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Obituary: Constance Marie Brown " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-13T143648.091.jpeg?fit=202%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-13T143648.091.jpeg?fit=691%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Constance “Connie” Marie Kenney Nelson-Brown, 93, passed away on March 11th, 2026 at Brookdale South Bay in South Kingstown, RI, following a brief illness. Born in Salem, MA, and raised in Ocean Grove in Swansea, Connie later spent the rest of her life on Aquidneck Island. Early on Connie worked for famed mid century modern furniture designer […] The post Obituary: Constance Marie Brown appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Obituary: Constance Marie Brown

Obituary: Ingrid E. Fogg " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Thumbnail_1-15.webp?fit=231%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Thumbnail_1-15.webp?fit=339%2C440&ssl=1" /> Ingrid E. (Luderer) Fogg, 81, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Erich and Gertrude (Weck) Luderer, she was their only child — and from the very beginning, she made the most of every bit of life she was given. Ingrid graduated from Springfield High School […] The post Obituary: Ingrid E. Fogg appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Obituary: Ingrid E. Fogg

Obituary: Carol Ann Stewart " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-13T143519.056.jpeg?fit=200%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-13T143519.056.jpeg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Carol Ann Stewart (Volpone), 77, of Newport, RI passed away on January 18th, 2026. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, and as a military child moved until settling in Rhode Island shortly after high school. Carol remained a “Jersey Girl” at heart. Carol dedicated 42 years as an Education Technician at the Naval War […] The post Obituary: Carol Ann Stewart appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Obituary: Carol Ann Stewart

Obituary: Linda Helen Sheehan " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-13T143335.225.jpeg?fit=280%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-13T143335.225.jpeg?fit=780%2C836&ssl=1" /> Linda H. Sheehan, a woman of incredible taste, iconic style, and devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, February 22, 2026. She carried herself with grace in every season of life. Linda entered the world on November 5, 1948, in Newport, RI, the cherished daughter of the late Henry and […] The post Obituary: Linda Helen Sheehan appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Obituary: Linda Helen Sheehan

Newport Historical Society offers limited-edition flags to mark America’s 250th anniversary " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed-2026-03-13T143121.710.png?fit=300%2C214&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed-2026-03-13T143121.710.png?fit=780%2C557&ssl=1" /> The Newport Historical Society is inviting residents and property owners to show their civic pride ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday with the purchase of a limited-edition “witness flag” — a handcrafted pennant honoring the city’s outsized role in the American Revolution. The flags, locally made by Maritime Tribes of Fall River, bear the semiquincentennial […] The post Newport Historical Society offers limited-edition flags to mark America’s 250th anniversary appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Newport Historical Society offers limited-edition flags to mark America’s 250th anniversary

Michele Gallagher: Rhode Island women of the Revolution – loyalists, diplomats, and patriots " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Angelica-Schuyler-Church-3.png?fit=227%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Angelica-Schuyler-Church-3.png?fit=348%2C459&ssl=1" /> March arrived like a lion in Newport this year—a fitting reminder that the voices of many women in Rhode Island’s history still roar today. This two-part “Voices” series highlights several remarkable, yet lesser-known, women of the American Revolution. Alas, Not Every Lass was a Patriot Mary Gould Almy (1735–1808) was born into a wealthy Newport […] The post Michele Gallagher: Rhode Island women of the Revolution – loyalists, diplomats, and patriots appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Michele Gallagher: Rhode Island women of the Revolution – loyalists, diplomats, and patriots

