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Just going out for a meal or traveling to a place are not enough anymore. People want memorable experiences. As Mark Harmon, Chairman of Auberge Resorts, says, “Experiences are the luxuries that customers today – customers of all ages – are seeking.”  He is right. Therefore, each of us has the honor and the opportunity […]

To mark Black History Month, the Rhode Island Foundation announced on Wednesday that they have awarded grants to two local nonprofit organizations to fund programs for local African-American children. “Providing the Black community with the resources to thrive goes to the core of commitment to equity and our vision for ensuring that the future is […]

Lila Delman Real Estate has announced that 36 Whittier Road in Jamestown has sold for $1.5 million. Bob Bailey, Manager of Lila Delman’s Jamestown office, and Benjamin Thomas, Sales Associate, represented the seller. “The sale of 36 Whittier Road in the Shoreby Hill neighborhood of Jamestown shows continued demand for classic design details of the […]

The Military Spouses of Newport announced on Tuesday that they will offer merit-based scholarships for Rhode Island area, military dependents seeking post-secondary education. We offer three separate scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors, dependent children currently enrolled in a post-secondary school, and spouses of active duty members. Full eligibility and requirements are listed on […]

Lila Delman Real Estate announced on Monday that Seacliff Cottage, located at 9 Cliff Avenue in Newport, has sold for $1.24 million. Pila Pexton, Sales Associate, and Alison Gainor, Sales Associate, represented the seller. “This charming and updated cottage residence is located in a highly desirable location and steps away from Newport’s Cliff Walk and […]

Former State Representative Peter Martin joined us on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK on Monday to chat about  what he’s been up to since retiring from politics, the calendar for the 41st Annual Newport Irish Heritage Month, the Wolfe Tones final show in Newport, Newport Irish History, and much more. For more details […]

As a result the recent discovery of a significant underground stone structure at the Newport Spring site (the former Coffey’s gas station), the Historic Newport Town Spring Committee is pleased to announce that an archaeology study of the structure and surrounding area will be conducted this March. Formed in 2014, the Newport Spring Committee’s goals […]

The 200-foot Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is beginning a two-week journey to Florida via Charleston, S.C. that will serve as an internship at sea for six students from the Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy (MAMA) of Norfolk, Va. The students recently completed a four-week MAMA “Mariner Boot Camp” training course designed to give them international credentials for securing an […]

Delivery vans, painting crews and new outdoor signage are clear signs that the new EFC Newport campus launch at 14 Potomac Street, Portsmouth, EFC North, is fast approaching. With Saturday, March 10 as the official Grand Opening launch date, the new staff is working tirelessly to prepare for a successful and celebratory event. “We have […]

Teams of students from the Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC) in Newport, RI recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the tenth season of CyberPatriot – the Air Force Association’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Established by AFA in 2009, CyberPatriot is designed to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in […]

Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has received a $151,500 grant from The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (“DEM”) for the purchase of Little Creek Preserve in Portsmouth. ALT has been fundraising to conserve Little Creek since July 2017 and has raised $364,500 of the $368,000 required to close on the 15.6-acre property. Fundraising will continue […]

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced today that the next Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship will be named USNS Newport (T-EPF 12). “This is the fourth ship to bear the name honoring the Rhode Island city. Newport is home to several Navy activities, including Naval Station Newport and the Naval War College”, says […]

Newport Public Schools has announced that Pell Elementary School has been chosen as the first public school in Rhode Island to host a student-led “space chat” with the International Space Station (ISS) during the second half of 2018. Pell submitted a detailed educational proposal in November supporting its bid, it was announced on January 19th […]

Mark Thompson, the new Executive Director of Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF), joined me to chat about all that’s happening, new and to do with NRF and his vision for the organization on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK. The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) announced back on January 10, 2018, that they have selected Mark Thompson to […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced yesterday the award of more than $3.75 million in grants to help communities and local organizations protect valuable green space throughout the state. Seventeen projects will receive matching grants to protect 889 acres of open space and farmland across Rhode Island. The funding is made possible […]

Dear What’sUpNewp is where we’ll regularly feature an audience question and have all or some of our editorial team members provide their answer. Want to submit a question? Send an email to ryan@whatsupnewp.com. We recently got the question while at an event – “Any romantic suggestions for Valentine’s Day?” Here are some Valentine’s Day and […]

The Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover opens at Fort Adams in just 3 short months. Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport, joined me to provide all with the latest info and details on the big event.

The six boats are tucked towards the southern tip of Taiwan, anticipating a turn to the north after leaving Taiwan to port. On the 0700 UTC position report on Thursday, Brunel had eked out a narrow lead, but most of the teams will be in sight of one another. “We’ve been bouncing upwind. Everyone is still […]

Lila Delman Real Estate has announced that Unit 1201 located in the Tower at Carnegie Abbey, named as the “Westerly”, sold for $925,000 on January 31, 2018. This is the third sale in the Tower that Lila Delman has participated in within the last nine months. Lila Delman Real Estate was both the listing and the […]

Skipper Simeon Tienpont’s team AkzoNobel led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet away from the Hong Kong start line on Monday morning as Leg 6 got underway. Racing started in a light, 8-10 knot easterly with AkzoNobel, SHK/Scallywag, and Team Brunel the first across the line, slipping upwind under full sail, with the spectator fleet in tow. But […]

Representative Lauren Carson (D – Dist. 75, Newport) joined me on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport at the start of the show to chat about her proposed “talking bus bill” that was expected to be heard at the State House last night. I carried on to read what Newport City Councilor Kate […]

Edward McPherson, the new Executive Director of Island Moving Company, joined me on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport today to chat about today’s Opening Weekend news, what’s ahead for the contemporary ballet company’s 36th season, and more. Island Moving Company is a classically trained contemporary ballet company of professional dancers based in Newport, […]

Newport Police Department has announced that due to work on a gas main, a portion of Lower Thames Street will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. National Grid Gas will be conducting maintenance during this time on the gas main on Thames Street in the area between Underwood Court and Lee Ave. […]

In recognition of her years of dedication and commitment to sailors with disabilities and adaptive sailing, President and Co-Founder of the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta, Judy McLennan, was awarded the Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy at the U.S. Sailing Leadership Forum on February 1. This award recognizes the 16 years of […]

Island Moving Company, Newport’s contemporary ballet company, opens its 36th season at Rosecliff, Newport’s most romantic mansion, March 2 – 4, 2018. The weekend includes two 90 minute shows for audiences to choose from. A Collection of Attitudes will feature the debut of a world premiere created specifically for Newport audiences by nationally renowned choreographer Kevin […]