Eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney announced today that he is adding a second Gillette Stadium show to his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour to meet the demand of his New England fanbase and will now perform at the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24, 2024. […]
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Mount Hope Bay Shellfishing Area reopens after extended closure
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that the emergency shellfish harvesting closure of portions of Mount Hope Bay announced on Oct. 24 will end at sunrise on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Portions of the Mount Hope Bay conditional shellfish harvest area have been closed since Sunday, Oct. 22 due to an accidental discharge […]
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RIDOT provides weekly updates on Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today provided the following update on the ongoing Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project. “Overnight alternating one-way traffic for intersection work and paving is scheduled on JT Connell Highway, from Van Zandt Avenue to the JT Connell Highway Connector, Sunday-Wednesday nights from 8 p.m.-5 a.m. We’ll also have daytime lane […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for Nov. 11 – 18
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority November 12 – 18, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeUpcoming improvements in the roadway between the old toll plaza and the bridge which are […]
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Multi-family home on Main Street in Little Compton sells for $1.5 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of 22 Main Street in Little Compton, Rhode Island for $1,500,000. The sellers were represented by Ellie Wickes, and the buyers were represented by Liz Kinnane, both of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this is the highest multi-family sale […]
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Discover Your Dream Home: Newport County Open Houses This Weekend
Are you on the hunt for a new home in Newport County? Look no further than WhatsUpNewp for all the necessary information that you will need to plan out your search. This weekend, there’s an exciting array of open houses featuring 37 unique listings across the area. Whether you’re seeking a cozy single-family abode or […]
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Explore the history of Newport through the Gilded Age at the Tiverton Public Library
Fred Zilian, local educator and writer, will present the history of Newport, from its founding through the Gilded Age, at the Tiverton Public Library on Tuesday, November 28th, at 6:30 pm. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue, in Tiverton, RI. This […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary to host Holiday Shop & Stroll Nov. 24 – 26
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton is opening its gates Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26 for its third and final visitors’ weekend of 2023. Stroll the historic sanctuary grounds and visit the furred and feathered farm animal rescues before winter arrives. Explore the expanded gift shop to find the perfect item for the […]
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Obituary: Clifford E. Manchester
Clifford was born in Fall River, MA, son of the late Holder and Iona (White) Manchester. He is survived by his sister June (Thornsbury) Parks.He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters; Helen Huntley, Hazel Carr, Olive Fonseca, Phyllis Miranda, his brother; Lloyd Manchester; and several nieces and nephews.Clifford lived his childhood in […]
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Home on Blueberry Lane in Jamestown sells for $3.225 million
Lila Delman Compass today announced the sale of 15 Blueberry Lane in Jamestown for $3,225,000. Bob Bailey, top producing Sales Associate, of Lila Delman Compass’ Jamestown Office, represented the Seller. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this transaction marks the 2nd highest sale of a non-waterfront property in Jamestown this year.* […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
National average gas prices have continued to edge lower this week, following overall crude oil prices, which have fallen in recent weeks as a result of industry concerns about lower demand, according to a Bloomberg News report. Southeastern states are seeing the lowest prices, in general, with Northeastern and Western states seeing among the highest […]
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War memorabilia on display for Veterans Day has special meaning to NUWC Division Newport physicist
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I. – The cylindrical canvas sea bag, now a faded shade of green, has been all over the globe, from France to Cuba, Libya to Canada and pockets in between. It once carried the belongings — photographs, love letters and mementos — of Paul Phillip Cournoyer, who served in […]
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What’s Up in and around Newport this weekend: Nov. 10 – 12
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this weekend, Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12, 2023. WUN Stories Related To This Weekend Friday, November 10 Things To Do Nov. 3 – 12: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport and Bristol Counties Nov. 3 – 12: Foodie Film Festival at The JPT Film […]
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New wayfinder maps installed along Cliff Walk
The City of Newport announced on Facebook on Wednesday that the wayfinder maps along the Cliff Walk have been updated. “We’re happy to report that thanks to our friends at Discover Newport and Salve Regina University, crews from the City’s Public Services staff have been able to install brand new wayfinder maps all along the […]
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The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS announce plans to merge
Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio announced today their plan to merge, “creating an innovative and dynamic regional public media organization to best serve and support the communities of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts”. In a press release, the group says, “Pending federal and state regulatory approval, the unification of these trusted and respected […]
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People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Providence
Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as the number of homes for sale continues to decline. Record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That’s causing potential homeowners to […]
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City of Newport seeks to crack down on noise with help of A.I.
In an effort to crack down on noise pollution, the City of Newport on Tuesday, November 7 announced that it is preparing to deploy a first-of-its-kind smart enforcement system that will be capable of identifying and capturing noise violations in real-time. The system, which pairs the City’s existing traffic camera capabilities with new sound-detecting technology, […]
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Miantonomi Park Tower will be open for tours on Nov. 11
The City of Newport this week announced that the Miantonomi Park Tower will be open on Veterans Day (Saturday, November 11, 2023) for tours. “Newporters are being invited to once again take a climb to the top as the Miantonomi Park tower once again opens to the public on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 from 11 […]
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History of U.S.-Ireland Tourism is the topic of Nov. 13 Museum of Newport Irish History talk
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the third presentation of its 22nd Annual Lecture Series, featuring guest speaker Maureen D. Brady’s talk titled “The Surprising U.S. Roots of Ireland’s Tourism Industry, 1950s-1960s.” The illustrated lecture will be presented at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, and […]
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Middletown School Building Committee: New school will be ‘On Time, On Budget’
The School Building Committee reaffirmed its mission Wednesday night to deliver a state-of-the-art middle-high school “on time” and “on budget.” The day after a slim victory appeared to be in hand, the volunteer school building board met in the basement meeting room of the Oliphant administration building to talk about what was next. Before the […]
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Newport Mental Health and Cereal for Dinner partner to meet people where they are in the heat of the moment
Cereal for Dinner, a Rhode Island nonprofit for people with serious depressed mood and other mental health challenges, is partnering with Newport Mental Health’s mobile emergency response team, known as RI Outreach (RIO). “We at Cereal for Dinner are committed to providing folks with free, accessible resources and information they need to live day-to-day with […]
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Obituary: Fernella O. Smith
Newport, RI -Fernella O Smith, 95, of Newport, Rhode Island. We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Fernella Henry-Smith. Our mother passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday November 5, 2023.Our mother was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her family immensely. She is […]
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Rhode Island KIDS COUNT to release new publication: ‘School-Based Mental Health Services in Newport: Perspectives from Newport Youth, Parents, and the Community’
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT will release its newest publication, School-Based Mental Health Services in Newport: Perspectives from Newport Youth, Parents, and the Community on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Innovate Newport. Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is a statewide children’s policy organization that works to improve the health, economic well-being, safety, education, […]
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Changes coming in 2025 for professional tennis events at International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today announced that it will be introducing new professional tennis events in Newport in 2025. The ITHF’s current ATP 250 tournament sanction will be retired at the conclusion of the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open. The announcement coincides with a broader drive by the ATP Tour to […]
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Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress. Amo, the son of Ghanaian and Liberian immigrants who once worked as a White House aide, succeeds former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down this […]