Following the highly anticipated opening of The Chanler’s new restaurants, Cara and The Café, last summer, New England native Jacob Jasinski has joined The Chanler at Cliff Walk as Executive Chef, where he will oversee all culinary operations on property, including both restaurants, catering and in-room dining. Translating to “dear one” in Italian and “friend” […]
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.
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Realtor.com: U.S. Housing Market Deja Vu
Lower interest rates are prompting more buyers to come into the market, putting pressure on an already tight U.S. housing market and reversing 10 months of national inventory growth, according to realtor.com®’s July 2019 Monthly Housing Trend report released today. The report, which tracks key trends across the market, including the national median home price, days on market and […]
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Newport Hospital employees raise money for colonoscopies in memory of co-worker
When one of their colleagues passed away nine years ago not long after being diagnosed with colon cancer, staff at Newport Hospital began raising money to help fellow employees cover their colonoscopy co-pay. This year, the “Cover Your Butt” campaign raised $2,700. On Monday, Aug. 5, three employees in diagnostic imaging — Kelly Blanchard, Sue […]
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RI Bio parnters with Innovate Newport to offer life sciences expertise and resources to entrepreneurs
Information provided by Innovate Newport. Innovate Newport, in collaboration with RI Bio, is pleased to announce that RI Bio’s Executive Director, Carol Malysz, and the organization’s new Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), John “Jay” Round, will speak during Innovate Newport’s “Tuesday Talks” on September 10 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. *Tuesday Talks is Innovate Newport’s weekly series […]
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What’s up in Newport this week: Things to do, live music and entertainment (August 12 – 19)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this week and weekend! Cruise Ship Schedule – This Week Tuesday – American Constitution (Capacity: 100 passengers)Thursday – American Star (Capacity: 100 passengers) City Government Calendar – This Week Tuesday – Family Night Concert at Easton’s Beach at 6 pmTuesday – Newport […]
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Bar ‘Cino expands hours, now open for lunch and late night
Bar ‘Cino is now open for lunch and has rolled out a new late-night menu. Bar ‘Cino’s full menu will be available Monday – Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the late-night menu will be offered Sunday – Thursday until 11:00 p.m. and Friday – Saturday until 12:00 a.m. Conveniently located in the […]
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Officials identify woman who died in boat collision near Newport Pell Bridge on Sunday (Updated)
This story is being updated as more information is released. The identity of the 60-year-old woman who was killed around 2:45 pm on Sunday when a powerboat and sailboat collided near the Newport Pell Bridge has been identified. Sandra Tartaglino of Tiverton was a crew member of the sailboat which was participating in the New […]
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Clear The Shelters: Potter League For Animals to host pet adoption drive on August 17th
Potter League for Animals today announced it is participating in Clear the Shelters™ pet adoption drive on Saturday, August 17. On this day, the Potter League will offer half priced adoption fees for adult dogs and cats and puppies and kittens adoption fees will be 25% off to help local families adopt a new pet. […]
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Touro Synagogue will host 72nd annual reading of George Washington’s Letter to the Hebrew Congregation of Newport on August 18th
The 72nd annual reading of George Washington’s historic letter “To the Hebrew Congregation at Newport” will take place on Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at Touro Synagogue. The event is scheduled from 1 pm to 2 pm. The letter, which honors American’s precious freedoms and religious tolerance, continues to be lauded and commemorated as possibly having […]
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15th Annual Ida Lewis Distance Race starts Friday off Fort Adams
via Ida Lewis Distance Race Thirty-five teams will set off on Ida Lewis Yacht Club’s 15th annual Ida Lewis Distance Race this Friday, August 16, starting at 12:30 off Fort Adams State Park. A late-summer sailing tradition loved by grand prix racers and cruising sailors alike, the overnight competition is for IRC, PHRF (racing and cruising) and Double-Handed boats of […]
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Paddle For Access: Clean Ocean Access will host annual stand-up paddle board event on Saturday
Clean Ocean Access will hosting their 2nd Annual Newport Harbor Stand-up paddle board event, now called “Paddle for Access”, on Saturday, August 17th to raise awareness and funds to protect and preserve shoreline access on Aquidneck Island. The event, which takes place at the Newport Shipyard, begins at 8am and there are 2 distances, a […]
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Phase II of Newport Pell Bridge Road Deck Project begins today
via RITBA Starting Monday, August 12th, The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) will begin Phase II of the significant structural rehabilitation project on the Newport Pell Bridge. RITBA will replace approximately 4,500 feet of the bridge deck during this phase. This work is part of the multi-year multi-phase project, which began in the spring of […]
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Jay Leno surprises crowd at The Bit Players with twenty-minute comedy set
