A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe;

Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport.

  1. The Providence Journal – RI art exhibits for April 28 weekend
  2. The Providence Journal – Classical concerts for April 28 weekend
  3. The Boston Globe – Second Life
  4. Providence Media – Weekend Best Bets
  5. Jamestown Press – Time to remember, honor the work done by teachers
  6. Trade Only Today – Vanquish Boats unveils new 26-foot dual console
  7. The Providence Journal – Neighborhood of the Week: Newport’s Castle Hill a land of princely …

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...