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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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Several Newport Jazz Festival artists provide aural passports to jazz at 2018 Newport Jazz Festival
For six decades, the Newport Jazz Festival® has brought the infinite variety of jazz’s far-flung musical branches from around the world to its stages, and this year is no exception as it provides listeners with an aural passport to an art form beyond borders. Africa is the cradle of humankind, so, it’s only fitting to […]
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Things to do on day 9 of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
The Race Village at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover will be open at Fort Adams State Park from 11 am to 7 pm today. There is a parking fee of $10 today. Admission into the race village is free. Wednesday, May 16th M32 Sailing: 9:30 am to 1 pm Race Village Open: 11:00 am […]
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Discover Newport receives “2017 District Formation of the Year” Award
“Civitas is excited to present Discover Newport with our inaugural District of the Year award,” said Civitas Advisors President & CEO John Lambeth. “Evan Smith and his team have set an exceptional precedent in the tourism industry by proactively responding to their funding challenges and employing an offensive strategy to grow their marketing budget.” Civitas Advisors […]
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This Week: Aquidneck Growers’ Market opens on Memorial Blvd., moves outside at Newport Vineyards
Locavores and lovers of fresh local foods celebrate this week’s opening of the 24th summer season of Aquidneck Growers’ Markets in Middletown and Newport. Both markets were recently awarded “Best market in RI” by Yankee Magazine, chosen from almost 50 summer markets for their lovely locations and selection of unique products. The market will open […]
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Alliance Française of Newport awards a scholarship to Portsmouth High School student
The Alliance Francaise of Newport recently awarded a Scholarship to Portsmouth High School Senior, Nicolas Drennon. Drennon will be attending The University of Vermont to continue his study of French, Spanish and Japanese. AFN offers a Scholarship each year to a High School Senior on Aquidneck Island who plans to continue the study of French […]
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Featured Job: Sailing Crew Member on 70 foot charter yacht
12 Meter Charters is currently seeking a crew member for a seasonal day, charter boat in Newport. 12 Meter class yacht, former America’s Cup racer. Compensation: hourly pay plus gratuities Schedule varies – 30-40+ hours per week. Now through October 31. Must have a sailing experience and background (good working knowledge), have excellent customer service […]
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Featured Job: Sailing Sales Representative
12 Meter Charters is looking for an outgoing individual who is interested in constant interaction with the public. Our representative/agent will be hosting our ticketing booth on Bowen’s Wharf and promoting our daily sails aboard our former America’s Cup 12 Meter Yachts. Our services are very well regarded, and sailing on our yachts combines visual […]
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Things to do on day 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
The Race Village at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover will be open at Fort Adams State Park from 11am to 7 pm today. There is a parking fee of $10 today. Admission into the race village is free. Tuesday, May 15th MetLife Veterans Regatta Clinic: 9 am to 7 pm M32 Sailing: 2 pm […]
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Watch: Antiques Roadshow – Newport, Hour 1
On Monday, May 14th at 8 pm, Antiques Roadshow premiered the first of three new-look episodes that were filmed in Newport last September. During “Newport, Hour 1”, you’ll experience ANTIQUES ROADSHOW history when, for the first time, they take the cameras indoors and outdoors! Recorded at Rosecliff, watch as a diamond waterfall pin sways in the breeze, […]
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Sail Newport: More than 40,000 have already visited the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover Race Village
The first week of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover has attracted more than 40,000 visitors to the Race Village at Fort Adams State Park. Newport is hosting the only North American stopover of the global race for the second consecutive edition and in 2015 the stopover attracted more than 131,000 fans in total. The […]
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City of Newport awarded $280,000 from RIDEM Outdoor Recreation Grant program
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) recently announced the 2018 grant recipients for its Outdoor Recreation Grant program funded from the voter approved Green Economy and Clean Water Bond. Of the 40 statewide applications that were submitted to RIDEM, a total of 19 grants were awarded to 15 communities. The City of Newport […]
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This Week: 30+ Things to do
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, May 14th 9:30 am – Blood Drive at US Coast Guard Station Castle Hill 11 am to 7 pm – Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover Race Village open at Fort Adams 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Tully at Jane Pickens Theater 6:30 pm – Japanese Pop-up Dinner at Stoneacre Tapas Tuesday, May […]
