With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jane Carol Wilbur, 78, who left us peacefully on August 11, 2025.

Leonard Silvia, 81, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Prudence Silvia.

Joseph Milton Jennings of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 28, 2025 ...

Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno and his wife Mavis have bought Seafair, the iconic Ocean Drive Estate for $13.5 million. The Leno’s purchased Seafair from Rick Bready, the former CEO of ...

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Due to the current health crisis, this season’s Cars & Coffee will be a little different from years past. Please see below for the updated protocol: · Registration is ...

The Newport Historical Society (NHS) unveiled its latest initiative Thursday, “Voices from the NHS Archives,” marking a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment to inclusivity ...

In this spine-tingling, two-hour Halloween special, “Ghost Nation” stars Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango are calling in their old paranormal pals, Amy Bruni and Adam Berry of ...

U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced Tuesday two new federal Small Shipyard Grants totaling over $1.4 million to upgrade ...

Citizens Bank CEO Bruce Van Saun honored Barbara Varone of Newport, the bank’s longest-serving employee, for her 54 years of service.

Providence, Rhode Island’s Federal Hill was named a Top 5 Little Italy neighborhood in the country by Travel + Leisure along with Boston, San Diego, New York, and Philadelphia. Here’s what ...

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Looking Upwards and its collaborating partner, SWAP, Inc., joined by federal, state, and local officials, marked the beginning of construction today on 2 Hammett Court. This transformative ...