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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bike Newport is inviting local businesses to apply for a chance to win up to three new bike racks after securing 18 new racks with help from 11th Hour Racing—applications are due by April 30, winners will be announced by May 10, and installations are expected by the end of May. What's Up Newp
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Restaurant Group completed its acquisition of Flo’s Clam Shack in Middletown on April 17th—and said the restaurant will continue normal operations at both Middletown and Portsmouth with all staff retained. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gilded Age season 3 will start in June and parts are filmed in Newport. The new season will follow the Russells and Brook-Van Rhijn sisters while showing how Black wealth shapes Newport society — adding local depth with new characters from prominent families. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Jamestown Arts Center will host its 13th Annual Summer Soirée on June 28 from 6-10 p.m.—launching the exhibition Canaries in the Coal Mine: Where have all the birds gone? Tickets go on sale May 12 with prices of $225 for members and $250 for general admission, while benefactor tickets at $395 offer a behind-the-scenes preview on June 24 at 6 p.m. at 18 Valley Street in Jamestown. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport Classical will host Grammy-nominated Trio Mediaeval on June 13 at the Newport Classical Recital Hall— the group will perform traditional folk tunes from Sweden and Norway including love songs, wedding tunes, lullabies and hymns. The trio hopes to share rare music and honor a living oral tradition— an intimate cultural event for local audiences. The Newport Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 8, the Newport School Committee approved a $49.4 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that cuts salaries and benefits by 10 percent, eliminating 22 teacher positions, 19 support roles and 3 administrative roles. The committee did not use its $1 million surplus to save jobs—resulting in an extra $425,000 being removed from the general operating fund to address a $2 to $4 million shortfall from federal relief funds. Newport This Week
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 10th, the Rhode Island Supreme Court backed a 2023 decision that removed the current congregation from Touro Synagogue and let New York-based Congregation Shearith Israel take over the building and all it holds—ruling that a 1945 deal did not require prior agreement. Local Congregation Ahavath Israel, which has deep roots in Newport, will now lead worship at the historic site, ending decades of legal dispute. Newport This Week
- ➤ Newport County beaches will charge different parking fees in 2025—residents with valid permits can park free at some beaches while non-residents and day pass users will pay rates that change by weekday, weekend, and vehicle type. Local governments offer season passes and set fees from $10 up to $100, so visitors should check the details for each location. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport City Council will meet on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Newport City Hall to discuss several agenda items. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Newport City Council approved a $1 million agreement to redevelop the former Coggeshall School property at 130 Van Zandt Ave. — The plan will create 32 housing units including 11 deed-restricted apartments and three duplexes with income checks and fixed lease terms. Newport This Week
SPORTS NEWS
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Ben-Hur - Silent Film with Live Music
4:30 PM — The JPT Film & Event Center — Tickets available through TickPick — Experience a classic silent film with a live musical score.
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Easter Sunday Grand Buffet
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina — $60 Adults, $25 Children — Celebrate Easter with a lavish buffet featuring chef’s specialties and stunning bay views.
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Secret Mall Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant live performance of Secret Mall in Newport.
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Canard Vineyard Wine Dinner at 22 Bowen's
5:30-9 p.m. — 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille — $160 plus tax and gratuity — Savor a four-course dinner with exquisite wine pairings from Canard Vineyard.
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Kalliope Reed Quintet Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bristol Art Museum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a blend of historical and contemporary music by the Boston based Kalliope Reed Quintet.
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Elvis Tribute Night with Dan Fontaine
7-9:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Sing along to timeless Elvis classics in an evening of nostalgia and rock ‘n’ roll.
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Newport's Irish Musicians Exhibit
12 noon - 4 p.m. — The Museum of Newport Irish History — Free entry — Explore the rich musical heritage of Newport's Irish community in this engaging mobile exhibit.
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Return of the Dinosaurs
8-9 a.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Special sensory-friendly event — Experience the wonders of dinosaurs before the regular public opening.
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Residential Stormwater Mitigation Info Session
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Quinta Gamelin Community Center — Free entry — Learn about stormwater management strategies for residential properties in Eastern Rhode Island.
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Ballroom Dancing with Fred Zalini
6:30-8 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost info not provided — Learn to swing and sway during this fun dance class with Fred Zilian.
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