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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has provided the following update on the Newport Pell Bridge deck repair project in addition to work on the Jamestown Verrazzano and Mount Hope Bridges. The project on the Newport Pell Bridge is moving along smoothly and remains on schedule. This phase of the deck repair work in […]

Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) announced a $20,000 Challenge Grant from an anonymous donor as part of its current campaign to purchase Little Creek Preserve, a former dairy farm in Portsmouth. ALT has been fundraising since July 2017 to purchase the 15.6-acre property, which abuts the Sakonnet Greenway Trail. “This stunning 15.6-acre property has significant land […]

Don’t be alarmed at the influx of fitness-apparel-clad, sneaker-wearing runners descending on the City-By-The-Sea this weekend. It’s the annual Amica Newport Marathon, and runners from across the country and around the globe will be in town to compete on 13.1 or 26.2 miles of Newport and Middletown’s most beautiful roads. The event is produced by […]

Buildings in every district in the state get a failing grade in Rhode Island’s first-ever statewide, independent study of public school facilities. The Rhode Island Department of Education’s 2017 State of Rhode Island Schoolhouses report forecasts $627.5 million in high-priority construction and repairs needed to keep students and teachers warm, safe, and dry in their […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) provided the following update on the Newport Pell Bridge deck repair project on Friday, October 6th. The project is moving along smoothly and remains on schedule. This phase of the deck repair work in the westbound travel lanes is complete.The work included removing the old concrete by utilizing […]

Ringing in its 10th year, the Providence Honk Fest has become an early fall tradition around these parts. PRONK signifies the end to Rhode Island’s festival season while showcasing Providence’s premier brass bands along with introducing acts from all over the globe. On Columbus Day, or as the organizers would like to refer to it […]

For the first time, the Y is located in the North End of Newport at The Paul W. Crowley East Bay Met School. The Y will be present at the Met School Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 PM giving youth from the local community on campus the support they need with the Y’s […]

Hogan Associates has announced the sale of 19 Defenders Row in Newport for $2.75 million. This is Rhode Island’s highest condo sale of the year according to data from Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service. The Buyers of this property were represented by Gordon King of Hogan Associates. Jose Aguon, Realtor Associate with Gustave White […]

A biologist and a political scientist, both with expertise in the cybersecurity realm—will discuss career opportunities in technology and national security available to young people, hurdles women experience in the field, and strategies for career success when they lead a “Warrior Women” panel discussion at Salve Regina University’s Bazarsky Lecture Hall on Thursday, Oct. 5 […]

More than 200 members of the yachting community rallied on Friday, September 29 at Newport Shipyard to paddle in the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” which raised over $8,200 for three non-profit organizations: Warrior Sailing Program which provides maritime education and outreach for wounded, ill, and injured service members; and Antigua & Barbuda Search and Rescue […]

On October 7, 2017, the 2nd annual Broadway Street Fair will be from noon to 6:00 pm. Newport Police Department announced on October 3rd that they will have activities in front of the police station that will include child identification kits provided by the Masons, face painting, karaoke, visits from McGruff the Crime Dog and several […]

With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 2017 cost-of-living adjustment for disability benefits being significantly lower than U.S. inflation, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities. In order to ease the process of finding the best place to live while managing a […]

On October 2, 2017, members from the Greenlove Foundation participated in St. Michael’s Country Day School assembly to celebrate the school’s environmental efforts and successes during the past three years.   As a result of the school’s environmental accomplishment, Greenlove has donated a water bottle filling station to SMCDS which was officially unveiled on Monday.   […]

George Wein, the iconic producer of the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival, will turn 92 years old on October 3rd, 2017. George Wein is considered to be as much a legend as his festivals.  Through his company, Festival Productions, he has spearheaded hundreds of music events since 1954 when he produced the first Newport […]

Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are nearly 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Hiring? Post a job, it will be included in our Featured Jobs and more. Featured Jobs 12 Meter Charters – 12 Meter Charters – Crew Member Position […]

Newport Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public two opportunities to drop off expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for proper disposal.  It is free and anonymous.  Dropping off these medications helps prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  It also provides […]

On October 2, 2017, members from the Greenlove Foundation will participate in St. Michael’s Country Day School assembly to celebrate the school’s environmental efforts and successes during the past three years.   As a result of the school’s environmental accomplishment, Greenlove has donated a water bottle filling station to SMCDS which will be officially unveiled on […]

It’s no secret that Whalers Brewing has sky-rocketed in local bars and restaurants around Rhode Island this past year. Thanks to their Brewery Rep Greg Horton who got the beer into more than 300 bars and liquor stores between Newport and Massachusetts. Founded in 2011, Wes, Josh, and the team have been pumping out their […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International announced the sale of  21 Kane Avenue in Middletown on September 27th. The newly constructed home reportedly sold on September 20, 2017, for $3.275 million. This represents the highest single-family home sale in Middletown year-to-date, according to data from the Rhode Island Statewide MLS*. Kristin Parella, Sales Associate, represented the […]

Earlier today, the United States World War One Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library announced that the Miantonomi Memorial Park Tower in Newport was among the first 50 official “WWI Centennial Memorials” from their 100 Cites/100 Memorials program. Under the organization team of the Miantonomi Memorial Park Commission, City of Newport, American […]

On Friday, September 29, the yachting community will come together at Newport Shipyard to paddle in the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” which raised $3,018 for the Gabrielle Dinsmore Heart & Hope Fund in 2016. A different charity is named each year and this year, Shipyard employees chose Warrior Sailing Program which provides maritime education and outreach […]

My Open Letter to you all – “The Cost of Capital” One of the things that I am most thankful for is the leadership training and skills that I have received in the military.  Developing Courses of Action and understanding how to input information, so that daily you have before you Course of Action 1 […]

Another arrest has been made for the sale of counterfeit goods in Newport. As What’sUpNewp previously reported, Sergeant Joseph Carroll confirmed on Wednesday, August 23rd that in June the Newport Police Department received information that several businesses operating in Newport were selling high-end counterfeit goods. Based on this information, the Newport Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division […]