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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Newport Police Department released its arrest and dispatch logs covering 7 am on March 12 to 7 am on March 13, 2025—each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty and outcome details are available through the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island shows its strong Irish roots with 16% of residents—over 175,000 people—reporting Irish ancestry based on 2023 Census data. With St. Patrick's Day near, the state prepares to honor its heritage alongside other cultural traditions. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The 69th annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday from City Hall to St. Augustin’s Church—organizers also plan family events, free ride share vouchers, a breakfast raffle, and post-parade celebrations to honor the city’s Irish heritage. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Michael Henlyshyn, a familiar Newport figure who retired as superintendent of the historic Island Cemetery in 2019, was chosen to be grand marshal for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade—recognizing his long service on the parade planning committee and his deep Irish roots. He has been active in local groups like the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Museum of Newport Irish History for many years. Newport This Week
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ RIPTA will detour bus Routes 60, 63, and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 15, 2025 so the St. Patrick’s Day Parade can proceed safely. The changes will affect trips arriving at and leaving from the Newport Transportation Center during morning hours — riders can call for more details. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The City of Newport reminds residential property owners to renew their resident tax rate application by March 17. Those enrolled can reapply starting January 2 for coverage through tax years 2025—2027. Newport This Week
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island FC announced there will be more than 3,600 parking spaces for 2025 gamedays at the Stadium at Tidewater—most are within a 15-minute walk and designed to serve a full-capacity crowd of 10,500. The team also finished second last season after losing the finals to Colorado switchblade. WJAR NBC 10
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Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025
The Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade will feature festive celebrations including a procession from Newport City Hall through local streets, culminating at St. Augustine's Church.
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Benjamin Quinn Live Music Event at Gooseneck Vineyards
Experience live music with Benjamin Quinn at Gooseneck Vineyards in North Kingstown, providing an enjoyable afternoon in a picturesque setting.
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Explore the Fascinating World of Magnolias: A Virtual Talk
This virtual talk features insights into the history and best cultivars of Magnolias, presented by experts from the Newport Tree Conservancy.
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Newport Irish Heritage Month Celebration
The Newport Irish Heritage Month seeks to celebrate Irish culture and history through various events throughout March in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Benjamin Quinn Live Performance at Sakonnet Vineyard
Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring songwriter Benjamin Quinn as part of Sakonnet Vineyard's 50th anniversary music series.
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Savoring the Chianti Region
6:00 – 8:30 PM | Chef Walters Cooking School | $ | Discover the rich flavors of Chianti cuisine with simple, genuine dishes inspired by the Tuscan landscape.
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John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band Live
Time TBA | The Greenwich Odeum | Ticket prices vary | Experience the legendary East Coast Rock’n’Roll sounds of John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band.
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Chazz Palminteri's One-Man Show: A Bronx Tale
In this captivating one-man show, Chazz Palminteri recounts his childhood experiences in the Bronx, portraying multiple characters from his life and sharing the story behind his acclaimed play and film, A Bronx Tale.
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Date Night: Tuscany Cooking Experience
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Chef Walters Cooking School — $ — Indulge in the simple yet exquisite flavors of Tuscany through a hands-on cooking class.
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Newport Daffodil Days
April 1st – 30th — Rosecliff — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant arrival of over 1,465,000 daffodils with decorated windows throughout Newport.
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