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Newport News
News
As of june 20, 2025, Newport is buzzing with a legislative highlight as Representative Lauren H. Carson sponsored a House resolution recognizing Newport heroine Ida Lewis.
The resolution celebrates Lewis's upcoming recognition with the Past Light Keeper Award by the National Lighthouse Museum on August 1st.
In other news, the 3rd Annual Newport Juneteenth celebration, scheduled for Washington Square, has unfortunately been cancelled due to the lead director's health issues. A free talk on Black and Indigenous History in Rhode Island will still take place on June 27th at the Newport Public Library.
Business News
The Newport business scene is looking forward to new additions. Newport Restaurant Group is set to open "J.T. Commons" this fall in the former Foodlove Market space, promising a casual, year-round dining experience with a focus on pizza.
In the broader Newport County real estate market, the second half of 2025 is expected to see more inventory, with interest rates likely to remain flat or taper slightly. Home prices are projected to continue climbing by 3-4% annually over the next five years, indicating a strong seller's market, though buyers are adapting to the current rate environment.
Economic News
Rhode Island's economic indicators in the first quarter of 2025 show a mixed picture. While Rhode Island-based jobs continued to rise, key indicators such as the number of employed residents, labor force participation, and net sales tax receipts saw declines.
The state's unemployment rate rose to 4.7% in Q1 2025, exceeding both New England and national rates. Despite these cautionary signs, the state's gross domestic product (GDP) grew in Q4 2024. The leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, and trade sectors experienced job growth, while professional and business services, government, and information services saw losses.
Political News
On june 20, 2025, Newport, like other parts of the country, saw political demonstrations. A "No Kings / Yes Democracy" rally was planned for June 24th in Middletown, as part of a nationwide day of action.
This peaceful rally, organized by local groups including the Newport Democratic City Committee, aimed to defend democratic principles and protest against perceived rising authoritarianism. Participants carried American and Ukrainian flags and homemade signs, speaking out against the misuse of power and threats to public institutions.
Election News
Newport's local political landscape saw a significant shift in November 2024 with Charlie Holder being unanimously chosen as Newport's next Mayor by the City Council-elect.
This decision followed Holder's success as the top vote-getter in the at-large council race. While not mandated by ordinance, this achievement traditionally leads to the mayoral position. The new council, led by Mayor Holder, is tasked with modernizing city government, addressing housing issues, and tackling climate change.
Employment News
Rhode Island's employment situation in Q1 2025 saw a continuation of job additions, with 800 new jobs quarter-over-quarter and 5,400 year-over-year. However, the number of employed Rhode Islanders decreased for the third consecutive quarter, and the labor force participation rate also declined.
The unemployment rate for Rhode Island rose to 4.7% in Q1 2025. Sectors like leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, and trade, transportation, and utilities saw job growth, while others experienced losses. Newport also announced new small boat seasonal rental mooring fields, with the rental period for 2025 running from june 20 to October 15.
Business News
While specific Newport Business news is not typically available, the broader market sentiment as of june 20, 2025, suggests an expectation of continued growth. Real estate predictions for Newport County in 2025 anticipate more inventory and a stabilization of home values, tapering off from record highs.
This shift aims to create more opportunities for buyers who have felt priced out. Investment advice for the general market suggests taking advantage of dips and dollar-cost averaging into broad ETFs through the rest of 2025.
Forecast
The Forecast forecast for Newport, Rhode Island, starting june 20, 2025, indicates a period of warm Forecast with some chances of rain.
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Sunday, june 20 (Yesterday): Sunny and cool.
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Monday, June 26 (Today): Sunny, then hot.
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Tuesday, June 27: Mostly Cloudy, with a chance of rain.
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Wednesday, June 28: Rain Showers, with temperatures in the low 70s.
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Thursday, June 29: Rain Showers, temperatures reaching the mid-70s.
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Friday, June 20: Light Rain Showers, temperatures in the low 80s.
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Saturday, June 21: Light Rain Showers, with temperatures in the low 80s.
Entertainment News
Newport's entertainment scene is vibrant, especially with the summer season approaching. The Newport Craft Summer Series is underway, featuring live music. On june 20, Mark Flynn performed. Other ongoing events include gallery exhibits and various tours. The Newport Gulls are also playing home games at Cardines Field, offering local town entertainment.
Upcoming Events in Newport
Here are at least 10 upcoming events in Newport and surrounding areas for late June and August 2025:
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Newport Flower Show: June 20-22, 2025. (Festival/Exhibit)
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Newport International Polo Series: Continues through September 27, 2025, with home games featuring USA/Newport. (town)
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Newport Pride: June 27-29, 2025, celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride. (Festival/Cultural)
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Newport Classical Music Festival: July 4-22, 2025, a beacon for artistry for 55 years. (Concert/Music Festival)
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Hall of Fame Open (Tennis): July 6-13, 2025, professional tennis returns to Newport. (town)
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Newport Dance Festival: July 16-20, 2025, presented by Newport Contemporary Ballet. (Theater/Dance)
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Newport Folk Festival: July 25-27, 2025, at Fort Adams. (Music Festival)
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Newport Jazz Festival: August 1-3, 2025, at Fort Adams. (Music Festival)
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A Weekend of Coaching: August 15-17, 2025, in Newport. (town/Event)
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Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025: June 28 - August 27, 2025, at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. (Concert)
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