Lila Delman Compass recently announced the sale of a modern condo located in the heart of Newport’s Historic Hill District. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom unit, located at 27 High Street, Unit 2, sold for $1,225,000. The buyer was represented by The Chad Kritzas Team of HomeSmart Professionals, while the seller was represented by Kevin Fox, […]
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Things to do this week in and around Newport: Dec. 19 – 25
Newport is bustling with festive events and activities this week as Christmas weekend and the end of the year approaches. On Wednesday, December 21, the Tiverton Land Trust will host a Winter Solstice Tree Lighting at Pardon Gray, and What’sUpNewp and the JPT Film & Event Center will host their annual National Lampoon Christmas Vacation […]
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Emergency Sewer Line Repairs on Lower Thames Street to begin on Dec. 19
The City of Newport’s Department of Utilities has announced that it will be conducting repairs on the city’s sanitary sewer system infrastructure on Lower Thames Street between Narragansett Avenue and Stockholm Street starting Monday, December 19. The construction, which will be carried out by contractor Boyle & Fogarty, is expected to be completed by December […]
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Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend (Dec. 9-11)
“Six Picks” is our weekly music column which highlights some of the best shows in area music, from big concerts to smaller, local gigs. We’ve got a little of each this weekend. Here goes … Friday: An under-the-radar outlaw country artist makes a stop at Askew in Providence Friday when Florence Dore headlines an early […]
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Open Houses: 14 homes to check out in Newport County this weekend
On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what homes are hosting an open house this weekend, December 2 – 4, 2022. Tyler Bernadyn In the market for a home or have questions about the home-buying process? Contact me or visit my Digital Buyer Consult website for more information. Newport 7 Champlin Street | […]
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Beech Tree at Redwood Library comes down
Another Beech Tree has fallen victim to Beech Leaf Disease in the City of Newport. The latest is one of the Beech trees in front of Redwood Library. “The Beech Tree disease did end its long life,” Patricia Barry Pettit, Chief Communications Officer, for Redwood Library tells What’sUpNewp. “The good news is that the remaining […]
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Congressman Jim Langevin discusses complex challenges in cybersecurity during visit to NUWC Division Newport
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – On Nov. 28, U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), made his final visit to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, as the representative of Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, to give a speech on the challenges of maintaining cybersecurity superiority. “I […]
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Two Division Newport employees win Black Engineer of the Year STEM awards
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport engineers Abner Barros and Calvin Roldan recently won Career Communications Group (CCG) Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2023. Barros, a resident of Fall River, Massachusetts, won in the Science […]
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Ethics in Rhode Island? Common Cause executive director, joins WUN for a live conversation on Thursday
Since its founding in Rhode Island more than 50 years ago, Common Cause Rhode Island has consistently been at the forefront of ethics reform, serving as a significant watchdog over local and state government in Rhode Island. John Marion, Common Cause executive director, joins WUN for a 4 p.m. videocast on Thursday, December 8. We’ll […]
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New Newport City Council will host its first regular meeting on Dec. 14, here’s what’s on the docket
Just two weeks after being sworn in, the new Newport City Council will host their first Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall and is open to the public. Here’s a look at what’s on the docket; Note […]
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RIDOT to shift lanes on Route 138 West and open new Connector Road for traffic to Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that during the week of December 12 that they will be changing the traffic patterns at the Pell Bridge Ramps project in Newport which will affect drivers on Route 138 West and Newport’s North End headed to the Pell Bridge and Downtown Newport. The first change […]
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Newport Firefighters hosting 2022 Holiday Toy Drive, Dec. 5 – 20
The Newport Firefighters are holding their Annual Toy Drive starting Monday, December 5th, and running through December 20th. Over the previous decade, the Firefighters have worked with Child and Family Services to get these donations to local families in need. Last year with your help, they were able to help Newport-area families make the holiday […]
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Benefit Piano Recital to help Choral Collective of Newport County bring music to children
Nathaniel Baker, an accomplished Rhode Island pianist, will give a Benefit Classical Music Piano Recital on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI. Baker will present selections by Bach, Schumann, Villa-Lobos, Chopin, Debussy and Liszt. Proceeds from the concert will help bring […]
