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Newport’s African heritage history dates back to the 17th century. During the 19th century, there are four vibrant African heritage churches within the Bellevue Avenue, Historic Hill, and West Broadway neighborhoods. These neighborhoods also hosted numerous businesses owned and operated by Newport men and women of color. This is a sample of photographs of businesses and the people who operated them → Black History Month Newport: A look at 19th century black-owned businesses, business owners
The 2022 Point Association’s holiday MLKCC fundraising drive, which was the 9th annual, exceeded all prior years raising over $23,000 for the MLK Center. Read More
Faced with potentially record-cold temperatures, the City of Newport yesterday announced that its Emergency Management team is preparing to open an emergency overnight warming center at the Newport Maritime Center beginning on Thursday, February 2. Read More
What’s Up Today
☀️ Weather
Wind Chill Warning in effect from February 3, 10:00 AM EST until February 4, 10:00 AM EST
Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. Light west wind becoming southwest at 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers after 4 am. Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow: Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
🛥️ Marine Forecast
Gale Warning in effect from February 3, 03:00 AM EST until February 4, 10:00 AM EST
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SW 8 to 13 kt in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 kt. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: WSW wind 11 to 13 kt becoming WNW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 kt. A slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tomorrow: NW wind 17 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 29 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 42°F.
🌊 Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:55 am | Sunset: 5:02 pm
High tide at 5:42 am & 5:55 pm | Low tide at 11:53 am & 11:03 pm.
Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 11.4 days, 88% lighting.
🎭 Things To Do
3 pm to 8 pm: Taproot Taco Thursdays at Newport Vineyards
3 pm: Ribbon Cutting Celebration with Sonny Nation Dog Food Co. at Innovate Newport
4:30 pm: Owl Prowl at Norman Bird Sanctuary
6 pm to 7:30 pm: The Cocktail Club: Mixology Class at Hotel Viking
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
🎶 Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: A Man Called Otto at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
One Pelham East: Angelus Hall from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn at 6 pm
🏛️ City & Government
Jamestown: Jamestown Fire Department at 7 pm
Middletown: Middletown Planning Board at 3:15 pm
See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
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Black History Month Newport: A look at 19th century black-owned businesses, business owners
Newport’s African heritage history dates back to the 17th century. During the 19th century there are four vibrant African heritage churches within the Bellevue Avenue, Historic Hill and West Broadway neighborhoods.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
Pavel Zacha scores twice as Bruins beat Maple Leafs 5-2
The Toronto Maple Leafs feel like they can keep up with the NHL-leading Boston Bruins. They just need to do it for three consecutive periods.
Tatum scores 31, Celtics sizzle in 139-96 rout of Nets
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and had nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 139-96 win over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Juhasz, Muhl lead No. 5 UConn over Providence 64-54
Dorka Juhasz had 19 points and 17 rebounds and Nika Muhl added 14 points as No. 5 UConn held off Providence 64-54 on Wednesday night.
No. 16 Xavier beats No. 17 Providence 85-83 in OT thriller
Jack Nunge had 23 points and 14 rebounds as No. 16 Xavier held off No. 17 Providence 85-83 in an overtime thriller Wednesday night.
Point Association raises more than $23,000 for MLK Center
Since 2013, the Point Association and its members have donated $122,000 to MLKCC.
Timberlake scores 18 as Bryant knocks off Maine 71-53
Earl Timberlake had 18 points in Bryant’s 71-53 victory against Maine on Wednesday night.
Brown scores 18 as Saint Joseph’s beats Rhode Island 64-50
Charlie Brown had 18 points and Saint Joseph beat Rhode Island 64-50 on Wednesday night.
Black history from the year you were born
Peruse Stacker’s list to learn more about some of the significant achievements and moments in Black history, from 1919 to today.
50 essential civil rights speeches
Stacker compiled a list of 50 essential civil rights speeches using such resources as BlackPast, TED, and additional media and educational sources.
Newport School Superintendant publishes weekly community update
Newport School Superintendant Colleen Burns Jermain sent the following weekly message today to Newport Schools Parents, Families, and Staff.
What’s Up Interview: RI’s The Benji’s to release new album ‘Kitty Pills’ on February 14
We get all the details from Providence-based band
What’s On The Agenda: Newport City Council’s to host a Regular Council Meeting on Feb. 8
Newport City Council will host a Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 8, in the Council Chambers of Newport City Hall.
❤️ Recent Local Obituaries
November 29, 1930 – January 27, 2023
September 22, 1950 – January 29, 2023
📈 Wednesday’s Most-Read
Here’s what What’sUpNewp stories folks were reading the most yesterday;
WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong
Cities with the most expensive homes in Providence metro area
What’s On The Agenda: Newport City Council’s to host a Regular Council Meeting on Feb. 8
Aquidneck Land Trust conserves 4.91-acre coastal property in Portsmouth
📖 Further Reading
PBN: Fine for unregistered short-term rental owners in R.I. not being enforced
RI Monthly: 36 Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island this February
✌️We’ll See You Out There
Coming up on WUN-ON-ONE, our live virtual interview series;
Wednesday, February 15 at 10 am: Evan Smith, President & CEO of Discover Newport
Wednesday, February 15 at 3:30 pm: Jay Sweet and Dan Swain, Newport Festivals Foundation
Watch the interviews live as they happen, or anytime afterward, on our website. Have a question or comment for one of our guests, leave them in the comments below.
Thanks for waking up with What’sUpNewp.
- Ryan