🎄What's Up This Week: Dec. 23 - 30

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining, Opening weekend of “A Complete Unknown”, Family Friendly Funnies, and more.

New initiative aims to prevent crisis situations by connecting emergency and social service providers.

After retiring from teaching, Clement Clarke Moore purchased a Victorian house at 25 Catherine Street in Newport.

“A Visit from St. Nicholas” is one of the most famous American poems. But who wrote it?

A third endangered whale has been spotted entangled in fishing gear off the East Coast, marking an alarming end to the year for a species threatened with extinction.

State’s top doctor advises staying home when sick, getting vaccinated to prevent spread of flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Lower Melville and Newport’s Almy Pond remain under warning as blue-green algae concerns persist.

Five individuals taken into custody on various charges.

The film, which opens Thursday at Jane Pickens, stands among the best music biopics and is award-season ready.

Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow between 4 am and 5 am, then a slight chance of rain after 5 am. Increasing clouds, with a temperature rising to around 35 by 4 am. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Polar Express, It’s A Wonderful Life, Holiday Cheers Benefit, and more! Get the full rundown of events, entertainment, and public meetings happening tonight below.

Tuesday: There is a chance of rain and snow before noon, then snow between noon and 1 pm. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.

There is nothing really on tap as far as events or entertainment goes. Here are some dining options if you’re looking to dine out. Merry Christmas Eve to all who celebrate!

Local restaurants offer special menus and experiences for Christmas Eve and Day

Whether you’re seeking a night of indulgence, laughter, or dancing, Newport has something to offer everyone as they bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025.

Second annual “Islander Plunge” scheduled for New Year’s Day 2025 to support local scholarship fund

Annual New Year’s Day event aims to raise funds for youth programs through Bonrock Foundation

WJAR: Newport man asks for ornaments for Christmas tree in memory of mom and brother

WLNE: McKee: 650,000 impacted by RIBridges cyber attack

WPRI: Grammy-nominated producer wants to bring more mainstream music to Rhode Island

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