11th Hour Racing today announced its new role as the Environmental Awareness Sponsor of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals. “Widely considered two of the most treasured cultural institutions in American history, for over 60 years, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals have shown that music can positively impact the communities and lives it touches,” […]
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At The Ocean Race Summits Newport, Senator Whitehouse warns we must act now on ocean health
U.S. Senator for Rhode Island Sheldon Whitehouse was among an engaging and diverse group of international experts and change-makers who spoke Wednesday at the Ocean Race Summit, a virtual event broadcast from the Sail Newport facility. The event featured a curated line-up of panelists who shared their solutions and experiences around urgent issues related to […]
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Cafe Parley, Episode 2: Why Should Newport Ban Plastic Bags?
Cafe Parley is a new weekly series sponsored by CRU Cafe where we sit down with a Newport citizen and discuss a divisive issue they feel strongly about. Do you have an opinion on a local, state, national or global issue that you want to share? Send an email to ryan@whatsupnewp.com with your thoughts. [the_ad id=”28036″] The […]