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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Discover the variety of events and activities scheduled in Newport County, Rhode Island from December 30, 2024, to January 6, 2025, including New Year celebrations, live entertainment, and public meetings. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Newport Navy Choristers invite individuals with a love of singing to join them for their 2025 season to support the Newport Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Newport This Week
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Police Department reported arrests and dispatch activities from December 27 to 30, 2024, noting all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rhode Island State Police arrested two men on Aquidneck Island for separate incidents involving a hit-and-run and illegal firearms possession. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Newport Police Department handled 441 calls including 176 motor vehicle incidents, and made 15 arrests for various violations from Dec. 16-22. Newport This Week
- ➤ Hackers have released files from Rhode Island's RIBridges benefits system to the dark web, affecting roughly 650,000 people; the state is offering free credit monitoring to impacted individuals. The Newport Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Aquidneck Community Table receives a $745,346 grant from the EPA and R.I. Food Policy Council to boost food and compost education in Newport schools, part of an $18.7M initiative to cut food waste in Rhode Island. What's Up Newp
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Aurelia at Castle Hill in Newport received the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation on December 30, 2024, marking it as a top dining destination for its exceptional cuisine and being one of only eight restaurants awarded this year. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
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Earl Knightwood Live Music Event
Enjoy an evening of R&B, Soul, Modern Blues, and New Orleans funk music at Tavern on the Hill, a casual bar with a vibrant atmosphere.
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New Year's Resolution Brunch at Newport Vineyards
Experience a special one-time-only brunch menu that features resolution-friendly favorites in a cozy atmosphere with a roaring fireplace at Newport Vineyards.
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Rhode Island Rams vs. Virginia Commonwealth Rams Basketball Game
The Rhode Island Rams will compete against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in a basketball game at the Ryan Center.
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Live Music Performance by Megan Chenot at Narragansett Cafe
Megan Chenot, a versatile Newport-based singer-guitarist, will perform a blend of songs spanning multiple decades at the Narragansett Cafe.
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Dueling Pianos Live Show at Top Of Pelham
Experience the unique Dueling Pianos event at the Top of Pelham with live performances that invite audience participation and stunning views of Newport Harbor.
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Greg Abate Live Concert at Linden Place
Greg Abate, an acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer, will perform in the historic Carriage House Ballroom at Linden Place, accompanied by talented musicians.
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Parker McCollum: What Kinda Man Tour 2025
Parker McCollum will perform at the Ryan Center on January 30, 2025, featuring Kameron Marlowe and special guest Laci Kaye Booth, with a donation from each ticket sold benefiting The Ruger Fund.
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