The Columbus Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island today announced that it will permanently be closing in June 2024. In an email to customers, the theatre shared the following message; After 12 years, the Columbus Theatre will be ceasing operations in June 2024. The last show will be on June 9th. All currently scheduled events will […] The post Providence’s Columbus Theatre to permanently close in June appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. The Twins have the longest winning streak in the majors this season. Minnesota’s […] The post Pablo López strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Twins beat Red Sox 3-1 for 12th straight victory appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

On May 4th, 1776, a full two months before the rest of the new nation, the Rhode Island General Assembly formally declared independence from Great Britain. Of course, Rhode Island was already in a state of rebellion by that point, as the declaration came four years after the Gaspee affair, and a year after the […] The post This Day in RI History: May 4, 1776 – Rhode Island declares independence from Great Britain appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory, a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. The Twins matched win streaks in 2003 and 2006 for their third-longest ever, trailing the club record of 15 straight during its last […] The post Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack’s 6 innings appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

Imagine being a dog park denizen, dark sky enthusiast, or disc golfer used to frequenting the normally sleepy Ninigret Park in Charlestown and on your next visit finding two new residents, giant trolls made of recycled wooden pallets, bamboo, rope, and quahog shells, have turned the space into the state’s hottest new tourist destination. Unless […] The post Troll trail ready to traverse appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

The National Endowment for the Arts today announced that Jennifer Shon, an 11th-grade student at Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, won the 2024 Poetry Ourselves spoken word competition for her original poem, “My Hanbando” on Thursday, May 2 Poetry Ourselves is an optional competition for state champions competing at the Poetry Out Loud […] The post Portsmouth Abbey School junior wins 2024 Poetry Ourselves spoken word competition appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

Melissa Anne Barker, 46, of Portsmouth, RI passed away in her home on April 26, 2024. She was born in Newport, RI to parents Clifton H. and Sheila A. (Warren) Barker of Cape Coral FL. Melissa is survived by her parents Clifton and Sheila, her brother Gregory, her aunt Marjorie (Barker) Wilkey, uncle and aunt […] The post Obituary: Melissa Barker appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer No team in the long histories of the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball has blown a 3-1 lead and lost a best-of-seven series in back-to-back postseasons. The Boston Bruins have put themselves in that conversation. They will play a Game 7 on Saturday night (8 p.m. Eastern, ABC) […] The post Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Featured Listing on WhatsUpNewp.  This week, we visit 15 Lewis Drive in Middletown – a newly constructed custom smart home that transcends the ordinary and sets an apex standard for opulent living.  In the heart of Middletown, Rhode Island, nestled amidst nearly two acres of serene landscape, Davies & Levy Custom […] The post Luxury Living Awaits: 15 Lewis Drive in Middletown hits the market for $3,775,000 appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more

When a residential property hits the market, one of the go-to marketing strategies for allowing people to see the space is often an open house. Traditionally scheduled for weekends, open houses provide a casual opportunity for prospective buyers to explore a listed property without the need for an appointment.  Open houses accommodate the schedules of […] The post On The Market: A look at this weekend’s Open Houses happening across Newport County appeared first on What's Up Newp ..read more