After 35 years, the owners of Tropical Gangsters are retiring and their Thames Street store will soon close. While there has not been a definitive closing date set for the […]
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 and an honorable mention in the Common Good Awards in 2021.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Potter League For Animals. He previously served on the boards of Fort Adams Trust, Lucy's Hearth, and the Arts & Cultural Alliance for Newport County.
In 2020, he was named Member of the Year by LION and won the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County's Dominque Award.
He is a member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the North American Snowsports Journalists Association.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, he spent 39 years living in Rhode Island before recently moving to Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife and two rescue dogs. He still considers Rhode Island home, and visits at least once a month.
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Fort Adams Will Host Multiple Holiday Themed Activities and Events
The Fort Adams Trust located at 90 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI announces that the trust will be undertaking multiple holiday activities and events for deployed service members, the Martin […]
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Newport News Headlines (Nov. 19)
A roundup of today’s big stories that have to do with what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI…
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Discover Newport Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
Discover Newport announces four new members to its Board of Directors. The new appointments will be filling the seats of board members whose terms have expired. Keith Chouinard, Director of […]
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UPDATE: New Owners Of Rhumbline Apply For Entertainment License; Face Heavy Opposition
What’sUpNewp brought you the news first on October 12th that the Rhumbline had been purchased by Larry Silverstein and Patrick Kilroy, co-owners of Midtown Oyster & Surf Club (formerly Perry Mill […]
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Governor Raimondo Appoints City of Newport Councilor Naomi Neville to School Building Authority Advisory Board
In August Governor Gina M. Raimondo launched the School Building Authority, a component of her Jobs Plan, that includes conducting the first statewide school construction assessment as well as a […]
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10 Long-Time Businesses on Lower Thames Street Are For Sale or Will Close by End of Year
Big chances are coming for Lower Thames Street, and it’s not just the usual every few years changes – some long-time businesses are for sale or calling it the end […]
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Get Your Business Involved With The What’sUpNewp Card
Welcome to the What’sUpNewp Card Offers registration page. This is your chance to promote your business to an audience of highly social, active and engaged people who love Newport County. Learn More […]
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Newport News Headlines (Nov. 18)
A roundup of today’s big stories that have to do with what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI… Tiverton casino proposal could be decided by RI […]
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Newport Skating Center Will Return to Downtown Newport This Year
Newport Waterfront Events, a division of Waterfront Productions LLC, has told What’sUpNewp that although the Newport Skating Center fundraising campaign has yet to completely meet its goal there is enough […]
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Haven Brothers, ‘The Oldest Diner On Wheels’, is Coming to Newport
Haven Brothers Concessions Food Truck will handle the on-site concessions at the Newport Skating Center this season. The Rhode Island icon has been serving Rhode Islanders from it downtown Providence location […]
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Newport News Headlines and Notes (Nov. 17)
A roundup of today’s big stories that have to do with what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI… Tiverton casino proposal could be decided by RI […]
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Calendar: The Best Things To See and Do in Newport County This Holiday Season
Photo via Bowen’s Wharf There’s Christmas In Newport, Holidays By The Sea and dozens of other events happening throughout Newport to celebrate the holidays this December. The What’sUpNewp has gone […]
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Salve Regina Football Will Play in Clayton Chapman Bowl Championship
The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced the pairings for the 2015 Division III Football Bowl Championships to be held Nov. 20-22 at a pre-determined neutral site for the […]
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Holidays By The Sea, A Shop, Stay, Dine and Explore Initiative, Will Begin on November 27th
Newport’s holiday season is right around the corner and with that comes a number of traditional family fun festivities and hours of sensational shopping throughout the County during the 3rd […]
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Wyndham Estate Is Back On The Market For $8 Million
Wyndham Estate, one of the highest points in Newport with 360 degree ocean and harbor views, is back on the market for $7,999,995. The 12,279 square foot property includes 8 beds and […]
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Start Your Thanksgiving Outdoors With the 30th Annual Pie Run
The 30th Annual Pie Run, organized by the Newport Running Club, is set to return on Thanksgiving morning at 8:30 a.m. The 5 mile USATF sanctioned road race and 3 mile […]
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10 Best Things to do in Newport This Week (Nov. 16 – 19)
Photo of Revolving Door, the home of Battle Chefs Just when you would think events, activities and things to do would be slowing down in and around Newport; we have […]
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Newport News Headlines and Notes (Nov. 16)
A roundup of today’s big stories that have to do with what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI… The Latest Newport, RI News Headlines
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Joe Harris Begins Record Attempt to Break the Non-Stop Solo Around the World Record
Photo of Joe Harris leaving Newport via GryphonSolo2 Website U.S. short-handed sailor, Joe Harris departed Newport this morning at 09:18:24 for his attempt to break the non-stop solo Around the […]
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Where to Find Live Music in Newport This Week (Nov. 16 – 19)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! 1 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with […]
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Adopt a Cat for $9 on Tuesday at “Adopt Your Very Own MVP” event at Potter League For Animals
Pictured: Chloe Potter League For Animals, will host a “Adopt Your Very Own MVP” event, a one-day-only Cat Adoption Special, on Tuesday , November 17th. The first 10 cats – […]
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You Can Take French Cooking Classes with Chef Julien Charvet This Week
Le Petit Cafe, Le Petit Gourmet & Newport Wine Cellar will be hosting French Cooking Classes with Chef Julien Charvet (Concept Chef) from Wednesday, November 18th – Sunday, November 22nd. […]
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Thames Street Kitchen Announces They Will Permanently Close
Photo via Thames Street Kitchen Facebook Page Thames Street Kitchen, a.k.a. “TSK”, took to their Facebook Page on Saturday, November 14th to announce they will be permanently closing. It’s been […]
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Newport News Headlines and Notes (Nov. 15)
A roundup of today’s big stories that have to do with what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI…