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The strong market for quality commercial and mixed use properties in downtown Newport continues to be strong as evidenced by the recent sale by Lila Delman Real Estate International of the iconic former St Joseph’s Rectory on Washington Square for $1,062,500. The mixed use property at 39 Touro Street has 8,386 square feet of gross […]

Newport, RI – Here are the most-read and most-popular stories that appeared on www.whatsupnewp.com in January, 2017. 10. 35+ Restaurants Will Take Some Time Off This Winter (Updated) 9. Gurney’s Comes to Goat Island 8. Stoneacre Pantry Confirms Future Plans for New Space in Washington Square and Former Space on Thames Street 7. Obituary for Alison M. […]

Trinity Church, founded in 1698, announced today in a press release that they will announce the public launch of a capital campaign at an event at the church on February 15, 2017 at 4:00pm. Trinity Serves supports a bold suite of projects to restore and renew the centrally-located Trinity campus to better serve the people of Newport […]

With a forecast of 2 – 4″ of snow expected in our area, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Newport County. The Winter Weather Advisory, which is also in effect for Washington County and Southeastern Massachusetts, will remain in effect from 12 p.m. on Tuesday until 4 a.m. on Wednesday. A Winter Weather […]

Do you have an idea for a project that would improve the health of your community? The Newport Health Equity Zone (NHEZ) is inviting Newport residents to submit a project proposal that will improve the quality of life for Newport residents living in the HEZ, which include the North End and Broadway neighborhoods, through either […]

The Point Association of Newport capped off its active 2016 year of programs with their third annual fundraising effort to benefit the Martin Luther King Community Center in Newport. The neighborhood association collected over $9,200 in donations from its members and supporters to help the Martin Luther King Community Center (MLK Center).  Since initiating the […]

Giovanni Feroce, who owns the Wyndham Estate in Newport, will address the Executives Association of Rhode Island at its February 21st meeting at noon at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick. Feroce will speak to the group, who are composed of owners and decision makers of their businesses. In accepting the invitation to speak, Feroce said, “The […]

What happens when a local Christian Church decides to “show the love” to all of Newport County? The 2017 Year of Care is created. After the November election and then the Presidential inauguration, local Christian church Evangelical Friends Church (EFC)Newport launched this new community outreach program teaming with five local non-profit support agencies: the Aquidneck […]

Our top favorite beer list is back! Here at the Wharf we like our staff to pick their favorite beer of the week and join in on the fun. Here is what we are into this week: Brooklyn Improved Old Fashion (pretty much half our staff favorite)  – Improved old fashion is a strong ale aged […]

Ocean Lawn, one of Newport’s most notable estates, was sold on January 27, 2017, according to a press release distributed by Lila Delman Real Estate International. This marks the third sale by Melanie Delman, President, Lila Delman Real Estate International, of a major Newport oceanfront mansion in the past 18 months, according to Rhode Island […]

The energy sponsors of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, are encouraging those households in need of energy assistance this winter to visit their local Community Action Program (CAP) agency to determine if they qualify for the Fund.  For those in need who are unsure of […]

After Stephen Hartley “Red” Nippert, 66, died on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Newport, RI, his many friends mourned his passing. He was a father, a lifelong fisherman, an avid reader, and was incredibly kind to anyone in need. He helped many people, yet always made it sound like they were doing him a favor! […]

Gloria Gene Ivey, 70, of Lawrenceville Georgia passed away on January 24, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. January 28, 2017 at Gregory B. Levett and Sons funeral home located at 914 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770) 338-5558. Pastor Rodney Massey of Berean Bible Church will be officiating. Visitation will […]

President Donald Trump announced yesterday his intention to nominate Philip Bilden, a resident of Newport and member of the Board of Trustees at the Naval War College, as the 76th Secretary of the Navy. Bilden, a highly successful business leader, former Military Intelligence officer, and Naval War College cybersecurity leader will bring strategic leadership, investment […]

Salve Regina’s broader cyber community of students, faculty, business leaders and state dignitaries will gather on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:15 p.m. to officially celebrate the opening of its new digital forensics lab, part of the university’s Administration of Justice (ADJ) department. The event will be held in the new lab (Room 261 of O’Hare […]

Reginald P. Parker, Sr., 85, of Middletown died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Rita Marion (Holmes) Parker Born on March 16, 1931 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late John and the late Zoe (Munro) Parker. Mr. Parker served in […]

Following his departure from the 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. time slot on News Talk 630 WPRO earlier this year, many have been wondering where John DePetro would land on the local and national dial. John DePetro announced this morning that he will be taking The John DePetro show to AM 1540 WADK in Newport, the […]