Keeping the new year’s SPARRK lit after January: Gail Lowney Alofsin on momentum, meaning, and mindset
Gail Lowney Alofsin is Newport’s own energizer bunny.
Down 50 pounds, Liam Coen’s personal transformation mirrors Jacksonville’s dramatic turnaround
Coen grew up in Rhode Island, played quarterback at UMass and then turned to coaching after a brief stint as an arena league backup. He got his big break when Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay hired him in 2018.
Legislative Outlook: Carson sees healthcare and housing as critical issues
With the Rhode Island General Assembly now in session, WhatsUpNewp has reached out to the area’s legislators to learn what they see as the most pressing issues facing Rhode Island in 2026, and legislation they are planning to introduce.
Newport Scout completes Eagle project at Norman Bird Sanctuary
Ethan Hoag led volunteers in restoring the Shady Glade Bridge in Middletown
Legislative Outlook: Gu – Key concerns—primary care access; ripple effects from ending ACA subsidies
With the Rhode Island General Assembly session scheduled to begin today (Jan. 6), WhatsUpNewp and WBLQ have reached out to the area’s legislators to learn what they see as the most pressing issues facing Rhode Island in 2026, and legislation they are planning to introduce.
Adequoyah Kamali Josephine Mathews on growing whole thoughts on the cost of silence
Adequoyah’s sense of wholeness isn’t aspirational—though it can be. It’s rooted in painful and joyful experiences bolstered by the courage to step up when things are scary. Or when things feel wrong. Not just for herself but for others—for all of us.
The wit and wisdom of Rhode Island women, and how they plan to navigate a new year
Mixing wit and wisdom alike (both are equally essential, IMHO), I’ve stitched together a “quilt” of wise aphorisms that inspiring women have told me help them get through their days, weeks, months and years.
Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins WUN for a one-on-one conversation on Dec. 18
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her monthly one-on-one conversation on Thursday, December 18, at 1:30 pm.
Newport Classical names Oliver Inteeworn as new executive director
Former American Symphony Orchestra leader to guide organization’s strategic growth plan
The Doctor’s In Your House: How at-home urgent care is changing the visit
Dr. Elizabeth Shields, a retired Navy physician and board-certified family medicine doctor, founded Urgent MD in Newport, Rhode Island to provide at-home, urgent primary care for all ages on Aquidneck Island and Jamestown.
Fueling a Female Movement: This dynamic nonprofit advocates for women, girls, and families
The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island works to achieve gender equality
through systemic change
South County Health opens Newport Women’s Health office
Dr. Martha Moe, AVP/Medical Director, who accepts patients at both Wakefield’s and Newport’s Women’s Health Centers, said the decision to open the Newport office was made because of “access” issues
Small Business Collective launches in Middletown to support Rhode Island entrepreneurs
Small Business Collective announces its formation and the appointment of Mollie Frazer Williams as its Executive Director.
Matthew Gray elected chair of Discover Newport board
Portsmouth business owner has served on the board since 2019
The Importance of It All: Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island
What’s Possible When Public Support, Philanthropy, and Community Compassion Pull Together
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has a lot of love for TeamFAME
This inspiring after-school program offers full scholarships to underserved youth
Women’s empowerment event at ITHF headlined by Rennae Stubbs made a huge impact
Former world. No. 1 Doubles player Rennae Stubbs spoke with the next generation of female leaders at the first ever Rally for Her: From Teammate to Leader, a high-impact mentorship and empowerment event at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Tyler Bernadyn to serve as 2026 President of the Newport County Board of Realtors
This week, I am writing from Houston, Texas, where I am attending the National Association of Realtors conference alongside delegates, leaders, and affiliated board members and staff from Rhode Island and all across the country.
Newport housing advocate gets new roof from local partnership
Pauline Perkins-Moye, 86, has spent decades fighting for underserved families
Helen Hames: A movie night with Angela Lima
The Day Iceland Stood Still–Passing the Torch and Continuing the Work for Equality
Women-led organizations prepare Rhode Island for a historic 2026
Ocean State 2026 Events, Centered Around Next Summer’s FIFA World Cup,
Expect to Draw Nearly 900,000 Visitors to Rhode Island
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