" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Robert-Duncanson-Landscapes-to-Freedom.-Installation-view.-Redwood-Library-and-Athenaeum-Newport-Rhode-Island-scaled.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The Redwood Library and Athenaeum has opened “Robert Duncanson: Landscapes to Freedom,” an exhibition arguing that the 19th century Black landscape painter encoded routes of the Underground Railroad into his work. The show runs through January 2027 at the Redwood, its only venue, and comprises 28 paintings and site photographs from the collection of Michael […] The post Redwood exhibition argues Robert Duncanson’s landscapes mapped routes to freedom appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9a4ddeec-ab95-4e2e-b7db-6f1ebc3e36e9.webp?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> AJ McCarron will coach Rhode Island’s new United Football League team, the league announced Wednesday, and the entire 2026 Birmingham Stallions roster moves with him. McCarron coached Birmingham last season, his first as a head coach. He won three national championships as a quarterback at Alabama, was a fifth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in […] The post AJ McCarron named head coach of Rhode Island’s new UFL team appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-6.png?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Newport Polo closes its 150th anniversary season Saturday, Oct. 3, with the Turkish Airlines Finals at BD Field at Glen Farm, 250 Linden Lane, after last weekend’s nor’easter postponed the scheduled finale. The rescheduling pulls several events onto one afternoon. Grounds open at noon, the TD Pavilion at 2 p.m., a 150th anniversary pony parade […] The post Newport Polo’s rained-out finale gets a Saturday encore, with a 50-pony parade appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Patriots_Jaguars_Football_26270692066497-1.jpg?fit=780%2C521&ssl=1" /> By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Drake Maye has followed up a season when he was the MVP runner-up with an opening month that has been reminiscent of some of the biggest recent draft busts. J.J. McCarthy also finds himself among not-so-illustrious company after being dealt away following a quick flameout in Minnesota. Two […] The post Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy find themselves in unfortunate company early this NFL season appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/735576876_1433585888806352_2309873042007578211_n.jpg?fit=780%2C900&ssl=1" /> Nominations for the National Sailing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 open Thursday, Oct. 1, and stay open through Dec. 31. The Hall of Fame, part of the Sailing Museum on Thames Street, takes nominations from anyone — sailors, yacht clubs, community sailing centers, class associations, maritime organizations and historians. Neither the board nor the […] The post National Sailing Hall of Fame opens nominations for its 2027 class tomorrow appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Chittara lobster and shrimp fra diavalo. Beech has long been the most enviable piece of real estate on Jamestown’s Narragansett Avenue, even way back when it was Trattoria Simpatico. Three stories high, with a multi-tiered patio that wraps around a bar and under a pergola, it’s a veritable metropolis in a small town that worships the water. Atlantic salmon. Photography...

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-2026-09-30T091936.538.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The state Department of Environmental Management will stock brook and rainbow trout in 25 waterways between Friday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 8, including three in Newport County. Locally, the list includes Stafford Pond and Eight Rod Farm Pond in Tiverton and Upper Melville, also known as Thurston Gray Pond, in Portsmouth. Elsewhere in the […] The post Three Newport County ponds among 25 waters getting fall trout stocking appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"concrete road under cloudy sky","orientation":"1","alt":""}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-13289999" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Mohan Nannapaneni on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-13289999.jpeg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Rhode Island spent more per resident on roads and bridges than almost any state over the past five years, but its state-maintained arterial roads now rank last in the country, according to a report released Wednesday by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. The report traces the imbalance to RhodeWorks, launched in 2016, which directed […] The post RIPEC: Rhode Island’s state roads rank worst in the nation after a decade focused on bridges appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Red_Sox_Yankees_Baseball_26273013140382-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Back in Boston, they’re the two that got away. Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series […] The post Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"vote pin back buttons","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-5926407" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pexels-photo-5926407.