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Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that 3 lots on Ledge Road in Newport have sold $8.2 Million. According to data from the Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service, this is the highest recorded land sale in the municipality in over a decade. The sellers of this waterfront land were represented by Eric Kirton, […]

Newport resident and What’sUpNewp contributor Tyler Bernadyn join me to chat about his time living in St. John, the upcoming Island To Island Fundraiser, the connection between Aquidneck Island and St. John, The Last Straw and much more. Tune into What’sUpNewp Radio Edition with Ryan Belmore every weekday at 1 pm on AM 1540 WADK. It’s where to get the scoop on what’s […]

Newport Public Services Department’s Clean City Program has announced that they will hold a Fall Recycling Day for ‘harder to recycle’ items on Saturday, November 18th from 8 am until 12-noon rain or shine in Easton’s Beach east parking lot, 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport. This event ONLY will accept the following items for recycling: Paper Shredding, Scrap […]

As fall weather slips away and with it, beer festival season, Gray Matter Marketing has announced that tickets for the January 27th Rhode Island Brew Fest are now on sale. The event, which will be held at the Pawtucket Armory, is in its sixth year and features local and regional breweries from across the northeast.   “The […]

When it comes to the jewels of New England’s music culture, Mark Mulcahy is definitely one of them. He started out as the frontman for the New Haven, CT indie rock act Miracle Legion in the ‘80s. Then he gained cult status as the leader of Polaris due to being the house band for Nickelodeon’s […]

3 communities in Rhode Island have now adopted a single-use plastic bag ban, 1 community will adopt a ban on April 18, 2018, and another community is considering a ban in 2018. On the Wednesday, November 7th edition of What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on WADK 1540AM, we’ chatted all about single-use plastic bags and why 5 Rhode […]

For over a decade, Newport restaurateur Richard Sardella is donating 170 turkeys to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) in Newport for its holiday food drive. This is the 11th year that Sardella’s Ristorante Italiano has provided the main attraction of the distinctly American holiday so that all local families can enjoy […]

 In recognition of their lengthy and steadfast support of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Hope (Happy) van Beuren and Christopher Clouser have been appointed Life Trustees of the organization, the International Tennis Hall of Fame announced on Thursday. “On behalf of the Board of Governors, it is a pleasure to present this formal acknowledgement […]

After completing a full schedule of programs and festivals in New England, Bermuda and Cuba during 2017, the 200-foot Tall Ship SSVOliver Hazard Perry is  preparing for her 2018 adventures, which will take her to Charleston, S.C. and St. Petersburg, Fla. before she sails south to Cuba and Jamaica.Perry is America’s newest Tall Ship and Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel. […]

After visiting students at Thompson Middle School in Newport, Guinness World Record Holder and X Games Gold Medalist, Kevin Robinson (K-Rob) joined me on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on WADK 1540AM. Hear about K-Rob’s experience at TMS, learn more about the K-Rob Foundation and how he hopes T.R.I.C.K. will help students. To learn more about Kevin Robinson or K-Rob Foundation, visit […]

Newport City Council continues to keep their council meetings “short and sweet”. A few more than a dozen people were on hand Wednesday night for City Council’s 20-minute meeting, here’s a quick recap. Here’s The Full Agenda All 7 special event licenses were approved unanimously with a small amendment to #7, the Newport Night Run. Councilor Leonard […]

What’sUpNewp Radio Edition debuted on Monday, November 6th. Ryan Belmore, Owner, Editor and Publisher of What’sUpNewp, announced at the start of the show that he will return to the airwaves to host What’sUpNewp Radio Edition every weekday at 1 pm. Belmore has previously hosted 1540 Live on WADK from 4 pm to 6 pm and most recently hosted The Open […]

JAMESTOWN, R.I. – The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA)is pleased to announce the early completion of the first phase of the deck repair project on the Newport Pell Bridge. This comes weeks before its scheduled completion date. As of Friday morning, the traffic pattern on the Bridge will resume to two lanes in each direction. This […]

HopeHealth announced today that they have expanded hospice, palliative, and home care services to Newport County with the opening of a location in Middletown.  Hope Hospice & Palliative Care RI and Visiting Nurse of HopeHealth, HopeHealth’s Rhode Island branches, have started services recently. HopeHealth staff is caring for patients in Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, and Portsmouth […]

Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. Featured Jobs Christine’s Coastal Cleaning – Assistant HousekeeperMokka Coffeehouse – Barista, Counter Server, and Short Order CookNewport Marriott – Food and Beverage Positions available at the […]

A time-lapse video of a “super moon” rising over Newport has gone viral. The clip, shot by Mike Cohea of Jamestown and shared by ABC News on their Facebook Page on  Sunday, shows a bright moon rising over Newport and a cruise ship traveling in Narragansett Bay. Because it is not made known when the […]

Ryan Belmore, Owner, Editor and Publisher of What’sUpNewp, announced on Monday, November 6th on AM 1540 WADK that he will return to the airwaves to host What’sUpNewp Radio Edition every weekday at 1 pm. Belmore has previously hosted 1540 Live on WADK from 4 pm to 6 pm and most recently hosted The Open Forum […]

The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) announced on Monday that it is now open for those Rhode Island households experiencing financial difficulty and in need of assistance with their energy bills.  The Fund, which is sponsored by Dominion Energy, National Grid, Ocean State Power, Pascoag Utility District, Petro Home Services and RISEC LP […]

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5th at 2 a.m., which means you gain an hour of sleep this weekend! Look for lighter mornings, but for it to get darker much earlier in the evening.  For example, the sun will rise at 7:22 a.m. on Saturday and will set at 5:36 p.m.; while rising […]

A dedication ceremony for a second water bottle filling station donated by the Greenlove Foundation was held at Rogers High School cafeteria on October 31, 2017. Present were RHS Principal Jared Vance, NEEC Member Elizabeth Blank, Council Woman Susan Taylor and Greenlove Board Members Linda Pickin, Kathy James-Bowers, Mary O’Connor and Michael Bowers. Faculty and […]

Thompson Middle School, working with the Thompson Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), will host brand new Guinness World Record Holder and X Games Gold Medalist, Kevin Robinson (K-Rob) at Thompson Middle School on Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 in the gymnasium. Kevin uses his T.R.I.C.K. (Teamwork, Respect, Inspiration, Confidence, and Kindness) to share his own personal stories […]

Christine’s Coastal Cleaning is now hiring an Assistant Housekeeper. Looking for Part-time work? • Light Housekeeping • Weekdays Flexible days — Morning & Afternoons • Transportation provided if needed • $15.00 an hour • Must be reliable • Bonus for hard worker Duties include: • Clean sinks, countertops, floors, toilet, mirrors, tables, chairs, refrigerators, microwaves. […]