Hundreds turn out for Newport Skatepark bash held in memory of Davey Rogers

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/0S6A8267-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Hundreds of skateboarders and fans filled Newport Skate Park on Saturday for the Friends of Newport Skatepark’s second annual Summer Bash, held in memory of Davey Rogers, a professional skateboarder for Beer City Skateboards who lived in Newport and died last year. The day’s message centered on mental health and the importance of taking care […] The post Hundreds turn out for Newport Skatepark bash held in memory of Davey Rogers appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Newport firefighters knock down rooftop fire at Brenton Hotel

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/264257346_211391201178945_8931788062600380690_n.jpg?fit=780%2C780&ssl=1" /> Newport firefighters responded to a rooftop fire at the Brenton Hotel on Friday night after a chiminea-style fire pit malfunctioned, closing part of America’s Cup Avenue and prompting the evacuation of the hotel. The hotel announced the reopening in a video posted online Saturday afternoon, thanking A1 Roofing & Construction for getting the space back […] The post Newport firefighters knock down rooftop fire at Brenton Hotel appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Obituary: Carol A. Crookes

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Thumbnail-74.webp?fit=339%2C441&ssl=1" /> Carol Ann Crookes, 82, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Carol was born on September 24, 1943, to the late Malcolm and Beatrice (Lebeau) Gifford in Newport, RI, and was raised in New Bedford, MA. Following her graduation from New Bedford High School, […] The post Obituary: Carol A. Crookes appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Red Sox bid for 2nd win streak of 10 or more games ends in 7-3 loss to Athletics

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Athletics_Red_Sox_Baseball_26220799668369-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C643&ssl=1" /> By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3 on Saturday. Boston recorded a franchise record-tying 15-game winning stretch, matching a mark from 1946, before it was stopped on July […] The post Red Sox bid for 2nd win streak of 10 or more games ends in 7-3 loss to Athletics appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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What's Happening: Wet Paint at Newport Art Museum

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Newport Art Museum is holding their annual "Wet Paint" event Saturday, August 8. It features an art auction, along with music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities while celebrating and supporting the art community. In the attached video Ashley Erling has a preview. Each weekend, Ashley brings you around Rhode Island and [...]

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Rooftop fire under investigation at Newport hotel

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) -- A rooftop fire involving a fire pit at the Brenton Hotel in Newport is under investigation. According to the Newport Fire Department, crews were called around 9 p.m. Saturday for a report of a possible fire on the rooftop of the building. The hotel was evacuated as crews open the roof [...]

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Tolle has career-high 14 strikeouts, Red Sox beat A’s 13-1 for 9th straight win

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Athletics_Red_Sox_Baseball_26219851226199-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 in six innings, Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox won their ninth game in a row with a 13-1 rout of the Athletics on Friday night. The Red Sox are just the seventh team since 1920 to win 27 or […] The post Tolle has career-high 14 strikeouts, Red Sox beat A’s 13-1 for 9th straight win appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Academy Players stages ’80s jukebox musical ‘Rock of Ages’

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ROA-REHEARSAL-CHRISTINA-AS-STACEE-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Chelsea Morgan is drawn to directing “huge, exciting, dance-heavy musicals with a large cast.” The jukebox musical “Rock of Ages” checks all those boxes for Morgan and her husband, Adam. Last summer, they directed “The Wedding Singer” at Academy Players in Providence. “I knew I wanted to do something with those same qualities this summer,” […] The post Academy Players stages ’80s jukebox musical ‘Rock of Ages’ appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Middletown not moving forward with Newport school merger

The town council voted 5-0 on Monday to end talks about the merger.

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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about Dr. Fauci and helicopters?

