On Monday, Newport Polo announced the theme, dates, and location for their upcoming 19th Annual International Polo Charity Ball. The announcement A highlight of the 2019 polo season in Newport, Rhode Island will be on Friday, August 2, when the South African Polo Team will be the guests of honor at Diamonds Are Forever, the 19th annual International Polo Charity Ball to take […]
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.
Posted inBusiness
NPT HealthWorks and Fitzpatrick Team sign on as presenting sponsors of inaugural Aquidneck 10k
Fitzpatrick Team with Remax of Newport and NPT HealthWorks will serve as presenting sponsors for the inaugural Aquidneck 10K. The new road race event, which will take place on March 24th, 2019, is produced by Gray Matter Marketing and will start and finish at Sachuest Beach. “We’re proud to welcome two local businesses to support […]
Posted inBusiness
Bellevue Group relaunches as the Newport Living Group, adds three new team members
The Bellevue Group has re-named itself the Newport Living Group and added three new team members. The boutique team of five within William Raveis Real Estate Newport, serves the luxury real estate market, and sold more than $35 million of real estate in Rhode Island in the past two years. The Newport Living Group (NLG) […]
Posted inNews
Today In Newport – January 29th: Weather forecast and things to do
Weather Forecast Today – Cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.Tonight – Rain and snow before 3am, then rain likely between 3am and 5am, then a chance of rain and snow after 5am. Low around 29. Southeast […]
Posted inNews
City of Newport: Financial assistance being offered for small business owners affected by the natural gas outage
The following information has been provided by the City of Newport. With gas service restored to the vast majority of customers in Newport and Middletown, help is now being made available to Newport’s small business community through a pair of financial assistance programs offered by the State Commerce Corporation and National Grid. Taken together, the two […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Gurney’s to offer Super Bowl themed bits and cocktails this weekend
Gurney’s Newport will be a great place to cheer on the New England Patriots for the biggest football game of the year, offering themed bites and cocktails throughout the entire weekend.Menu items include “Patriot” Nachos (Sam Adams braised short rib, house made jalapeno cheese sauce, guacamole), Stuffie Croquettes (Traditional Rhode Island stuffie, chorizo aioli, pickle fresno chilis) and Pulled Pork Sliders (House-made BBQ […]
Posted inCity & Government
City of Newport’s latest update on natural gas outage
Here are the latest updates from the City of Newport; January 28th at 10:03 am January 27th at 5:36 pm We’re happy to report that operations to restore gas service to Newport’s homes and businesses are beginning to wind down, with the vast majority of customers throughout the City successfully re-lit as of Sunday afternoon. […]
Posted inOpinion
Rep. Carson, Sen. Euer: Public deserves answers about cause of gas crisis
Public deserves answers about cause of gas crisis By Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Sen. Dawn Euer The public has a right to know all of the available information when it comes to their safety. The crisis last week with the gas system on Aquidneck Island is no exception. More than 10,000 of our Newport […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Where to find live music and entertainment in Newport this week (Jan. 28 – Feb. 4)
Here’s where to find live music, comedy, movies, and other forms of entertainment in and around Newport this week. Monday, January 28 Diego’s Newport – Trivia at 10 pmFastnet Pub – Live music with The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pmFifth Element – Live music with The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pmJane Pickens Theater – The Favourite at […]
Posted inNews
National Grid provides restoration update and announces Small Business Assistance Program
The following press release was provided by National Grid. National Grid announced this afternoon (at Binge BBQ) that 97% of those customers impacted by the gas supply interruption in Newport have had their meters turned back on and gas appliances re-lit by qualified technicians. By the end of today, National Grid will have visited each affected […]
Posted inBusiness
Chamber of Commerce to host an informational meeting for businesses impacted by the gas outage on January 29th
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has announced they will hold an informational meeting for businesses to learn how they can recover from last week’s gas outage. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 29 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Newport Marriott – Freedom Room (3rd Floor). There is free parking […]
Posted inThings To Do
What to do in Newport this week (Jan. 28 – Feb. 4)
Monday, January 28th 10 am – Heat Up Newport4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Favourite at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm – Aquidneck Island Trolleys with Jim Garman at Portsmouth Free Public LibraryScroll down to see our full event calendar Tuesday, January 29th 8:30 am – Take a Peek Tuesdays! at St. Michael’s 2:30 pm – Tech Help at Portsmouth Public Library4:45 pm & 7:30 pm […]
Posted inBusiness
Governor Raimondo announces Emergency Loan Fund for impacted Aquidneck Island businesses
