On the eve of McCoy Stadium’s 75th anniversary, the Pawtucket Red Sox will undertake a structural review of the facility, a review that will ultimately determine whether the minor league team remains at McCoy following the 2020 season, or resumes its search for a new home. Assessing the status of the structure is critical in […]
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Island Moving Company Releases Dates and Details for Seventh Annual Great Friends Dance Festival
Island Moving Co. presents its seventh annual Great Friends Dance Festival, taking place July 13-17 and July 19-23, 2016 at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport, RI. Performances, which are unique each night, are at 7:30pm. Tickets to the performances are $25; $20 for seniors and students. The Meeting House is located at 30 Marlborough Street, Newport, […]
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Second Saturday at Newport Art Museum Will Include “Muses, Myths & Tall Tales”
The Newport Art Museum continues to engage and inspire the whole family with “Second Saturday” (May 14, 10a-12p), an engaging family-oriented program designed to inspire young minds and satisfy the curiosity of every member of the family. Each Second Saturday is uniquely curated based on a theme, and includes a variety of activities geared for […]
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The Cruising Club of America Will Host Boating Safety Seminar in Newport
CCA’s Seminar Signals Start of 2016 Boating Season in Newport For local boaters, one sure sign that spring has arrived in Newport is the population of moorings in Newport Harbor with vessels that have been launched for the impending season, many of which are making ready for one of the City By The Sea’s most […]
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PODCAST #99: Evan Smith, CEO and President of Discover Newport, Chats About Travel, Tourism and More.
Tune in to The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore every weekday from 12:30pm to 2pm on WADK 1540 AM. Evan Smith, CEO and President of Discover Newport, stopped by the studio today for his monthly chat with me about travel and tourism. Among the topics discussed were cruise ships, ferry service to New York/Providence, craft […]
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Blackstone Caterers Signs on as Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Women In Business’ Catering Sponsor
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has announced a partnership with Blackstone Caterers as their Women in Business Catering Sponsor. The Women in Business initiative was created to enrich and celebrate the talents and skills of women in business—those who manage people, those who are in a high-level individual contributor role or those who own their […]
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Representative Reilly (District 72 Middletown, Portsmouth) Will Host Town Hall Meeting on May 16
On Monday, May 16, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Representative Daniel P. Reilly (R-District 72 Middletown, Portsmouth) will host a Town Hall Meeting in the Town Council Chambers at Portsmouth Town Hall, located at 2200 East Main Road in Portsmouth. “This will be an open forum for constituents, the public and the media […]
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Cruise Ship That Was in Newport Last Week Experiences Norovirus Outbreak
Story developing, this story will be updated as more information is received. 252 of 919 passengers onboard a cruise ship that visited Newport last week have reported being ill upon arriving in Portland, Maine over the weekend. Balmoral has now left the US and is due to arrive in Saint John, New Brunswick later today Fred Olson […]
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Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (May 9 – 13)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. 1 – 2nd Spring Session: Monday at 9:30 a.m. The JAC 2nd Spring Session begins Monday, May 9 and runs through Friday, June 17. Classes for children, teens, & adults include: Creative Movement, Kids’ Drawing and Painting, Kids’ Pottery, Cafe […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: Help Wanted at 75+ Local Businesses (May 8)
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. All jobs have been posted between May 2nd – May 8th; Now Hiring In Newport Mokka Coffeehouse – Looking for experienced barista/counter server. F/T and […]
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Date Set for Annual Summer Party Fundraiser for SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI), the non-profit organization behind SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, has announced that their Annual Fundraiser/Summer Party will take place on July 1st at Newport Shipyard. Credit Onne van der Wal This year’s fund-raising party begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails, raw bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, allowing guests to mingle dockside […]
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Running of Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk Set for June 18th
Norman Bird Sanctuary will host its 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk in honor of David Ley’s, Jr. on Saturday, June 18th 2016. A Father’s Day Weekend tradition for many, this will be the perfect family activity where participants will run, walk, or jog past scenic vistas of field, ridge and beach while the birds cheer everyone […]
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Newport is Among the 25 Best Small US Cities to Spend the Weekend, According to Thrillist
When Thrillist took into account Newport’s bars, breweries, parks, museums and outdoor activities that you could enjoy in a 3-day getaway, the City-By-The-Sea found themselves among the 25 Best Small Us Cities to Spend The Weekend (published May 6, 2016). Why did the Thrillist team come up with the list? America has a lot of cities. Like, a lot. And […]
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Middletown Company Recipient of $800 Million Contract to Support U.S. Navy Radio Frequency Systems
Systems Engineering Associates Corporation (SEA CORP) of Middletown, Rhode Island was recently awarded an $800 million, five-year multi-award contract from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in support of the Electromagnetic Maneuver, Command and Control (EMC2) program. This effort will focus on science and technology to enable a next generation of integrated, multifunction Radio Frequency […]
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PODCAST #98: All Saints Steam Academy Chats With the International Space Station
All Saints STEAM Academy, Middletown RI will made history today when they became the first Rhode Island school to chat with International Space Station. Students from across the state — Providence, Greenville, Barrington, Jamestown, and Aquidneck Island asked Astronaut Jeff Williams (veteran NASA astronaut, with RI connections – 1996 graduate of the Newport Naval War College, 2007 […]
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City of Newport’s Water Division Releases ‘2015 Consumer Confidence Report’ Online
The City of Newport’s Water Division announces that the 2015 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is now available on the City’s website at www.cityofnewport.com/ccr15 . The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act requires water systems to provide this annual report to all its consumers. The requirements for report content, format, and […]
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GQ Magazine: Everything You Need to Know About Nautical Style, From John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy
In a feature called “TBT, a look back at the epic style moves from decades past,” GQ Magazine has paid tribute to the style of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. Particularly they look back to September of 1962 when the power couple was sailing aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. in Newport, Rhode Island during […]
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City Of Newport Releases New Comprehensive Land Use Plan Local Adoption Timeline
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 […]