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"crop doctor with stethoscope in hospital","orientation":"1","alt":""}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-4021779" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by https://kaboompics.com/ on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pexels-photo-4021779.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> This week the US Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Tony Fauci in contempt of Congress for pleading the Fifth when he testified before the committee.  What a mess. At one level, this is embarrassing to me because it represents a very public brawl between two physicians – Senator (and Doctor) Rand Paul, who is […] The post Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about Dr. Fauci and helicopters? appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Free Fort Adams lecture to explore Irish role in the American Revolution

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unnamed-2026-08-07T135605.536.png?fit=780%2C533&ssl=1" /> The Fort Adams Trust and the Museum of Newport Irish History will present a free public lecture on the Irish and Irish-American role in the American Revolution at Fort Adams on Sunday, Aug. 16. “From Revolution to Ramparts: Irish and Irish-American Influence on the American Revolution and Fort Adams” features historian Christian McBurney, author of […] The post Free Fort Adams lecture to explore Irish role in the American Revolution appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Jamestown Canyon virus detected in RI for first time in 2026

A mosquito sample collected in Tiverton on July 27 has tested positive, state health and environmental officials announced Friday.

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newportFILM screens Newport Folk Festival documentary at Miantonomi Park on Aug. 13

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unnamed-2026-08-07T104043.940-scaled.jpg?fit=693%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Days after both the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival sold out again this summer, newportFILM will screen a documentary about the folk festival’s most consequential years. “Newport & the Great Folk Dream” plays Thursday, Aug. 13, at Miantonomi Memorial Park, 120 Hillside Ave. The venue opens at 5 p.m., with live music from […] The post newportFILM screens Newport Folk Festival documentary at Miantonomi Park on Aug. 13 appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Obituary: Jean L. Moore

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lg-2026-08-07T103722.923.jpeg?fit=780%2C786&ssl=1" /> Jean L. Moore, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of South Africa, died on July 29, 2026 with her daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late Harman Moore. Born in Port Shepstone, South Africa on October 9, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Kippen) Dennis. She […] The post Obituary: Jean L. Moore appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Obituary: Dolca Cruz

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lg-2026-08-07T101313.564.jpeg?fit=780%2C776&ssl=1" /> Dolca Cruz, a beloved soul known for her warmth and vibrant spirit, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on November 20, 1957, in Manhattan, New York, Dolca grew up in Brooklyn before making her way to Newport in 1977. Her career as a service worker in the food […] The post Obituary: Dolca Cruz appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Newport lands $70,000 in latest round of Learn365RI grants

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1200px-Welcome_to_Newport_Rhode_Island_sign.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The City of Newport will receive $70,000 in the fifth round of Learn365RI grants, part of $1.629 million awarded statewide to expand afterschool, summer and out-of-school learning programs, Gov. Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced Friday. Newport’s award is among the largest in the round, matched by Pawtucket, Cranston, Warwick, Woonsocket and Central […] The post Newport lands $70,000 in latest round of Learn365RI grants appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County this weekend (Aug. 8 – 9)

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GetMedia-2026-07-31T052326.367.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> If you’ve been following the local real estate market this summer, you’ve probably noticed things have settled into a more familiar rhythm. That’s typical for this time of year. August is often a bit of a lull as families squeeze in vacations, spend time on the water or at the beach, and make the most […] The post On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County this weekend (Aug. 8 – 9) appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Obituary: Robert A. Hanley Sr.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Thumbnail-2026-08-07T064912.950.webp?fit=339%2C440&ssl=1" /> Robert A. Hanley, Sr., 88, of Newport, RI, passed away with a smile on his face on August 1, 2026 in his home while cheering on his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. Bob was born on August 11, 1937 in Naugatuck, CT, the youngest of ten children of the late Joseph T. and […] The post Obituary: Robert A. Hanley Sr. appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Durbin’s RBI single in the 13th inning caps Red Sox’s 12-11 win over the White Sox

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/White_Sox_Red_Sox_Baseball_26219136398559-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C484&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Caleb Durbin lined a single to center field off Chicago’s Erick Fedde in the 13th inning to score NIck Sogard and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 on Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours. Connor Wong had a two-run home run, […] The post Durbin’s RBI single in the 13th inning caps Red Sox’s 12-11 win over the White Sox appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Middletown’s Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium marks 10 years, unveils new brand

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-38.png?fit=360%2C274&ssl=1" /> The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium is marking its 10th anniversary with a refreshed brand identity, capping a decade in which the Middletown-based organization grew from a regional initiative into an internationally recognized consortium. UTIC brings together government, industry, academia and nonprofit partners to move undersea technologies from concept to capability more quickly. The consortium says […] The post Middletown’s Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium marks 10 years, unveils new brand appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Newport City Council to weigh $11M federal grant for $23M Cliff Walk restoration

