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Bridge to Fitness is holding a toy and gift drive to benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center’s Santa’s Workshop! The toy and gift drive is to benefit children of all ages throughout Newport County during the holiday season that may want to experience the joy of receiving a gift during the Holiday […]

The home being constructed on Coggeshall Avenue, that many are calling “The Spaceship” has garnered the attention of The New York Times. The New York Times wrote about the published “Newport, a City That loves Its Mansions, Shudders At Its Newest One” on page A8 on December 5th. Read it here – http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/04/us/newport-rhode-island-mansion-complaints.html?emc=edit_th_20161205&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=55010121&_r=1 Many first learned about […]

Salve Regina University will host a TEDx university event on March 25, 2017 and is now seeking proposals from prospective speakers. Launched in 2009, TEDx is program of locally organized events that bring the community together to share a TED-like experience. Some of the best talks from TEDx events have gone on to be featured […]

During this holiday season most of us are inundated with requests from charitable organizations – all hoping to get you to make that last minute tax-deductible contribution before year’s end. [os-widget path=”/ryanbelmore/charitable-giving” of=”ryanbelmore” comments=”false”]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intention to position Rhode Island at the forefront of the development of next-generation broadband networks, including 5G (Fifth Generation Wireless) networks. “To make Rhode Island one of the most desirable places to live, work and do business in America, we need to build the infrastructure of the future,” […]

It’s been more than two years since the Newport Yachting Center sold to the Peregrine Group, and Waterfront Productions LLC, a division of RI Waterfront Events, has finally found a new long-term home in Rhode Island. While the Newport Waterfront Events crew has gone on to host events at India Point Park, Alex & Ani […]

Rhode Island’s musician community and all of Newport was reeling on Sunday when word spread that Malcolm ‘Mac’ Chrupcala, a long-time local musician, band leader and teacher had died. The following is his obituary via Memorial Funeral Home. Malcolm Warner “Mac” Chrupcala, 75, of Portsmouth died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital […]

Massachusetts voters just voted against lifting the cap on the number of charter schools in the state. Rhode Island has debated similar issues. Those opposed to expansion of charter schools fear they will syphon money from public schools. Teachers’ unions also oppose charters, fearful of the loss of funds to public education and charter school […]

A Middletown woman claimed a $10,000 Daily Numbers win from the November 24th evening draw, according to the Rhode Island lottery. She wagered $1.00 on two four-digit straight bets and matched all four digits in the exact order they were drawn to win $5,000 on each.  She does not have any immediate plans for the […]

The Newport Police Department needs your help in identifying a suspect in a robbery that occurred at an unidentified business in Newport recently. Newport Police Need Your Help!!!!!! The Newport Police are seeking the identity of the person depicted in the photos below wearing the baseball style cap. He is a suspect in a Robbery […]

Rhode Island’s musician community and all of Newport was reeling on Sunday when word spread that Malcolm ‘Mac’ Chrupcala, a long-time local musician, band leader and teacher had died. Chrupcala, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday night, according to family members. (Editor’s Note – An earlier version of this story stated Chrupcala was 65, that […]

We’ve learned that www.whatsuprhodeisland.com crashed on Sunday, November 27th after being attacked. We’re working on rebuilding and restoring the site asap, until then you will be forward to the “Rhode Island” section on www.whatsupnewp.com. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! Friday, November 25 9 a.m. – Black Friday & December 17th Trunk Show at lululemon Newport 1 p.m. – Holiday Reception at Silken Gallery at Corey Silken Photography 2 p.m. – Loving at Jane Pickens Theater 4 p.m. – The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff 4 p.m. […]

The Newport Harbor Illuminated Boat Parade returned on November 25th, more than a dozen boats traveled along the harbor and competed for best decorated in various categories. Hundreds of people lined Newport Harbor to watch the boats motor by and join in on the holiday spirit, here are some of our favorite public social media photos […]

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin has announced that Theodore Gathmann (age 20), of Roswell, GA, pleaded guilty before Superior Court Justice Stephen P. Nugent to one count of first degree child molestation.  Under the terms of the plea, Gathmann was sentenced to 25 years with 12 years to serve, ordered to undergo sex offender counseling, […]

Having ALS has been the toughest challenge of my life. It has literally taken most of the things that I used to consider the most important to me in life. It has taken my independence in every way imaginable. I can no longer walk, talk, or even go to the bathroom on my own. I […]

Welp, it’s here, the most anticipated drinking day of the year, Thanksgiving Eve. Tonight is the night where you have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends that are back in town for the long holiday weekend. {Editor’s Note:  Unlike the majority of Tyler’s editorials, this one is meant to be playful and fun. For […]

It’s officially the biggest drinking day of the year! How did this happen so fast? As the holiday’s approach we can’t be thankful enough for all the support we get from Beer Reps, and most importantly our regulars. Now that the summer is over we love seeing familiar faces. Yes, of course we appreciate the […]

A Bristol Man claimed a $10,000 “24 Karat Cash” Instant Ticket prize on Monday, November 21st and said he will put some of his winnings toward bills, according to the Rhode Island Lottery. The ticket was purchased at Charles 5 & 10 Store, located at 232 Broadway in Newport. The $10,000 winning ticket from Newport was part […]

Philanthropists Peter D. Kiernan and Eaddo Kiernan join MLK Community Center Executive Director Marilyn Warren has announced the challenge has been met: donors from across Newport County and beyond have given more than $58,000 to the Kiernan Challenge benefiting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. “It’s a great day to be a Newporter. Eaddo and […]