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1. Newport Classical opens its chamber season Sept. 18 with a quartet that plays banjos and mandolins too (whatsupnewp.com) — Newport Classical is launching its sixth full-season Chamber Series on Friday, Sept. 18 at its Dearborn Street recital hall, with Austin-based quartet Invoke opening a 12-concert lineup. Through June, nationally recognized ensembles and soloists will perform Friday evenings, while visiting musicians also bring free enrichment programs to Newport-area public schools.
2. Roger Federer Brought To Tears During Hall Of Fame Induction (recentlyheard.com) — Roger Federer's emotional induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame unfolded on Newport's grass horseshoe court, drawing fans to a sunset ceremony in the city. His tear-filled speech, alongside fellow inductee Mary Carillo, highlighted gratitude to family, coaches, and the sport's history now enshrined in Newport.
3. Caroline Jones Drops Dreamy Music Video For 'You're It For Me, Honey' (accessonline.com) — Country artist Caroline Jones has released a new music video for "You're It For Me, Honey," filmed along Newport's coastline and inspired by her real-life romance. Shot while she was in town for the Newport Folk Festival, the video showcases sun-soaked views of the city's shore as a tribute to a vintage-feel New England summer.
4. ACLU: RI Flock Camera Portals Missing Key Details (upriseri.com) — Newport is one of only two Rhode Island communities that publicly post audit logs for Flock license plate cameras, yet its portal still omits key data-sharing details, according to the ACLU. The report raises broader transparency and privacy concerns as more than 18 municipalities, including Newport, navigate inconsistent rules while the state considers uniform standards.
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