What’s Up Interview: Billy Bragg, singer and activist, playing the Newport Folk Festival on July 27

Bragg returning to Newport for the first time since the ‘Speak Out’ sessions in 2017

The Ocean Race Atlantic will race from New York City to Barcelona in 2026

The Ocean Race Atlantic is set to launch in 2026

Newport County Students shine on Tufts University Dean’s List

Tufts University has put out its Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester, which honors students with a semester-grade point average of 3.4 or higher.

New Coast Guard Sector Boston Commander takes charge

Captain Jamie Frederick assumes command of over 1,500 personnel

Toxic Algae Bloom shuts down Little Beach at Slack Reservoir

Health officials warn against swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking in the affected area.

Newport Hospital earns prestigious Magnet Recognition again

Hospital achieves excellence in patient care for fifth consecutive time

Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: July 17 – 18

Two individuals taken into custody.

Providence Fringe Festival returns for 11th year with 50 shows

Director Brien Lang emphasizes goal of creating event that “uniquely belongs to Providence” while accommodating all participants

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What’s Up on Friday

Weather

Via the National Weather Service.

Marine

Via the National Weather Service.

  • Friday: N wind around 8 kt, becoming SSW in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

  • Friday Night: SSW wind 5 to 7 kt, becoming W after midnight. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.

  • Water Temperature: 68°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

  • Sunrise: 5:28 am | Sunset: 8:14 pm | 14 hours and 45 minutes of sun.

  • High tide at 6:41 am & 7:06 pm | Low tide at 12:32 am & 12:04 pm.

  • Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 12.2 days, 93% lighting.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Government

What’s Up This Week

What’sUpNewp stories related to this week.

What’s Up in Newport This Week: July 15 – 21

“Voice of Sailing” Jobson to preview America’s prospects in Olympic Games and America’s Cup

Jaws Summer Party returns to The JPT on July 18 & 19

French musical sensation La Méchante Et Le Connard to perform at King Park on July 19

John Pizzarelli Trio will perform at The JPT on July 20

Dan Burke And The Royal Treatment to headline Newport’s NIMFest Concert Series on July 21

Cruise Ship Schedule

Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule.

  • Sunday, August 4 | Silver Shadow

  • Tuesday, August 6 | Silver Shadow

  • Wednesday, August 28 | Silver Shadow

  • Friday, August 30 | Silver Shadow

  • Saturday, August 31 | Insignia

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