(Photo of Mr. Jaime Crowley) The bone marrow drive at Pell Elementary School on Monday is being called a huge success by the Rhode Island Blood Center, a Be The Match Partner. “I just wanted to thank you again for having me on the show (The Open Forum on 1540 AM) yesterday. To follow up, […]
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PODCAST: Conversation with Scott Wheeler, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor for City Of Newport
(Photo of Ballard Park via Friends of Ballard Park) Scott Wheeler, Building and Grounds Supervisor/Tree Warden for City of Newport, stopped by The Open Forum on Tuesday, January 26th to discuss Newport Open Space Partnership, Newport Arboretum, the ongoing project to install an elevator at Newport City Hall and much more. Wheeler joined me from […]
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Newport Folk Festival Rolls Out Fan-To-Fan Ticket Exchange
Back in December after seeing tickets quickly go up on 3rd party sites just minutes after tickets went on sale, Newport Folk Festival announced that they would be exploring the possibility of a direct fan to fan way of selling and exchanging tickets. Related Post: Newport Folk Festival and Scalping: Here’s What You All Need To […]
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Newport Distilling Company Adds Widows Walk To Their Portfolio, An Overproof White Rum
Since its inception in 2006, the Newport Distilling Company (NDC) has sought to revive the tradition of crafting rum in the state of Rhode Island. In the early 1700s Newport was considered to be the rum capital of the world with close to two dozen distilleries operating on the Newport Harbor front. By 1872 the […]
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Stage Crew Manager for Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals Tied to Alleged Abuse at St. George’s
New Sexual Abuse Allegations at St. George’s Include Newport Festivals Foundation’s Stage Crew Manager St. George’s first found themselves on the front cover of the Boston Globe back on December 15th in a story written by Bella English that included former students from the 1970’s that alleged they were sexually abused. Latest: Boston Globe‘s Coverage of St. George’s School Sex […]
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Sale of Willy’s Burger Bar and Rotisserie Now Under Binding Contract
Back on November 7th, 2015; What’sUpNewp reported that Willy’s Burger Bar and Rotisserie had been put on the market for $1.2 million. What’sUpNewp has confirmed that a binding contract has been signed for the property, subject to meeting certain contingency conditions, the seller is soliciting back up offers. The Newport Blast reported on January 14th that the property had […]
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Paiva Weed Will Host ‘Grow Green Jobs RI’ Discussion on Tuesday
President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-13, Newport & Jamestown) will host a roundtable discussion of the Senate’s new Legislative Action Plan entitled “Grow Green Jobs RI” and related legislation on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the State House in the Senate Lounge. Among those expected to participate […]
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PODCAST: Discussion with RI Blood Center and Portsmouth Prevention Coalition
It was a fast paced Monday edition of The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK Newport today. I was immediately joined by the Rhode Island Blood Center, a Be The Match partner, to discuss the Bone Marrow Drive happening at the Pell School earlier today. Bonnie Gomes, President of 3G Broadcasting, then joined me to […]
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Newport Police Identify Man Who Is Wanted For Felony Assault on Bliss Road
Newport Police have been investigating an assault that took place at 1:38 a.m. on Saturday, January 16th on Bliss Road near Wilbur Avenue. As a result of the assault a 28 year old Newport man sustained serious head injuries and remains hospitalized. More Info The Assault: UPDATE: Newport Man in Coma Following Assault on Bliss Road on […]
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Andy Roddick and James Blake Will Play Tennis in Newport, RI
As What’sUpNewp first reported, Newport Will Welcome PowerShares Series Tennis Event in July. The PowerShares Series, the tennis circuit for champion players over the age of 30, announced its slate of player fields for its 12-city circuit that begins April 8 in Chicago. Competing players in 2016 are Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier, […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust Conserves Arnow Property in Middletown and Wild Moor Property in Newport
Aquidneck Land Trust Conserves Unique Properties in Middletown and Newport Middletown, R.I. – The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced conservation of two properties: a 12.5 acre property known as the Arnow property in Middletown and the 14.75 acre Wild Moor property off of Hammersmith Road in Newport. The Arnow property is located off of Howland […]
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Cluny School to Open Its Doors on 31 January and 3 February for National Catholic Schools Week
(Photo: Tiffanie Groth, Charlotte Rochelle and Mayer Bansal, Cluny School Kindergarten) The Cluny School will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week with an Open House on Sunday, 31 Januaryfrom 11am- 1pm and Wednesday, 3 February from 10am- 12 noon. Prospective parents and students are invited to tour the upper and lower school, mingle with current students and their parents, meet the principal and […]
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Experience Winter Storm Jonas With These Snowy Newport Photos