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> The Rhode Island Department of State has published its Voter Information Handbook for the Nov. 3 general election, with copies going out by mail to every household in the state over the coming weeks. The handbook explains the three ways to vote — by mail, early in person, or on Election Day — and lays […] The post Voter handbook for the November election is out and heading to every Rhode Island household appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/154-e1607956455245.jpg?fit=780%2C538&ssl=1" /> Brad Shear has resigned as chief executive officer of the Potter League for Animals after nine years, and two longtime former leaders have been appointed interim executive directors, the organization’s board announced Tuesday. M. Christie Smith, who spent 35 years at the Potter League including a tenure as executive director, and Amy Chamard, who was […] The post Potter League CEO Brad Shear resigns after nine years; two former leaders step in as interim directors appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"powder of kratom on wooden spoon and in bowl","orientation":"1","alt":""}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-4439071" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Laryssa Suaid on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-4439071.jpeg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Strategic Prevention Partnerships and the Newport County Prevention Coalition will host a free public panel on kratom on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union St. Check-in starts at 5. The event arrives amid a sharp split between neighboring states. Rhode Island overturned its ban on […] The post Public panel on kratom set for Oct. 27 in Portsmouth appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-2026-09-29T151954.684.jpg?fit=780%2C975&ssl=1" /> People’s Credit Union has promoted Rachel Semiao to head of Portsmouth member operations, where she will oversee daily branch operations and serve as a resource for staff. She reports to Lori Marshall, who heads the Portsmouth branch. Semiao joined the credit union as a member service representative in Middletown and most recently held the position […] The post People’s Credit Union promotes Rachel Semiao to head of Portsmouth member operations appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-2026-09-29T141536.737.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Newport Classical has set six holiday concerts across two December weekends, with tickets going on sale Tuesday, Oct. 6. Christmas with Cantus, Dec. 5 at 1 and 3:30 p.m., at the Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St. The low-voice ensemble sold out both its 2024 performances here. The hour-long program mixes carols with contemporary […] The post Messiah at Rosecliff returns in December, part of six Newport Classical holiday concerts appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lg-34.png?fit=780%2C975&ssl=1" /> Irvin J. Cotton, 85, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. Born on May 27, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred Cotton. Irvin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and went on to enjoy a distinguished career as a chemical engineer. He was also […] The post Obituary: Irvin J. Cotton appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Tiverton was just awarded a grant to help fight against PFAS contamination in its water wells.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"BETH FITZPATRICK","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"aerial view of newport mansions and coastal scenery","orientation":"1","alt":""}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-34354723" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Beth Fitzpatrick on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-34354723.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> Newport and Bristol counties don’t have enough commercial, flex and light industrial space to accommodate the jobs the region expects over the next decade, according to a report commissioned by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. The study, by Fourth Economy Consulting, projects nearly 1,700 high-paying jobs in ocean technology, engineering and professional services by […] The post Chamber study warns Newport County lacks the space to hold the jobs coming its way appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Thumbnail-2026-09-29T054143.366.webp?fit=340%2C440&ssl=1" /> Maria S. Johnson, 73, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 26, 2026, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, RI. Born in Newport, RI, to Armando and Rose Napoli on December 26, 1952, Maria graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, attended Northampton Junior College, and continued on to work as a […] The post Obituary: Maria S. Johnson appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guardians_Red_Sox_Baseball_26266005903532-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C462&ssl=1" /> NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Red Sox rookie left-hander Payton Tolle will start Tuesday night’s AL Wild Card Series opener against the New York Yankees and will be followed in the rotation for the best-of-three series by right-hander Sonny Gray and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy made the announcement Monday, a day […] The post Rookie Payton Tolle will start the AL Wild Card Series opener for the Red Sox appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Choir-School-of-Newport-County-Professional-Choristers-Spring-2026-by-Lisette-Rooney-for-CSNC.jpg?fit=780%2C647&ssl=1" /> The Choir School of