⚓ What's Up today in Newport County: Wednesday, February 5

Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, February 5, 2025. On this day in 1631, Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, first arrived in Boston from England.

Fourteen residential properties across Newport County changed hands last week. Of note, eleven of those properties sold for less than their asking price. Tyler Bernadyn has the roundup of What Sold.

The next chapter for 37 Memorial Boulevard (formerly Jimmy’s Saloon) has come. Island House Newport will open on March 13. Read More

Undocumented immigration is a key issue in American politics, but it can be hard to nail down the basic facts about who these immigrants are, where they live, and how their numbers have changed in the past few decades. Jennifer Van Hook, an academic expert, dives deeper. Read More

Tickets for the 2025 Newport Folk Festival go on sale at 1 pm today. Read More If this is your first time trying to get tickets, be sure to follow the instructions closely and log in early; they will sell out fast.

If you miss out on tickets and are a year-round Aquidneck Island resident, there may still be hope. Newport Festivals Foundation has created a program for locals to win two free three-day Newport Folk Festival passes through a weekly ticket giveaway. Details and Apply Here

Newport City Council and the Planning Board will host a workshop at 5:30 pm today to discuss proposed updates to the city’s Zoning Code, focusing on housing and development issues. Read More

Notably, eleven of these properties sold for less than their original asking price, highlighting a shift in pricing dynamics.

In 2023, approximately 51 million foreign-born people lived in the United States. Almost three-quarters were in the country legally. Half of the rest had some legal protection from deportation.

Amo to advocate for Blue Economy, climate action, and scientific research

Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Derrick White added 20 and the Boston Celtics showed their championship makeup down the stretch with a 112-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams.

Charlie McAvoy got his 299th career point with a goal in the second period and Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Tuesday night.

New luxury suites offer unique accommodations for extended stays and group gatherings

City Council and Planning Board to discuss housing code changes; separate meeting on Easton’s Pond and treatment plant planned

The state’s economy exhibited strong growth, with the number of Rhode Island-based jobs reaching a record high, although the Ocean State’s unemployment rate remains high relative to the region and U.S.

Ethics training, mobile sauna approval, and harbor planning among key discussions

According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this is the highest sale in Middletown since September of 2023. 

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