It was a jam-packed edition of What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WDK on Wednesday. Joining Ryan Belmore and Frank Prosnitz for the first 30 minutes was historian, author and former Belcourt Castle owner and resident, Harle Tinney. Here we heard all about what Harle has been working on and get a few details on […]
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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Four weeks until 16th annual Clagett Regatta and the 2018 US Para Sailing Championships
In four weeks, adaptive sailors from across North America and further afield will be converging on Newport, R.I. for the 16th annual C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta. This year, The Clagett will be hosting the 2018 U.S. Para Sailing Championships, a U.S. Sailing National Championship, open to eligible US sailors. “We are looking forward to […]
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Sail Newport: Over 100,000 visited the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
A robust footfall of over 100,000 people took in the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover between May 8 and May 20, according to Sail Newport. The 13-day event was kicked off with an exciting arrival of the seven VO65 race boats in the early morning hours of May 8 in dense fog. After 16 days […]
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Senator DiPalma bill to create young adult voluntary extension of care program passes Senate
Senator Louis P. DiPalma’s (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) legislation (2018-S 2022Aaa) that would create a young adult voluntary extension of care program to extend the age of foster care from age 18 to age 21 was passed by the Rhode Island Senate tonight. The program would offer a range of programs and services […]
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Raimondo, Baker select Deepwater Wind to build new 400-megawatt offshore wind farm
Governor Gina Raimondo announced today that Rhode Island has selected Deepwater Wind, the Rhode Island-based clean energy developer, to construct a new, 400-megawatt offshore wind farm. The Revolution Wind project–more than ten times the size of the Block Island Wind Farm–was selected through a competitive offshore wind procurement process in collaboration with Massachusetts. “Rhode Island […]
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Podcast: A conversation with Sav Rebecchi about ‘Full Ballots RI’
According to Jamestown resident Sav Rebecchi, 51% of all Rhode Island’s government officials were elected with just 1 vote in 2016. Meaning that the majority of officeholders ran unimposed in their local or statewide election. Because of that, and his belief that all candidates must have a challenger for “government to work properly”, Rebechhi has launched www.fullballotsri.com. […]
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Now Hiring: 105+ local businesses
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. Featured Job Listings 12 […]
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Tense times for Volvo Ocean Race fleet as advantage ebbs and flows
The Volvo Ocean Race fleet was beginning to converge again on Wednesday as the Leg 9 sprint across the Atlantic continued at pace. A split of almost 300 miles had opened up early in the 3,300-mile leg from Newport, USA, to Cardiff, Wales, as the seven-strong fleet broke into two groups. Team Brunel, team AkzoNobel, Vestas 11th […]
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Podcast: Evan Smith and Brad Read recap Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover; Jill Davidson talks Newport Bridgefest
Ryan Belmore sat in and hosted The Open Forum (12 pm to 1 pm) and What’sUpNewp Radio Edition (1 pm to 2 pm) on AM 1540 WADK Newport on Tuesday, May 22nd. From about 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm; Evan Smith, CEO & President of Discover Newport, and Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport, […]
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Featured Job Listing – Optometric Assistant
Busy medical office looking for experienced Optometric Technician. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; working in EHR, detailed history taking, performing testing (visual fields, oct’s, fundus photography, refractions, corneal hysteresis, pachymetry) Must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills. Also, must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. We are also seeking help […]
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Providence to Newport Ferry returns on Friday
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced on Monday the return of the Providence and Newport Ferry. What’sUpNewp first reported about the ferry returning on May 11th – Providence to Newport Ferry to resume May 25. The 2018 season has been expanded, with service starting on Friday, May 25, in […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust announces 2018 Merritt Neighborhood Fund Awards
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has awarded 12 grants totaling $16,000 to local community and neighborhood groups through its annual grant program, the Merritt Neighborhood Fund. Grant awards ranged from $500 to $2,500. Established in 1999 to honor the late Peter M. Merritt, the organization’s president emeritus, the Fund supports projects that strengthen community identity and […]
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Great Chowder Cook Off competitors ready to stir things up
“Ready…Aim…Taste” will be the order of the day at Newport Waterfront Events’ 37th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, to take place on Saturday, June 2ND from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. Among those preparing to put their special recipes to the test in the original and longest running […]
