Bowen's Wharf. Photo Credit: Ryan Belmore

Bowen’s Wharf continued its tradition of honoring the “Harvest of the Sea” by hosting its 31st annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16.

Thousands headed to the waterfront over the weekend for a smorgasbord of celebrated seafood dishes, live music, and cold beverages.

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...