Good Morning! Here’s a round-up of the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; More Than 50 Local Restaurants Will Participate in Newport Restaurant Week: Savor three-course prix-fixe lunches for $16 and three-course prix-fixe dinners for $35 during Newport Restaurant Week, November 6 – 15. (What’sUpNewp) Latest Hotel Amenity: Books: Castle […]
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Gallery: 65 Incredibly Beautiful Photos of Fall Foliage in Newport, RI
Photo by: Sean J. Casey Who says you have to travel to Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine to enjoy the vibrant red, yellow and orange colors of fall foliage in New England? Local and visiting Instagram users have been capturing some incredibly beautiful photos of fall foliage in Newport, RI. [View the story “65 Incredibly Beautiful […]
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Newport, RI Morning News and Notes | October 27
Good Morning! Here’s a round-up of the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; Newport Jazz Festival Flex Tickets are Back: Jazz fans can get a head start on their summer plans by purchasing flexible discount tickets to the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival®presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, which is […]
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned to Celebrate Completiton of Universal Trail at Norman Bird Sanctuary
Members of the public are invited to join the staff of Norman Bird Sanctuary on Monday, November 23rd to celebrate the completion of upgrades to the Universal Trail and the new trailhead entryway. The ADA-compliant Universal Trail offers an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to establish a connection to the natural world, and helps fulfill […]
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Newport Jazz Festival Flex Tickets are Back
Jazz fans can get a head start on their summer plans by purchasing flexible discount tickets to the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival®presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, which is set for July 29 – 31. Tickets are available while supplies last at www.newportjazzfest.org and at the Newport Visitor Information Center, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, beginning […]
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Wanted: One 30 Foot Christmas Tree For Bowen’s Wharf
Bowen’s Wharf is currently on the hunt for a Christmas Tree to “spruce” up the “Anchor Of Newport” for the Christmas Season and for their annual Tree Lighting! Have a tree or know of one that is available on Aquidneck Island? The tree should be a minimum of 30′ high and should be look good […]
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Brooke Shields Spends Weekend in Newport, RI
Photo courtesy of The Real Brooke Shields Facebook Page After appearing on the Today Show on Friday, Actress Brooke Shields made her way to Rhode Island to spend the weekend in Newport, RI. It looks as if the 50 year old actress known for her early movie roles and TV series such as Suddenly Susan […]
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VIDEO: Martina Hingis Presented Hall of Fame Ring on October 25th in Singapore
Photo: Getty Images/WTA Swiss tennis great Martina Hingis, who is both a Hall of Famer and part of the current world No. 1 doubles team, was honored at the BNP PARIBAS WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global on Sunday evening in a special ceremony to present her official Hall of Fame ring. The Hall […]
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Now Hiring: Bike Newport is Looking For a New Program Manager
Bike Newport is currently accepting applications for the position of Program Manager. This position will assist with all elements of their work in improving bike education, infrastructure, and ridership in and around Newport, Rhode Island. The right candidate will be a personable, passionate, well-organized, detail-oriented, social media savvy, community loving, active transportation enthusiast who wants […]
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Two Newport Yoga Businesses Join Together in Unique Collaboration
What’sUpNewp was the first to bring you the news on August 30th when we shared that Thames Street Yoga and Long Time Sun Apparel were moving in together. Here’s an update on the collaboration; Thames Street Yoga, a vinyasa yoga studio on lower Thames and Long Time Sun a yoga lifestyle boutique located just off […]
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RITBA Announces Construction Will Take Place on Mount Hope Bridge Through October 31st
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that due to road repairs on the Mount Hope Bridge, it will necessitate the closing of both the eastbound and westbound lanes periodically during non-rush hour times 9am-3pm. Construction on the bridge will continue through Saturday, October 31st. Police details and civilian flaggers will be […]
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As Daylight Savings Time Ends, Bicyclists are Reminded to be Visible at Night
Photo: Chris Tompsett of Newport demonstrates the best of night brightness. As the clocks fall back, cyclists need to light up. Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 1. As darkness arrives earlier, cyclists are reminded to take extra precaution riding at night. White lights on front, red lights on back, and plenty of reflectors and […]
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Morning News and Notes | October 26
