The City of Newport and the Planning Board are in process of updating the Newport Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This update includes only the updating of data and statistics to keep the document that was adopted in 2004 in compliance with current State requirements. A City Plan provides the foundation for a wide variety of actions, […]
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Chef Rich Silvia from The White Horse Tavern will Serve Up 34th Annual Birds & Breakfast at Norman Bird Sanctuary
Norman Bird Sanctuary will host its 34th Annual Birds & Breakfast on Saturday May 15th 2016. Attendees will be treated to a delectable breakfast buffet prepared with local ingredients by Executive Chef, Rich Silvia of The White Horse Tavern under a tent overlooking fields and the ocean. Along with plenty of food, the morning will be full […]
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Rhode Island Foundation Awards Grants to Middletown and Portsmouth Teachers for Classroom Innovation
The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded grants to elementary school teachers in Middletown and Portsmouth through a program designed to encourage classroom innovation. Launched by philanthropists Letitia and John Carter in 2013, Spark Grants were available to full-time third-grade teachers in any public or charter school statewide were eligible to apply for grants of up […]
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Newport Expected to See Highest Tides Of The Year This Weekend
With the May new moon on Friday and Saturday night, Newport is expected to see “King Tides” this weekend. King Tides, Spring Tides or Moon Tides are the highest forecasted tide of the year and Newport will experience them at 8:26 p.m. on Friday, May 6th when the tide is expected to be 1.1 feet above […]
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Susan Donovan Declares Her Candidacy for House District 69 (Portsmouth and Bristol)
Susan Donovan has declared her candidacy for District 69 (Portsmouth and Bristol) in the House of Representatives. Bob Plain of RIFuture.org reports “Susan Donovan, a lifelong Bristol resident and a longtime teacher in the local schools, is running for former Rep. Ray Gallison’s State House seat, she announced in a news release today.” Read The […]
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Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (May 6 – May 8)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Wondering what’s happening for live music, comedy and entertainment this weekend? Listings are here – Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (May 6 – May 8) (In chronological order) Live Improv Comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater: Fri. […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend (May 6 – May 8)
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Wondering what else is happening this weekend? Check this out – Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (May 6 – May 8) If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we […]
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What’s On The Docket for Newport City Council’s May 11th Meeting
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will go before the Newport City Council at its regular meeting to be held on May 11, 2016, at 6:30 p.m at Pell Elementary School, 35 Dexter Street. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers must sign […]
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What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub: May 6 – May 12
What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub is a sponsored weekly column written by Sarah Fimple, Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub. It’s meant to keep you in the know of what their serving up for beverages, food and entertainment. The Wharf Pub is currently featuring 20 draft lines (mostly New England based beer companies) and 63 bottles (local, […]
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Salve Regina Names Nursing Department to Honor Multi-Generational Support of Rodgers Family
The Rodgers Family Department of Nursing was officially dedicated today by Salve Regina University’s Board of Trustees to honor the passion of their longtime fellow trustee, the late Thomas A. Rodgers III, and to pay tribute to the multi-generational support of the entire Rodgers family. The action was taken on the eve of National Nurses […]
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PODCAST #97: Dr. Kathy Abbass from RIMAP Talks About Discovery of Captain Cook’s ‘Endeavour’ in Newport Harbor
Dr. Kathy Abbass from Rhode Island Marine Archeaolgy Project joined me today on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM for 60 minutes to discuss her teams possible recent discovery of Captain Cook’s Endeavour and 13 other ships off the coast of Newport. Helpful Links Captain Cook’s Endeavour May Have Been Found Off Coast of Newport, RI […]
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VIDEO: Joe Harris Completes Solo Circumnavigation
Joe Harris on board his Class 40, Gryphon Solo 2 completed his solo circumnavigation of the globe around 8:00 a.m. this morning. Joe joins a small select group of approximately 136 who have sailed solo around the world leaving the five great capes (Good Hope – South Africa, Leeuwin – Australia, South East Cape – Tasmania, […]
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Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend (May 7 – May 8)
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. Open Houses In Newport […]
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What to Do With Mom on Mother’s Day in Newport