Multi-agency impaired driving enforcement campaign set for Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Officers-1-scaled.jpeg?fit=200%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Officers-1-scaled.jpeg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Local and state law enforcement from across Aquidneck Island and South County will join forces Saturday for a high-visibility impaired driving enforcement campaign coinciding with the 70th annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Officers from the Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Jamestown, North Kingstown and South Kingstown police departments, along with Rhode Island State Police troopers, […] The post Multi-agency impaired driving enforcement campaign set for Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Multi-agency impaired driving enforcement campaign set for Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"white and black clapper board","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-274937" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-photo-274937.jpeg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-photo-274937.jpeg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […] The post Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John’s in Big East quarterfinals " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BEast_Providence_St_Johns_Basketball_26071617297105-2-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BEast_Providence_St_Johns_Basketball_26071617297105-2-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kim English’s three-year tenure at Providence is over. Athletic director Steve Napolillo announced English’s firing Friday, a day after the Friars lost 85-72 to No. 13 St. John’s in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals and finished 15-18. “We appreciate Kim and his staff for their efforts over […] The post Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John’s in Big East quarterfinals appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John’s in Big East quarterfinals

Newport’s 70th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC01436-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC01436-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The 70th annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday from Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, with staging beginning at 9 a.m. The route will travel down Broadway into Washington Square, south onto Thames Street, onto America’s Cup Avenue and back onto Thames Street, ending on Carroll Avenue at St. Augustine’s […] The post Newport’s 70th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Newport’s 70th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday

Newport School Committee backs bilingual education bill as multilingual learner population surges " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/newportschool.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/newportschool.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The Newport School Committee has approved a resolution supporting the Support and Access to Bilingual Education (SABE) Act, joining a growing list of Rhode Island communities backing the legislation now under consideration in the General Assembly. The committee voted in support of the bill at its March 10 meeting. The legislation, filed as SB2555 and […] The post Newport School Committee backs bilingual education bill as multilingual learner population surges appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Newport School Committee backs bilingual education bill as multilingual learner population surges

Sail Newport program director Kim Hapgood marks 30 years at the helm of sailing education " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed-2026-03-13T071005.132.jpg?fit=300%2C192&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed-2026-03-13T071005.132.jpg?fit=780%2C499&ssl=1" /> Kim Hapgood, program director at Sail Newport, is celebrating 30 years with the nonprofit public sailing center — three decades that have shaped thousands of sailors and helped establish the organization as a nationally recognized leader in sailing education. Hapgood joined Sail Newport in 1996 and has since built a comprehensive slate of programs serving […] The post Sail Newport program director Kim Hapgood marks 30 years at the helm of sailing education appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Sail Newport program director Kim Hapgood marks 30 years at the helm of sailing education

Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial race returns May 9 with new 10K option " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Race-Day.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Race-Day.jpg?fit=410%2C307&ssl=1" /> The Holder family has announced the third annual Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial 5K and 10K charity race will be held Saturday, May 9, with both races starting and finishing at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road. New this year is a 10K option, featuring a course with views of three beaches and Hanging Rock, […] The post Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial race returns May 9 with new 10K option appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial race returns May 9 with new 10K option

Sail Newport to host J/Boats president Jeff Johnstone for lecture on company’s 50-year history " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jeff-J9-sailing.jpg?fit=255%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jeff-J9-sailing.jpg?fit=780%2C919&ssl=1" /> Sail Newport will host Jeff Johnstone, president of Newport-based J/Boats, Inc., for a lecture tracing the company’s five decades of sailboat design on Thursday, April 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park. The event, part of Sail Newport’s Challenger Lecture Series presented by Hinckley Yachts, comes as J/Boats approaches its 50th anniversary. Johnstone […] The post Sail Newport to host J/Boats president Jeff Johnstone for lecture on company’s 50-year history appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Sail Newport to host J/Boats president Jeff Johnstone for lecture on company’s 50-year history

Obituary: Maximilian Ringseisen " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Thumbnail_2-2.webp?fit=232%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Thumbnail_2-2.webp?fit=340%2C440&ssl=1" /> Maximilian Ringseisen, 44, of Newport, RI, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Middletown, RI. Maximilian was born in Madison, Ohio, to Jean-Charles Maximilian Ringseisen and Margaret “Maggie” Hayes on November 11, 1981. He grew up in Old Orchard Beach, ME, and attended both Old Orchard Beach High School and Rogers High School in Newport. […] The post Obituary: Maximilian Ringseisen appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Obituary: Maximilian Ringseisen

This Day in RI History: March 13, 1799 -Oliver Shaw born in Newport " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Oliver-Shaw.png?fit=197%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Oliver-Shaw.png?fit=212%2C323&ssl=1" /> Oliver Shaw was one of the first important American classical composers. Due to a childhood accident and later a case of yellow fever, he was totally blind when he composed many of his most notable works. His works included many references to local places including “Taunton,” “Bristol” and “Trip to Pawtucket.” Shaw also composed numerous […] The post This Day in RI History: March 13, 1799 -Oliver Shaw born in Newport appeared first on What's Up Newp.

