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The Newport Flower Show – Exotic and ‘Obsessive’ Inspiration
The Far East meets Newport next weekend at the 18th Annual Newport Flower Show, June 21-23 at Rosecliff. This is Newport at its best: intoxicating, inspiring, and, yes, just a little bit showy. more »
Jun 17, 2013 in News & Features
City Receives Grant to Study Sea Level Rise
With Hurricane Sandy still fresh in the minds of business owners and policy makers, City Councilors on Wednesday accepted a $75,000 grant award from the van Beuren Charitable Trust to study the potential threat of rising sea levels. more »
Jun 14, 2013 in News & Features
(Rendering courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County and Joplin-Epstein Architects)
Preservation Society Receives Preliminary Approval of Breakers Project
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s Breakers Welcome Center received unanimous preliminary approval Wednesday from the Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission. more »
Jun 13, 2013 in News & Features (1 Comments)
Council Faces Tough Budget Choices
When the Newport City Council meets later this month to finalize next year's spending plan, they'll be voting on an amended version of a proposal first presented by City Manager Jane Howington in April. more »
Jun 13, 2013 in News & Features (1 Comments)
(Photo by Billy Black)
Shipyard Gets an Upgrade
In what is being described as a potential game changer for the city's yachting industry, the Newport Shipyard began assembly on a new 500 Metric Ton marine Travelift at their Washington Street facility. more »
Jun 8, 2013 in News & Features
City Taking Stock of Leased Properties
After years of debate over the management of the Lower Thames Street Armory, City Council members are expected to provide the tenants of the antiques consortium a bit of stability at their next meeting on Wednesday, June 12. more »
Jun 6, 2013 in News & Features
Summer Concert Series: Gov't Mule Headlining in Newport
It's time to jam out at the Newport Yachting Center this Thursday, June 6, as Southern rock jam band Gov't Mule takes the stage as part of the Newport Sunset Music Series. more »
Jun 3, 2013 in News & Features
(Photos by Meg O'Neil)
“The Meeting Room” Officially Opens
Queen Anne Square is back in business. ‘The Meeting Room,’ an installation by world-renowned artist and architect Maya Lin, was dedicated and opened to the public on Friday morning. more »
May 31, 2013 in News & Features (4 Comments)
Furlough Notices Hit Newport Naval Complex
More than 700 civilian employees at the Newport Naval Complex received furlough notices this week as part of automatic budget cuts at the U.S. Defense Department, and additional furlough letters are on the way. more »
May 29, 2013 in News & Features (5 Comments)
The Best Laid Plans
A pair of efforts aimed at helping city leaders chart a better course for Newport's future played out inside City Hall this week. more »
May 25, 2013 in News & Features
In Progress: Rhode Island's Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry
By Matt Gineo
Work to complete the state's official tall ship, the Oliver Hazard Perry, has moved into its next phase, as the vessel's hull was launched from the Providence waterfront and towed to Quonset Point where work will continue. Oldport Marine's Matt Gineo was there as she made her way down Narragansett Bay.
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