by Frank Prosnitz

<figure></figure> <p>Rhode Island is in a recession … and likely has been since last December, according to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro.  “The time for equivocation has come to an end,” Lardaro wrote, commenting on his monthly Current Conditions Index. “RHODE ISLAND IS IN A RECESSION.” His view may not be shared regionally and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/rhode-island-in-recession-since-december-economist-says/">Rhode Island in recession since December, economist says</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current

<figure></figure> <p>Six hundred dollars can’t cover an entire month of groceries for Yolanda Robertson’s family of five. But it’s a critical piece of how the 36-year-old single mom can put food on the table. Or at least, it was. Robertson is among the 42 million low-income people nationwide, including 140,000 Rhode Islanders, who stand to lose [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/rhode-island-food-pantries-slammed-as-snap-beneficiaries-brace-for-funding-to-run-dry/">Rhode Island food pantries slammed as SNAP beneficiaries brace for funding to run dry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by Ryan Belmore

<figure></figure> <p>Middletown Self Storage will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest location at 101 Valley Road on Monday, Oct. 27, at noon. The event, held in partnership with the Newport Chamber of Commerce, will feature facility tours, light refreshments and giveaways. The company is offering first month free to all new customers who rent a [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/middletown-self-storage-to-celebrate-grand-opening-of-valley-road-location/">Middletown Self Storage to celebrate grand opening of Valley Road location</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by Ryan Belmore

<figure></figure> <p>Rhode Island welcomed 29.4 million visitors in 2024, marking a 3.7% increase over the previous year and representing a new record for the state, according to data released Wednesday by Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce. The visitors spent $6 billion throughout the state, a 7% increase from 2023, according to research conducted by [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/record-29-4-million-visitors-traveled-to-rhode-island-in-2024-spent-6-billion/">Record 29.4 million visitors traveled to Rhode Island in 2024, spent $6 billion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by Ryan Belmore

<figure></figure> <p>Ski and snowboard enthusiasts will have a chance to experience Teton Gravity Research&#8217;s latest film when &#8220;Pressure Drop&#8221; screens at the Jane Pickens Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The screening marks the 30th anniversary of Teton Gravity Research, which was founded in 1995 by Steve Jones, Todd Jones and Dirk Collins using [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/teton-gravity-research-brings-pressure-drop-ski-film-to-newport/">Teton Gravity Research brings &#8216;Pressure Drop&#8217; ski film to Newport</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by Memorial Funeral Home

<figure></figure> <p>It is with heavy hearts and much gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved and beautiful mother, Pauline Reynolds, 79, on October 14, 2025, at Newport Hospital. Born in Newport to the late Joseph Edmund Reynolds and Ann Catherine (Silvia) Reynolds. She was the youngest of five, raised in the Fifth Ward of [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-pauline-reynolds/">Obituary: Pauline Reynolds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by Memorial Funeral Home

<figure></figure> <p>Dolores Petrush-Tarlton, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on October 20, 2025. She was the wife of Scott J. Tarlton. Born in Passaic, NJ on June 1, 1952, she was the daughter of Edward and Anna (Olko) Petrush. Dolores grew up in Saddle Brook, New Jersey and graduated from Fairleigh-Dickinson University. She was a registered [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-dolores-petrush-tarlton/">Obituary: Dolores Petrush-Tarlton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by What'sUpNewp

<figure></figure> <p>Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s on tap for weather in Newport, Rhode Island, this week and weekend. The National Weather Service provides the following detailed weather and marine forecasts. NOAA&#8217;s National Weather Service is the primary source of weather, hydrologic, and climate data and provides forecasts and warnings for the United States. This forecast is updated automatically throughout [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-7-day-weather-forecast/">7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by Ryan Belmore

<figure></figure> <p>The Aquidneck Island Land Trust is accepting entries for its 11th annual Art &#38; Writing Contest, inviting students to capture their favorite island landscapes through creative expression. The contest, sponsored by Sixteen On Center, challenges students to reflect on their favorite Aquidneck Island vista and its relationship with the changing environment. Students can submit artwork, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/aquidneck-island-land-trust-launches-11th-annual-student-art-and-writing-contest/">Aquidneck Island Land Trust launches 11th annual student art and writing contest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

by Ryan Belmore

<figure></figure> <p>22 Bowen&#8217;s Wine Bar &#38; Grille will host Italian winemaker Stefano Gagliardo for a five-course wine-pairing dinner Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Gagliardo, owner and winemaker of Poderi Gianni Gagliardo, will present wines from his family&#8217;s Piedmont winery alongside dishes prepared by Executive Chef Justin Garcia. The dinner costs $185 per person, plus tax and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/22-bowens-to-host-italian-winemaker-dinner-on-newport-waterfront/">22 Bowen&#8217;s to host Italian winemaker dinner on Newport waterfront</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>