Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. In case you missed it, here’s our list from last week. Have a job to advertise? An apartment to rent? Something to sell? Post a Classified Ad. All jobs have been posted in the last week Featured […]
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22 From Aquidneck Island Will Run 120th Boston Marathon
The 120th running of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 18th and 22 Aquidneck Islander’s are preparing to participate in the world’s oldest annual marathon and one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. From Newport Bastian, ZacharyBenestad, ElizabethBoyer, ChristineCasey, WilliamChimiak, JacquelineHolden, GretchenMartin, AmyNanfelt, ScottSchock, StephanieYost, Christopher From Portsmouth Callahan, Kevin Chappell, […]
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Taylor Fritz and Jared Donaldson to Compete in Hall of Fame Tennis Championships
Taylor Fritz, an 18-year-old American standout who has been sky-rocketing through the Emirates ATP Rankings this season and is currently ranked world No. 69, has committed to the player field of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Rhode Island native Jared Donaldson, also a rising star on the ATP World Tour and currently ranked inside the world […]
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Newport Newswire: April 15, 2016
A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; People Magazine – Heather Abbott, Who Lost a Leg in the Boston Marathon Bombing, Helps Provide Specialized Prosthetics to Other AmputeesThe Providence Journal – 4 fun R.I. food things to do this weekend (Castle Hill with a mention)Rhode Island Public Radio – Rhody […]
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City Of Newport: Construction Projects for Week of April 18, 2016
The Department of Utilities construction projects that are in progress for the week of April 18th are noted below. Friendship Street Sewer Improvement – Milling of the roadway will occur on Monday, April 18th. The entire width will be milled between Hope St. and Friendship Place, and the east side of the road will be […]
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Podcast #83: Leadership At All Levels with Gail Alofsin
Gail Alofsin joins me on the third Friday of every month for “Leadership At All Levels” and always brings with her interesting guests, today was no exception. Joining Gail and I today on The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK Newport from 12:30pm to 1pm was Meredith Ewenson (newportFILM), Laura Pedrick (Aquidneck Land Trust) and […]
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Salve’s Dance Minors Will Present ‘Student Choreography Showcase’ on April 21-23
Salve Regina University’s dance minors will present new dance works in their annual Student Choreography Showcase, which is being directed by assistant professor of dance Lindsay Guarino and 2015 Salve Regina graduate Cayley Christoforou. Performances will be given in Megley Theatre, located in Antone Academic Center on Lawrence Avenue, on Thursdayand Friday, April 21-22 at 8 p.m. […]
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Newport Newswire: April 16, 2016
A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe; Turn to 10: RI proposes Providence to Newport Ferry service (Note: What’sUpNewp was the first to bring you this news back on April 11th)The Providence Journal: Focus on Newport as sea level risesThe Providence Journal: Newport House Tour offers glimpses of city’s most […]
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Open Houses This Weekend on Aquidneck Island (April 16 – 17)
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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The Wailers Will Headline 7th Annual Waterfront Reggae Festival
Rhode Island Waterfront Events announces that the late Bob Marley’s legendary reggae band, The Wailers, will headline the 7th Annual Waterfront Reggae Festival on Saturday, August 13th from Noon to 10:00 p.m. at its waterfront location at India Point Park in Providence, Rhode Island. The Waterfront Reggae Festival was hosted at the Newport Yachting Center […]
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10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (April 15 – 17)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. (In chronological order) 1 – Live Stand-Up Comedy Friday at 8pm at Plumby’s Plumby’s Upstairs Burger Bar at Brick Alley Pub invites you to join them at 8pm on Friday, April 15 for their Spring Edition of the PLUMBY’S Live […]
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Now in its 20th Year, Expressive Arts Institute at Salve Regina Accepting Applications for its Foundation Course
The Expressive Arts Institute at Salve Regina University, which is celebrating 20 years of successfully implementing a holistic approach into the training of skilled professionals, is accepting applications for its foundation course being offered in three 3-day-weekend sessions from May 20-22 to July 8-10; and Aug. 12-14. This introductory training course is designed to provide artists, counselors, educators and […]
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What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub: April 14 – 20
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 […]
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Salve Regina University’s Environmental Club to Bring New Film “RE– USE! Because You Can’t Recycle The Planet” and Director Alex Eaves to Newport
