Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 24th at Newport City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET OF THE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 2019 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 43 BROADWAY, […]
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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The Newport Show: Weekend shopping event will feature antiques, art, & exquisite objects July 27 & 28
There are many events in Newport throughout the summer social season, but there’s one weekend event that has a distinguished reputation for luxury and style amongst the busy party schedule. That event is The Newport Show, a weekend of luxurious shopping while raising funds for its co-beneficiaries. Established in 2007, The Newport Show (previously the […]
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Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week announces plans for Educational Seminars during Motor Week
Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week announced the programming for their Educational Seminar program today, the program will take part during the Motor Week, October 3-6, 2019 in Newport. Audrain has announced the following programming; On Friday, October 4, award-winning automotive journalist and renowned curator Ken Gross will moderate Ferrari in America, featuring Luigi Chinetti Jr, son of Luigi Chinetti Sr., the founder […]
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Schedule of events for Day 5 at the Hall of Fame Open – Tournament Quarterfinals
The Hall Of Fame Open continues at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame on Thursday, here’s what’s on tap for a day that will see the start of the Tournament Quarterfinals. THURSDAY, JULY 18 – TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS 9-11 am Sip, Style, Play Fashion Show & Prosecco Brunch10 am Gates Open10 am-3pm USTA Fan Zone11 am Tennis Matches Starts2 pm Guided […]
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Job Opportunities: More than 100 local businesses are hiring right now in Newport
Looking for a new gig, part-time job, full-time job, or career in or around Newport, RI? Well you’re in luck! There are more than one hundred local businesses hiring right now. All jobs listed are located within five miles of downtown Newport and have been posted within the last seven days. 22 Bowen’s – Line […]
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New, but familiar, faces take over ownership of Blackstone Caterers
If you’ve been following along closely at all over the last month or so, you’ve noticed that every Wednesday we catch up with our friends at Blackstone Caterers and discuss a wedding topic, tip, or how-to. Well, today we though we’d pump the breaks for a moment and now that the dust has settled introduce/re-introduce […]
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Poll: Do you want to see more food trucks in Newport?
Newport City Council will host a workshop tonight to discuss food truck ordinances and regulations in the City (background – http://bit.ly/2JF2G2M). While proponents say that food trucks in the city will inspire and empower entrepreneurs in the business, opponents says that food trucks will come into the City and take up parking spaces and will take […]
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PeopleForBikes awards $5,000 grant to Bike Newport for Pump Track at the Big Blue Bike Barn
PeopleForBikes, the national organization making bicycling better for everyone, has announced its latest round of community grants. Projects funded in this round will support bicycle infrastructure and advocacy projects across the United States. The latest grant round totals $50,000 and includes eight projects in seven states. Bike Newport was a recipient of one of those […]
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James Montgomery Blues Band will perform at free concert at King Park on Friday night
Grammy-nominated blues singer and harpist James Montgomery and his band will be performing an evening concert as part of the Waterfront Concert Series on Friday, July 19th from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm at King Park. The concert will include special guest saxophonist Crispin Cioe of NY’s famed Uptown Horns. A high energy show is on tap with […]
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Schedule of events for Day 4 at the Hall of Fame Open – Tournament Early Rounds
Day 4 of the 2019 Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame will take place on Wednesday, here’s what’s on tap. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 TOURNAMENT EARLY ROUNDS 10am Gates Open10:15-10:45am Chat with Champions10am-3pm USTA Fan Zone11am Tennis Matches Starts 2pm Guided Museum Tour4pm Guided Museum Tour Tickets for all special events include access to that day’s tournament matches. […]
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Town of Jamestown accepting sealed bids during sale of surplus vehicles and DPW equipment
The Town of Jamestown has announced that they are accepting sealed bids for fourteen vehicles, pieces of equipment that are have been identified as surplus. Items are being sold as-is and are currently located at the Jamestown Transfer Station. The list of equipment includes a 2005 GMC C7500,1984 #1 Engine and Pump, 1998 GMC 6500 […]
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Schedule of events for Day 3 at the Hall of Fame Open – Tournament Early Rounds & USTA Day
Day 3 of the 2019 Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame arrives on Tuesday, here’s what’s on the schedule of events. TUESDAY, JULY 16 TOURNAMENT EARLY ROUNDS & USTA DAY 10am Gates Open10:15-10:45am Chat with Champions10am-3pm USTA Fan Zone11am Tennis Matches Starts12pm-2pm USTA Member Lunch12pm-5pm Free USPTA Tennis Lessons2pm Guided Museum Tour4pm Guided Museum Tour Tickets for all […]
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Historian & Author Rick Massimo’s speaking tour to celebrate 60th Anniversary of Newport Folk Festival will stop in Newport, Middletown
