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What’sUpNewp is a local, independent newsroom that covers Newport and Rhode Island. As a community-driven news source, What’sUpNewp plays a vital role in keeping residents informed about the issues that matter most to them. By supporting What’sUpNewp, you can help ensure that important local news and information is available to all members of the community.

Here are a few reasons why you should support What’sUpNewp:

  1. Local news matters. What’sUpNewp provides in-depth coverage of the issues that affect our community, from politics and government to business and the arts. By supporting What’sUpNewp, you can help ensure that important local stories are told and that our community is well-informed about the issues that matter most.
  2. Independent journalism is under threat. In today’s media landscape, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for independent news organizations to survive. By supporting What’sUpNewp, you can help ensure that this important source of local news and information continues to thrive.
  3. What’sUpNewp is a trusted source of news and information. The team at What’sUpNewp is dedicated to providing accurate, unbiased coverage of the issues that matter most to our community. When you support What’sUpNewp, you can trust that you’re getting reliable, fact-based information.
  4. Supporting What’sUpNewp helps build a stronger community. By staying informed about local issues and events, we can all work together to make our community a better place to live. By supporting What’sUpNewp, you can help foster a sense of connection and engagement within our community.

So if you value independent, local news and information, consider supporting What’sUpNewp today. Together, we can help ensure that this important community resource remains strong and viable for years to come.

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...

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