Mother’s Day is here and chances are that you’re scrambling around at the last minute looking to make those plans to celebrate your beautiful and amazing Mom! Here’s a look at where to dine and what to do; 1 – Hotel Viking Brunch, Spa Treatment, Overnight Stay… Treat your mother to a fantastic Mother’s Day […]
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Volvo Ocean Race in Newport: One Year Ago, Two Years Away
Sean McNeill also contributed to this story It’s hard to believe that it has been exactly one year since the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover Race Village opened at Fort Adams State Park, isn’t it? The village opened on May 5th, the boats arrive on May 6th and 7th, the In-Port Race entertained on May 16th […]
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Bowen’s Wharf Set to Host First Annual Newport Oyster Festival on the Waterfront in Downtown Newport
With the arrival of the warm weather, Bowen’s Wharf Co. is excited to announce the addition of a new event in downtown Newport: the First Annual Bowen’s Wharf Newport Oyster Festival on May 21st and 22nd, with the Opening Night Party on May 20th. The Festival will celebrate Rhode Island’s aquaculture with the intention of raising awareness of […]
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Newport Historical Society Will Host Unique High School Essay Competition
During the forthcoming academic year, high school sophomores have the chance to enter a unique essay competition sponsored by the Newport Historical Society. This writing contest, entitled Big Ideas for a Changing World, asks students to explore the question, “What is happening now in your community, or what could be happening, that has the power to […]
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PODCAST: Discussion with Sid Abruzzi About His Decision to Close Water Brothers Retail Store
Sid Abruzzi, Owner and Operator of Water Brothers, stopped by The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM to discuss the recent news (Water Brothers Will Close Retail Brick-And-Mortar Store) that Water Brothers would be closing their retail store at the end of May. If you are short on time, Sid joined me on the program from […]
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Joe Harris to Return to Newport Between 7am and 9am Tomorrow, Completing Solo Circumnavigation
Tomorrow, May 5th between 7a and 9a Joe Harris will return to Newport, Rhode Island on board his Class 40, Gryphon Solo 2 completing a solo circumnavigation of the globe. Members of the public are invited to watch Joe complete his voyage from the Sail Newport pier in Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode […]
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Carr-Rice Building on Trinity Church Campus is Coming Down
Construction crews and heavy machinery begin demolishing the Carr-Rice Building on the campus of Trinity Church on Wednesday morning. Removal of the Carr-Rice Building will “Making way for new mission, new ministry,” Trinity Church shared on Facebook on Wednesday. “The new building represents an exciting venture for Trinity, and a real opportunity to serve our community through […]
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Water Brothers Will Close Retail Brick-And-Mortar Store
After more than 40 years, Owner and Operator Sid Abruzzi has made the difficult decision to close his brick-and-mortar Water Brothers retail store. Sid Abruzzi will join me on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM today at 1:30 p.m. to discuss this news. Listen at 1540 AM, online on wadk.com, on the Tune-In Radio […]
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Rhode Island Red Food Tours Launches Season With New Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
The start of the Newport season brings an exciting buzz around all that is new and happening ahead. Along with this is the Rhode Island Red Food Tours new neighborhood and tasting locations to explore. The Newport Neighborhood Food Tour season is now open. RIRFT’s new food tasting locations take visitors to “off-the-beaten-path” eateries that will round […]
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Blue Garden Tour Will Kick Off Preservation Society of Newport County’s Summer Lecture Series
Visitors to Newport, RI have long been captivated by the city’s landscape. From its diverse historic architecture, to its coastline and picturesque gardens, the combination creates an historic atmosphere that is unmatched in cities across the region. On June 9, 2016 at 10:30am the Newport Historical Society in partnership with the Preservation Society of Newport County will […]
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Representative Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown) Appointed to Lead House Finance Committee
House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello today announced the appointment of Rep. Marvin L. Abney of Newport as chairman of the House Finance Committee. He also announced several other committee appointments, including the appointment of Rep. Patricia Serpa of West Warwick as chairwoman of the Oversight Committee and Rep. Deborah Ruggiero of Jamestown as chairwoman of […]
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62 Cruise Ships Scheduled to Visit Newport in 2016
Newport Harbor will welcome 62 cruise ships throughout this spring, summer and fall. 37 larger ships will anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perrotti Park while 25 smaller vessels will dock at the South Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. The following scheduled has been provided by Discover Newport, all scheduled visits are […]