After months of public meetings and discussion, the proposed plastic bag ordinance and implementation plan will go in front of Newport City Council on Wednesday, February 22nd. Update: At the February 22nd Newport City Council meeting, the resolution was continued to the March 8th meeting for a vote, because the ordiance had to be voted […]
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Middletown’s Wild Things, LLC Sells Business and Some Assets for $4.5 Million
MIDDLETOWN, RI – Mission Ready Services Inc. has announced that the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the business and certain assets of Wild Things, LLC, whose design studio and executive offices are located in Middletown, is scheduled for February 24, 2017 valued at USD $4.5 million, according to MarketWired. Chosen for the world’s most […]
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Embrace Home Loans Expands into Texas
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In response to a strengthening housing market and demand for home financing across Texas, Embrace Home Loans, a prominent leader in the mortgage industry, has expanded into the state with its newest branch in Frisco. The branch is located at 2601 Network Blvd., and will serve the surrounding communities including Dallas and Fort […]
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Newport Biodiesel Provides Fuel for Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry’s Trip South
A one-of-a-kind ship with a special mission is now fueled with 20 percent biodiesel as it begins a voyage from New England to Florida, then on to Cuba in March. On February 21, 2017, the 200-foot Sailing School Vessel Oliver Hazard Perry took on 6,000 gallons of B20 at Newport Shipyard in Newport, Rhode Island. […]
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Rhode Island Red Food Tours Expands into Providence
Rhode Island Red Food Tours, which operates the Newport Neighborhood Food Tour, has announced they will launch the Downcity Food Tour, a new sister tour intended to share the Creative Capital’s history, food and arts scene with the world. The Downcity Tour will demonstrate why Providence is hailed as one of America’s best cities for its […]
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Newport Country Club to Host Local Qualifying in May for 117th U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association announced today local qualifying sites for the 117th U.S. Open Championship. The Newport Country Club, which hosted the first U.S. Open in 1895, will be among the nine courses that we be hosting qualifying on May 16th, 2017. The U.S. Open will be contested for the first time at Erin […]
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Poll: The News Media and President Trump
President Trump has called the media the “Enemy of the American People,” while the media fights back, emphatically saying that it is “not the enemy.” President Trump and those around him in the White House refer to any negative news as “Fake News,” while being called out for false representation of certain situations or making […]
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Jamestown Teen Will Face Charges in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Broadway
The Newport Police Department announced Tuesday that the 17-year-old teenage driver involved in the fatal pedestrian crash that killed an 83-year-old Newport man on Broadway in Newport last week will be charged in the case, according to multiple reports. Donald Ritter was crossing Broadway at the intersection of Caleb Earl Street on February 8th when […]
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Newport Shipyard Prepares for Busy 2017 Season, Announces Major Events
Newport Shipyard will once again prove its prowess as New England’s “yachting hub” when a rush of superyachts head north to the famous “City by the Sea” after the America’s Cup in Bermuda this June. “Reservations for many of these yachts were made with us as early as last spring,” said Newport Shipyard General Manager […]
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Obituary for John Philip Souza Jr.
