Dozens of “Santas” are expected to take to the streets of Newport on Saturday, December 9 to take part in the annual event known as SantaCon. SantaCon is a free-to-attend non-commercial, […]
Author Archives: Ryan Belmore
Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp. He has been involved with What’sUpNewp since shortly after its launch in 2012, proudly leading it to be named Best Local News Blog in Rhode Island by Rhode Island Monthly readers in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, he spent 38 years living in Rhode Island - growing up in Central Falls, Smithfield, West Warwick and Coventry, which is where he graduated high school. After high school, Ryan living in East Greenwich and Providence home, before making Newport home for more than a decade. In 2017, Ryan met his wife in Newport and they were married in Newport in 2020.
In support of his amazing wife and an exciting career opportunity for her, he moved to Virginia, with his wife and two rescue dogs, in August 2021. He travels back to Newport at least once a month and What'sUpNewp continues to be his sole career focus.
With the support of an amazing team of paid on-the-ground contributors, he is passionate and dedicated to building What'sUpNewp into the go-to news source for Newport, Newport County, and beyond.
Ryan currently serves on the Board of Directors for Potter League for Animals. He has previously served on the board of Fort Adams Trust, Lucy's Hearth, and The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County.
Ryan is a member of Local Independent Online News Publishers (LION), Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and North American Snowsports Journalists Association (NASJA).
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, November 29
Good Morning. Today is Wednesday, November 29, 2023. 📺 Tune On In: Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one live virtual video conversation today at 1:30 pm. Watch […]
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Newport Police reports for Nov. 28 – 29
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Tuesday, November 28 through 7 am on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to […]
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Tune In: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one live virtual video conversation at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Have a question for the superintendent? […]
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RIDOH and DEM recommend lifting restrictions for Blue-Green Algae in Melville Ponds and Carbuncle Pond
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Upper and Lower Melville Ponds in Portsmouth […]
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The Sailing Museum expands operational capabilities with the addition of three new hires
The Board of Directors of The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame announced today that three new hires have joined the staff: Jared Casci as Administrator and Volunteer […]
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‘An Evening with Cowboy Junkies’ coming to The JPT on Feb. 23
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present An Evening with Cowboy Junkies on Friday, February 23 at 8 pm at the JPT Film & Event Center. Tickets go on […]
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People’s Credit Union partners with Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program to benefit local children
People’s Credit Union has partnered with the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program to provide gifts for children in need this Holiday season. People’s Credit Union’s branches will be collecting donations […]
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Newport Police reports for Nov. 27 – 28
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Monday, November 27 through 6 am on Tuesday, November 28. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold […]
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31-acre waterfront parcel on the Sakonnet River in Little Compton hits the market for $7.3 million
The Gammons Team of Berkshire Hathaway Commonwealth Real Estate today announced the offering of 147B West Main Road in Little Compton, Rhode Island. This 31 acre waterfront parcel is […]
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Newport Police reports for Nov. 24 – 27
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Friday, November 24 through 7 am on Monday, November 27. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold […]
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Choral Collective of Newport County will present its annual Winter Concert on December 9
The Choral Collective of Newport County will present its annual Winter Concert on Saturday, December 9 at 4:00 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church in Middletown. The concert will feature […]
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RI Delegation announces $3.48 million for innovative fishing gear to boost North Atlantic Right Whale conservation efforts
Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced $3,483,190 in grants to support the adoption of innovative fishing gear in Rhode Island […]
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Governor McKee, Housing announce over $90 million in funding available for affordable housing in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Housing, and RIHousing today announced the availability of over $90 million in funding for programs that support the development, preservation and operation of affordable […]
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311 to perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on Feb. 15
311 brings their hybrid alternative sound and good vibes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, February 15th for a 7:30pm show. Tickets to see one of the longest-running original lineups […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Monday, November 27
Today is Monday, November 27, 2023. Finally after a three-year hiatus due to COVID and weather cancellations the Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade set sail on Friday. Spectators viewed the […]
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Save The Date: Adult Programs at Tiverton Public Library in December
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in December. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. All Month Long […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Nov. 25 – Dec. 2
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike […]
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RIDOT provides an update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) provided the following weekly update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project; Next week at this project, we’ll have temporary lane shifts along […]
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Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade winners announced
Finally after a three-year hiatus due to COVID and weather cancellations the Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade set sail last Friday, November 24th, 2023. Spectators viewed the dazzling display of […]
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Newport Police reports for Nov. 22 – 24
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Wednesday, November 22 through 7 am on Friday, November 24. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold […]
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More than 1,100 children registered for MLK Community Center’s Santa’s Workshop
This holiday season, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center’s need for community support is greater than ever before. The Center will provide toys and gifts for over 1,100 […]
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Preservation Society of Newport County files federal appeals to highlight legal errors in permitting review of offshore wind farms
The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced that it has appealed federal agency decisions approving massive wind farms off the coast of Rhode Island. The Preservation Society says that […]
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Australian National Maritime Museum releases further evidence to support its case for identifying Endeavour/Lord Sandwich shipwreck in Newport Harbor
In February 2022 the Australian National Maritime Museum announced that, based on a preponderance of evidence, shipwreck site RI 2394 in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island was that of Lord Sandwich (ex-HMB Endeavour). Made […]
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Governor McKee wishes Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving
Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement wishing Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving: “As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving, let us take time to reflect on the meaning […]