Salve Regina University’s Environmental Club, in collaboration with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will be hosting a one-time screening of RE– USE! Because You Can’t Recycle The Planet as well as a talk back with director Alex Eaves as part of the University’s Earth Week celebration in The O’Hare Academic Building at Salve Regina University on Wednesday April 20th at 6 […]
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Podcast #82: RI Historic Cemetery Restoration and Awareness Day and Newport Arboretum Week
On today’s edition of The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK Newport I was joined by Scott Wheeler, Building & Grounds Supervisor for the City Of Newport, and Matt McEntee from Friends of Island Cemetery from 12:30pm to 2pm. While our conversation touched on topics such as Newport Daffodil Days Festival, Keeping History Above Water, […]
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The Greenlove Foundation Will Install Water Bottle Filling Station at Rogers High School
The Greenlove Foundation, established in memory of Kendra Lindsay Bowers, a passionate environmentalist and resident of Newport, RI, will celebrate Earth Week with the installation of a water bottle filling station at Rogers High School. Kendra Lindsay Bowers Kendra admired the beauty of our Earth and was committed to protecting its natural resources. At 19 […]
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Newport’s Daffodil Days Festival Set to Kick Off on Saturday
With “half-a-dillion” of its goal of 1 million daffodils bursting forth, Daffodillion has is just days away from hosting their Third Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival. Featuring fun, free, family activities throughout Newport over nine days, organizers of the event say the 2016 festival promises to be bigger and daffier than ever. The 2016 Newport Daffodil Days Festival will […]
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Award-Winning Poet Jane Springer Will Present Public Reading in Newport on April 21
Celebrated poet Jane Springer, a National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient and Whiting Writers’ Award winner who teaches literature and creative writing at Hamilton College in upstate New York, will present a poetry reading when she visits Salve Regina’s campus next week. The reading and reception will be presented on Thursday, April 21 at 6 […]
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Report: State Police Nearing End of St. George’s Sex Abuse Probe
According to a story posted on ABC News on Wednesday night, Rhode Island State Police have told The Associated Press that they’re nearing the end of an investigation into dozens of allegations of sexual abuse at St. George’s. There is no timetable on when the investigation will be completed and when more information on this case […]
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RI General Assembly Approves Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Carson (Dist. 75, Newport) to Ban Powdered Alcohol in Rhode Island
With final legislative approval in both chambers today, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Frank Lombardo III and Rep. Lauren H. Carson to ban powdered alcohol in Rhode Island. The legislation, which has been sent to the governor, is aimed at protecting Rhode Islanders, particularly youth, from a substance with an unknown […]
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City Councilor Florez Uses Nextdoor to Seek Feedback From Newport Residents Regarding Road Conditions
City Counilor-at-Large John Florez is seeking community input about the current conditions of Newport roads and how you would like to see the City Of Newport move forward with dealing with this “important topic”. On April 13th, Florez posted on Nextdoor, a private social network that Newport residents are using to connect our community, a post […]
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Salve Regina and Providence College Land on List of Best Catholic Colleges and Universities
College Choice has published its annual ranking of best Catholic colleges and universities, among the 75 mentioned on the list is Providence College and Newport’s Salve Regina University. Katie Amondson, Associate Editor of the ranking says, “Catholic Colleges and Universities are not meant for Catholics alone. An education that focuses on the entire person is a […]
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Almost Five Years Later, Sunken Barge Incident Is Now a Maritime Insurance Dispute
Back in the late fall of 2011, a nor’easter struck Newport and sunk a barge that was was being rented by Abhe & Svoboda Inc. to paint and repair the Claiborne Newport Pell Bridge. Almost 5 years later, the incident has become a maritime insurance dispute (St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Abhe & Svoboda […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Hong Kong Will Host Stopover in 2017-2018 Race
Hong Kong, one of the world’s most prestigious sailing destinations, will be hosting the Volvo Ocean Race for the first time when the event visits in February 2018 during the 13th edition. In a press conference today, Volvo Ocean Race organisers announced a unique collaboration with the Hong Kong Sailing Federation to bring the race […]
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Water Main Flushing to Begin Throughout Newport on April 17th
As part of the Newport Water Division’s ongoing maintenance of the water distribution system, a water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours beginning Sunday, April 17, 2016 and ending May 4, 2016. The flushing of the water mains using fire hydrants will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 […]