Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening on this Thursday in and around Newport. Weather: Winter Weather Advisory in effect from November 15, 04:00 PM EST until November 16, 01:00 AM ESTHazardous Weather OutlookToday – Rain likely, mainly after 5 pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of […]
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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Two Rhode Islanders among six inducted into National Sailing Hall Of Fame’s Class of 2018
The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) celebrated its eighth class of Inductees on Sunday, November 11, at Lauderdale Yacht Club (LYC), concluding three days of activities that included a symposium for junior sailors with Inductees, a boat tour of LYC’s hidden neighborhood off the Intracoastal Waterway and social events at both LYC and the […]
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VIDEO: Newport City Council’s November 14th meeting
Newport, RI – Newport City Council hosted their Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm last night. The meeting lasted approximately seven minutes. Here’s the agenda if you’d like to follow along. The next Regular Council Meeting for Newport City Council will be on December 12th at 6:30 pm.
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RITBA considering adding observatory deck, bike/pedestrian lane to Newport Pell Bridge
Jamestown, RI – Bike/pedestrian paths and even an enclosed observatory tower on the top of the Newport Pell Bridge could all be in the near future. At a press conference earlier this afternoon, The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced events and future projects as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration for the Newport Pell […]
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City to mark planting of 1,000,000 daffodils on November 19th
Newport, RI – Newport’s Daffodillion is living up to its name. On Monday, Nov. 19, City leaders will join with organizers of the Newport Daffodil Project to officially plant Newport’s 1 millionth daffodil bulb outside of City Hall. Philanthropist Ronald Lee Fleming, the founding benefactor of the Newport Daffodil Project, is due to plant the […]
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Arc of Diver: Mele to take a chance in Transatlantic Race 2019 with ‘Triple Lindy’
Newport, RI – For Joe Mele, a 55-year-old retired doctor of internal medicine in New York City and fantastical stunt diver, ocean racing is about more than the competition. “I love the fact that it’s not just a race, but sort of an adventure,” said Mele, a gregarious skipper with a strong affinity for offshore […]
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Today In Newport – November 14: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for the day ahead in and around Newport. Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Marine: Small Craft Advisory in […]
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Who’s hiring? 50 new job opportunities in and around Newport
Newport, RI – Want to get in a new job before the new year? Check out these 50 new job opportunities in and around Newport. 22 Bowen’s – Host/Hostess/Greeter and Busser – 22 Bowen’s RestaurantBank Newport – Retail Operations SpecialistBarnes & Noble – Children’s Lead BooksellerCastle Hill Inn – Line Cook- Castle Hill InnChristmas Tree Shops – […]
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Clean Ocean Access report details safety and status of 50 public rights-of-way across Aquidneck Island
Middletown, RI – Clean Ocean Access (COA) today releases its quarterly Public Access Report detailing the safety and status of 50 public rights-of-way across Aquidneck Island. During the third quarter, 27 volunteers completed 171 site surveys and monitored all 50 public rights-of-way. Staff and volunteers also worked to perform marine debris removal and water quality […]
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21st Annual Holiday Harbor Lights Illuminated Boat Parade scheduled for November 23rd
Newport, RI – Sail into the most wonderful time of the year at the 21st Annual Newport Harbor Illuminated Boat Parade on Friday, November 23rd, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. Spectators can view this highly anticipated dazzling display of nautical holiday spirit along Newport Harbor’s waterfront from the Newport Yacht Club (open to the public for the event), Perrotti Park, […]
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Newport Gulls: Fifth class of Hall of Famers selected
Newport, RI – Seven Newport Gulls Alumnus will enter the Newport Gulls Hall of Fame on February 2, 2019, according to a press release published by the Newport Gulls earlier today. The Fifth Newport Gulls Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at Gurney’s Newport Resort from 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM and will include a cocktail […]
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Newport County YMCA will host 33rd Annual Pie Run on November 22nd
Middletown, RI – The Newport County YMCA will host the 33rd Annual Pie Run held on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22, 2018. The race, originally founded by the Newport Running Club, collects food donations for the Martin Luther King Center as well as raises money for the Y’s Community Support Campaign and local charities. Sacccucci Honda […]
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Amica Newport Marathon Recognized as ‘Best Marathon’ in Rhode Island
