Here is what sold this past week in Newport County. Available inventory is still extremely scarce, giving sellers a strong advantage in today’s competitive marketplace. Your home today is worth more now than it has even been before and if you’re considering selling, now is certainly a good time to have a conversation about taking […]
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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LIVE ON WUN: Rhode Island Department of Health’s weekly COVID-19 update (Feb. 18 at 1 pm)
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will hold a press conference on Thursday, February 18 at 1 pm to provide an update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response.
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Feb. 12 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in Newport County. This list will be updated as new events and meeting are announced, so be sure to check back often for updates. Have something that you’d like to see included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Friday, February 12 Things To Do 10 am to 5 […]
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Where You Can Get Vaccinated: RIDOH provides an update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts
In a newsletter on Friday, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) shared the following information to provide an update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts. Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccination Update The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is writing to provide an update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts. As of this afternoon, 95,829 people have received one […]
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12 Newport County Open Houses to check out this weekend (Feb. 13 – 14)
WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a licensed realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Newport gives us 12 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. Newport 50 School Street #2 | $1,295,000 […]
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DEM conducting a survey to gather public input on food trucks in Rhode Island State Parks
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Parks and Recreation is conducting an online survey to gather public input on food trucks at Rhode Island State Parks. The Department is seeking feedback from park-goers to better understand their preferences in order to enhance and expand concession options at state parks. Those participating in the survey […]
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Home on Carroll Avenue in Newport sells for $2.6 million
 Lila Delman Real Estate today announced the recent sale of 130 Carroll Avenue in Newport for $2,600,000. Eric Kirton, Lila Delman Associate Broker, represented the seller in this transaction. 130 Carroll Avenue is an exceptional modern shingle-style retreat that has been designed to the highest standard, according to Lila Delman. An open-concept floor plan and […]
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Precautionary boil water advisory rescinded following water main break (Updated)
Update: At 4:30 pm on Thursday, the City of Newport sent out the following alert; Newport Water is issuing this message to our Low Pressure Zone customers impacted by the February 10th water main break on Warner Street at Gould Street. The water main break is substantially repaired. The samples taken throughout the distribution system […]
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Newport Art Museum to host a Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Yuemei Zhang
The Newport Art Museum is inviting the public to join themfor a live 2-hour workshop n the art of Chinese brush painting with accomplished artist and educator, Yuemei Zhang. The event will take place virtually on Zoom on February 26, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm EST. Ms. Zhang will explain the traditional materials used, the elements of composition and […]
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New report uses cell phone data to provide insight on patterns, pollution along the shores of Rhode Island
The Narragansett Bay Estuary Program (NBEP) recently completed an interactive, online narrative that pioneers the use of cell phone data to look at tourism and recreation on our coasts from the perspective of environmental management. Here are some key points from the online narrative that used anonymized cell phone data to track visits to the Narragansett […]
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Rhode Island eases restrictions on businesses, venues, and social gathering size
For the second week in a row, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)and Rhode Island Commerce announced during their weekly COVID-19 press briefing that restrictions would further loosen on venues and businesses in the state. With the new guidance, that goes into effect beginning Friday, also came an increase in social gathering size – […]
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LIVE ON WUN: Rhode Island Department of Health’s weekly COVID-19 update (Feb. 11 at 1 pm)
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will hold a press conference on Thursday, February 11 at 1 pm to provide an update on Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response.
