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As expected, August was one of the busiest months when it came to events, fundraisers and activities around the City-By-The-Sea. While covering dozens of events and posting hundreds of stories in the month of August, it’s the news that’s unexpected, original and breaking news that saw the most traffic on www.whatsupnewp.com. More than 53,000 unique […]

There was a $50,000 winning PowerBall ticket sold for Saturday’s $140.1 million drawing at the Stop & Shop on 1360 West Main Road in Middletown. The ticket, which has not been claimed, matched four numbers and the PowerBall number. The winner did not add the PowerPlay feature for an additional dollar. If the winner had […]

At 1:33 pm the Portsmouth Fire Department received multiple 911 calls for an overturned crane on the northbound side of the Sakonnet Bridge. Portsmouth Fire Department responded with Rescue 3, Engine 1 and Tower Ladder 1. Tiverton Fire Department received 911 calls for the same incident and responded with their assets. Fire officers also summoned […]

The Newport-Providence Ferry will wrap up their 2016 season and pilot program on Labor Day, the service has proved popular with Rhode Islanders and visitors alike. The vessel, named the Ocean State, saw immediate success with 1,000 riding during Fourth Of July Weekend and 5,000 tickets sold in it’s first twelve days. On August 7th, […]

What’sUpNewp was among the first to announce that Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump would be in Newport on Friday night for a campaign fundraiser. On Monday afternoon, the Providence Journal reported that a scheduling conflict will keep Trump from attending and that the fundraiser will have to be rescheduled. Previous Story Republican Presidential Candidate Donald […]

Looking for a job in and around Newport? Searching for an apartment in Newport? Have an Aquidneck Island-based job to advertise? Looking to sell something in the area? Have some local community news to share? An apartment to rent in Newport? What’sUpNewp is excited to announce we launched our new Classifieds feature on Saturday, August 27th. […]

In the last 16 months, there have been several different incidents where we’ve had to run a headline that reads something like “car crashes into _________”. You can fill in those previous mentioned blanks with Andria Bird Bridal (May 2, 2015), Libby Kirwin Real Estate (May 5, 2015) Mama Leones (March 26, 2016) and Micki’s Laundromat (August 26, 2016). […]

What’sUpNewp, in partnership with the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), is giving away the ultimate Labor Day Weekend experience. On Labor Day Weekend, IYRS will host the 37th Annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta, the third and final leg of the North American Circuit of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. What You Win What’sUpNewp  is offering the […]

Naval Station Newport hosted their annual ‘Salute To Summer’ on Saturday, August 27th at Dewey Field. The free event featured live music and entertainment by Navy Band Northeast, plenty of activities for children and a fireworks show. Here’s some of our favorite photos that were shared on social media of the free concert, activities and […]

An SUV crashed into the front of Micki’s ‘Mat Laundromat, a.k.a. Bellevue Cleaners and Laundry, on Friday morning just after 11:30 a.m. A witness did report that a man was transported from the scene by ambulance. Micki’s is located in the Bellevue Shopping Plaza at 272 Bellevue Avenue, Susan and David Chevalier have owned the […]

On the market for a new place to make a home? Here’s what open houses are taking place this weekend in Newport, Portsmouth and Middletown. All listings via www.riliving.com. Newport 125 VAN ZANDT AV Newport, RI / 02840 $175,000 MLS# 1134343 NEW Type: Condo Complex Name: Pier Landing Beds: 1 Beds Baths: 1 Full / 0 […]

 Christian Churches Unite During Turbulent Times Using outdoor prayer circles at the local city hall, soup kitchens in the heart of downtown, and live Christian music at the local coffeehouse, New England Christian churches are responding to the unease felt during the current turbulent times. With broad outreach programs appealing to all ages, the churches […]

Sean Galvin is back with another Newport Comic strip, this time around Galvin have some fun defining The Greatest Architectural Achievements of All Time. Galvin is sharing some mildly entertaining Newport inspired comic strips for What’sUpNewp this summer, be sure to check out more of Sean’s Newport work here and on his Facebook Page for Bolts & Nuts.

Multiple sources begin reporting on Tuesday evening that a 42-year-old man from Newport was forced to land his airplane on a sandbar in the Quabbin Reservoir. The Quabbin Reservoir is located in North Salem, Massachusetts. That man, who was not hurt in the emergency landing, has been identified by WPRI 12 as Guillaume de Ramel. de Ramel, an investor […]

The Providence Journal reports that Oakwood, a mansion at 50 Narragansett Avenue in Newport, was sold on August 15th for $4 million. That real estate transaction is according to David Huberman of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty in Newport. Read More – Built by the Astors, Oakwood mansion in Newport sells for $4M

The drought of 2016 … continues. And with cloudless blue skies and rising temperatures, it’s likely to get worse. Already considered severe along Rhode Island’s south coast and throughout much of Massachusetts, water authorities worry it will get worse without a sustained period of substantial rain. Farmers are feverishly watering crops from private wells, while […]

Although cruise ships started visiting Newport as early as April this year, the busiest time of the Newport “Cruise Ship Season” will be over the next 10 weeks. 44 cruise ships of all shapes and sizes are  scheduled to visit Newport between August 25th – October 31st, with 35 larger ships anchoring in the harbor and tendering […]

Community members needed for Sept 17 International Coastal Cleanup with Save The Bay Save The Bay is recruiting volunteers to serve as site leaders for its 2016 International Coastal Cleanup. In particular, the organization is looking for site leaders who can help identify and lead cleanups at small, neighborhood beaches, fishing areas, boat launches and […]

Scenic America Will Recognize Two Civil Servants For Their Help In Beautifying The Gateway Into Newport On August 25 Scenic America will present its “Taking the Long View” award to two civil servants for their roles in helping to beautify a key gateway from the Pell Bridge into the city of Newport.Scott Wheeler, the city’s […]

Crews responded to 575 Tuckerman Avenue in Middletown for a reported house fire just before 4 a.m. on Monday, August 22nd. Mutual Aid from the Navy Base, Newport and Portsmouth, and Providence Canteen 1 assisted Middletown on scene of the large 3 1/2 story waterfront condo. Middletown RI: 575 Tuckerman Ave. FD responded to an […]