Good Morning! Here’s the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; A New Leaf: (Two-thirds of Rhode Island’s commercial lobstermen have left the business in …. told me when I visited him at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, in Newport, … (The New Yorker) Best Things to do This Week […]
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EPA and Federal Partners Announce $5 Million for Southeast New England Program for Coastal Watershed Restoration
BOSTON – October 27, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — EPA today joined state and local dignitaries to announce $5 million in federal funding to continue efforts of the Southeast New England Program for Coastal Watershed Restoration. The program brings together innovation and partnerships to apply an ecosystem approach to protecting and restoring the coastal watersheds of […]
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Gallery: Our Favorite 2015 Pell Bridge Run Photos
More than 3,500 walkers and runners participated in the 2015 Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run on Sunday, October 25th. This event is the only time throughout the year that pedestrians are allowed to run or walk across the Claiborne Pell Bridge from Jamestown to Newport, R.I. According to the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run Facebook Page, Geoff Nelson became […]
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Morning News and Notes | October 25
Good Morning! Here’s the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; Yesterday’s Memorabilia Auctioned Off to Nostalgic Patrons: More than 300 lots brought in approximately $28k on Saturday Flex Tickets for 2016 Newport Jazz Festival Set to go on Sale on October 27th: The time has come to start thinking […]
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VIDEO: New Television Series Explores Newport, RI
Discover Rhode Island, a new television series that highlights the best local businesses and destinations throughout the Ocean State, recently visited Newport. Watch host Al Cerrone and Jessica Schiano explore and showcase some Newport businesses that you may not know including Aquidneck Lobster Bar, Birds Eye View Helicopters, HOPE, Frazzleberries, Parlor Bar & Kitchen, Sassie Styles, Boru Noodle […]
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What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run will take place on Sunday, October 25th, 2015 . Over 3000 runners and walkers will make their way over the Newport Pell Bridge on Sunday to raise money for charity. NOTE: . Registration is still available online or onsite before the beginning of the […]
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Flex Tickets for 2016 Newport Jazz Festival Set to go on Sale on October 27th
The time has come to start thinking about the next Newport Jazz Festival as a limited number of Flex Tickets for the 2016 event will go on sale on Tuesday, October 27th. The 2016 Newport Jazz Festival is scheduled for July 29th, 30th and 31st. “Flex” means that you can buy a ticket at a […]
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Morning News and Notes | October 24
Good Morning! Here’s the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; Flex Tickets for 2016 Newport Jazz Festival Set to go on Sale on October 27th: The time has come to start thinking about the next Newport Jazz Festival as a limited number of Flex Tickets for the 2016 event […]
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International Tennis Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 Announced
Justine Henin, a former WTA Tour world No. 1 and seven-time major champion, Marat Safin, a two-time major champion and former world No. 1 on the ATP World Tour, and Helena Sukova, who won 14 major titles in doubles and mixed doubles, have all been nominated for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. […]
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Morning News and Notes | October 23
Good Morning! Here’s the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; 5 Best Things To Do In And Around Newport This Weekend | October 23 – 25: Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport this weekend. (What’sUpNewp) Where To Go For Live Music and […]
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Morning News and Notes | October 22
Good Morning! Here’s the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; UPDATE: Teas & Javas Closes Newport Location After Fire: Teas and Javas in Newport, RI has unexpectedly been closed since Monday, October 21st. (What’sUpNewp) Newport’s Fenton Appointed to Top National Young Republican Post: Newport’s Barbara Ann Fenton has been appointed […]
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The Bodhi Spa Will Keep Things Heated Up
All photography by Visual Manor This winter The Bodhi Spa plans on keeping things hot, hot, hot in Newport, Rhode Island. Owners Harmony Oschefski and Cedar Hwang want to offer a rejuvenating health experience in an unique facilitiy that offers detoxification through hot mineral baths, infrared and electric saunas, aromatherapy steams, cold plunges and more. The WUN […]
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Newport Morning News: October 21
Good Morning! Here’s the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI; Fundraising Effort Underway to Bring Newport Skating Center Back to Downtown Newport This Winter: Newport’s beacon for winter family fun could once again be lit up for the holidays as Newport Waterfront Events has announced that most of the key pieces […]