This Day in RI History: March 13, 1799 -Oliver Shaw born in Newport

Williams scores 22 as Duquesne downs Rhode Island 67-61 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"basketball hoop in basketball court","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-1752757" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-1752757.jpeg?fit=300%2C196&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-1752757.jpeg?fit=780%2C509&ssl=1" /> PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Williams helped lead Duquesne past Rhode Island on Thursday with 22 points off of the bench in a 67-61 win at the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Williams added eight rebounds for the Dukes (18-14). Jimmie Williams added 17 points while going 7 of 12 from the floor. Tarence Guinyard shot 4 […] The post Williams scores 22 as Duquesne downs Rhode Island 67-61 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Williams scores 22 as Duquesne downs Rhode Island 67-61 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament

Providence ousted from Big East Tournament, expected to fire coach Kim English " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BEast_Providence_St_Johns_Basketball_26071617297105-1-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BEast_Providence_St_Johns_Basketball_26071617297105-1-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It appears Kim English’s three-year tenure at Providence is over. With the 37-year-old coach expected to be fired soon, the Friars (15-18) were eliminated from the Big East Tournament when they lost 85-72 to No. 13 St. John’s in the quarterfinals Thursday at Madison Square Garden. “I’m […] The post Providence ousted from Big East Tournament, expected to fire coach Kim English appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Providence ousted from Big East Tournament, expected to fire coach Kim English

Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John’s to an 85-72 win over Providence in Big East quarterfinals " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BEast_Providence_St_Johns_Basketball_26071617393115-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BEast_Providence_St_Johns_Basketball_26071617393115-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as No. 13 St. John’s opened its defense of last year’s Big East Tournament title by blowing out Providence 85-72 in the quarterfinals Thursday. Bryce Hopkins added 14 points and a season-high 13 boards against his former […] The post Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John’s to an 85-72 win over Providence in Big East quarterfinals appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John’s to an 85-72 win over Providence in Big East quarterfinals

Newport Mansions’ ‘Sessions’ music video series features local duo Laden Valley at The Elms " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Laden-Valley-5-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Laden-Valley-5-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Newport Mansions’ new music video series “Sessions” continues this month with a live performance from Newport-based roots-folk duo Laden Valley, recorded at The Elms mansion. The video is available now on the Newport Mansions YouTube channel at youtube.com/@newport.mansions. Laden Valley — Evan St. Martin and Dave Sarazen — draw on the sonic palette of […] The post Newport Mansions’ ‘Sessions’ music video series features local duo Laden Valley at The Elms appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Newport Mansions’ ‘Sessions’ music video series features local duo Laden Valley at The Elms

Newport Tree Conservancy opens applications for community tree planting program " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/279895972_363352062497680_2781033747242266006_n.jpg?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/279895972_363352062497680_2781033747242266006_n.jpg?fit=480%2C480&ssl=1" /> The Newport Tree Conservancy is accepting applications for its annual Community Tree Program, which provides residents with free or subsidized trees to plant at their homes. The program aims to plant around 120 trees each year to offset losses from damage, decay and disease. Trees are free for residents living within Newport’s Health Equity Zone […] The post Newport Tree Conservancy opens applications for community tree planting program appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Newport Tree Conservancy opens applications for community tree planting program

