<figure></figure> <p>The Heritage Restaurant Group announced Friday it will acquire Crisp Restaurant Group, including Providence Coal Fired Pizza&#8217;s two locations and Union Station Brewery in downtown Providence. The transaction is expected to close within 90 days, subject to due diligence and approval processes. The acquisition marks Heritage Group&#8217;s strategic expansion into the Providence market, coming one [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/heritage-restaurant-group-acquires-crisp-restaurant-group-adds-providence-coal-fired-pizza-and-union-station-brewery/">Heritage Restaurant Group acquires Crisp Restaurant Group, adds Providence Coal Fired Pizza and Union Station Brewery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Discover all that&#8217;s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, Oct. 24 Things To Do Live Music &#38; Entertainment Newport County Public Meetings Saturday, Oct. 25 Things To Do Live Music &#38; Entertainment Newport County Public Meetings Sunday, Oct. [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/whats-happening-this-weekend-in-newport-oct-24-26/">What&#8217;s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 24-26</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>The Preservation Society of Newport County recognized two key state legislators as Preservation Champions on Wednesday evening at Rosecliff Mansion. House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma received the honor for their leadership and support of historic preservation and cultural tourism in Newport County. The society said [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/abney-dipalma-honored-by-preservation-society-of-newport-county/">Abney, DiPalma honored by Preservation Society of Newport County</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Good morning and happy Friday! This weekend, 42 homes across Newport County are hosting Open Houses and here at WhatsUpNewp, I have compiled a full list and link so you can plan your weekend tours accordingly. It’s a great opportunity to explore what’s available across Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Newport, Tiverton, and Little Compton, whether you’re [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/42-open-houses-scheduled-across-newport-county-this-weekend/">42 open houses scheduled across Newport County this weekend</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>This Sunday, Oct. 26, Yagi Noodles is trading its usual dinner service for something a bit louder and a lot more rebellious. The popular Long Wharf Mall noodle spot is hosting a cocktail party in collaboration with Rejects Beer Co. and Fortune Tattoos, bringing together Asian street food, craft beer, live punk rock vinyl spins [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/yagi-noodles-teams-up-with-rejects-beer-co-for-punk-rock-fueled-party/">Yagi Noodles teams up with Rejects Beer Co. for punk rock-fueled party</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Helen was the daughter of the late Aina (Pollary) and Waino K. Ikola. She was married to the late Robert W. Allen and later to the late Eugene Fiske. She was the devoted mother of Ronald Allen (Carol) of Coventry, RI, and Debra Barrett of Westport, MA, and was predeceased by [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-helen-ikola-fiske/">Obituary: Helen Ikola Fiske</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>When Discover Newport extends an invitation, I rearrange my schedule to attend. Newport’s equivalent of a local tourism board (which was recently awarded several “Best of’ Awards)’s monthly, off-peak Marketing Meeting is a gathering I never miss. When the topic is both steeped in Rhode Island’s history and outlining and educating us on our state’s [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/woman-led-organizations-prepare-rhode-island-for-historic-2026/">Woman-led organizations prepare Rhode Island for historic 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>“Six: The Musical&#8221; starts out strong and never lets up. The show – more a high-energy pop concert than a typical Broadway musical – focuses on the six wives of England’s notorious 16th century ruler, Henry VIII. It’s the latest Broadway offering at the Providence Performing Arts Center. “Six” opens with the curtains parting and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/six-the-musical-reigns-supreme-at-ppac/">&#8216;Six: The Musical&#8217; reigns supreme at PPAC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Rhode Island legislators welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard&#8217;s decision this week to suspend a plan that would have removed hundreds of navigational buoys along New England&#8217;s coast, including dozens marking hazards in Rhode Island waters. The Coast Guard announced Tuesday it was pausing its buoy modernization plan after receiving more than 3,200 public comments, according [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/coast-guard-suspends-plan-to-remove-new-england-navigational-aids/">Coast Guard suspends plan to remove New England navigational aids</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Several roads will be closed Saturday afternoon for Portsmouth High School&#8217;s annual homecoming parade. The parade will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. and is expected to conclude by 1 p.m., according to a notice from the town. The parade will start on East Main Road at Patriots Drive and travel south on East Main Road [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/portsmouth-high-school-homecoming-parade-to-close-roads-saturday/">Portsmouth High School homecoming parade to close roads Saturday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>