Atlantic Beach Club, an Aquidneck Island institution for decades, saw live music out on their patio come to a close over Labor Day Weekend. Hundreds of people showed up Friday, […]
Ryan Belmore
Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp.
Belmore 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.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, Belmore graduated from Coventry High School and the Community College of Rhode Island. In addition to living in Newport for 10 years, he has lived in Portsmouth, Coventry, Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, and East Greenwich.
Belmore 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.
Belmore and his wife, Jen, currently live in Alexandria, Virginia, a move they made in 2021. Read more about that here - https://whatsupnewp.com/2021/09/letter-from-the-publisher-some-personal-news/
Belmore visits Newport every couple of weeks to support the 12+ paid contributors What'sUpNewp has on the ground across Rhode Island, a place he called home for 39 years.
Belmore is a member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers, Society of Professional Journalists, and the North American Snowsports Journalists Association.
In 2020, Belmore was named Member of the Year by LION and won the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County's Dominque Award.
Belmore can be contacted at ryan@whatsupnewp.com and 401-662-1653.
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Live Music and Entertainment in Newport, RI This Week | September 8 – 10
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Discover the best things to do this week with our look at the best […]
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Best Things To Do This Week in Newport, RI | September 8 – 11
Now that we’re on the otherside of Labor Day, the Summer Of 2015 is unofficially over. Truth be told, Autumn doesn’t arrive until September 23rd and there’s still plenty to […]
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Things To Do on Labor Day in Newport, RI
Happy Labor Day! Here’s how to make the most out of the last day of this long holiday weekend… 1 – Closing Day For lululemon | lululemon athletica Newport Pop-up Shop […]
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Salve Regina to Celebrate Convocation, Officially Open 2015-2016 Academic Year
Barbara LoMonaco, Salve Regina’s new vice president for student affairs, will present the keynote address when the university community gathers on Tuesday, Sept. 8 to celebrate Convocation, an annual ceremony […]
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55 Years Ago, The Cowsills Were Formed in Newport
Back in the spring of 1965, four brothers who wanted to be The Beatles formed a band called The Cowsills. The original Cowsills consisted of Bill on guitar, Bob on […]
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Volunteer Tour Guides Wanted as Newport Art Museum Launches New “Gallery Guide” Program
The Newport Art Museum is now accepting applications for its new “Gallery Guides” program. Gallery Guides will be dedicated volunteers who provide tours for visitors of all ages. The guides will be trained to use […]
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Five Newport Organizations Create a Comprehensive Master Plan for City of Newport’s Trees, Parks and Open Space
Five local organizations have created a partnership to develop a comprehensive master plan for trees, parks and open space in the City of Newport. Project leaders will seek public participation […]
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Instagram Will Host an ‘InstaMeet’ in Newport, RI
Every year Instagram organizes Worldwide InstaMeet (WWIMs), which are essentially scaled-up instameets, where instagrammers get together and take photographs. Derek Hogan (www.instagram.com/iamderekhogan) and Arvind Ranganathan (www.instagram.com/rangarvind) are hosting World Wide […]
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Four Chances in September to Climb Miantonomi Tower in Miantonomi Park
On Sundays throughout the month of September, the Miantonomi Tower in Miantonomi Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. allowing visitors to climb to the highest point […]
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Atlantic Beach, Easton’s Beach and Sandy Point Beach Re-Open To Swimming
Earlier this week, Easton’s Beach and Atlantic Beach were closed to swimming due to high bacteria counts. The following beaches have re-opened to swimming as of 10 a.m. on Friday, […]
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Work to Begin on $46.3 Million Hotel at Newport Naval Station
The Korte Company, based out of St. Louis, will begin construction of the new, 7-story, 200 guest-room Navy Gateway Inns & Suites hotel at Naval Station Newport (NAVSTA Newport). The […]
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Trot Nixon, Retired Red Sox Right Fielder to Speak in Newport
Former Red Sox World Champion Right Fielder Trot Nixon and four-time X Games gold medalist Kevin Robinson (K-Rob) will speak at the New England Festival of Hope held at Easton’s […]
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Discover Newport Predicts a Busy Upcoming Labor Day Weekend, Optimistic About Fall
Evan Smith, President and CEO of Discover Newport, predicts a busy upcoming Labor Day weekend throughout the region. Discover Newport is the official destination management organization (DMO) dedicated to promoting […]
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Labor Day Weekend Entertainment and Live Music Listings
Photo by Morgan Macia/Macia Photography Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this long Labor Day Weekend, enjoy! Don’t miss our look at 15 […]
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15 Best Things to Do on Labor Day Weekend in Newport, RI
Featured Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Hello Labor Day weekend, it is us Newp! The long weekend ahead is looking stellar. What’sUpNewp has the ultimate guide to keep you busy, entertained […]
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Newport Waterfront Events Looks at Moving to Providence Permanently
It has been almost one year since Newport Harbor Corp. sold the Newport Yachting Center and its property to the Peregrine Group, and Newport Waterfront Events still is without a permanent home […]
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1772 Foundation Awards $40,000 Grant to IYRS School of Technology & Trades
The 1772 Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to the IYRS School of Technology & Trades to support the expansion of its Newport campus. IYRS is fund raising for a […]
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VIDEO: NESN’s ‘Wicked Bites’ Visits Diego’s
Wicked Bites, a show that features food, fun and sports from throughout New England on NESN, visited Diego’s down on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport recently. The episode featuring Diego’s will air […]
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New Oyster Bar Opens on Lower Thames Street
Scales & Shells opened 1/2 Shell, a new oyster room, bar and restaurant, to the public on Thursday, September 24th. 1/2 Shell will continue the traditions of Scales & Shells, “Newport’s […]
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5 Reasons to Visit Newport Storm Brewery and Thomas Tew Distillery
This story was originally published on September 2, 2015. For those of you who are looking for a fun way to spend the day, start the weekend, or entertain your […]
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Newport’s 10 Best Events This September
Fall doesn’t officially arrive until September 23rd, and there’s still plenty of great things to do this SUMMER and in September in the The City By The Sea. Here’s a […]
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POLL: What’s Your Favorite Movie That Has Been Filmed in Newport?
According to IMDB, there are more than 100 films, documentaries and tv shows that credit Newport, Rhode Island as a filming location. The What’sUpNewp Crew recently wrote about 16 movies […]
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Two Local Beaches Closed to Swimming on September 1st
On September 1st, the Department of Health recommended the closure of Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown, Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick, Easton’s Beach in Newport, and Oakland Beach in Warwick […]
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According To Forbes, Castle Hill Inn is New England’s ‘Most Romantic Retreat’
Newport Restaurant Group’s Castle Hill Inn has been named by Forbes as the “Most Romantic Retreat in New England“. A small excerpt from the article written by Ann Abel, Contributor […]