Massachusetts town, World Cup organizers come to agreement over security funding to stage games " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WCup_Massachusetts_Security_Agreement_26071592653508-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WCup_Massachusetts_Security_Agreement_26071592653508-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The fate of World Cup games set to be played in Massachusetts this summer is no longer in limbo. For weeks, the town of Foxborough — home to the NFL’s New England Patriots and their Gillette Stadium site scheduled to host seven World Cup tournament matches in June and July — had been […] The post Massachusetts town, World Cup organizers come to agreement over security funding to stage games appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Massachusetts town, World Cup organizers come to agreement over security funding to stage games

Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ice_Rink_Shooting_26048623808806-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ice_Rink_Shooting_26048623808806-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — High school senior hockey player Colin Dorgan, wearing a patch on his jersey honoring the three family members he lost in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting last month, scored a game-winning goal in double overtime Wednesday that advanced the Blackstone Valley Co-op team out of the semifinals. Colin Dorgan was on the […] The post Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime

Obituary: Paraskevi Mandros " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-12T081357.620.jpeg?fit=169%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-12T081357.620.jpeg?fit=576%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Paraskevi “Voula” Mandros, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the beloved heart of her family’s home, passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and unconditional love. Voula was born in the mountains of Greece in the small village of Lia. Her childhood was shaped by the challenges of growing up during […] The post Obituary: Paraskevi Mandros appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Obituary: Paraskevi Mandros

How doula support enhances the pregnancy journey " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Doula-and-client-breathing-excersizes-scaled.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Doula-and-client-breathing-excersizes-scaled.jpeg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Considering Doula support for your pregnancy journey? Join us for Meet the Doulas at South County Health.  Register Today > For many expectant parents, preparing for birth involves choosing an obstetric provider, attending prenatal visits, and creating a plan for delivery. Increasingly, families are also considering the support of a doula—a trained professional who provides […] The post How doula support enhances the pregnancy journey appeared first on What's Up Newp.

How doula support enhances the pregnancy journey

Newport City Council advances parking permit overhaul, delays short-term rental rules " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-12-at-4.24.57-AM.png?fit=300%2C205&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-12-at-4.24.57-AM.png?fit=780%2C532&ssl=1" /> The Newport City Council voted March 11 to advance a sweeping overhaul of the city’s long-strained residential parking permit program while sending a years-in-the-making package of short-term rental restrictions back to a workshop — two decisions that exposed the competing pressures shaping daily life in one of Rhode Island’s most visited cities. A Parking System […] The post Newport City Council advances parking permit overhaul, delays short-term rental rules appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Newport City Council advances parking permit overhaul, delays short-term rental rules

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"basketball hoop in basketball court","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-1752757-6" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-1752757-6.jpeg?fit=300%2C196&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-1752757-6.jpeg?fit=780%2C509&ssl=1" /> NEW YORK (AP) — Stefan Vaaks had 28 points in Providence’s 91-81 victory against Butler on Wednesday in the Big East Conference Tournament. Vaaks shot 9 for 16, including 8 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Friars (15-17). Ryan Mela added 23 points while going 10 of 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point […] The post Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

Obituary: Francis Cardoza " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-11T182538.183.jpeg?fit=213%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lg-2026-03-11T182538.183.jpeg?fit=728%2C1024&ssl=1" /> It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Francis “Frank” “Duke” Cardoza, beloved husband, friend, and dedicated community member, who left this world on March 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 30, 1938, Francis lived a life rich with experience, service, and love. Francis proudly served his country […] The post Obituary: Francis Cardoza appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Obituary: Francis Cardoza

Flanked by labor and Democratic leaders, RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore kicks off reelection bid " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4155-2048x1365-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4155-2048x1365-1.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> by Alexander Castro, Rhode Island CurrentMarch 11, 2026 Democratic Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore launched his reelection campaign on his home turf Wednesday in the company of his many friends in high places, from General Assembly leaders to local union and party bosses. Also present: the GOP opponent Amore beat in the 2022 […] The post Flanked by labor and Democratic leaders, RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore kicks off reelection bid appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Flanked by labor and Democratic leaders, RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore kicks off reelection bid

Newport warns of scam targeting city applicants The city of Newport is warning businesses and residents of a scam targeting people with pending or current applications before the city.

Newport warns of scam targeting city applicants