Newport Festivals Foundation will continue the tradition of Newport Bridgefest in 2016, over the four days the festival will aim to celebrate folk, jazz, and the musical heritage of Newport. Newport BridgeFest was founded in 2009 by the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County to “bridge” the days between the Newport Folk and Jazz […]
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By The Numbers: Newport Folk Festival, Newport BridgeFest and Newport Jazz Festival
I don’t know if you’re like me, but I love crunching numbers. It can be argued that these are the largest events of the summer and the busiest few weeks around the City-By-The-Sea. Here’s some random and fun things to know… What’sUpNewp’s 2016 Newport Folk Festival Coverage is brought to you by Midtown Oyster Bar […]
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60+ Companies Hiring Right Now in Newport
Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. All jobs posted within the last 7 days; 22 Bowen’s – Line Cook – 22 Bowen’s99 Restaurants – Kitchen ManagerAloha Cafe – Sandwich Maker/Kitchen HelpA Market – Cashier PositionBarling Bay LLC – CIS Trainers – NewportBayberry Inn […]
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Just In Time For Newport Folk Festival, Rhode Island PBS Airs ‘The Newport Effect’
With the 2016 Newport Folk Festival just days away, there’s plenty to be excited about – amazing artists are scheduled to perform, the long-range weather forecast is calling for warm and dry conditions and well…just about everything about the three-day weekend has us excited. Rhode Island PBS has appropriately scheduled The Newport Effect, a feature length […]
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Obituary for Barbara E. Agostinelli
Barbara Eugenia (Plociennik) Agostinelli was a resident of Portsmouth, RI. She grew up in West Roxbury, MA with her parents, Eugene J. and Katherine (Sheridan) Plociennik, and her two sisters, Anne Marshall of New York and Corinne Boyd of Quebec, Canada. She was married to Anthony J. (Tony) Agostinelli for 52 years. They raised their […]
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Obituary for Norma Lee Houtchens
Norma Lee (Defoor) Houtchens, 80, of 32 Continental Drive, Middletown, RI, passed on July 15, 2016 at the Village House Nursing Home in Newport, RI, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Horace Paul Houtchens. Born in Oklaunion, OK on February 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late […]
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20+ Great Things To Do This Weekend in Newport
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend Ongoing 48th Annual Newport Music Festival – July 8 – 24, 2016, it continues the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and gala special events […]
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Newport Comic: Easton’s Beach
Sean Galvin, you’ve probably seen his work in local papers, on Facebook and on Taptastic, will be sharing a few comics about Newport this summer with our readers. Galvin will be creating mildly entertaining comic strips for What’sUpNewp, and for your viewing pleasure, that are inspired by Newport, be sure to check out more of Sean’s work on his Facebook […]
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Obituary for Luke Walker
Luke W. Walker, 57 of Middletown RI died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Luke was born in Corning NY and is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bess Walker and daughter, Jacqueline Marie Walker, 21. He is also survived by his parents William Donald Walker and Mary Lucille Walker and brothers and sisters; […]
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70+ Chances To Laugh, Dance, Sing and/or Be Entertained This Weekend
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you’re looking for events and other activities that are happening this weekend, check out – 20+ Great Things To Do In Newport This Weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are […]
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47 Open Houses This Weekend in Newport, Portsmouth & Middletown
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Podcast #149: Leadership at All Levels with Gail Alofsin and Preview of Newport Bridgefest
Gail Alofsin stopped by The Open Forum studio today at WADK1540 AM for her monthly focus and show on Leadership At All Levels, among her guests were representatives from Dockwa, Marc Allen Fine Clothiers and Sailing World Magazine. At 1:30pm, local musicians John Monllos and Louis Vaughan joined me in the studio to talk about the […]
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Obituary for Veronica “Roni” Elizabeth Perry
Veronica “Roni” Elizabeth (Pine) Perry joined her fellow angels on July 14, 2016. Born December 15, 1941, she was raised with her seven siblings on the Point in Newport. She was a devoted wife to her only love for 55 years, a doting mother and grandmother and caring daughter, sister and friend. Roni graduated from […]
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Obituary for George W. Glover
Portsmouth, RI – George W. Glover, LCDR USN Retired, of Portsmouth, RI, died July 14, 2016, at the Village House Nursing Home, in Newport, RI. Born in Akron, OH on November 23, 1925, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Blanche A. Glover. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years […]
