On this leap day, we’re asking for your help to continue providing the news and information you rely on. As a supporter, you’ll help us to:

– Increase our coverage of local news and events

– Produce more in-depth and investigative reporting

– Expand our reach to new audiences

Your support will make a real difference in our ability to serve our community. Please consider becoming a supporter today.

I appreciate your support,

Ryan Belmore

Owner & Publisher, What’sUpNewp

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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