See what makes the Newport Car Museum’s 75+ cars rock, rumble, and roar during “Hoods Up” Weekend, Saturday, March 13, and Sunday, March 14. The Newport Car Museum, located at 1947 West Main Road in Portsmouth, includes 75+ cars exhibited in six galleries – Ford Shelby, Corvettes, World Cars, Fin Cars, Mopars, American Muscle. During […]
Ryan Belmore
Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp. He has been involved with the award-winning local news website since shortly after its launch in 2012, leading it to be named Best Local News Blog in Rhode Island by Rhode Island Monthly readers in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Ryan has spent 38 years living in Rhode Island, and after making Newport his home for more than a decade, he recently moved to Alexandria, Virginia to support his wife's career opportunity. Despite this move, Ryan continues to focus solely on What'sUpNewp and travels back to Newport at least once a month. He is dedicated to building the site into the go-to news source for Newport and beyond. Ryan is also a member of several organizations, including the Board of Directors for Potter League for Animals.
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RIDOH soliciting proposals to expand Rhode Island’s Health Equity Zone initiative
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that it is soliciting proposals from qualified municipalities and non-profit community-based organizations to expand Rhode Island’s Health Equity Zone (HEZ) initiative to additional communities. R According to RIDOH, Rhode Island’s Health Equity Zone initiative takes a health equity-centered approach to public health that leverages place-based, community-led […]
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Opinion: To slow climate change, teach climate literacy
In 2019, inspired by teenage Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, youth around the world took action to demand governments address climate change. While 2020 brought a pandemic that dominated the world’s attention, the urgency of our climate crisis has not abated at all. That this movement was led by students is significant. The majority of today’s […]
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Now Hiring: 95 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s who’s hiring right now in the Newport area. All job opportunities were posted within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. AAA Northeast – Sales AssociateAerotek – Office AssociateAllied Universal – Security Operations ManagerAmericas Staffing Partner – Medical ClerkApex Kitchens […]
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Rhode Island Department Health provides an update on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts
The Rhode Island Department of Health provided a lengthy update on their vaccination effort via email on Friday afternoon. What’s Up Newp is sharing the entire email below in an effort to help get this important information out to as many Rhode Islanders as possible. Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccination Update The Rhode Island Department of Health […]
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Legislation sponsored by Rep. McGaw would prevent approval of carbon-polluting power plants
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Michelle E. McGaw would require the state’s Energy Facility Siting Board to deny applications for power plants that would have adverse effects on Rhode Island’s ability to meet its carbon-emissions-reduction goals. “We set carbon reduction goals in state law because there is a climate crisis, one that is directly impacting our own […]
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Newport Historical Society documents Senator Whitehouse’s experiences at the US Capitol on January 6
Newport Historical Society’s Executive Director Ruth Taylor recently sat down, virtually, with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to interview and document his experiences on January 6, 2021, as part of their new initiative History in the Making. The History in the Making initiative, comprised of video interviews recorded for the Newport Historical Society’s archives and available to view on YouTube, […]
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10 Newport County Open Houses to check out this weekend (March 5 – 7)
WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a licensed realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Newport gives us 10 open houses to check out this weekend in Newport County. If you are interested in seeing any of these homes or would like additional information, please contact him directly at 401-241-1851 or TylerB@remaxnewportri.com. Open House In Newport County This Weekend […]
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Save The Bay’s Newport Seal Watch Tours return this weekend
Starting this Saturday, March 6, you can once again join Save The Bay aboard one of their education vessels as we motor through historic Newport Harbor and observe seals at Citing Rock. One-hour seal tours are entirely boat-based, while 1.75-hour tours include a visit to the grounds of the Rose Island Lighthouse. Tours departing from […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: March 5 – 7
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend. Weather Forecast Friday – Sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.Friday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Friday, March 5
The latest What’s Up Newp newsletter is here, sign up below to receive this in your inbox daily! Good morning, >>At the weekly COVID-19 press briefing yesterday, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor announced a lift on some business restrictions; Capacity at restaurants will increase from 50% to 66% beginning today.Capacity at gyms and fitness […]
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Newport City Council will host their next regular council meeting on March 10, here’s what’s on the agenda
Newport City Council will host their next regular council meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 10. The meeting will be held virtually and is open to the public. If you’d like to participate in the meeting, call 1-888-788-0099 or join by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/91257975406 (webinar id 912 5797 5406). See what’s on the agenda […]