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This Week: Live music and entertainment listings
Here’s a look at all the live music and entertainment that’s worth seeing, hearing, doing, or knowing about in Newport County this week. Monday, May 14th Diego’s: Trivia at 9:30 pmFastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pmFifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pmJane Pickens Theater: Tully at 4:45 pm & 7:30 pmMidtown Oyster […]
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Report: Rhode Island has 2018’s ‘8th Biggest Drug Problem’
With SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week in full swing and the Trump administration proposing harsher penalties for drug offenders, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Biggest Drug Problems in 2018 to highlight the areas that stand to be most affected. This study compares the 50 states and the District in terms […]
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Antiques Roadshow: Newport episode to air on Monday night
The Antiques Roadshow visited Newport last September to film its first-ever outdoors show at Rosecliff. Part 1 of 2 of the filming will be televised on Monday, May 14th at 8 pm on PBS, part 2 on Monday, May 21st at 8 pm on PBS. The episode premiere was announced in the following press release; […]
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IYRS will celebrate Graduation & Launch Day on Saturday, June 2nd
IYRS School of Technology & Trades invites the local community to visit the school on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:00am for Graduation & Launch Day, an annual Newport tradition like no other and one of the most celebrated day for the IYRS & the Newport, RI communities. Similar to a traditional university commencement, but with their own […]
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Introduction to Marine Archaeology offered
The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) announces that “Introduction to Marine Archaeology” will be held on Saturday May 26 at the Masonic Hall, 39 Baker St., Warren RI. RIMAP membership ($25) for 2018 and completion of the “Introduction” class ($50) are required for diving and non-diving volunteer participation in RIMAP activities. Membership and classes are open to the public and […]
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Things to do on day 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
The Race Village at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover will be open at Fort Adams State Park from 11am to 7 pm today. There is a parking fee of $10 today. Admission into the race village is free. Monday, May 14th MetLife Veterans Regatta Clinic: 9 am to 7 pm Race Village Open: 11:00 […]
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Things to do on day 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
The Race Village at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover will be open at Fort Adams State Park from 10 am to 7 pm today. There is a parking fee of $10 today. Admission into the race village is free. Sunday, May 13th Race Village Open: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm For a full list […]
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Canfield wins second Argo Group Gold Cup Championship
Taylor Canfield and the USone Sailing Team captured the 68th Argo Group Gold Cup with a 3-1 victory over Johnie Berntsson’s Swedish crew. Canfield won the venerable King Edward VII Gold Cup for the second time, following his first win in 2012. Canfield’s crew included Mike Buckley, Victor Diaz de Leon, George Peet and Erik […]
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Podcast: A conversation with Tom Helbig, Tomfoolery Good Vibes Tour
Tom Helbig (Tomfoolery Outdoors) launched the Tomfoolery Good Vibes Tour in February 2018. Tom plans to ride around the perimeter of the United States on his bicycle to celebrate the positive people, places, organizations and community projects along the route. Tom arrived in Rhode Island yesterday and Newport this morning. Tom joined Frank, Tim, and […]
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Canfield, Berntsoon battle for Argo Group Gold Cup
Taylor Canfield’s USone Sailing Team has stepped out to a 2-1 lead over Johnie Berntsson’s Swedish crew in the Final of the 68th Argo Group Gold Cup. The winner of the match will be the first to score three points and will earn $30,000 of the $100,000 prize purse. While Canfield and crew moved to […]
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Things to do on day 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
The Race Village at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover will be open at Fort Adams State Park from 10 am to 7 pm today. There is a parking fee of $10 today. Admission into the race village is free. Saturday, May 12th Race Village Open: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm For a full list […]
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Providence to Newport Ferry to resume May 25
The Providence to Newport Ferry will resume on May 25, according to Seastreak’s customer service department. A customer service representative said the company just received approval this week from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. He said he expects the company to post its schedule within a few days. Last year, the company did not […]