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Discover Newport: Holidays light up the Classic Coast
The following was submitted by Discover Newport The holiday spirit shines brightly on The Classic Coast. This year visitors and residents have many opportunities to celebrate with events including ice skating, tree lighting and caroling. These festivities create lasting memories and serve a heaping dose of holiday cheer. The 52nd annual Christmas in Newport kicks off today and […]
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New Newport City Council will be sworn into office on Dec. 1
Newport City Council-elect will officially be sworn into office on Thursday, December 1 at CCRI’s Newport campus. An official election for Chair, an election for Vice Chair, and comments are among the items on the agenda. Those who will be sworn in include Angela McCalla (1st Ward), Charles Holder (2nd Ward), David Carlin (3rd Ward) […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Xay Khamsyvoravong, Newport’s next Mayor
Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravong, “Xay” (pronounced “Sigh”) for short, joined What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one live virtual video conversation on Friday. Xay was the top vote-getter for Newport City Council At-Large in last week’s election and was chosen among Newport City Council-elect earlier this week to serve as the Chair/Mayor beginning in December. During the 40-minute conversation, […]
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Obituary: Viola (DiBiase) Gurney Lehane
Viola (DiBiase) Lehane of Newport, passed away peacefully on November 9th following a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born September 3, 1931, Vi was the youngest of 10 children. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Lorretta DiBiase and grew up in Cranston. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death […]
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Newport City Council-elect informally choose Xay to serve as Mayor, Ceglie to serve as Vice Chair
Newport’s Council-elect met on Tuesday, November 15 for the purpose of informally electing a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022-24 Council term. The official vote for Mayor and Vice-Chair will take place following the inauguration of the new council on December 1. Council-elect present for the meeting were Angela McCalla, David Carlin, Jeanne Marie […]
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Newport Classical will celebrate the holiday season with two holiday programs in December
Newport Classical celebrates the season with two weekends of holiday programs in December – Messiah at the Mansion featuring Ensemble Altera and The Choir School of Newport County in two performances on Sunday, December 4 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm at Rosecliff (548 Bellevue Ave.), and Classical Christmas at Emmanuel on Saturday, December 10 at 3 pm at Emmanuel Church (42 Dearborn St.), which concludes with sing-along carols and a festive […]
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Singing for Shelter returns to Channing Church on Dec. 8
On Thursday, December 8, at Channing Church in Newport, local musicians will again host an acoustic Christmas concert for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter. Doors open at 6:30, and music starts at 7:00 pm. Singing For Shelter is in its 15th year and raises much-needed funds for our area’s homeless shelters. […]
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2022 Newport Folk Festival: Day 1 Recap and Photos
If there was a theme to the first day of the 2022 Newport Folk Festival on Friday, July 22, it was variety and diversity. A wide range of sound was represented, including several genre-defying bands and artists. No doubt, the focus was simply all about great music. The festival was more or less back to […]
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13 to be inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame
The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today thirteen sailors comprising its 12th class of inductees. The Class of 2022 includes the following (background information provided by NSHOF); Ed Adams – Sail racing legend and coach, Adams excelled in college, World Championship and offshore competitions. As a coach his teams have won numerous Olympic and […]
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John Pizzarelli Trio to perform at The JPT on December 16
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present John Pizzarelli Trio on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm at the Jane Pickens Theater. John Pizzarelli, the world-renowned guitarist, and singer has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook and beyond, with a repertoire that includes Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy hosting Newport Arboretum tours
The Newport Tree Conservancy is inviting the public to tour six private Newport residences that have earned Level 1 Arboretum Accreditation from ArbNet. These special properties have notable trees and plants and will be open for self-guided tours on July 20th. Informational maps will be available on-site, and directions and parking instructions will be provided […]
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Driver’s Ed training now offered at CCRI’s Newport Campus
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is now offering driver’s ed training at the Newport County Campus, located at 1 John Chafee Blvd., in Newport. CCRI says in a press release that they are now offering the training in response to growing demand on Aquidneck Island, students can now go to https://www.g1course.com/ontario-g1-practice-test/ to get their practice […]