Author Rick Massimo will be giving multimedia talks on his book I Got A Song: The History of the Newport Folk Festival in advance of this year’s milestone 60th anniversary of the world-renowned event. Massimo’s “mini” Rhode Island Tour starts on Sunday, July 21 with an afternoon talk at Barrington Books and continues with evening engagements throughout the week […]
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Newport Jazz to host Nate Smith + KINFOLK EXTENDED FAMILY Jam Session at the Newport Blues Cafe on Aug. 3
Newport Jazz Festival announced this evening that they will be hosting an official aftershow benefit at the Newport Blues Cafe on Saturday, August 3rd. Newport Jazz will present Nate Smith & KINFOLK EXTENDED FAMILY Jam Session at 10 pm on Saturday, August 3rd. Tickets are $20 per person and the event is 21+. Tickets are […]
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City Council to host workshop on Food Truck Ordinance on July 17th
In regards to creating policies governing the operation of food trucks and carts within the City, City Council will host a workshop on food truck ordinances on Wednesday, July 17th at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. This workshop is open to the public. Update July 17 – VIDEO: City Council […]
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What’s up in Newport this week: Things to do, live music and entertainment (July 15-22)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, July 15th On This Day In Newport History: July 15, 1876 – Margaret Van Alen Bruguiére is Born in NewportGulls will host Raytheon Military Appreciation Night on Monday Things To Do New York Yacht Club 175th Anniversary Regatta2019 Newport Music […]
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Newport County Road Report: RITBA and RIDOT scheduled lane closures, construction for July 13 – 20
Here’s what’s on tap for road construction and traffic this upcoming week. Of note, RITBA: Deck Project on Newport Pell Bridge has resumed Rhode Island Department of Transportation The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of July 13 – 19, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Overnight Portsmouth//Tiverton: Rte. […]
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Schedule of events for Day 2 at the Hall of Fame Open – Tournament Early Rounds
Day 2 of the 2019 Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame arrives on Monday, here’s what’s on the schedule of events. MONDAY, JULY 15 – TOURNAMENT EARLY ROUNDS 10am Gates Open10:15-10:45am Chat with Champions10am-3pm USTA Fan Zone11am Tennis Matches Starts12pm-5pm Free USPTA Tennis Lessons2pm ATP Juniors Clinic (separate ticket required)2pm Guided Museum Tour4pm Guided Museum Tour Tickets for all […]
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Tiverton Public Library hosting Summer Concert Series’
Tiverton Public Library has announced their 2019 Summer Concert Series lineup. All concerts are scheduled on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm on the Library Lawn. In the event of rain, shows are held in the Community Room. Tiverton library encourages the public to bring a chair, blanket, and dinner and enjoy a night of live entertainment. […]
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Schedule of events for Day 1 at the Hall of Fame Open – Qualifying Rounds & Family Day
Seven days of exciting pro tennis kicks off today at the International Tennis Hall of Fame when the Hall of Fame begins. The tournament offers great special events all week, including youth tennis clinics, a fashion show on the grass courts, and more. Here’s what’s on tap for today. SUNDAY, JULY 14 QUALIFYING ROUNDS & […]
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What’s up in Newport this weekend: Things to do, live music and entertainment (July 12 – 14)
Another summer weekend has arrived in The-City-By-The-Sea. Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, enjoy! Friday, July 12th Jamestown Arts Center Annual Summer Soirée returns on July 12th Things To Do 12 Metre World ChampionshipNewport Shimoda Sister City Celebration throughout Newport5:15 am – Newport Music Festival: Harp at Dawn at Chinese Tea […]
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Gulls can’t stop red-hot Sharks
By Stephen Hough – Team Publicist, Newport Gulls MARTHA’S VINEYARD, Mass. – Newport (15-12) couldn’t stop the hottest team in the league as the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks (18-9) beat the Gulls by a score of 6-3 to extend their win streak to ten games. The Vineyard jumped ahead early after a leadoff home run off […]
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City Celebrates 61 Years of Friendship with Shimoda, Japan
The City of Newport will be celebrating one of New England’s oldest Sister City relationships this week as Mayor Jamie Bova and the Newport City Council welcome an official delegation from Shimoda, Japan for a weekend filled with events paying tribute to Japanese culture and the legacy of Newport native Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN. […]
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International Parade of 12 Metres on Saturday will include 21 historic sailboats
As part of the 12 Metre World Championship racing taking place this week in Newport, the historic boats racing will participate in a parade around Newport Harbor on Saturday, July 13th. Beginning at 10 am, fans can cheer on their favorite teams during the international Parade of 12 Metres. The Parade, consisting of 21 historic […]
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Teasing Machine Crew mentally exhausted after Transatlantic Race 2019
Laurent Pagès stood dockside in Cowes and let out a sigh. Ça va bien, merci, he answered, affirming that all was well after Teasing Machine finished the Transatlantic Race 2019. But it was his sigh that told the story of the crew’s languid final days in the 2,970-nautical-mile race. “The last five days were really tough. Being stuck in […]