☀️ What'sUpNewp Morning Briefing: Friday, March 14

Friday, March 14, 2025

Good Morning, Newport!

⚓ Get ready to clap your hands, Newport! The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that indie pop and neo-soul sensation Fitz and the Tantrums will headline the 2025 Induction Celebration, adding a vibrant musical finale to a weekend honoring tennis legends Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers. Read More

⚓ How is the Greater Newport Economy faring? A new report provides some answers. Read More

⚓ Consultants say Second Beach is losing about a tenth of a meter of sand yearly. The Middletown Beach Commission heard this in a recent report and will get more details before advising the Town Council about what to do - if anything. Read More

⚓ Next week, Howland Park playground upgrades begin in Middletown. While this work is underway, the playground area will be off limits, but the rest of the Third Beach Road facility will remain open. Read More

⚓ Save The Date: The Preservation Society of Newport County provided the following list of the larger events they have scheduled for 2025 at the Newport Mansions. Read More

⚓ Heritage Restaurant Group’s Flo’s Clam Shack in Middletown opened for the 2025 season yesterday. Here’s something different - they’ll host live music with Neal & The Vipers on Saturday. Historically closed on Parade Day, Heritage Restaurant Group’s The Red Parrot will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

⚓ ICYMI: We have a full rundown of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening during this festive weekend. Things To Do This Weekend

⚓ Tune in to The Rhode Show on WPRI this morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. I’ll be appearing to talk about St. Patrick’s Day in Newport and more.

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As part of the reimagined Induction Celebration, Fitz and the Tantrums will take the stage on the evening of Saturday, August 23rd, to close out the three-day event with a high-energy performance guaranteed to make your hands clap!

Greater Newport Economy Report: Educated workforce, housing challenges, and business optimism

Preservation Society announces return of popular Flower Show, Wine & Food Festival, and holiday celebrations

“We’ve extended our hours to give customers more flexibility to conduct their business with us”

The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.

Detours will occur between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm

“This big, jaw-droppingly gorgeous guy is the total package. With one striking blue eye and one warm brown eye, Sanders is like a walking masterpiece.”

One arrest made.

Newport Daily News: Newport to open talks on regionalizing school services with Middletown. How the council voted

Salve Today: Nationhood Lab unveils research report on “The Story of America” in Washington, D.C.

WLNE: Bajah’s Cat Café back open in Tiverton, looking to secure rescue permit

WPRI: Rhode Island native seeks to represent US in solo sailing race

Weather Forecast

Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tonight - Patchy fog after 5 am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Marine Forecast

NNE wind 5 to 9 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. Tonight - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy fog after 5 am. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 36 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

Sunrise at 6:57 am. Sunset at 6:50 pm. High tide at 8:50 am & 9:07 pm. Low tide at 2:05 am & 2:22 pm. The lunar phase is a Full Moon.

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