Newport Grand to become WeddingPlex™
The former Newport Grand property finally has a new future. NYC-based startup Perfect Day Ventures announced that it has signed an agreement to redevelop the vacant site into WeddingPlex™, a…
Fort Adams to become AI Data Center
NEWPORT — Fort Adams will be converted into a major artificial intelligence data center and entertainment campus under a newly announced redevelopment partnership between state officials and tech infrastructure firm…
Newport Approves Dedicated Golf Cart Lane on Bellevue
NEWPORT — City officials have approved a dedicated golf cart lane along Bellevue Avenue, citing what planners described as “changing seasonal transportation expectations” among Newport’s growing class of luxury summer…
Elks Host Swingers Night to Benefit Birthing Center
NEWPORT — The effort to keep Newport Hospital’s Birthing Center open will be receiving and nice boost – and possibly more business – from an upcoming Swinger’s Night charity event…
Newport Woman Blames Diarrhea on Wind Farm
NEWPORT, R.I. — A Newport woman is sounding the alarm about a cascade of neurological, gastrointestinal and “general vibe-based” health issues she attributes entirely to Revolution Wind, the 65-turbine offshore…
Police Offer Pre-Paid DUI Package for Parade
NEWPORT — With Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade approaching, the Police Department announced a new “Pre-Paid DUI Package” designed to streamline the inevitable surge in impaired-driving arrests over the coming…
Speeders to Fund Lobster Night at St. George’s Under Middletown Deal
MIDDLETOWN — A digital sign outside St. George’s School now reads: “6 MORE TICKETS UNTIL LOBSTER NIGHT.” Under an agreement with the Town of Middletown, a portion of proceeds from…
TopGolf Wins Easton’s Beach Bid
NEWPORT — In a shocking development, TopGolf has won the bid to redevelop Easton’s Beach bringing their trademark sports and leisure experience to Newport’s historic seaside playground. Under preliminary plans,…
Winter Festival Introduces Snow Shoveling Contest at Long-Uncleared Locations
NEWPORT — As part of this year’s Winter Festival, city organizers announced a new snow shoveling contest to be held at various locations around Newport that, despite repeated pleas from…
SCOOP: Patriots Pick Newport Restaurant to Supply Chowder on Sideline During Super Bowl
FOXBORO — In a move being kept deliberately quiet by the organization, the New England Patriots have arranged for clam chowder from a Newport restaurant to be served on the…