We’re incredibly grateful that you’re part of the What’sUpNewp community. Since launching our Press Club, 300+ Newport County residents have already joined – and we’re inviting you to be next in supporting the local coverage that matters most to our community.
Why Local News Needs Your Support
Recent research from the Pew Research Center reveals a stark reality about how Americans consume news. While 74% of Americans regularly encounter paywalls when searching for news online, only 17% actually pay for journalism. When people encounter a paywall, only 1% pay for access; most either look elsewhere for free content (53%) or give up (32%).
Here in Newport County, we believe our community deserves better. What’sUpNewp.com is free to read today and always will be. We rely on advertisers and readers like you to help us maintain this approach.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Over 20,200 neighbors already trust us for their daily news, and 300+ have stepped up as Press Club members to ensure our coverage continues to grow. In a county of 83,832, these community champions understand that quality local journalism requires local investment.
When you become a Press Club member, you’re joining a vital community that makes in-depth Newport County coverage possible. Your membership helps us:
- Fund our growing newsroom so we can cover more stories that matter to you
- Invest in deeper reporting on local government, schools, businesses, and community issues
- Keep What’sUpNewp.com free for everyone in our community, forever
Exclusive Member Benefits
Press Club members receive:
What’s Up Today in Newport County – Exclusive daily newsletter delivered Monday through Friday with hand-curated updates on everything you need to know about Newport County.
News Alerts + Exclusive Stories – Be the first to know about breaking news, new restaurants, business openings, town council decisions, and community developments with member-only content.
Newsletter Archival Access – Full access to our complete newsletter archive for research and reference.
And More – Additional exclusive content and member benefits as we continue to expand our offerings.
Be Part of the Solution
Local journalism is truly a community-wide effort. 300+ Newport County residents have already made this choice – proving that our community values independent local journalism.
With your support, we can continue to expand our coverage, hire more reporters, and keep What’sUpNewp.com free for everyone in Newport County. You’d be joining a vital group that includes college graduates, older Americans, and those who recognize that quality journalism relies on community support.
Ready to join the 17% who support independent local news?
Choose Your Membership Level:
- $10/month – Full Press Club access with all benefits
- $100/year – Save with annual membership (equivalent to $8.33/month)
- $250 lifetime – One-time payment for permanent access
Join What’sUpNewp Press Club Today
Questions about membership? Contact us at ryan@whatsupnewp.com.
Thank you for reading, for caring about our community, and for considering a donation to support What’sUpNewp’s mission to keep Newport County informed.
