by
Ryan Belmore
James Dring, a candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’s Up Newp on Tuesday, October 20 at 6 pm to chat about his campaign, his priorities, and why voters in Newport should elect him in the upcoming election.
What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates for Newport School Committee to join us for a conversation. We’re hosting and scheduling them on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan... More by Ryan Belmore