Newport County marks the tenth year of its Concert of Remembrance on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. at the St. George’s School Chapel, 372 Purgatory Road. The concert assembles the Choir School’s professional choristers, St. George’s Advanced Vocal Ensemble, members of the Trinity Episcopal Church choir, the choirs of St. […] The post Tenth Concert of Remembrance brings a 20-piece orchestra and choirs from two states to St. George’s Chapel appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Seahawks_Commanders_Football_26270731475950-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Drake Maye wasn’t one of the things the Patriots anticipated having to worry about entering this season. Suddenly, the third-year quarterback is at the top of the list. After beginning the season with two games of uneven play, Maye’s struggles found a new floor in the Patriots’ 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. […] The post Drake Maye’s struggles hovering over Patriots’ slow start with division opener next appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-100-Difference-img-1024x890-1.webp?fit=780%2C678&ssl=1" /> Newport Restaurant Group is marking 30 years as an employee-owned company this year, saying it has distributed roughly $33 million to employee-owners since 1996. The company employs about 1,900 people, roughly 1,100 of them year-round with another 800 added in peak season. It reports annual turnover of 12 to 14 percent, against an industry average […] The post Newport Restaurant Group marks 30 years of employee ownership, with $33 million paid out since 1996 appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Celtics_Basketball_26271649521475-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C462&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum’s one constant during his development into a star with the Boston Celtics has been having Jaylen Brown as a teammate. That partnership ended this offseason when the Celtics front office decided to trade Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP – to the Philadelphia 76ers in what was largely a […] The post Jayson Tatum ready to lead new-look Celtics in aftermath of Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Vernonhouse-1024x768-1.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> An interactive exhibit about Cato Vernon, an African heritage Revolutionary War soldier and carpenter who lived at the Vernon House in the mid-1770s, opens Saturday, Oct. 3, and runs through Nov. 22. “The Cato Vernon Freedom Library” occupies three rooms on the first floor of the national historic landmark at 46 Clarke St. It includes […] The post New exhibit at the Vernon House explores the life of Cato Vernon, a Black Revolutionary War soldier who lived there appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Gary Sinise before performing in Newport with the Lt. Dan Band. In 1994, Forrest Gump was released. The now iconic film followed the life of its title character as he found himself in one transformative situation after another. One of those situations was enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in the Vietnam War, where he meets Lieutenant Dan Taylor....

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1000005719-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C587&ssl=1" /> The Middletown Public Library has launched two new circulating collections: 425 books in nine languages and 58 video games, its first. The World Language Collection covers children, teens and adults in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. The library initially planned to focus on Spanish and Portuguese, but expanded after talking […] The post Middletown library adds books in nine languages and its first video game collection appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image002-14.png?fit=780%2C408&ssl=1" /> Rhode Island Energy said Monday it has restored power to more than 50,000 customers who lost service during the weekend nor’easter, finishing in under 48 hours. The utility deployed more than 270 crew members and field personnel across the state. Wind gusts reached 55 mph, bringing down trees and limbs onto power lines. Crews responded […] The post Rhode Island Energy says power restored to all 50,000 customers hit by weekend nor’easter appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-2026-09-28T152744.531.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Aaron Mahnke, creator of the podcast “Lore” and author of “Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire,” will give a lecture at Rosecliff on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. The talk traces how folklore, medical belief, religion and pseudoscience produced the New England vampire panic, which culminated in the exhumation of […] The post “Lore” creator Aaron Mahnke to speak at Rosecliff on Rhode Island’s vampire panic appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Extreme_Weather_Shipwreck_Uncovered_26271592938968.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A maritime expert planned to visit a Nantucket beach Monday to inspect weathered wooden beams exposed by the weekend’s powerful nor’easter, possibly the remnants of a 19th-century shipwreck buried beneath the island’s southern shore. The Egan Maritime Institute said its exhibits and collections manager would survey the […] The post Maritime experts travel to Nantucket to investigate shipwreck remains exposed by nor’easter appeared first on What's Up Newp.

