The Top of the Hill Neighborhood Association partnered with What’s Up Newp to bring to its members, and any other interested parties, a live virtual video discussion with the Newport City Council 2nd Ward candidates, Kim Salerno and Charlie Holder on Thursday night.

During the discussion, candidates covered a number of topics provided by the Top of the Hill Association.

Top of the Hill Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote social and cultural interaction among its neighborhood members, to maintain and enhance the character and integrity of the neighborhood, and to enhance the quality of life of neighborhood residents.

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...