Evan Smith, Executive Director of Discover Newport, joined me for his monthly chat on the Monday, March 15th edition of The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK Newport. Topics today included: What effect the NCAA Tournament in Providence has on our region.The 2016 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day ParadeRhode Island will celebrate Quahog Week starting on […]
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Questions Raised About the Use of State Grants Awarded to Newport County Chamber of Commerce
State officials have raised questions about the use of state grants awarded to the Newport County Chamber of Commerce and paid to a lobbying firm. The Providence Journal reports in Political Scene: State grant lands at firm employing Keith Stokes that RI Commerce Corporation President Darin Early wrote in a letter this month that the chamber used […]
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Providence Journal: R.I. Bills Would Report Pell Bridge Toll Violators to Registry
The Providence Journal reports that the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) wants to be able to block Pell Bridge toll violators from getting their driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations renewed until they settle up. A series of bills filed in the General Assembly on behalf of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority would allow […]
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In Pictures: Our Favorite Instagram Photos of the 2016 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
The 60th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade saw thousands line the streets of Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday, March 11th. Here are some of our favorite Instagram photos from the 2016 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. [View the story “Photos: 60th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day parade” on Storify]
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TV Station Roundup: Video Coverage of Newport Celebrating 60th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 60th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade took place on March 12th, here’s some video of the coverage from NBC 10, WPRI 12 and ABC 6. NBC 10 News – Newport celebrates 60th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade WPRI 12 – Sunny skies for Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade ABC 6 – Tony ‘The Dancing Cop’ dances on in […]
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Where to Park in Newport on Newport Saint Patrick’s Parade Day
Coming to Newport on Saturday, March 12th for the 60th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and not sure where to park? The parade will being at 11:00 a.m. on Broadway in front of Newport City Hall and make it’s way down to the Fifth Ward, traffic will be congested and parking will be limited from 9am to […]
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Traffic Flow and Parking Restrictions for 2016 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
The 60th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 12th, 2016. It will begin promptly at 11:00am from Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart of the Fifth Ward. The parade this year is estimated to last 2 hours. […]
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2016 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Will Be Dedicated To The Memory of Patrick Loftus
Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade has announced that the 60th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be dedicated to the memory of Patrick Curran Loftus (PLof). Patrick Loftus of Newport, RI unexpectedly passed away at the age of 30 on Wednesday, October 29th, 2014. Loftus was an active member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the time […]
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Christian McBride Named Artistic Director of Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ Appoints Bassist Christian McBride As Artistic Director of Newport Jazz Festival For the first time in its 62-year history, the world-renowned Newport Jazz Festival® will have a musician other than pianist/producer George Wein as its artistic director. Multiple Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride has been named artistic director to work alongside, and […]
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NBC 10 News: National Conference of Trucking Industry Relocated from Newport Due to RhodeWorks
Chris Maxwell from the Rhode Island Truckers Association has told Bill Rappleye NBC 10 News that a planned national conference of the trucking industry that would have taken place in Newport, RI has been relocated in response to the RhodeWorks truck toll plan recently passed. Read More: RI truckers move conference due to RhodeWorks It is […]
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Cluny School Will Welcome Superior General of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny on Thursday
On Thursday, 10 March, the Cluny School will welcome to Newport the Superior General of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, Sr. Claire Houareau, who is visiting North America from France. She will be accompanied by Sr. Luke Parker, SJC, Superior of the Province of the United States and Canada of the Sisters of St. […]
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Expert Panelists to Lead ‘Watershed in Focus’ Community Forum at Salve Regina
The Pell Center at Salve Regina University will host a community event, “Watershed in Focus,” on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in Bazarsky Lecture Hall, located in O’Hare Academic Center on Ochre Point Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Moderated by Jameson Chace, associate professor in Salve Regina’s department of Biology and […]
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Public Invited to Welcome Dignitaries From Kinsale, Ireland on Thursday
Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano and members of the Newport City Council are inviting the public to a reception welcoming a delegation from Newport’s sister city, Kinsale, Ireland on Thursday, March 10th from 5 to 6 pm at the Gateway Center in Newport. This year’s delegation, which includes seven members from Kinsale and County Cork municipal government, will be led by […]
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Newport National Golf Club Has Been Sold
Newport National Golf Club, one of New England’s finest golf courses, has been sold to Combined Properties, Inc. Combined Properties, Inc. announced the purchase of the 350 acre Newport National Golf Club, located at 324 Mitchells Lane in Middletown, on March 7th. The sale includes the award-winning Orchard Golf Course which originally opened in 2002. It has […]
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Rhode Island Delegation Announces $891,243 to Help Protect Rhode Island Coastline
NOAA Funding to Help Coastal Communities in New England Prepare for Severe Storms and Rising Sea Levels Today, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $891,243 in federal funding for a partnership between Rhode Island and four other New England states to study the effects of coastal storms […]
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Robert Redford, Rooney Mara and Jason Segel To Film ‘The Discovery’ on Aquidneck Island
Robert Redford, Rooney Mara and Jason Segel will film “The Discovery” on Aquidneck Island and throughout Rhode Island in 2016. Principal photography is slated for March and April in Rhode Island. “With our unique locations in close proximity and an organized talent pool of local artists and professional technicians, Rhode Island is the perfect place to make […]
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Henin, Safin, Petra and Scriven Will be Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Additionally, Yvon Petra and Margaret Scriven have been elected for posthumous induction in the Master Player Category. Former WTA Tour world No. 1 Justine Henin, who won seven Grand Slam singles titles, and Marat Safin, a two-time major champion and former ATP World Tour world No. 1 have been elected to receive tennis’ highest honor […]
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Alliance For A Livable Newport Will Host Public Forum on Public Education In Newport
The Alliance for a Livable Newport (ALN) will be holding its first Public Forum of the year when leaders of Newport’s public schools provide highlights of their 5 year Strategic Plan currently in development. The ALN Forum will provide the public the opportunity to learn about latest developments and advances our schools have made and the […]
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Lufthansa Returns as Partner of Newport Polo Series
The Newport International Polo Series has announced a partnership with Lufthansa, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious airlines, to be featured on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Lufthansa Cup at 5pm. Like the Polo Series itself, Lufthansa offers an international experience from over 20 North American gateways, to over 450 destinations in more than 120 countries. Among its 16 flights […]
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International Tennis Hall Of Fame Issues Statement on Passing of Hall Of Famer Bud Collins
The following statement and information has been shared with us from the International Tennis Hall of Fame; Today the International Tennis Hall of Fame mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Bud Collins. Bud had an incomparable impact on our sport as a journalist, broadcaster, and historian. He exuded a genuine passion for tennis that was second to none. […]
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PODCAST: Discussion with Museum of Newport Irish History, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Marshals
Michael Slein, President of the Board of Directors for The Museum of Newport Irish History, stopped by The Open Forum today from 12:30pm to 1:40pm to discuss Newport’s Irish history, Newport Irish Heritage Month and all that’s happening and new at The Museum of Newport Irish History. The Museum of Newport Irish History is located […]
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Dates Announced for 2018 Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
{Photo by Dan Nerney/Sail Newport} The Volvo Ocean Race will return to Newport, R.I. for the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover from May 8th – May 20th, 2018. Sailors will arrive in Newport from Brazil around May 8th, will host an in-port race on May 19th and the leg start from Newport to Cardiff will take place […]
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Hoax: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Aren’t Moving to Newport, Rhode Island
The McKenzie Post which states they share “Local News From Around The Country” shared a story on March 1st stating “Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Moving to Newport, Rhode Island“. Chances are your friends, family and co-workers are probably sharing or reading the story now, it’s gone a bit viral in the City-By-The Sea. Before […]
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New York Daily News: Claus von Bulow Murder Trials Heading for Television
Producers Hope to Score ‘Making a Murderer’ Success {Photo of Clarendon Court in Newport where Von Bulow lived} The New York Daily News has reported that Universal Cable Productions plans to develop a potential series based on true crime book “The Von Bulow Affair,” by author-playwright William Wright. They are hoping to the famed criminal case […]
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Portsmouth Fire Department Releases Statement on March 1st Fatal Accident
The following press release was released by Portsmouth Fire Department on Wednesday morning and has been written to provide information on a fatal accident that occurred at the intersection of Turnpike Avenue and Gordon Street at 6:39 pm on March 1, 2016. Portsmouth Rescue 1 (ambulance), staffed by Lieutenant CJ Bowley and Firefighter Brendan Phelan, […]