Sunday Soundings: Voices of Rhode Island (Vol. 4)

Good morning, it’s Sunday, February 2.

Welcome to our fourth edition of Voices of Rhode Island, a new series from What'sUpNewp. Every Sunday, a diverse lineup of contributors—each with deep knowledge and a passion for their field—will explore topics like housing, arts, women's health, senior issues, history, and more.

Although no Civil War battles took place in Rhode Island, a hospital in Portsmouth, Rhode Island played a large role in caring for wounded on both sides of the conflict

If you’re considering selling your home in 2025, the time to start preparing is now.

A literal light bulb moment occurred when, in her mid-50s, Mary Alice Smith of Newport, RI was living alone and attempted to change a lightbulb in a closet with a 10-foot-high ceiling.

Piano à Deux: Love Songs from Around The World, Winter Speaker Series, and more.

The Parkgate Restoration Association seeks aid for its mission to restore a neglected Gilded Age Mansion in Newport

Girls finish 6th, boys take 5th place in Class B division at Providence event

Girls finish 7th, boys 6th in Class C; Robles and Medina shine in hurdles

Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.

January 13, 1945 — January 30, 2025

The venue’s intimate atmosphere provided the perfect setting for a night of rich harmonies, soulful melodies, and heartfelt storytelling from a band that has spent two decades defining modern roots music.

Massachusetts man strikes it rich at Island Food Mart, while $32,000 Wild Money jackpot from Joe’s Kwik Marts remains unclaimed

Eastbound and westbound lanes affected; Former toll plaza to see alternating closures

With 34 properties hosting Open Houses this weekend across the area, from multi-million-dollar estates to charming one-bedroom condos, there’s something for everyone, no matter your budget or preferred location.

Kurt Gent and Charlie Normand recognized for exceptional service to youth and community at Narragansett Council’s annual dinner

One person taken into custody.

Gyselle Mairs scores 18 points for Portsmouth as team drops to 7-5 record; next game set for February 3

January 21, 1928 — January 28, 2025

International matchups and themed events highlight 34th summer of world-class polo

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