Many women have played prominent roles in Rhode Island education, from teaching to founding what has now become a prominent university with campuses in Providence and North Carolina. As WUN […]
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What’s Up Newp celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet golfer Glenna Collett-Vare
We’re celebrating some extraordinary women during March, National Women’s History Month, individuals who have made their mark from the sports field to politics and government, from the courtroom to the […]
Posted inThings To Do
Here’s the status of major Newport County and Rhode Island events in 2021 (Updating)
What’s Up Newp is keeping an eye on the status of major events that are scheduled in Newport County and across Rhode Island in 2021. Due to evolving COVID-19 guidance and […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week: March 29 – April 4
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week. This story will be updated throughout the week as additional events and meetings are announced, […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Newport County restaurants serving up Easter brunch, dinner on April 4
Newport County restaurants are offering a wide variety of dining options and opportunities for Easter this year, which is Sunday, April 4. All descriptions and info have been provided by […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week: March 8 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week and weekend. This story will be updated throughout the week as more events and meetings are announced. […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Collard Greens
For the next 2 months, I am doing a bit of a series: BBQ. Now, I’m not doing 2 different BBQ meat recipes. No, no. Consider this more of a […]
Posted inCity & Government
Westerly voters back to the polls in two months voting on road and school bonds
In less than two months, Westerly voters will be back at the polls voting on $13 million in local bond issues, with much larger bond proposals likely to follow, possibly […]
Posted inArts & Culture
What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Raya and the Last Dragon”
Continuing their experiment in the world of digital releases, Disney has made their new animated film Raya and the Last Dragon simultaneously available in theaters and on their streaming service, […]
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Six Picks: The best in streaming music this weekend
Live concerts are coming soon, but until then, it’s another big weekend for streaming music. Check out some of our favorites below. Friday: Rock-N-Relief is a two-night virtual concert organized […]
Posted inJobs
Now Hiring: 95 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s who’s hiring right now in the Newport area. All job opportunities were posted within the last seven days and are located […]
Posted inReal Estate
10 Newport County Open Houses to check out this weekend (March 5 – 7)
WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a licensed realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Newport gives us 10 open houses to check out this weekend in Newport County. If you are interested […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Save The Date: Newport Restaurant Week returns April 9 – 18
Put it in your calendar now foodies, Newport Restaurant Week returns to dozens of restaurants in Newport and Bristol Counties Friday, April 9 – Sunday, April 18. For the second […]
Posted inCity & Government
Newport City Council’s weekly COVID-19 update has been canceled
Update: At 3:56 pm on Wednesday, City Clerk Laura Swistak notified the media that this meeting has been canceled. Newport City Council will host a workshop at 4:30 pm on […]
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Voting on $400 million of state bonds concludes on Tuesday
Perhaps thousands of jobs are at stake as voters wrap up voting on Tuesday on seven bond issues, totaling $400 million that call for numerous construction projects, from port development […]
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Just My Opinion: Bond issues: Where oh where have the governors been?
Within a few short days, a small minority of Rhode Island voters likely will decide whether the state borrows $400 million for projects ranging from economic development to higher education […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Minari”
I am not someone who pays more than cursory attention to the Golden Globes, but to address one of its many controversies before the ceremony tomorrow: Minari, regardless of the […]
Posted inReal Estate
16 Newport County Open Houses to check out this weekend (Feb. 27 – 28)
WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a licensed realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Newport gives us 16 open houses to check out this weekend in Newport County. If you are interested […]
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Now Hiring: 63 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Take a browse through our weekly roundup of job opportunities to see what’s available right now in the Newport area. 22 Bowen’s […]