Photo Credit: Clancy Creative/Amica Newport Marathon Newport, RI – The results are in, and the Amica Newport Marathon has been recognized by RaceRaves as the top marathon in Rhode Island! The event, which is produced by Gray Matter Marketing, is held on Columbus Day Weekend. Starting and finishing at Easton’s Beach, the race has a half […]
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10Best: Rough Point, The Breakers among ‘Best Holiday Historic Home Tour’ nominees
Newport, RI – Newport Restoration Foundation’s Rough Point and The Preservation Society of Newport County’s The Breakers are among the 20 vying to be named “Best Holiday Historic Home Tour” by the readers of USA TODAY 10Best. “Ever wondered how Thomas Jefferson spent his holidays or what a Gilded Age Christmas tree might have looked like? These 20 […]
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Clean Ocean Access volunteers collect more than 600 pounds of debris in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, RI – On Saturday, November 11th, Clean Ocean Access organized two separate coastal cleanups in Portsmouth, one at Weaver Cove and the other at Melville Park, which consists of 153-acres of pond waterway, hardwood and pine forests, hiking trails, and substantial salt marsh areas. Salt marshes are coastal wetlands that are crucial to the […]
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Marine Law Symposium at RWU School of Law to focus on legal strategies for climate adaptation
Bristol, RI – The 11th Marine Law Symposium will bring top experts to the Roger Williams University School of Law on Friday, Nov. 16, to address legal strategies for climate adaptation in coastal New England. Co-hosted by the Marine Affairs Institute, Rhode Island Sea Grant and the Georgetown Climate Center, the symposium is part of a […]
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More than $22,500 awarded to Newport Public School teachers and local organizations
Newport, RI – The Newport Public Education Foundation, Inc. has announced that they have awarded over $20,000 in teacher and community enrichment grants to Newport Public School teachers and local organizations. Grant amounts ranged from $250 – $3,800 and spanned all grade levels and curriculum areas. Twenty-eight awards were made, 8 to the elementary school, […]
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What’s Up: Live music and entertainment listings (Nov. 13 – 19)
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this week. Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is located in Newport. Tuesday, November 13 Jane Pickens Theater: Beautiful Boy at 4:45 pm, Tea With The Dames at 7:30 pmNarragansett Cafe (Jamestown) – Trivia from 7 pm to 9 […]
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Today In Newport – November 13: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening out there on this Tuesday, November 13th. Weather: Today –Rain, mainly before 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 2pm. High near 55. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation […]
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What’s Up: Things to do in and around Newport this week (Nov. 13 – 19)
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. Tuesday, November 13 9 am – Printmaking without A Press at Portsmouth Arts Guild11 am – Sylvia at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant1 pm – City of Newport School Committee/City Council Liaison Subcommittee4:30 pm – Aquidneck Island Chess Club […]
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Daffodillion: One millionth daffodil bulb to be planted in front of City Hall on November 19th
Newport, RI – Yes, it’s finally a DAFFO-DILLION. At 10:30 am on Monday, November 19, Newport’s one millionth daffodil bulb will be planted on the front lawn of City Hall in Newport, RI. Newport’s daffodil program had its start twelve years ago when Tree Warden Scott Wheeler originated what was called Newport’s Parks in Bloom program, created to […]
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What’s Up Radio – November 12th: Veterans Day, Newport’s million dollar neighborhoods, and more
Newport, RI – Another edition of What’s Up Radio is here. We start off the conversation reminding people that this (What’s Up Radio) is a new endeavor and project, so if you want to hear us earlier in the day or only when we have a guest? Send us your feedback at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. We’re broadcasting […]
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Letter To The Editor: Terri Cortvriend – Thank you District 72
Thank you District 72 Thank you to everyone that came out to vote. A special thanks to those who showed up to support my campaign. It is an honor to have received your support and I pledge to work hard on your behalf in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. Congratulations to the newly […]
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Today In Newport – November 12: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for this Veterans Day in and around Newport. Weather: Today –Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.Tonight – Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 45. Southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. […]
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Weekly Weather: More rain, chance of snow is in the forecast
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for weather this week, November 12 – 17, 2018. Monday Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Monday Night Rain, mainly after 1 am. Low around 45. Southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as […]