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Save The Date: Newport Restaurant Week returns April 9 – 18
Put it in your calendar now foodies, Newport Restaurant Week returns to dozens of restaurants in Newport and Bristol Counties Friday, April 9 – Sunday, April 18. For the second time during this pandemic, Newport Restaurant Week will be remixed. Restaurants will have their choice of what deals they want to offer, it could be […]
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Capacity restrictions on restaurants, gyms, and funeral homes eased
At the weekly COVID-19 press briefing today, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor announced a lift on some business restrictions. Capacity at restaurants will increase from 50% to 66% beginning Friday, March 5. Capacity at gyms and fitness centers will increase from one person per 125 square feet to one person per 100 square feet. […]
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League of American Bicyclists names Bike Newport 2020 ‘National Advocacy Organization Of The Year’
Bike Newport received some national recognition this week when the League of American Bicyclists named them their Advocacy Organization of the Year for 2020. The announcement took place on Monday, March 1st at the virtual gathering of the National Bike Summit which takes place annually in Washington D.C. On-screen virtual award presented by Bill Nesper, League […]
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Reps. Cortvriend, Carson, Casimiro will host a virtual community meeting on March 8 to discuss special education bills
Representative Terri Cortvriend, Representative Lauren Carson, and Representative Julie Casimiro will host an open virtual meeting next week with parents of special needs children in Rhode Island to review bills they have introduced to help parents secure appropriate special education services for their children. The community forum, scheduled for Monday, March 8, from 4 pm […]
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New film by Gary Jobson features the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport
The 12 Metre Yacht Club (12MYC) today announced the release of 12mR: An Enduring Legacy. Filmed during the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport, the movie highlights include racing footage and competitor interviews paired with the experienced insights of the 12MYC’s Station Steward Gary Jobson who also wrote and narrated this documentary. 12 MYC provided the following background […]
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Be Kind RI: New website matches volunteers with neighbors in need
Family Service of Rhode Island, a comprehensive non-profit social service agency and an essential part of the Rhode Island community, today announced the launch of Be Kind RI, a new site that pairs volunteers with neighbors with those in need. Image provided by Family Service of Rhode Island The Full Announcement During this pandemic, Rhode […]
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Watch Live: Governor McKee, RIDOH host COVID-19 Press Briefing (March 4)
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Thursday, March 4 to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. Watch the press briefing live as it happens, or anytime afterward, below.
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CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships seeking maritime trades instructors & teacher assistants
CCRI’s Division of Workforce Development today announced that it is hiring for numerous part-time teaching positions in Maritime Pipe-Fitting, Electrical, and Sheet Metal at Westerly Education Center. Instructors will be teaching the skills needed for these trades required by defense contractor General Dynamics Electric Boat’s ramp-up of hiring workers for their Groton and Quonset shipyards, according […]
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Searching for Peace at Home: Newport Art Museum to host a community conversation on domestic violence
Inspired by the current exhibition Donna Ferrato: Selections from ‘Living with the Enemy’, Newport Art Museum today announced that they will host “Searching for Peace at Home: A Community Conversation on Domestic Violence” virtually via Zoom Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 6:30 – 8 pm.”The Newport Art Museum was founded in 1912 on the belief that arts and culture have the […]
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52 Rhode Island restaurants will receive $5,000 COVID-19 Restaurant Relief Grants from DoorDash
Today, DoorDash announced the winners of the COVID-19 Restaurant Relief Grant program provided through its Main Street Strong effort. 52 Rhode Island restaurants, including 6 here in Newport County, have been selected to receive $5,000 grants through the program. The grants are being administered by Hello Alice and can be used to cover operating costs during this challenging time, […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Thursday, March 4
The following is What’s Up Newp’s free daily newsletter. Sign up for it below and we’ll deliver it right to your inbox every morning! Good Morning! > > As of about 8 am yesterday, whatsupnewp.com has a new home, look, and feel. Please bear with us as we finish buttoning up some bugs and hiccups in the […]
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Foxwoods Resort Casino reopens Poker, Rainmaker Casino, Live@Atrium Bar, and Topgolf Swing Suite
Foxwoods Resort Casino today announced the reopeningn of several gaming and entertainment offerings. Due to increased demand, Foxwoods will reopen its poker room, Rainmaker Casino, Live@Atrium Bar, and Topgolf Swing Suite this month with new safety protocols in place. Poker at Foxwoods will make its highly anticipated return on Thursday, March 4. The poker room […]
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Governor McKee signs Executive Order to engage communities in the state’s vaccination efforts and reduce vaccine hesitancy
Governor Dan McKee today signed an executive order to engage communities in the state’s vaccination efforts and reduce vaccine hesitancy. The executive order directs the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) to engage cities and towns as full participants in administering and expanding Rhode Island’s vaccination efforts. The order further directs RIDOH to update its comprehensive state […]