When The Bit Players, Newport’s improv comedy troupe, got a call at The Firehouse Theater an hour before their show on Friday night from a Jay Leno asking if they had anytime for him to do a few minutes of stand-up comedy? They went along with it, never expecting it to actually be him, and […]
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Newport County Road Report: RITBA and RIDOT scheduled lane closures, construction: August 10 – 17
Here’s what’s on tap for road construction and traffic this upcoming week. Of note, Phase II of Newport Pell Bridge Road Deck Project to start Monday, August 12th Rhode Island Department of Transportation August 10 – 16, 2019 No lane closures scheduled for Newport County at this time. Visit RIDOT’s Travel Advisories website for a full listing of […]
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Life During the Burning of HMS Liberty: Newport’s Old Quarter will come to life on August 24th
Newport’s Old Quarter comes to life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from noon-5pm, during the Newport Historical Society’s 6th annual summer living history program,Life During the Burning of HMS Liberty. The summer of 2019 marks the 250th anniversary of the burning of HMS Liberty, John Hancock’s sloop that was seized by the Royal Navy in 1768. […]
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New Bedford fishing company, managers, vessel captain to pay $511,000 in civil penalties
via United States Coast Guard 1st District Northeast New Bedford, Massachusetts-based Vila Nova do Corvo II, Inc., company managers Carlos Rafael and Stephanie Rafael DeMello, and vessel captain Carlos Pereira agreed to pay a total of $511,000 in civil penalties and to perform vessel improvements. This was to ensure compliance measures to resolve federal Clean Water […]
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Newport Open Houses: 16 homes to check out this weekend (Aug. 10 – 11)
On the market for a new home? Well this upcoming weekend is looking like a good time to explore more than a dozen homes that have recently hit the market. What’sUpNewp’s Open House listings are brought to you by our real estate partners, William Raveis Newport. Contact William Raveis for all of your real estate, […]
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What’s up in Newport this weekend: Things to do, live music and entertainment (August 9 – 11)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, August 9th 36th Annual Black Ships Featival set for August 9 – 11 2nd RI Festival honoring Les Paul coming to Parlor Bar & Kitchen on August 9th Things To Do 12:15 pm – Sushi Sake Sail I4 pm – Wally’s Hot […]
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Tennis Hall Of Fame will host a Tory Burch Sport Trunk Sale on Saturday
One day only, shop the Tory Bruch Sport collection in an exclusive trunk sale of chic athletic apparel for on and off the court. 20% of the event’s proceeds will benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame and its mission to inspire future leaders through tennis and education programs. Funds raised through the sale will […]
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Cochon555 announces Chefs for Heritage Fire Newport
America’s cult outdoor culinary festival, Heritage Fire by Cochon555, returns to Newport, RI at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina on August 24, 2019 with an all-star cast of chefs who will take guests on a journey of whole animal cookery over live-fire grills. The list of heritage and heirloom foods includes dry-aged beef, whole pigs, […]
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Newport Photographers’ Guild begins new season on September 1st
The Newport Photographers’ Guild next season is just a month away and plans are taking shape! The Newport Photographers’ Guild was established in 1987 by a group of Newport camera enthusiasts. Today, at over 85 members from all over RI, the Guild is enriched by photographers of all levels with the Edward King House serving […]
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Music At The Fort: The Ravers, Ben O’Connor performing at Fort Adams this month
The Fort Adams Trust announces that its next free summer concert as part of the “Music at the Fort” series will feature The Ravers on August 15th. The series takes place outside the walls of the fort and is sponsored by Hogan Associates Realtors. The concert is open to the public to attend from5-8 PM and will […]
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Preview: Agenda for Newport City Council’s Regular Council Meeting on August 14th
Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30 pm at Newport City Hall. Here’s the agenda; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 2019 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 43 BROADWAY, NEWPORT, RI 02840 The following items of business, filed with the City […]
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POLL: Are you for or against Newport City Council expanding the number of liquor licenses in Newport?
Newport City Council is considering an ordinance that would expand the number of Class BT alcoholic beverage licenses in the City by two. The ordinance comes at the request of two new hotel projects, Hammetts Wharf and The Brenton Hotel. Tavern licenses (also referred to as a Class BT) are for operations with reasonable sleeping accommodations as […]
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Petition launched asking City Council to maintain cap on Newport liquor licenses
A petition, in the form of a Google Form, is circulating on social media that asks the City of Newport to reject an ordinance expanding the number of license in Newport. The petition, titled “Support Local Businesses by Maintaining The Cap on Newport Liquor Licenses”, comes after the lawyer for Hammetts Wharf and The Brenton […]