92 PRO-FM is coming to Newport on Sunday, November 15th to celebrate Sunday Sunday at Skiff Bar at the Newport Marriott. The New England Patriots will take on the New […]
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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Local Sailor Will Leave Newport and Attempt to Break the Non-Stop Solo Around The World Record
Photo by Photomer.com U.S. short-handed sailor, Joe Harris is attempting to break the non-stop solo Around the World Record for 40-foot monohulls. Harris will make the attempt in his Class […]
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Salve Regina University Football Falls to Western New England University in NEFC Championship Game
Salve Regina University football traveled to Western New England University in Springfield, MA today for the New England Football Conference Championship (NEFC) in the final regular season game of the NEFC […]
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Last Chance to Take Advantage of Newport Restaurant Week
This story was originally published on November 8th | Photo via Newport Restaurant Week Newport Restaurant Week – the bi-annual time of the year you can enjoy a three-course meal from […]
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Newport, RI News Headlines and Notes (Nov. 14)
A roundup of today’s big stories that have to do with what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI… Newport, RI News Headlines – November 14th New […]
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Planet Aid Holds Special Event to Celebrate Launch of Curbside Pick-up
Non-profit organization Planet Aid, announced today that it will hold a special event celebrating the launch of its new curbside pick-up service on November 15, 2015 at its Newport Donation […]
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The 10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (Nov. 13 – 15)
Photo of Greenvale Vineyards Harvest Fair Can you believe this weather? Not too bad for November. Things on our radar this weekend range from enjoying the last few days of […]
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Newport Live Music and Entertainment Listings (Nov. 13 – 15)
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings November 13 – 15, 2015 Recommended Read: The 10 […]
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Salve Regina University Football Will Play For New England Football Conference Championship
Photo by Brooke Scoca On November 7th, Junior quarterback Brandan Basil completed 20 of 25 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns (15, 11, 5) to lead Salve Regina University football […]
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Seal Tour Season Launches This Weekend in Newport
Photo by: Neil Pearson/Save The Bay On November 14, Save The Bay will launch its Newport Seal Tour season out of Bowen’s Ferry Landing. Fun for the whole family, a […]
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Dinner and a Movie Anyone? You Can Now do it at the Same Time and Place in Newport
Every Sunday evening this Fall, Saltwater Restaurant at the Newport Harbor Hotel is hosting a dinner and movie night. The movies start at 7 p.m. every Sunday and all entrees include one […]
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Newport Morning News, Headlines and Notes (Nov. 13)
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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Where Do You Get Information About The City Of Newport?
Photo by Marial Maher at The Bodhi Spa Update: 11/12/15 at 11pm – This story was a poll, unfortunately people weren’t taking it seriously or honestly, two of the answers in the […]
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UPDATE: Newport Skating Center Hits 85% of Fundraising Goal; Deadline to Give is Fast Approaching
This story was originally published on November 7th, updated on November 9th & 12th. As What’sUpNewp first reported, there is a fundraising effort underway to bring the Newport Skating Center […]
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8th Annual ‘Singing For Shelter’ Set to Take Place on December 3rd
Photo from 2014 Singing For Shelter Mark and Anne Gorman of Newport will be hosting their 8th Annual Singing For Shelter acoustic Christmas concert, for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth […]
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Free Admission to Newport Mansions for Newport Residents Continues Through Holidays
Residents of the city of Newport have been enjoying The Preservation Society of Newport County‘s gift of free admission to the Newport Mansions for all of 2015 in celebration of […]
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St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Will Participate in ‘Buy Nothing Day’ Coat Drive and Exchange
Photo via Buy Nothing Day Coat Drive – Rhode Island Facebook Page On November 27th 2015 – the busiest day in the American retail calendar and the unofficial start of […]
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UPDATED: Restaurants That Will Feed You on Thanksgiving in Newport, RI
This story was originally posted on November 2, it was last updated on November 12th As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, we recognize there are many who will be looking for a […]
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Fundraiser Planned for Newport Skating Center at Cappy’s Hillside Café on Friday
As part of the ongoing fundraising effort to bring back the Newport Skating Center to Downtown Newport, there will be a fundraiser on Friday, November 13th from 6-9pm at Cappy’s Hillside Café. […]
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Newport News, Headlines and Notes (Nov. 12)
A roundup of today’s big stories that have to do with what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI… Newport Art Museum showcasing local contemporary art (Projo) Buy […]
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Two Salve Regina International Students Will Speak at United Nations on November 12
Info & Photo via Salve Regina University Two Salve Regina University international students who managed to escape civil wars in their native countries of Syria and Nepal to pursue their […]
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Around Jamestown Record Will Host Annual Awards Party at IYAC on November 14th
The Around Jamestown Record hosts annual awards party at the IYAC in Newport, Rhode Island on November 14, 2015 from 4pm-7pm! Saturday, November 14 at the IYAC in Newport, the Around Jamestown […]
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Newport Hotel is a Nominee for ‘Best New Hotel’ in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
As the year draws to a close, USA TODAY 10Best is looking for the best new hotels, restaurants and travel apps of 2015. While Newport didn’t have a new restaurant […]
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6 Newport Restaurants That Are Totally Killing it This November
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor There are restaurants, and then it feels like there are restaurants in Newport this November that just have their foot on the pedal and are […]
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Old-Time Family Barn Dance Coming to Boys and Girls Club
Newport String Project presents: “Swing yer partner!” One way to kick up fun for the whole family is with an old-time barn dance. And that’s just what’s happening Sunday afternoon, […]