Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Newport.
🎭 Culture
Cycling records were set at Newport Folk and Jazz festivals with 5,144 bikes recorded and dramatic surges—34% more bikes at Jazz compared to last year and 70% more than in 2024—while the City added a temporary bike lane on Harrison Avenue for safety.
🏥 Health
Newport Hospital's Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center was ranked the top rehabilitation center in Rhode Island and the Providence metro area by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings released today, placing it in the top 27 percent nationwide.
The hospital also achieved a high performing rating for diabetes care.
📰 Lifestyle
Fresh peach season is underway at five RI orchards where visitors can pick or buy fruit this summer.
Sweet Berry Farm sells produce now while others like Steere Orchard, Narrow Lane Orchard, Sunset Orchard Farm and Ward’s Berry Farm will open peach picking later in August — check local schedules for hours.
🎉 Newport Events
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NIMFEST 2026
3-6 p.m. — King Park Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the Newport Independent Music Festival every Sunday in July and August.
🏠 Newport Real Estate
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