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_4975-scaled.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The City Council meets Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway, with a docket headlined by a federal grant agreement for the Cliff Walk restoration, a recommended site for the city’s public health vending machine, and a push for state action on Memorial Boulevard. Cliff Walk restoration Councilors […] The post Newport City Council to weigh $11M federal grant for $23M Cliff Walk restoration appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Rep. Lauren Carson: The fight for Newport Hospital’s birthing center isn’t over

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NewportHospitalExteriors2025-7-1-2048x1365-1.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Those of us fighting for the future of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital celebrated several wins in the state budget enacted in June: $1.6 million in extra funding and significant new requirements that must be met before any hospital is allowed to close or reduce services at a birthing center. Newport […] The post Rep. Lauren Carson: The fight for Newport Hospital’s birthing center isn’t over appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Chris Monti Band plays Tiverton Four Corners on Aug. 22

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cmb-blue-room.jpeg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> The Chris Monti Band will play a summer concert at The Meeting House in Tiverton Four Corners on Saturday, Aug. 22. The show starts at 7 p.m., with doors at 6:30 p.m., at 3850 Main Road. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Organizers strongly encourage buying ahead, though door entry is […] The post Chris Monti Band plays Tiverton Four Corners on Aug. 22 appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Sonny Gray feeling more like himself with Red Sox and matches career high with AL-best 14th win

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/White_Sox_Red_Sox_Baseball_26217852468616-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Sonny Gray and the surging Boston Red Sox are on quite a roll together. Gray pitched three-hit ball and struck out eight over six innings for his American League-leading 14th victory, with the crafty 36-year-old right-hander also matching his career high, as Boston beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night. The Red […] The post Sonny Gray feeling more like himself with Red Sox and matches career high with AL-best 14th win appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Edward King House director Carmela Geer stepping down after 13 years

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Edward_King_House_Newport_RI.jpg?fit=780%2C536&ssl=1" /> Carmela Geer, who has led the Edward King House Senior Center since 2013, will step down as executive director on Sept. 11 to become health services coordinator for the Town of Middletown. Under Geer’s leadership, the center expanded its programs and services, earned national accreditation through the National Institute of Senior Centers, and strengthened its […] The post Edward King House director Carmela Geer stepping down after 13 years appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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The Coe Street Co-Op headlines free NIMFest concert at King Park Sunday

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NIMFestKingParkNewport.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The Coe Street Co-Op will headline the next installment of NIMFest 2026 on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the King Park Gazebo, 125 Wellington Ave. The show is free and open to the public, weather permitting. The Woonsocket-based five-piece plays a feel-good blend of classic rock influences and original songwriting, with […] The post The Coe Street Co-Op headlines free NIMFest concert at King Park Sunday appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Appeals court says fishermen’s claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lobster_Defamation_Lawsuit_26217571928557-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — A federal appeals court signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by fishing industry businesses and trade groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case’s potential impact on free speech. The New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation after the aquarium’s Seafood Watch conservation program […] The post Appeals court says fishermen’s claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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MLK Community Center, Four Hearts Foundation host back-to-school clothing drive and giveaway

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and the Four Hearts Foundation are teaming up for a back-to-school kids’ clothing drive and giveaway, collecting gently worn clothing for children of all ages in Newport County. The Four Hearts Foundation will host the donation portion Sunday, Aug. 9, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the […] The post MLK Community Center, Four Hearts Foundation host back-to-school clothing drive and giveaway appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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Stand-up comedy show at Firehouse Theater to benefit cat rescue

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/4.png?fit=780%2C975&ssl=1" /> The Firehouse Theater will host “Funnies for Felines,” a charity stand-up comedy showcase, on Thursday, Aug. 13, with all ticket proceeds going to Fine Feline Cat Rescue. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. at the theater, 4 Equality Park Place. The lineup features six local stand-up comedians. The event […] The post Stand-up comedy show at Firehouse Theater to benefit cat rescue appeared first on What's Up Newp.

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2nd suspect to face charges in Newport double shooting

Nasydi Brown, 18, was arrested along with the first suspect at a Virginia home last week.

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