Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of ‘Bois Doré’ at 115 Narragansett Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. Sited on almost four private acres in the Bellevue Avenue estate area, the property sold for $8,990,000. The buyer was represented by Kara Malkovich of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International […]
Ryan Belmore
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 is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Online News Association, and Local Independent Online News Publishers. He is committed to the codes of ethics of these organizations: accuracy, independence, accountability, and transparency.
In Newport, Ryan served on the boards of the Fort Adams Trust and Potter League for Animals, and hosted a daily radio talk show for four years.
In 2021, Ryan moved to Alexandria, Virginia, to support his wife Jen's career. He launched The Alexandria Brief in 2025, applying what he learned in Newport to a new community. With the help of some talented on-the-ground contributors, he still runs What's Up Newp — and always will.
Contact: ryan@whatsupnewp.com.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Angela Martino
Angela Martino, 98, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at her home in Blenheim-Newport on December 19, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will follow in St. Columba Catholic Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown.
Posted inCOVID-19, News
RIDOH: Rapid testing and access to COVID-19 Vaccine expanded in advance of the holidays
In advance of holiday gatherings over the next two weeks, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that they are expanding access to rapid testing and to COVID-19 booster doses and primary series vaccine. The following information was provided by RIDOH today; Testing A test site will open today […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink
Coffee Grinder to permanently close its doors on Bannister’s Wharf at the end of the month
The Coffee Grinder today announced that it is permanently closing at the end of this month. The Announcement End of an era as the Coffee Grinder closes its doors on Bannister’s Wharf Coffee Grinder will be closing its doors at the end of December. I am sad to share that my lease is not being […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
Indoor masking, proof of vaccination mandates begin in Rhode Island today
Last week, Governor Dan McKee announced several temporary measures to bring additional layers of mitigation during the holidays when more time is spent gathering indoors. The measures, which begin today, fall into three categories and focus on both masking and proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination includes screenshots or printouts from the State’s vaccine record […]
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Stopover dates announced for The Ocean Race, returns to Newport in May 2023
The Ocean Race 2022-23 will visit nine iconic international cities over a six-month period, with leg one starting from Alicante, Spain, on 15 January 2023. The start of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race, early in the new year, will follow the Reyes holiday period in Spain, and see the two racing fleets (the foiling […]
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DEM’s K9 officer receives donation of body armor
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) this week announced that K9 Grizzly has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Grizzly’s vest was sponsored by Judith and David Cataldi of North Scituate and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County adds Directors as part of expansion plans
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County has added two Director of Operations and Member Experience positions and a Director of Initiatives and Community Engagement as part of its three-year strategic plan to grow, expand and deepen its impact in the communities it serves. Mike Coelho, former BGCNC Program Director, has assumed one of […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up in and around Newport: Dec. 17 – 31
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport during these last couple of weeks of December. This story will be updated as we learn about additional events and entertainment. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event […]
Posted inArts & Culture
‘Through Her Eyes- A Newport Nutcracker Reimagined’ airs tonight on Rhode Island PBS
WSBE Rhode Island PBS is offering viewers a chance to experience one of Newport’s most cherished holiday traditions, A Newport Nutcracker – but with a twist. Due to the pandemic in 2020, Island Moving Company’s traditional performance of A Newport Nutcracker was reimagined as a 30-minute feature filmed at six historic properties of the Preservation […]
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Now Hiring: 75 job opportunities available in and around Newport right now
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. Are you a business […]
Posted inBusiness
Freedom Boat Club acquires franchise locations in Newport, Portsmouth, Warwick, and Barrington
Freedom Boat Club, a Brunswick Corporation business, announced today that it has acquired the Freedom Boat Club of Rhode Island franchise operation and territory. The acquisition includes all four current Rhode Island-based locations – Newport, Portsmouth, Warwick, and Barrington, as well as the rights to expand and build new club locations throughout Rhode Island, according […]
