On March 1st, the Newport County YMCA (NCYMCA) launched the public, community phase of their capital campaign, “For Community. For Generations.” that will allow the Y to renovate and expand its current facility on Valley Road in Middletown. The Y announces in a press release today that it has already secured over $8.3 million toward […]
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Obituary | Cecelia A. Ferro
October 25, 1944 – March 01, 2021 Cecelia A. Ferro, 76, of Newport, RI, passed away on March 1, 2021, at Newport Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Oakland, California, on October 25, 1944, to the late Navy Commander, Bernard L. Amman and Phyllis L. (Kocher) Amman. Ceci (as she was […]
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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 Thursday, March 4 in order to receive a COVID-19 crisis update from City Manager Joe Nicholson. The meeting will be held remotely and is open […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Wednesday, March 3
Good Morning, Rhode Island had a week’s worth of news…yesterday. Let’s try to make sense of it all. ~ Governor: Gina Raimondo is in as U.S. Commerce Secretary, out as Governor. Dan McKee was sworn in as the 76th Governor of Rhode Island just after 6:30 pm last night. Following the ceremony, Governor McKee issued the following statement; […]
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Gina Raimondo confirmed as Commerce Secretary, resigns as Governor of Rhode Island
Governor Gina M. Raimondo submitted a letter of resignation moments ago to Governor Dan McKee. Her resignation took effect upon delivery to Governor McKee. Similar letters were also sent to the Rhode Island Speaker of the House and Senate President. Copies of these letters were sent to the state’s congressional delegation, general officers, and other […]
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Restore Greater Newport calls on General Assembly, McKee to enact meaningful measures to aid region’s economy
Source: Restore Greater Newport A well-organized coalition of business, tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, and marine entities is calling on the General Assembly and the incoming McKee Administration to immediately enact measures to minimize the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and restore economic prosperity to the greater Newport region. According to Erin Donovan- Boyle, executive director […]
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Opinion: The City of Newport should take advantage of the Equitable Development Plan
I write to you today to provide some follow‐up to the recent workshop on Equitable Development presented by Smart Growth America, at which I provided introductory remarks. The workshop was open to the public and in attendance were members of the City Council, Planning Board, City Staff, and Newport residents. Towards the end of the […]
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City of Newport recognizes late harbormaster Tim Mills with Posthumous Employee of the Year Award
The City of Newport has continued its annual tradition in recognizing members of its City workforce, honoring more than 50 employees for their dedicated service to the community and posthumously awarding the 2020 Employee of the Year to late Newport Harbormaster Timothy J. Mills. Now in its 24th year, the City’s annual Employee Recognition program was […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History Lecture to discuss the role of the Irish in building the Blackstone Canal
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the fourth talk in its 19th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Chuck Arning, an award-winning public historian with nearly twenty-five years’ experience as an interpretive ranger with the National Park Service, will present a talk entitled:“How Hard Would it […]
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Aquidneck Community Table will host a special Holiday Farmers Market on Wednesday
Aquidneck Community Table today announced that it is holding a special holiday market this Wednesday, December 23rd at their new winter location, The Gateway Center in Newport. The market will be open from noon-4PM and will offer shoppers one last chance to grab fresh, local ingredients and gifts for the holidays. There will be a […]
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Newport among ’55 Best Christmas Towns to Put On Your Holiday List’
Newport is among the most magical towns at Christmas, according to a December 6th story from Country Living. Newport ranked 15th on the publications list of the “55 best Christmas towns to put on your holiday bucket list”. Here’s what Country Living had to say about Newport, “You know it for its stunning Gilded Age […]
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Aquidneck Island communities launch joint recovery effort
Aquidneck Island’s three municipalities are banding together to help the island’s economy recover from the COVID-19 outbreak. The City of Newport today announced that they have join the towns of Middletown and Portsmouth on a joint effort to help businesses re-open and job seekers get back to work as quickly and as seamlessly as possible. […]
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What’s Up Podcast: COVID-19 upends events industry, a conversation with Carbotti Experiences