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Newport Polo releases 2018 schedule
Newport Polo will host the 28th annual Rotary Benefit Match this Saturday, May 26th at 5 pm to kick-off the summer season on the Memorial holiday weekend and support the Newport Rotary Club‘s scholarship & charitable programs. Purchase tickets from the Rotarians at the gate or in advance – more info at www.nptpolo.com. Opening Day of the Newport International Polo Series will be on Saturday, June 2nd at 5 pm, when Poland make its debut as […]
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Updated: Police identify man’s body found in water off of Goat Island
fA man’s body was discovered off of Goat Island on Thursday, May 17th, according to officials. At approximately 12:06 pm on Thursday, Newport Police say they were dispatched to the Goat Island Marina located on Defenders Row on Goat Island for a report of an unconscious person in the waters just off the dock area. “Newport Fire […]
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Watch: Antiques Roadshow – Newport, Hour 2
On Monday, May 21st at 8 pm, Antiques Roadshow premiered the second of three new-look episodes that were filmed in Newport last September. During “Newport, Hour 2”, you’ll “Learn about antique and vintage treasures as they are appraised in a Gilded Age mansion. ROADSHOW travels to Rosecliff for finds including a Fabergé jade snuff bottle made […]
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Discover Newport optimistic about summer travel season
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), more than 41.5 million Americans will travel this upcoming holiday weekend, nearly five percent more than last year and the most since 2005. (The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 24 to Monday, May 28.) In New England alone, nearly 1.9 million residents are expected […]
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Pell Center to host New England’s 1st Social Engineering Conference in June
It’s not just computers getting hacked: people are getting hacked too. More than 70% of all data breaches in the last year involved phishing or some other type of social engineering.1 That means that one of the weakest links in computer security is, well, us. Hackers are using these social engineering techniques to get passwords, credit […]
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Governor Raimondo: New partnership with 4 companies will bring thousands of jobs, millions in private development
Governor Raimondo chaired a busy meeting of the Commerce Corporation today and made a “major jobs announcement representing new opportunities for Rhode Islanders at all skill levels”, according to a press release from the Governor’s office.. In all, partnerships were approved with four companies bringing a total of more than 2,000 permanent jobs, $800 million […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Foggy first 24 hours has Dongfeng Race Team leading the charge
A split has already developed, with Dongfeng gybing to the north just before 1300 UTC on Monday while MAPFRE continues with the bulk of the fleet charging out to the southeast. It was a foggy first night at sea with Liz Wardley on Turn the Tide on Plastic tweeting on Monday morning: “The first time since leaving Newport that […]
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Region’s best surfers battle in 2018 Water Brothers Pro
There was no shortage of professional sporting events in the Newport area yesterday. Over at Fort Adams, the seven boats of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet departed on Sunday, headed for their next stop in Cardiff, Wales. Meanwhile, at Second Beach, the second annual Water Brothers Pro in Memory of Ryan Roberts found 40 professional […]
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Team Brunel leads fleet out of Newport after spectacular Sunday start
Team Brunel accomplished its first goal on Sunday afternoon, taking the early lead on Leg 9 of the Volvo Ocean Race from Newport, Rhode Island to Cardiff, Wales. The Dutch team, led by eight-time race veteran Bouwe Bekking, has been on a tear over the last two months of the race and is attempting to muscle its […]
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Newport bids farewell to Volvo Ocean Race
As a dense fog lifted and abundant sunshine washed over Newport, the City-by-the-Sea bid farewell to the Volvo Ocean Race. The fleet of seven VO65 race boats departed on a trans-Atlantic leg bound for Cardiff, Wales. With the fog cleared the race committee decided to send the fleet on a lap of the East Passage […]
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Featured Job: Lifespan – Environmental Services Attendant
Lifespan is now hiring for an Environmental Services Attendant. Environmental Services Attendant Job Number: NH18510 Job Title: Environmental Services Attendant Facility: Newport Hospital Location: Newport, RI Position Summary: Multiple full time positions available with benefits for day and evening shifts. Perform a variety of housekeeping duties to maintain the Hospital in a clean, aseptic, safe and […]
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Featured Job: Lifespan – Medical Assistant
Lifespan is now hiring for the position of a medical assistant. Medical Assistant – Primary Care Job Number: LPG16041 Job Title: Medical Assistant- Primary Care Department: LPG Primary Care Newport – 8053562 Location: Newport, RI High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of Certification Medical Assistant program required. Ability to operate office equipment such as voice […]