John Philip Souza Jr. 69 of Newport RI died on Sat Feb 18th. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Waltz) Souza. John was born on Jan 15, 1948 in Newport RI to Ruth (Tibbetts) Souza and the late John Philip Souza SR. SFC Souza was retired from the US Army after serving 22 […]
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Obituary for Maraguerite Violet
Marguerite (Papadoulias) Violet, age 91, of Newport passed peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Grand Islander Health Care Center of Middletown, RI. Born on December 13, 1925, in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and the late Angeliki (Rizos) Papadoulias. She was the wife of the late Melachrino M. Violet. Mrs. […]
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Alliance for a Livable Newport Will Host Community Forum Featuring the Newport Utilities Department
Where does your drinking water come from? Where does your wastewater end up? Why does it all cost so much? The Alliance for Livable Newport (ALN) will host a Community Forum and Information session featuring Julia Forgue, Director of the Newport Utilities Department, and her staff who will explain their department’s responsibilities and operations. The […]
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Newport Storm Named Official Beer of Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade for Sixth Year
Newport Storm’s Spring Irish Red Ale has been welcomed back as the “Official Beer” of the 2017 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. 2017 marks the 61st annual parade, and the sixth time that Newport Storm Brewery has been given the honor. “The Newport Storm Brewery can’t wait for the 61st Annual Newport St. Patrick’s […]
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$2 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Rhode Island (Updated)
This story was originally published on February 19, 2017. No one won the $361 million Powerball jackpot on Saturday night, but someone in Rhode Island is $1 million richer. The $1 million ticket matched five numbers (03, 07, 09, 31, 33) but not the Powerball (20), according to the Rhode Island Lottery’s website. The location […]
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2nd Annual Quahog Week Kicks Off Across Rhode Island on March 20th
Quahog Week, which made its debut last year, returns to Rhode Island restaurants on March 20 – March 25, 2017. The week-long celebration highlights the importance of Rhode Island’s wild harvest shellfish to the state’s history, traditions, and economy. As part of the week, participating restaurants and markets will feature quahog-inspired menu items and deals, […]
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Obituary for Donald W. Ritter
Donald William Ritter, 83, of Newport, Rhode Island and Harbour Island, Bahamas, passed away on February 15,, 2017. Donald was the son of Herbert R. and Meta H. Ritter and was raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He attended Choate and graduated from Trinity College, Hartford. He was a member of the Newport Reading Room, Spouting […]
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Newport to host first ever J Class World Championship in August
Just over one hundred years on from the advent of the Universal Rule, to which they were originally built, the J Class will this year get to race its first ever World Championship. The J Class Association has recently become an affiliate member of the International Maxi Association (IMA). The IMA administers the International Maxi […]
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Poll Shows Strong Support for Pro-Choice Legislation
In a recent poll, WhatsUpNewp readers overwhelmingly showed their support for proposed legislation that would make Roe v. Wade, which upholds a woman’s constitutional right to abortion, the law in Rhode Island, even if overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. More than 84 percent of the nearly 400 readers responding to the poll, voted yes […]
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Booking.Com: Newport Trending As One of Most Popular Cities to Visit for Spring Break in 2017
Newport is among the most six popular cities in the U.S. to travel to this spring, according to a news release highlighting 2017 Spring Break Travel Trends from Booking.com. Booking.com has found that Newport is among this year’s trending cities, based on current bookings. Newport joins Big Bear Lake, California; Charleston, South Carolina; Moab, Utah; […]
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Weather Forecast: Mild Week Ahead for Newport
Good news for anyone who enjoyed the 60-degree temperature on Sunday, the forecast for the week is snow-free and temperatures are forecasted to be pretty mild. It should make for a very busy school vacation and Newport Winter Festival week in the City-By-The-Sea. Latest detailed forecast by The National Weather Service Last updated: 3:32 pm […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Feb. 20 – 24
Here’s a round-up of what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! The 29th Annual Newport Winter Festival, Touted as “New England’s Largest Winter Extravaganza,” will take place February 17th-26th, 2017 throughout Newport and Newport County. Featuring over 150 events, the Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, festivities, […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 75+ Job Opportunities (Feb. 19)
Looking for a job in or near Newport, RI? Whether you’re looking for a part-time job, seasonal gig or new full-time career, chances are that someone is looking for you out there. Jobs Opportunities In & Around Newport, RI All jobs posted in last 7 days and are in or within 5 miles of Newport. 22 […]
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Aquidneck Island Road Construction Report: Feb. 20 – 25
Here is what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport, RI this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 2/18-2/24 Weekday Newport: Gladys Carr Bolhouse Rd. (Goat Island Causeway) East and West, from Washington St. to Goat Island Rd., alternating one-way traffic with a partial right lane closure for a […]
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Kool & The Gang to Perform at 2017 IYRS Summer Gala
The 20th Annual IYRS Summer Gala will be quite the “celebration” in July, thanks to a live performance by Kool & The Gang. Sources have confirmed that Kool & The Gang, the longest running R&B group in history, will follow in the footsteps of Jackson Browne (2016), The Beach Boys (2015), Lyle Lovett (2014) and Jimmy […]
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Throwing Muses Among 10 Musicians and Bands Selected to Join R.I. Music Hall Of Fame
The Rhode Island Music Hall Of Fame announced on Friday that Throwing Muses, an alternative rock band formed in 1980’s in Newport, and nine other musicians and bands would be inducted into their Class of 2017. At a Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame press conference held Friday, February 17, ten 2017 Inductees were announced […]