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Newport Folk Festival: 15 Of Our Favorite Photos and Memories From 2015
With the 2016 Newport Folk Festival just days away, the What’sUpNewp Crew gathered recently at Gary’s Handy Lunch to chat about our past and future coverage of the festival – what we did right (and wrong) in 2015, how we could be better in 2016, what information do our readers want/need and shared some great […]
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Podcast #148: Chat About Travel and Tourism with Evan Smith, CEO and President of Discover Newport
It was that time of the month where we are fortunate to have the opportunity to be joined by Evan Smith, CEO and President of Discover Newport. Among the topics covered in our nearly 90-minute interview were the Providence-Newport Ferry, the possibility of Middletown becoming home of the USS John F. Kennedy, upcoming events in […]
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Newport on Draft: 5 Craft Beers To Try This Weekend
Sarah Fimple is the Beverage Manager at The Wharf Pub on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI. Fimp’s Fave Five is back, Fimp’s Fave Five is here to tip you off on five new and/or great craft beers that are worth picking up at the liquor store, searching for around the city or stopping into The […]
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Providence-Newport Ferry Sells 5,000 Tickets in First 12 Days, 30% Sold to Out-Of-Staters
Providence-Newport Ferry Service Continues its Successful Debut: Sells Over 5,000 Tickets The Providence-Newport ferry service continues to prove popular with Rhode Islanders and visitors alike, and has sold more than 5,000 tickets in its first 12 days, providing passengers a unique and convenient transportation option to one of Rhode Island’s most popular summer destinations. Additionally, […]
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Folkin’ Around with Jay Sweet
Jay Sweet, Producer of the Newport Folk Festival (NFF) since 2009, is swiftly approaching a couple anniversaries. One being in November, which will mark his official first year as the Executive Producer of The Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. and the other being, this July, the 57th year of the Newport Folk Festival. It’s safe to […]
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Newport Polo Expands Summer Lesson Program, Adds Instructor and Additional Ponies
Newport Polo has announced they have added an expanded lesson schedule for group polo instruction to meet the increased demand this summer. Veteran instructor Ted Torrey will come onboard to instruct weekly classes 4 days per week with an excellent string of additional horses. Torrey is a third generation horse trainer with a competitive background […]
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Op-Ed: A Long-Term Solution For Newport, Rhode Island’s Traffic/Parking Crisis
The following op-ed was submitted and written by Liam Blank. Newport is undoubtedly Rhode Island’s most popular tourist destination, attracting more than 3-million visitors annually. With only 5,000 available parking spaces in Newport, getting around the city can prove to be difficult for tourists and 25,000 local residents. Recently, city leaders have been looking to […]
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Clean Ocean Access Will Ask Middletown Town Council to Draft Ordinance to Ban Plastic Bags
Following the success of asking Newport City Council to support a resolution that would phase out the use of single-use plastic bags, Clean Ocean Access and members of the community are now asking Middletown Town Council to do the same thing. On July 18th, Clean Ocean Access will request the Town of Middletown to pass a resolution […]
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Fort Adams Trust Appoints New Executive Leadership and Board Members
The Fort Adams Trust has announced that it has appointed new executive leadership and new board members. David Martland, partner in Silva, Thomas, Martland and Offenberg counselors at law, will take over as president of the trust replacing Greg Hall whose time as president has reached its term. Eric Offenberg, Director of Engineering for the Rhode […]
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Salve Regina’s CHP Program Awarded Federal Grant to Support Historic Battlefield Protection Project
Salve Regina University’s Cultural and Historic Preservation program has been awarded a $39,000 grant from the National Park Service to conduct a site documentation project on an historic battlefield in South Carolina. The grant, administered by the NPS’s Battlefield Protection Program, is one of 20 awarded nationally, totaling $1.2 million, to support work that safeguards […]
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Todd Sullo Pleads Guilty to Murdering Mark Lussier at Quality Inn in Middletown
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Todd Sullo (age 41), of Providence, waived indictment and pleaded guilty today before Superior Court Justice Stephen P. Nugent to one count of second degree murder for the February 29, 2016 beating death of 51-year-old Mark Lussier. Under the terms of the plea, Sullo was sentenced to life […]