class40 will start from Charleston, South Carolina on June 10, 2020 and culminate the weekend of June 20-21 in Portland, Maine. Defending 2018 champion Eärendil has confirmed their entry along with three other teams with […]

Ryan Belmore and Frank Prosnitz contributed to this story. This story was originally published at 10:42 pm on June 17th. A day after the Middletown Town Council rejected even the suggestion that Middletown and Newport explore merging school systems, Newport Mayor Jamie Bova has vowed to find a way to “build a school our children […]

With summer being peak moving season, the personal-finance website WalletHub took a close look at 2019’s Best Beach Towns to Live in. To determine the most livable beachside communities, WalletHub compared 192 cities across 62 key metrics – affordability, weather, safety, economy, education & health, and quality of life. Their study divides beach towns into two […]

The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) has announced one of their summer’s most anticipated events, the Jamestown Arts Center Annual Summer Soirée, will take place on Friday, July 12th  from 7 – 10 pm.  This year, the 9th Annual Summer Soirée will present an exclusive viewing of PULPARAZZI: painting with paper, the JAC’s summer exhibition curated by […]

With the exception of maybe a little more sun and a little less rain, Robin Team has a hard time imagining a better Father’s Day. The J/122 skipper from Lexington, N.C., spent Sunday sailing with his two sons in testing conditions and putting the finishing touches on a near flawless weekend of racing at the 165th […]

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced today that Rear Admiral (lower half) Shoshana S. Chatfield will be the new president of the Naval War College. Chatfield, who will be the 57th President of the Naval War College, will also be the first woman president in its history. This appointment comes just days after […]

On the market for a new home in the Newport area? Here are some open houses taking place this weekend that you shouldn’t miss! 20 Berkeley Av, Unit #5 | $299,000 | Saturday from 12:30 pm to 2 pm1 Red Cross Av, Unit #5 | $330,000 | Saturday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm541 Bellevue […]