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LIVE ON WUN: Newport City Council Meeting – COVID update and Planning Board appointment (Feb. 11 at 4:30 pm)
Newport City Council will host a meeting at 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 11. During the meeting, Newport City Council will receive their weekly COVID-19 crisis update from the City Manager. Newport City Council will host a “discussion of applicants for the appointment to the planning board and the taking of votes for the appointment […]
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Point Association raises $17,230 for MLK Center
The Point Association of Newport capped off its 2020 year of community activities with their seventh annual year-end fundraising drive to benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. This fundraising campaign was directed by John Broughan and Bill Rauch, who has led this fundraising effort for the last seven years. The neighborhood association […]
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Vaccination appointments now available for those 75+ at select CVS stores
Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations opened this week at select CVS stores in East Greenwich, Johnson, Newport, Providence, Warren, Westerly, and Woonsocket. Vaccines at participating CVS Pharmacy locations in RI will be available to individuals who meet the state’s criteria. Currently, eligibility requirements are that you must live, work, study in Rhode Island, and are 75+ […]
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VIDEO & RECAP: Newport City Council – Regular Meeting (Feb. 10)
Newport City Council hosted a Regular Council Meeting this evening. Among the items on the agenda, were ordinances regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Restrictions on Permit for Mobile Food Establishments. See the full agenda here – https://bit.ly/2Oq5kjb. Watch The Meeting Recap: How The Votes Went Down The meeting took place virtually and lasted approximately one […]
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The Public’s Radio runs three-part series on development in Newport’s North End
Antonia Ayres-Brown, Newport Bureau Reporter for The Public’s Radio, dove into development in Newport’s North End during a three-part series published on The Public’s Radio this week. If you missed the series, follow the links below. Part 1: Newport: Connecting a city divided for decades “Newport is famous for its historic downtown, Gilded Age mansions, […]
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Pamela Baldwin named to Discover Newport Board of Directors
Pamela Baldwin, Director of Sales and Marketing at Gurney’s Newport Hotel and Marina, has been appointed to Discover Newport’s Board of Directors representing hotel properties 100 or more rooms. “I look forward to making a positive impact and offering my vision to continue the great efforts of Discover Newport in its mission to generate tourism […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s Artist Award applications due by March 15
Submissions for the next round of The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s (ACA) Artist Awards, in support of Newport County artists and art projects that benefit our communities, are due before midnight on Monday, March 15, 2021. Awardees notifications will be made on or before April 30, 2021. Now in its second year, […]
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Now Hiring: 55 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a look at who’s hiring right now out there. Have a job opportunity that you’d like to include in our next roundup? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com 22 Bowen’s – SOUS CHEF @ 22 BOWEN’S – NEWPORT, RIAdvance Auto Parts – Store DriverAtlantic Lawn & Garden – Foremen – […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Matt Smith, host of “The Local Music Cafe” on MVYRADIO (Feb. 9 at 4 pm)
MVYRADIO recently announced that Matt Smith has joined the station as the new host for their long-running program, The Local Music Café. Smith, who is also the Managing Director of Club Passim in Cambridge, will join What’s Up for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, February 9 at 4 pm to discuss his new […]
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Study: With vaccines arriving, U.S. trip planning surges
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 81% plan to travel in the next six months, an increase of 16 percentage points since mid-January and the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic last March. Coupled with a surge in travel plans for the upcoming six months, the percentage of […]
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Condé Nast Traveler includes Nantucket among ‘The Best Honeymoon Ideas for Every Type of Couple’
Condé Nast Traveler recently rounded up ten of the honeymoon destinations—”from a new bolthole in Nantucket to a luxurious tent in the Botswana bush”. Here’s what they had to say about Nantucket, which they considered “The New England hideout”; “Nantucket exudes New England charm, beckoning newlyweds with its quaint cobblestone streets, fetching cedar-shingled cottages, and boutique accommodations. Life […]
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Hidden Newport: Newport String Project brings virtual concert series to Newport Congregational Church
The Newport String Project has announced details for their third virtual concert in their new series Hidden Newport. This performance, premiering on February 28th at 2pm on YouTube, features the Newport Congregational Church, the only surviving comprehensive architectural interior by the renowned American artist John La Farge, who was inspired by geometric patterns of Byzantine, Moorish and Persian […]
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Newport City Hall will be open for early voting beginning Feb. 10
The City of Newport today announced that Newport City Hall will be open for early voting beginning Wednesday, February 10 in advance of the March 2nd Statewide Special Election on Ballot Referenda. Eligible voters are invited to cast their ballots in the Second Floor Conference Room at City Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 […]