The Portsmouth Community Electricity program has set its winter supply rates, with the default option priced below Rhode Island Energy’s residential rate and including 5 percent additional renewable energy from Rhode Island sources. The program’s standard residential rate is 16.929 cents per kilowatt-hour, against Rhode Island Energy’s Last Resort Service price of 17.029 cents from […] The post Portsmouth sets winter community electricity rates below Rhode Island Energy’s appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"close up photo of monopoly board game","orientation":"1","alt":""}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-9090534" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-9090534.jpeg?fit=780%2C442&ssl=1" /> We all know about Mr. Potato Head’s connection to Rhode Island, since he’s a creature of the now-departed Hasbro and was manufactured in Pawtucket. Less known was our state’s oblique link to the enduring board game Monopoly, since it’s also owned by Hasbro. Netflix recently announced that next year on its streaming network it will […] The post Gerry Goldstein: Travels to an empire, with a duck appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Construction on the eastbound span of the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge shifts to daytime hours the week of Oct. 5, with one lane open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and delays expected through the work zone, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority said Monday. The daytime schedule runs Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. […] The post Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge work moves to daytime for a week starting Oct. 5 appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GetMedia-2026-09-28T125922.531.jpeg?fit=780%2C542&ssl=1" /> Eighteen homes traded hands across Newport County last week, another reminder that despite a changing real estate environment, people are still buying, selling and making moves throughout our communities. The pace, however, feels much different. We are no longer operating in a market where nearly every new listing is met with immediate urgency, multiple offers […] The post What Sold: A look at 18 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (Sept. 21 – 25) appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Broadway-Street-Fair-2025-10-10-25-65-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> The Broadway Street Fair returns Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 6 p.m., closing six blocks from Equality Park to Washington Square for a free afternoon of music, food, art and local vendors. More than 15,000 people attended last year, and organizers say they expect 20,000 this year. The fair is in its ninth year […] The post Broadway Street Fair returns Oct. 10 appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rhode_Island_Department_of_Health_Cannon_Building.jpg?fit=780%2C444&ssl=1" /> Rhode Island has recorded an elevated number of rabid animals this year, most of them raccoons and bats, the state Department of Health said Monday, along with a rabid cat, coyote, skunk and woodchuck. The department marked World Rabies Day by highlighting its exposure assessment program, which operates around the clock and evaluates individual cases […] The post Rhode Island seeing elevated rabies activity this year, mostly in raccoons and bats appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/New_Hampshire_Extreme_Weather_Nor_Easter_26270677753401-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C522&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Residents of coastal communities in the Northeast slogged through floodwaters for a second day as a powerful nor’easter pummeled the shoreline Sunday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. Tidal surges swamped low-lying neighborhoods in New Jersey while wind gusts toppled trees on New York’s Long Island, damaging homes and […] The post Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast again, causing problems from New Jersey to New England appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Patriots_Jaguars_Football_26270701180519-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen spent all week telling his players that what mattered most was how they responded. It would have been tough to imagine anything better than this. Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, including one on which Parker Washington made a fingertip […] The post Lawrence throws 3 TD passes as Jaguars rout Patriots and raise more questions about Maye appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lg-2026-09-27T085109.477.jpeg?fit=780%2C772&ssl=1" /> Brian Ernest Martin, 87, of Newport, died peacefully at St. Clare Home on September 10, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1939, in Birmingham, England, the son of the late Reuben Martin and Jennie Phillips Martin. Brian enlisted in the Royal Navy at age 14½, becoming a diver in the Bomb and Mine Disposal […] The post Obituary: Brian E. Martin appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"@Julioo.mov 2025","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"soccer ball on grass field at night","orientation":"1","alt":""}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-38105639" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Julio Cardoso on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-38105639.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans scored two goals, his second multi-goal game this season, Aiden Hezarkhani added a goal, and Real Salt Lake beat the New England Revolution 3-0 on Saturday night to snap a 13-game winless streak. Real Salt Lake (9-13-5), which had lost four in a row and seven of eight, won […] The post Sergi Solans scores 2 goals, RSL beats Revolution 3-0 to snap 13-game winless skid appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"a football ball sits on the grass in the sun","orientation":"1","alt":""}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-27501701" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Emanuel Pedro on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pexels-photo-27501701.jpeg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1" /> GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kevin White had a short touchdown run and the defense turned one of four turnovers into a touchdown as North Carolina A&T upset Rhode Island 22-18 on Saturday night for its first win of the season. The Rams, ranked No. 19 in the Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision poll, outgained the […] The post NC A&T gets first win behind defense, freshman kicker, beating Rhode Island 22-18 appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/APTOPIX_New_Hampshire_Extreme_Weather_Nor_easter_26269656800887-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By LEAH WILLINGHAM and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press886 BOSTON (AP) — A slow-moving, powerful storm crept along the coast of the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, producing high winds that caused power outages while whipping up big waves and heavy rains that created dangerous conditions. The New York City Housing Authority said one of its […] The post A persistent nor’easter batters US Northeast, causing coastal flooding, outages and at least 1 death appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Miramar-1912.jpg?fit=540%2C348&ssl=1" /> The Newport Restoration Foundation honored two Bellevue Avenue-area preservation projects at the 20th annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, held Sept. 11 at Rough Point. Miramar received the award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. The Spouting Rock Beach Association Historic Clubhouse was recognized for resiliency and floodproofing work. Tom Perkins received the President’s Award for […] The post Miramar and the Bailey’s Beach clubhouse honored at Doris Duke Preservation Awards appeared first on What's Up Newp.

