<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. Thursday, Oct. 9 Things To Do Live Music &#38; Entertainment Newport County Government Friday, Oct. 10 Things To Do Live Music &#38; Entertainment Newport County Public Meetings Saturday, Oct. 11 [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/whats-happening-this-weekend-in-newport-oct-9-13/">What&#8217;s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 9-13</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Newport Restaurant Group opened J.T. Commons on Thursday, a new pizza-focused restaurant in the former Foodlove Market space. The restaurant features two signature pizza styles — Roman and focaccia — alongside shareable appetizers, sandwiches and a soft-serve ice cream bar with house-made toppings. Named after J.T. O&#8217;Connell, the legendary Newport businessman and founder of what [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-restaurant-group-opens-j-t-commons-in-middletown/">Newport Restaurant Group opens J.T. Commons in Middletown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Rhode Island&#8217;s independent live entertainment industry drives $138.2 million in state GDP and supports more than 2,300 jobs, according to a first-of-its-kind national economic study released Wednesday. The report from the National Independent Venue Association shows the state&#8217;s independently owned venues, promoters and festivals generate $287.7 million in total economic output and $12.9 million in [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/independent-live-entertainment-generates-138-million-for-rhode-island-economy-new-report-finds/">Independent live entertainment generates $138 million for Rhode Island economy, new report finds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Keeping up with all the local news can be taxing. So take a break and see if you can solve What&#8217;sUpNewp&#8217;s daily word puzzle, Wordy. Today, we&#8217;re pleased to introduce a new feature: a Newport-themed word game that challenges you to guess five-letter words connected to recent stories we&#8217;ve covered. The gameplay might be familiar [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/introducing-whatsupnewp-wordy-your-daily-newport-themed-brain-teaser/">Introducing What&#8217;sUpNewp Wordy: Your daily Newport-themed brain teaser</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>A pharmacy that serves Newport Mental Health and other behavioral health organizations across Rhode Island has secured a $400,000 loan to expand its prescription services. Horizon Pharmacy, a Warwick-based leader in long-term care pharmacy services, will use the financing from the Rhode Island Foundation&#8217;s Impact Investing program to increase capacity and deepen partnerships with community [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/horizon-pharmacy-secures-400000-loan-to-expand-behavioral-health-services/">Horizon Pharmacy secures $400,000 loan to expand behavioral health services</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain is calling on Newport families to make education a daily priority at home, emphasizing that consistent parent engagement is critical to student success. In her weekly message to the school community, Jermain stressed that teachers and principals want to hear from families about both challenges and successes their children are experiencing. [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-superintendent-calls-on-parents-to-make-education-a-daily-priority/">Newport superintendent calls on parents to make education a daily priority</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>The Middletown Public Library will celebrate the beginning of a new era with a wall-breaking ceremony at its future home on Monday, Oct. 27. The 11 a.m. event at 110 Enterprise Center will mark the official start of renovations to transform the 30,000-square-foot building into a modern library and community space. Community members are invited [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/middletown-library-plans-wall-breaking-ceremony-for-future-home/">Middletown Library plans wall-breaking ceremony for future home</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Lucien Edward Forbes, 79 of Newport, RI passed away October 5, 2025. He was born in America, raised in Paris, Portugal and the Rough Diamond Ranch in Whitmore, California all of which inspired him to lead a life in International business devoted to the preservation of natural resources. From the fishing fleets he built out [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-lucien-edward-forbes/">Obituary: Lucien Edward Forbes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Newport residents and visitors should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as the city hosts three major events over three consecutive days, according to press releases issued Wednesday by the Newport Police Department. The busy weekend kicks off Saturday, October 11, with the Broadway Street Fair, which will bring no-parking restrictions to multiple downtown [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-braces-for-weekend-road-closures-as-three-major-events-converge/">Newport braces for weekend road closures as three major events converge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Country music star Phil Vassar brings his &#8220;25 Years of Paradise&#8221; tour to the Park Theatre on Oct. 24, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakout No. 1 hit &#8220;Just Another Day in Paradise.&#8221; The intimate acoustic performance promises nightly setlist changes and covers of musical legends like Billy Joel and Elton John. For Vassar, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/country-star-phil-vassar-brings-25th-anniversary-paradise-tour-to-cranston/">Country star Phil Vassar brings 25th anniversary &#8216;Paradise&#8217; tour to Cranston</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>