(Featured Photo by Madeline Berry) Winter Storm Jonas (yes, we know it’s a Weather Channel name. It’s just easier to call it that then the “snow storm that hit Newport, RI on January 23 and 24th, 2016”) made landfall in Newport, RI around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 23rd. While it’s had an impact business […]
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Portsmouth, RI Fashion Designer to Show in New York Fashion Week
Chaz Aracil, recent Rhode Island School of Design Alumni and Portsmouth local will showcase at Art Hearts Fashion at New York Fashion Week. The presentation takes place in New York City this upcoming February at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. New York Fashion Week is a semi-annual series of events where fashion collections are shown to […]
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Coast Guard Responds To Disabled RI Fishing Vessel Off of Block Island on Saturday
It’s been a busy and dangerous day for local U.S. Coast Guard crews as they had to respond to a disabled Rhode Island ahead and during winter storm. Update from US Coast Guard Station Castle Hill: “Today the crew faced 50 mph winds, up to 14 foot seas and minimal visibility in the blowing snow […]
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Winter Storm Live Blog: Tracking Newport’s Closures, Delays and Impact (Jan. 22 – 24)
Live Updates On What’s Closed, Delayed and Happening In and Around Newport Due To This Weekend’s Snow Storm The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area, both are in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. The Winter Storm Warning has been issued for heavy snow with accumulation of 6 to […]
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City of Newport Will Implement Parking Ban on Saturday Night
The Newport Police Department has announced there will be a “Parking Ban” in effect at 10:00 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2016, until Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 8am due to the forecasted snow storm. Motor vehicles parked on such a street one-half hour after the public ban has been announced may be towed. Residents […]
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Winter Storm Watch In Effect For Newport From Saturday Morning Through Sunday Morning
(Photo: Most Likely Snow Accumulation Potential) The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Watch and Hazardous Weather Outlook for our area, both are in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. The latest Winter Storm Watch (located below) is forecasting our area to see possible snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. […]
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Newport Hospitality, Inc. Wins International Gala Award from Special Events Magazine for Planning Events for Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
Newport Hospitality, Inc. was awarded a prestigious Gala Award for Best Multiple-Day Event Program for a Corporation or Association at The Special Event Conference awards ceremony in Orlando, FL. Spectator Event at Castle Hill during the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover The award was earned for the company’s role as the appointed DMC partner for […]
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After Nearly 35 Years, Potter League Executive Director M. Christie Smith Announces Retirement
M. Christie Smith, CAWA, has announced that she will be retiring from her position as Executive Director of the Potter League for Animals in December 2016. During her nearly 35-year tenure, Smith’s tireless dedication and expertise have built the Potter League’s strong reputation as a trusted community resource in animal welfare. “I love the Potter League,” […]
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Portsmouth Fire Department on Scene of Structure Fire on East Main Road
This story was originally published at 9:44pm on January 20th, it was last updated at 1:00 a.m on January 21st. Portsmouth Fire Department responded to a 2-Alarm Structure Fire at 1250 East Main Road. The call came in around 9:30pm on Wednesday night. Tiverton Engine 3, Car 3, Bristol Engine 4 with chief 3 and a […]
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Middletown Fire on Scene of House Fire on Green End Avenue
Middletown Fire Department responded to a house fire at 671 Green End Avenue shortly after 7pm on Wednesday night. Crews reported the fire was in the attic of the 1 1/2 story structure. Mutual aid from Portsmouth and Navy also responded to the scene. According to Zillow, the property is a 3 bed and 3 bath single family […]
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UPDATE: Wednesday Night House Fire on Kay Street
Newport Fire Department and services responded to 88 Kay Street around 6:45pm on Wednesday for a reported fire in the basement of a 2 story wood frame residential structure. The 2-Alarm Fire was knocked down quickly but crews found active fire extensions into walls and second floor. Canteen 1 from Providence responded to the scene to assist crews […]
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Second Edition of Ocean Race North Will See Boats Offshore Race From Charleston to Newport in May
Photo by Priscilla Parker Manuka Sports Event Management has confirmed their plans for the second edition of Ocean Race North, an offshore race running north from Charleston to Newport to start May 6. In addition, Fort Lauderdale to Charleston will run on April 8, 2016. “We are excited to be running Ocean Race North again in […]
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PODCAST: Interview with Stacey Carter from the Center For Business Outreach at Salve Regina University
Ryan Belmore, Owner/Editor of What’sUpNewp, was had Frank Prosnitz, Former Reporter for the Providence Journal and Providence Business News, as C0-Host on his radio show, The Open Forum, on 1540 AM WADK Newport today. Their guest was Stacey Carter from the Center For Business Outreach from the Department of Business Studies and Economics at Salve […]