NEWPORT, R.I. — Rogers beat the EWG/Prout co-op 30-0 on Friday night at Toppa Field, scoring on the ground, through a defensive return and without ever letting the Scarlet Knights into the end zone. Brayden Ward carried 19 times for 126 yards and a touchdown. Keivan Rivera added 37 yards and a score on six […] The post Rogers shuts out EWG/Prout 30-0 at Toppa Field appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Thumbnail-2026-09-26T071025.129.webp?fit=340%2C440&ssl=1" /> Michael Franklin Lauzon died peacefully at the RI Veterans Home on September 17, 2026 following a courageous battle with years of illness. Born in Newport, he was the son of Peter and Julia Murray Lauzon. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter, John, and Julian. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Lauzon of Saunderstown; […] The post Obituary: Michael Franklin Lauzon appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"newport pell bridge a marvel of engineering","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-30864974" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Beth Fitzpatrick on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-30864974.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority imposed Level I wind restrictions on the Newport Pell, Mount Hope and Jamestown Verrazzano bridges at about 5:55 a.m. Saturday, barring box trucks, trailers, house trailers and RVs as a nor’easter moved across the region. Law enforcement can turn back other vehicles at their discretion, and drivers denied […] The post Nor’easter brings wind restrictions to the bridges, ferry cancellations and coastal flooding risk appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cubs_Red_Sox_Baseball_26268851592781-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run double in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Friday night to sweep a doubleheader. Brayan Bello allowed four hits over four innings and rookie Jedixson Páez (1-1) gave up three hits in five innings with four strikeouts in his […] The post Red Sox beat Cubs 2-0 to sweep doubleheader after setting Wild Card Series matchup with Yankees appeared first on What's Up Newp.

It was on September 26, 1983 that Australia II defeated Liberty in Newport to win the America’s Cup trophy that had been in the hands of the New York Yacht Club since the competition begain in 1851. The 1983 America’s Cup was the occasion of the first winning challenge to the New York Yacht Club, […] The post On This Day – September 26, 1983: Australia II Wins America’s Cup in Newport appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BRONX-Chazz-Palminteri-on-stage.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Chazz Palminteri is proud of his accomplishments. “I’m the only guy ever in the history of show business,” he said in our recent interview, “to write a one-man show and star in it, write the screenplay from the show and star in it, and write a musical based on the show and star in it.” […] The post Chazz Palminteri had $200 left when he wrote “A Bronx Tale.” He’s still performing it 35 years later. appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/72830_141775652672033_1539801918_n.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The city will receive more than $68,000 in federal grant money for CPR devices, part of nearly $2.7 million awarded to Rhode Island fire departments and first responder agencies this week, FEMA announced Friday. The money comes through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, which funds protective equipment, emergency vehicles and responder health and wellness […] The post Newport gets $68,000 in FEMA grant for CPR devices appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"rhode island state house under cloudy skies","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-5829644" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Mohan Nannapaneni on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pexels-photo-5829644.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> The state’s Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council approved a $1.5 million spending plan for the coming fiscal year on Thursday, drawn from 30 proposals totaling more than $4.1 million. The council, chaired by Department of Environmental Management Director Terry Gray, coordinates state agencies’ work under the 2021 Act on Climate, which sets Rhode Island’s emissions […] The post State climate council approves $1.5 million spending plan as requests hit $4.1 million appeared first on What's Up Newp.