Afternoon Update from What'sUpNewp

Road closures planned as festivities run from morning through evening

Dartmouth professor will discuss new book on separation of church and state Aug. 28

Grammy-winning quintet, Navy band and guitarist to perform at venues across Newport County from August through October

The threatened species, which makes its habitat in warmer southern Gulf waters in places like Florida, was first seen July 26 off the southwestern coast of Cape Cod in the area of Nantucket Sound.

Women on the Water program for female students recognized for STEM and maritime history education

Troubadours show featuring Home Again and Steamroller scheduled for Nov. 16

Annual charity ball at Rosecliff Mansion brings organization’s 34-year fundraising total to over $2.3 million

August 19, 1941 – August 2, 2025

Presented in collaboration with Newport-based mental health advocacy brand NOSOLO, the evening will blend powerful storytelling with a shared commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health.

While conveyances are still happening, we are starting to see a slight shift in the market and in seller expectations.

Seventy-two teams across 10 classes compete in Newport’s signature sailing event despite light wind forecasts

Oct. 19 race across iconic bridge has raised more than $1 million for nonprofits since 2012

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