The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced fifteen student winners in the 2018 Sixteen on Center Art & Writing Contest, held annually to promote the importance and value of a healthy environment to the youth of Aquidneck Island. Public and private schools were invited to submit artwork and essays (or poems) created by their students, […]
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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Aquidneck 10k: New road race in March will benefit Norman Bird Sanctuary
Calling runners, walkers and New Years Resolution makers! The inaugural Aquidneck 10K will start at 10 AM on March 24th. The 6.2-mile course will start and finish at Sachuest Beach. Participants will run or walk alongside beach grass and sand dunes, down Sachuest Point, pass the Norman Bird Sanctuary on Hanging Rock Road, as well […]
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Today In Newport – January 10th: Weather forecast and things to do
A look at what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport today. Weather Forecast: Today – Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 14 to 17 […]
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Video: January 9th Newport City Council Meeting
Newport City Council hosted a Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 9th. The meeting took about 1 hour and 59 minutes. See the full agenda here. The next City Council Meeting will take place on January 23rd at 6:30 pm at Newport City Hall.
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Cambria Hotel at the Atlantic Resort is now Wyndham Newport Hotel
The former Cambria Hotel at the Atlantic Resort is ringing in the new year as one of the newest members of Wyndham Hotels. The announcement comes via Hotel-Online.com; Atlantic Beach Hospitality Completes Conversion of Former Cambria Hotel to Wyndham Newport Hotel in Rhode Island Atlantic Beach Hospitality – a family-owned management company boasting 40+ years […]
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36 students from Newport County land on Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University has announced that several local students have been named to their Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University.Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. Emily Blais of Tiverton RIKaitlin Boggs-Jones of Portsmouth […]
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Newport Art Museum welcomes William Kentridge’s “Stereoscope”
The following is a press release from the Newport Art Museum. The Newport Art Museum is pleased to present the animated short film “Stereoscope” by South African artist William Kentridge. Visitors can view the film in the Museum’s Cushing Gallery starting Friday, January 4, 2019 through March 10, 2019. “Stereoscope” is the eighth film of Kentridge’s decade-long […]
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Today In Newport – January 9th: Weather forecast and things to do
Here’s a look at what’s happening out there today. Weather Forecast: Today – A slight chance of rain before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Tonight – Mostly cloudy, with a low around […]
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Video: January 8th Newport School Committee Meeting
Newport School Committee hosted a regular committee meeting on Tuesday, January 8th. Here’s the video.
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Senator Euer, Representative Carson part of coordinated national effort to block offshore drilling
Today Sen. Dawn Euer joined legislators from seven other states in a united effort to protect our coasts from offshore drilling, announcing legislation that she and Rep. Lauren Carson will file to ban drilling off Rhode Island’s shore. In March, after the release of the Trump Administration’s Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing […]
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Now Hiring: 70+ job opportunities in and around Newport right now
Are you looking for a new job or career in this new year? Here’s who’s hiring in and around Newport right now. 22 Bowen’s – Restaurant Manager- 22 Bowen’s APG Security – Newport Security OfficerApplebee’s – ServerArdestri – ART ASSISTANTBalfour Beatty – Resident Specialist- Part TimeBJ’s – Maintenance Team Member JobBoulevard Nurseries – Landscape LaborerBurger […]
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“Story in the Public Square” announces it has renewed its contract for year three with SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S.
