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In order to help close the skills gap and raise awareness of career options in the skilled trades, Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC) and Kirby Perkins Construction, participated in SkillsUSA National Signing Day Sponsored by Klein Tools, celebrating thousands of high school seniors across the country pursuing a career in the skilled trades. […]

Residential Properties has announced the sale of 31 Coddington Wharf, Unit 30 for $1.1 million dollars. The Selling Agent, Lori Eley, is a member of RPL’s Narragansett Office. “This beautiful penthouse sits right in downtown Newport and enjoys stunning views out to Newport Harbor and all the highlights of Narragansett Bay, including Fort Adams Park […]

U.S. Army veteran Adam DeCiccio will receive a master’s degree and will serve as keynote speaker when Salve Regina University celebrates its graduate commencement on Thursday, May 16 at 3 p.m. on the Oceanside lawn of McAuley Hall. Salve Regina President, Dr.  Jane Gerety, RSM, will award 263 degrees during the ceremony, including 69 master […]

Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30 pm at Newport City Hall. Here’s what’s on the agenda;

Undergraduate business students who conducted an independent study assessing the economic impact of Salve Regina University on its surrounding communities will reveal their findings at a press conference before university officials and community leaders on Thursday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m. in Bazarsky Lecture Hall, located in the O’Hare Academic Building, Ochre Point Avenue. The semester-long academic […]

What started as just an event idea during a discussion between What’sUpNewp, Jane Pickens Theater, and Narragansett Beer recently, turned into a night that many movie fans will never forget. What’sUpNewp co-hosts a series of “throwback films” at Jane Pickens Theater annually, during a recent conversation with Narragansett Beer, a primer sponsor of their 2019 […]

In late 2018, The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) conducted its first ever customer satisfaction survey and the results are now in. The goal of the survey was to obtain and assess public opinion in a variety of areas including; perception of RITBA, travel on bridges, toll price, bridge and traffic signage, effectiveness of […]

The National Sailing Hall of Fame announced this morning that Heather Ruhsam has been named their organization’s new Executive Director.   Ms. Ruhsam’s appointment is effective immediately. She will be based at the organization’s new home at the Armory on Thames Street in Newport. City officials in March formally closed on a deal to sell […]

Here’s what’s happening in and around Newport this week for entertainment and live music, enjoy! You Might Also Like – 35+ things to do in Newport this week: April 30 – May 6th Tuesday, April 30 Jane Pickens Theater – Amazing Grace at 4:45 pm & 7:30 pmNarragansett Cafe – Trivia at 7 pmO’brien’s Pub – […]

Norman Bird Sanctuary is seeking Teacher/Naturalists for the 60th anniversary of their summer camp. Continuing decades of tradition, Teacher/Naturalists will spend their summer exploring Norman Bird Sanctuary’s seven miles of hiking trails while helping the next generation learn to love nature and the environment. Teacher/Naturalists lead groups of 12-16 campers in Pre-K through Grade 8; […]

Learning about a medication and its correct dosage with the least amount of negative side effects is hard enough, but when you factor in trying to keep track of an assortment of  mental and physical health medications, the process can be overwhelming, often leading some people to stop taking their medications altogether. “Taking medications can […]

Planet Fitness will invite high schooler’s ages 15 – 18 to work out for free at any of its locations throughout the U.S., including its 15 clubs across Rhode Island, from May 15 through September 1 as part of the nationwide Teen Summer Challenge initiative. The nationwide launch builds on a successful local program first […]