With the cancellation of sporting events, concerts, trade shows, conferences, and virtually all other types of gatherings, the >$1 trillion global events industry is being upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Event industry veterans and Newport residents Evan Carbotti and Ingrid Adolphs, who operate Carbotti Experiences along with Evan’s brother Jordan, are facing unprecedented challenges and […]
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Island Moving Company and Lucy’s Hearth each receive $2,500 from BankRI
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has awarded grants to two Aquidneck Island nonprofit organizations – Island Moving Company and Lucy’s Hearth – according to a press release sent today. The grants support local programs that focus on working with young learners and assisting homeless children and their families. Island Moving Company was awarded $2,500 for its […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up This Weekend: 30+ things to do, live music and entertainment listings
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth this weekend, enjoy! Friday, November 8th Things To Do Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport and Bristol Counties9:30 am – Building a Data-Driven Culture presented by Trilix at Innovate Newport1 pm – Admissions Campus Tour at IYRS3:30 pm – Teens: Silent Book Club at Newport Public Library4:30 […]
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Ireland’s Happy Man: Cahal Dunne to perform in Newport on November 15th
The Museum of Newport Irish History has announced that they will present award-winning composer, pianist, comedian, storyteller and television personality, Cahal Dunne, in concert. Dunne, nicknamed “Ireland’s Happy Man,” will perform Friday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Salve Regina University’s DiStefano Hall, located within the Antone Center at 56 Lawrence Avenue, Newport. General Admission Tickets are $20 and include a […]
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What’s Up This Week: 40+ things to do, live music and entertainment listings
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth this week and weekend, enjoy! Cruise Ship Schedule Friday (Oct. 25) – Start Pride (Capacity: 208 passengers)Saturday (Oct. 26) – Navigator (Capacity: 490 passengers)Sunday (Oct. 27) – Star Pride (Capacity: 208 passengers) You might also like; Trinity Church’s annual […]
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Owners of Diego’s purchase Easton’s Point Pub; Diego’s Barrio Cantina coming soon
Have you ever wished Diego’s Bodega in Middletown had the same famous margaritas as Diego’s in Newport? In 2018, Diego’s owners Scott and Adrienne Kirmil are making that wish come true and much more. Following the successful expansion of Diego’s at Bowen’s Wharf, they’re moving the bodega from 124 Aquidneck Avenue to the former home […]
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BedJet partners with Hotel Viking to launch exclusive pilot program
Hotel Viking is known for having one of the coolest rooftops in Newport, and now it may have the coolest beds in town – literally. BedJet – the internationally recognized sleep tech start-up based in Brick Market that we reported on last week – just announced Hotel Viking as its first partner in a new […]
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Local Woman Recognized for Intervening in Thames Street Emergency
In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 18th, Amanda Tracy decided to go for a drive and clear her head. But as Tracy – an employee at Roger Williams Department of Public Safety and licensed EMT since 2009 – headed home, she came across a grisly emergency unfolding on Thames Street that put her […]
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Diego’s Adds a Second Floor with New Bar and Water Views
If you were out enjoying the gorgeous spring weather yesterday and took a stroll down Bowen’s Wharf, you may have noticed some commotion over at Diego’s. Construction workers, a trailer, the sounds of machinery were all for good reason – the contemporary Mexican spot is adding a second level with a deck, waterfront views, an additional bar and […]
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Newport Vineyards Offers More Than Just Wine
Sponsored Content March in Newport has us all buzzing about the Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but Aquidneck Island has a ton of great events going on all month. The team at Newport Vineyards has lined up more than a few them, and they’re excited to share upcoming dates for live music, comedy, classes, […]
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Cafe Parley, Episode 3: Are We Doing Enough to Fight Addiction in Newport County?
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. For this week’s […]
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Five Newport Vineyards Events to Keep Your Winter Doldrums Away
Now that the holidays have passed, it’s time to countdown the days until spring returns to Newport, right? Wrong. There are loads of events happening around town this winter that make it worth sticking around Aquidneck Island in January, February and March. Here are five coming up at Newport Vineyards alone that will help keep your winter doldrums […]
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Gurney’s Comes to Goat Island
New year, new look, new name for the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island, soon to be known as Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina. The property’s current owner, Amstar, is in the final stages of selling the hotel to George Filopoulos, President of Metrovest Equities Inc. of New York City and owner of Gurney’s Inn and […]