The following is a press release from the Governor following a press conference at Jane Pickens this morning. Commerce RI, Rhode Island Foundation, and BankNewport Form Partnership to Offer Bridge Loans to Affected Businesses; Information Session to be Held Tuesday NEWPORT, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo today joined Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, members of Rhode […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Elizabeth Kolbert named 2019 recipient of the Pell Center Prize for Story in the Public Square
Elizabeth Kolbert, best-selling author and staff writer for The New Yorker, has been named the 2019 recipient of the Pell Center Prize for Story in the Public Square, according to a press release issued from Story In The Public Square on Monday morning. Awarded annually since 2013, the prize honors a storyteller whose work has […]
Posted inCity & Government
Representative Carson provides update on natural gas outage
The following was an email that Representative Carson sent to her constituents on Monday, January 28th; Good morning – Monday January 28, 2019I am sure that as I write this that many of you are safe and warm in your own homes, as am I. We had an awful week in Newport last week, but it […]
Posted inNews
National Grid Information Center moved, now open at Middletown Police Department and Newport Visitors Center
The warming and information center that was set up at the Gaudet Middle School has been closed. Starting on January 28th at 8:30 am, National Grid will have a customer service van set up in the parking lot of the Middletown Police Station (located at 123 Valley Road) for assistance and claim information. Anyone who […]
Posted inCity & Government
Senator DiPalma requests meeting with National Grid to address lessons learned, true root causes of gas outage
Senator Louis DiPalma (District 12 – Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton) has provided What’sUpNewp with a copy of the following letter that he has submitted to the Governor, National Grid, and fellow lawmakers in response to the recent natural gas incident on Aquidneck Island.
Posted inBusiness
Local residents named “Stars of the Industry” by the RI Hospitality Association at 29th Annual Awards Ceremony
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) recently honored Newport and Middletown residents at its “Stars of the Industry” Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at Twin River Casino Hotel. The Stars of the Industry Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of members of the hospitality, foodservice and tourism industries. Award recipients are nominated by their peers, managers or […]
Posted inBusiness
VIDEO: Governor Raimondo announces program for small businesses impacted gas outages
Governor Gina Raimondo will be joined by Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor this morning at Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center to announce a new program aimed at helping small businesses on Aquidneck Island that have been unable to open as a result of the gas outages, according to a media advisory sent out by the […]
Posted inNews
Today In Newport – January 28th: Weather forecast and things to do
Weather Forecast Today – Sunny, with a high near 32. North wind around 11 mph.Tonight – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Marine Forecast for Narragansett Bay Today – N winds around 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft.Tonight – NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 […]
Posted inNews
Saint John the Evangelist, Newport wins $916,000 grant
The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Newport, RI announced on Facebook on Sunday that they have been the recipient of a $916,000 grant from the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust. The Statement of Purpose of the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust reads: “In determining which organization or organizations shall receive payments of […]
Posted inNews
National Grid: 95% of impacted customers have been restored
National Grid announced tonight that 95% of customers impacted by the gas service interruption in Newport have had their meters turned back on and gas appliances re-lit by qualified technicians. More than 600 National Grid, mutual aid, and contractor gas technicians were out restoring service late into the night. The Company urges customers who have remained […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary for Rev. Mr. William Marlow
Rev. Mr. William Marlow, 92, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Lewisburg, PA, passed away on January 27, 2019 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.William was born in Baltimore, MD to Harper Marlow and Lillian (Taylor) Marlow and was the youngest and last surviving of their five children. For the past 67 years, he was devoted husband […]
Posted inBusiness
Mr. Tim’s Kid Corner permanently closes
Just four months after opening, Mr. Tim’s Kid Corner on the corner of Spring Street and Broadway has been forced to close due to damages sustained during the gas outage. “Due to the destructive situation of Newport having no heating fuel during an extreme cold snap, pipes in our building froze and then burst wide […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary for Brian J. Anderson
Brian J. Anderson aka BA, 54 of Middletown R.I. passed away on Saturday, 26 January, surrounded by his entire family. He was the son of the late Charles and Eileen (Silvia) Anderson, born in Newport and raised in Middletown. Brian will be lovingly remembered by his children Brian J. Anderson II and his wife Kelly […]