Newport Pickleball Club Opening This Month

The facility will feature 11 indoor courts with noise controls, a dedicated space for private events, a restaurant, and a sports bar.

Wayfinder Hotel In Newport Sees Full Reopen 2 Years After Massive Fire

The Wayfinder in Newport was destroyed in a fire two years ago that led to the hotel needing a rebuild.

BankNewport Donates $20K For Soccer Program For Underserved Children

The program offers free academic tutoring, mentoring, and soccer training to middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds.

Renovations Complete At Hampton Inn & Suites Newport-Middletown

The renovations at the Hampton include a new lobby with a coastal theme, a larger fitness center, new beds, bathrooms, furniture, and more.

Newport Edition Of Monopoly Launching

Spaces in the Newport edition include Bowen's Wharf, Del's Lemonade, La Forge Casino Restaurant, Firehouse Theater, and more.

BankNewport Drive Collects 1,800 New Pairs Of Socks For Homeless In RI

Nonprofit organizations that help Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness in Newport, South Kingstown, Cranston, and more benefited.

Wayfinder Hotel In Newport Reopens After Massive Fire

​Most of the Newport hotel was destroyed in a fire in May 2022, and three firefighters suffered injuries.

Escape Room Opening In Newport

The escape rooms challenge participants to think outside the box, work as a team, and uncover hidden mysteries. Will you survive?

Slurpee Day: How To Get A Free Frozen Drink From 7-Eleven In RI

7-Eleven is offering early access to free Slurpees and snack deals to rewards members. Here's how to snag those deals.

Centreville Bank Opens New Branch In Newport

The new bank is at 580 Thames St. in Newport and has full service business and personal banking, an ATM and an interactive teller machine.

Newport Police Give ID Scanners To Bars To Curb Underage Drinking

Newport police said the handheld ID scanners were given to any Newport bar that requested them.

BankNewport Names New President Of OceanPoint Marine Lending

Oscar Joaquim will lead the division.

Newport Restaurant Group Donates Over $60K To Fight Food Insecurity

Through the program, $2 from every gift card purchase is donated to area non-profits with a mission of fighting food insecurity.

How Pharmacist Shortage May Make It Harder To Fill Prescriptions In RI

CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and Rite Aid all announced cuts to pharmacy hours amid the nationwide pharmacist shortage.

BankNewport Gives $276K in Grants To 3 Newport Nonprofits

See what FabNewport, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center​ will use their grants towards.

BankNewport Named Top SBA 504 Third-Party Lender In Rhode Island

BankNewport has earned this distinction for five consecutive years, and 11 of the last 12 years.

RI's Largest Hospital Group Names New CEO

John Fernandez will replace Timothy Babineau, who stepped down on May 31 after 10 years at the helm of Lifespan.

Where Can Cannabis Stores Open In RI After 2022 Election?

Twenty-five Rhode Island cities and towns voted to allow recreational cannabis sales, while six rejected the ballot measure.

RI Children Suffer Lead Poisoning, 5 Landlords Facing Lawsuits

The lawsuits came after children in Newport, Providence and Central Falls suffered lead poisoning.

RI Communities Receive $4.8 Million In 'Take It Outside' Grants

The latest round of funding is part of McKee's Rhode Island Rebounds Initiative, part of the state's American Rescue Plan money.

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See The Newport Businesses Patch Readers Miss The Most

Newport is known for its many restaurants and local businesses. Here's a look at some of the shuttered spots people miss the most.

Restaurants, Stores Open On New Year’s Day 2022 In Rhode Island

Looking to go shopping or grab a bit to eat? Many businesses will be open New Year's Day.

RI Businesses 'Mixed' About New Mask, Vaccine Rules

The RI Hospitality Association said the "overriding concern is for the staff who will now be on the front lines of enforcement."

RI Hotel Deals Extended To An Entire Month

After several "Hotel Weeks," Visit Rhode Island is offering deals throughout January 2022.

Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In Newport

Small Business Saturday has never been more important as small businesses in Rhode Island pull themselves out of the pandemic.

'Small Business Saturday' Returns To Newport Nov. 27

Shop small and support Newport businesses this holiday season.

Labor Day 2021: Retail Stores Open In Rhode Island

Kohl’s, GAP and Nordstrom will be among the major chains open for business on the worker holiday.

Another RI Company Will Require COVID-19 Vaccines | Patch PM

Also: McKee signs two bills to support seniors | Bus driver shortage in Cranston schools | more.

Newport Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Newport area.

Flo's...Shack? No Fried Clams Amid High Prices

The East Bay summer standby won't sell any fried clams until wholesale prices drop.

PPP Loans Benefited Newport Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 17,282 Rhode Island businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Newport.

Market Basket Hiring For New Rhode Island Store | Patch PM

Also: Drive-through vaccine site coming to Wickford Junction train station | 19 charged with DIU over July 4 weekend | more.

RI Jewelry Titan Files For Bankruptcy | Patch PM

Take a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.

Sweet Treats In RI: Where To Find Ice Cream In Newport

Oppressive heat has descended upon Rhode Island, sending residents in search of a sweet treat to help cool off.

Honeywell Lays Off Hundreds Of RI Employees | Patch PM

Also: Coventry man indicted for sexual assault | RI lawmakers approve bill to make RI Promise permanent | more.

The Clean Earth Project Opens Flagship Store On Thames Street

First 'Brick & Mortar' Location Opens Memorial Day Weekend in Newport

National Wine Day: Pop A Cork At These East Bay Wineries

More than 900 million gallons of wine are produced in the United States each year. Here’s where to drink a glass or two in Rhode Island.

Market Basket To Open In Rhode Island This Week | Patch PM

Also: Gas prices climb another 5 cents in a week | Tiverton holding child safety day | more.

Whose Ma Is It Anyway? MA, RI Donut Shops Battle Over Name Rights

Two community standbys duked it out over who has the rights to the name "Ma's Donuts."