The Pell Center at Salve Regina University announced today in a press release that they will broadcast new, weekly episodes of “Story in the Public Square” for a third year on satellite radio providerSiriusXM’s P.O.T.U.S. channel, number 124. Hosted by Jim Ludes, Executive Director of the Pell Center at Salve Regina University, and G. Wayne Miller, senior staff writer at The Providence […]
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Clean Ocean Access kicks-off new year with cleanup at Fort Adams, removes more than 200 pounds of debris
On Saturday, January 5th, Clean Ocean Access (COA) held the first beach cleanup of 2019 at Fort Adams State Park, where 54 volunteers helped to collect over 200 pounds of marine debris and litter from the historic site, which is home to famous buildings like the Sail Newport and Eisenhower House and hosts world-renowned events […]
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Newport County YMCA reflects back on 2018
The following is a press release from the Newport County YMCA. As we reflect on this past year, the Newport County YMCA would like to take the opportunity to thank our members, donors and community partners for supporting us all year round. 2018 was a very big year for the Y; providing afterschool care for […]
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Today In Newport – January 8th: Weather forecast and things to do
Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport. Weather Forecast: Today – A chance of drizzle before noon, then a chance of showers after noon. Patchy fog before 4pm, then patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as […]
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Booking.com: Newport among ‘Most Welcoming Places on Earth’ according to its 2018 Guest Review Awards
Today Booking.com is honoring its accommodation partners that consistently deliver great guest experiences with a 2018 Guest Review Award. For the seventh annual edition of the awards, 759,845 properties in total across 219 countries and territories are being given an award, with the top countries receiving the most awards being Italy (106,513), Spain (46,646), France (45,286), Germany (36,042), United States (35,626), Croatia (34,027), United Kingdom (31,206), Russian Federation (26,729), Poland (26,572), and Brazil (24,477). […]
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INSPIRE Environmental joins Innovate Newport as largest tenant
Innovate Newport announced today in a press release that INSPIRE Environmental, a rapidly growing Blue Tech firm, will be bringing their talented team of marine scientists and engineers to Innovate Newport this spring. The firm, which specializes in environmental assessments and seafloor mapping, will be Innovate Newport’s largest tenant, occupying roughly 4,350-square feet of second […]
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Parker Hannifin named Official Control Systems Partner of American Magic
New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, today announced Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion control technologies, as its Official Control Systems Partner. Parker and American Magic will work together to develop and implement state-of-the-art systems for the team’s racing boats. Leveraging a portfolio of proven aerospace and industrial […]
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Sen. DiPalma’s Project Sustainability Study Commission to meet on Tuesday
The Special Legislative Commission to Study and Evaluate the Impact of “Project Sustainability” in the State of Rhode Island will be meeting this Tuesday, January 8 at 2:00 pm in the Senate Lounge of the State House. The commission is chaired by Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Newport). The commission will […]
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Newport School Committee seeking members of community to serve on various subcommittees
Newport Public Schools has announced that the Newport School Committee is seeking community members to serve on various subcommittees. If you are interested in serving on a subcommittee, you are asked to submit a letter of interest which outlines relevant experience and background for the subcommittee in which you wish to serve to cathynash@npsri […]
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Where to find live music and entertainment in Newport this week (Jan. 8 – 14)
Here’s where to find live music, comedy, movies, and other forms of entertainment in and around Newport this week. Tuesday, January 8 Jane Pickens Theater – Mary Queen Of Scots at 4:45 pm, & 7:30 pmNarragansett Cafe (Jamestown) – Trivia from 7 pm to 9 pmO’brien’s Pub – Trivia at 8 pm Wednesday, January 9 Buskers Irish Pub […]
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What to do in Newport this week (Jan. 8 – 14)
Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport. Tuesday, January 8th 4 pm – Teens: You Can’t Tell Me What to Do (Open Studio) at Newport Public Library4:30 pm – Aquidneck Island Chess Club – Everyone Welcome at Middletown Public Library4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Mary Queen of Scots at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm – […]
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Today In Newport – January 7th: Weather forecast and things to do
Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport today. Weather Forecast: Today – Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. North wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight – A slight chance of snow between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, […]
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This Weekend In Newport – January 4th – 6th: Weather forecast and things to do
Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, January 4th Weather Forecast Today – Sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.Tonight – A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 […]
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NUWC Division Newport employees receive Superior, Meritorious Civilian Service Awards
The following story was written by the Public Affairs Office at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. Three retired Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport employees recently received Department of the Navy (DON) civilian service awards. William Jones received the DON Superior Civilian Service Award and Dr. Aileen Sansone and Sharon Crowell received the […]