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Newport woman will be a contestant on Fox’s ‘Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer’
Andreea Natalia, who calls Newport, Rhode Island her hometown, will be among the twenty contestants when Joe Millionaire returns to Fox on January 6. Natalia, who owns Kaffeology in Newport and Portsmouth, is 31 years old and lists her profession as a restaurateur on the show. A fresh take on the original Joe Millionaire dating […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust purchases and conserves 12-acre Rego farmland in Portsmouth
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) today announces that its campaign to purchase and conserve Rego Farmland is complete. The 12-acre Portsmouth farm, located on East Main Road approximately .5 miles north of Glen Road, is now protected from development in perpetuity. The property is an active hayfield with 100% prime soil, which ALT will continue to […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Brunch with Santa, Cruise with Santa, A Rough Point Holiday, and more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at any […]
Posted inBusiness
Restaurants, escape rooms, and other businesses for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional exceptions. Here […]
Posted inBusiness, Real Estate
Airbnb hails ‘ownership economy’ in roundtable with Secretary Raimondo, says R.I. hosts have earned $210 million since 2010
Airbnb on Thursday released an economic report on the emergence of its platform and the importance of income for its 4 million hosts and the impact of revenue for approximately 100,000 cities and towns. The report was released ahead of a roundtable discussion on Thursday with Airbnb Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk, US […]
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Arrest made in case involving two abandoned dogs in Portsmouth
An arrest has been made in the case involving the two dogs that were abandoned in Portsmouth on November 25. Portsmouth Police Department released the following press release on December 16; On November 25, 2021, Thanksgiving, the Portsmouth Police Department opened an investigation regarding two emaciated dogs that had been abandoned on the side of […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Stella
Meet your new best friend, Stella – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals says Stella is a 10-year old female domestic shorthair. Stella. Photo courtesy of Potter League For Animals Here’s what Potter League for Animals has to say about Stella; Stella is a gorgeous and velvety soft senior […]
Posted inCity & Government, News
RI Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council will meet in Newport on Thursday
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced that the next public meeting of the RI Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) will be held in Newport on Thursday, December, 16, 1-2:30 PM at Innovate Newport. The EC4 assesses, integrates, and coordinates climate change efforts across state agencies to reduce emissions, strengthen the […]
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Senate President Ruggerio, Senator Euer honored by the Humane Society
The Humane Society of the United States honored two members of the Rhode Island Senate this week. Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) and Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) received the Humane State Legislator Award, which is given annually to lawmakers “who are breaking new ground for animal welfare,” […]
Posted inReal Estate
‘La Sanctuaire’ estate on Ridge Road in Newport sells for $13.97 million
Lila Delman Compass today announced the sale of ‘La Sanctuaire’ estate, located at 11 Ridge Road in Newport, for $13,970,000. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this marks one of the top ten sales statewide year-to-date.* Lila Delman Compass Associate Broker Annie Becker represented the seller in this transaction. “This […]
Posted inCOVID-19
Video: Governor McKee, RIDOH announce actions to address an increase in COVID-19 cases
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH today announced “a comprehensive set of actions to address an increase in COVID-19 cases and alleviate pressure on our hospital system while at the same time keeping schools open for in-person learning and preventing economic disruptions to small businesses”. Press Release Governor McKee’s office released […]
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Jamie Coelho named new Editor-In-Chief of Rhode Island Monthly
Rhode Island Monthly Communications, Inc. today announced that Jamie Coelho will be the new editor in chief of Rhode Island Monthly. The announcement comes shortly after the magazine’s current editor-in-chief, Sarah Francis, decided to step down to focus more on freelance opportunities. Jamie Coelho. Photo courtesy of Myke Yeager Photography. “Sarah Francis has made many contributions to Rhode Island Monthly over […]
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Governor McKee, RIDOH to announce ‘Comprehensive Actions’ to address the increase in COVID-19 Cases on Wednesday
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH today announced that they will announce a comprehensive set of actions to address an increase in COVID-19 cases and alleviate pressure on our hospital system while at the same time keeping schools open for in-person learning and preventing economic disruptions to small businesses. The press briefing […]