Newport Mental Health has announced the hiring of Farrell Carley as coordinator of the Weekday Walk-In program at its 127 Johnny Cake Hill Road location in Middletown. “We’re thrilled to have Farrell on board. She’s a vital component of our team, especially with her vast experience in treating people with substance use, gambling and other […]
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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20+ things to do this week in Newport (September 5 – 8)
Discover all that’s happening, new and to do during this first week of (unofficial) fall in Newport. You Might Also Like – Live music and entertainment listings (September 5 – 8) Tuesday, September 5th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater Wednesday, September 6th 2 pm to 6 pm – Newport Aquidneck […]
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Common Fence Music Announces 25th Anniversary Fall Season
Common Fence music has announced its 25th anniversary fall season! Only the second season to be arranged under the programmatic direction of new Artistic Director, Erin Young, the Fall 2017 season promises to be one of the organization’s most exciting to date. In addition to presenting eight performances at its original venue – Common Fence Point Hall […]
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Live music and entertainment listings (September 5 – 8)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, trivia, karaoke, movies and more in and around Newport this week. Tuesday, September 5 4:30 pm – Brian Scott at The Landing4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – John & Joanne at Hotel Viking9 pm – Open mic at The Wharf Pub9 […]
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Body found washed ashore at Beavertail State Park, Police investigating
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, has announced that the State Police, with the assistance of the state Department of Environmental Management and Jamestown Police, are investigating the discovery of a body found washed ashore at Beavertail State Park in […]
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Island Moving Company announces choreographers for ‘Open for Dancing 2017’
Newport’s Island Moving Co. presents Open for Dancing 2017, September 20-24, 2017. The company’s biennial festival of Newport’s historic landscapes through site-specific dance features three choreographers working in diverse landscapes with companies of dancers made up of the Island Moving Company dancers plus members of the community. The celebration brings together musicians, choreographers, professional dancers, artists and […]
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Artillery Company Newport and SNE Paranormal Team will host Guest Ghost Hunts of the Clarke St Armory
SNE Paranormal Team and the Artillery Company of Newport have announced they are collaborating on fundraising efforts and paranormal tours to benefit the Artillery Company of Newport through a series of guest ghost hunts of the Clark Street Armory building – home of The Newport Artillery Company during the month of October. The special paranormal […]
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Newport County YMCA, RhodySquash and the de Ramel Foundation partner to provide future squash programs in Newport County
On Thursday, August 31st, the de Ramel Foundation announced a gift of $500,000 to the Newport County YMCA to support the future of squash in Newport County. The partnership between the Newport County YMCA, RhodySquash and the de Ramel Foundation began February 1st, 2017. This relationship aligns three organizations with common goals of youth development, […]
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20+ things to do this Labor Day weekend: September 1 – 4
Spending some time in Newport during Labor Day weekend? Here’s what’s happening, new and to do for events and activities over the long weekend. You might also like – Labor Day live music and entertainment listings (September 1 – 4) Friday, September 1 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Wind River at Jane Pickens Theater 8 pm – […]
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Update: King Park Beach reopened to public swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening King Park Beach in Newport for swimming. It had been closed because of high bacteria counts. When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH’s laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. The status of a beach may change daily. The most up-to-date beach […]
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Top 10: Most-Read What’sUpNewp Stories in August 2017
As August May comes to a close, there’s certainly plenty of big stories to look back on from the last 31 days. More than 59,450 people visited our website in August, resulting in nearly 130,000 page views. Here’s what our readers were talking about and reading, your opportunity to catch up if you missed something. […]
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Newport Art Museum will present exhibition of contemporary art from its permanent collection
The Newport Art Museum will present the first large-scale exhibition of contemporary art from its permanent collection in “be of love and other stories: Contemporary Highlights from the Permanent Collection,” on view September 9, 2017 – January 7, 2018. “be of love” showcases paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, and sculptures by international, national, and regional artists. The featured […]
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Letter To The Editor: Dawn Euer – Thank you Jamestown and Newport
To The Editor: I want to thank the residents of Jamestown and Newport for their participation in the Special Election on August 22. I am truly honored and humbled to have been elected as the Senator for District 13. Throughout this campaign, I had the opportunity to meet and talk with thousands of people about […]
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7 Newport museums collaborate on ’36 Hours in Newport’, a new tourism marketing site
36 Hours in Newport RI is enough time to see museums, go swimming or boating, sleep in luxury and eat very well. It is also the name of a new website, 36HoursInNewportRI.com, offering free promotion of Newport and Bristol County events, activities, businesses, attractions, eateries, artisans, musicians, tour providers, arts and entertainment – just about anyone who […]
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Labor Day live music and entertainment listings (September 1 – 4)
Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE –20+ things to do this Labor Day weekend: September 1 – 4 *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, September 1 Buskers: Live music at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in […]
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Now Hiring: Newport International Boat Show – Temporary Event Staff
The 47th Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 14 – 17, 2017 at the Newport Yachting Center located on historic Newport Harbor in downtown Newport. The Newport International Boat Show is hiring for temporary staff for operations, event and information staff for the dates of September 11th through the 17th. The Newport […]
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Obituary for Thomas Murphy
Thomas Edward Murphy, 72, of Newport passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Newport Hospital. He was the oldest of 7 children born to the late John L. and Ellen (Elsie) Randall Murphy of Newport. Tom was a graduate of De La Salle Academy, class of 1963 and Catholic University in Washington, DC, class of […]
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Sail Newport hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to open New Mid-Park Marine Education and Recreation Center
Sail Newport, along with a slate of dignitaries, officials and supporters, celebrated the opening of its new Mid-Park Marine Education and Recreation Center today. Over 200 people joined Executive Director Brad Read for a ribbon cutting ceremony, including Governor Gina Raimondo, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Director Janet Coit, former […]
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Obituary for Lauramae S. Magnett
Lauramae Magnett, of 76 Broadway, Newport, RI passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Newport Hosptial. She was the wife of the late James H. Magnett and the daughter of the late George W. French and Lauramae (Carpenter) Collier. Lauramae was born in Newport, RI on August 31, 1935. She was educated in the […]
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What’s Up For Today: August 30th
Today’s Vitals Sunrise: 6:11 pmSunset: 7:21 pmLow Tide: 8:02 am & 9:41 pmHigh Tide: 2:47 am & 3:21 pmToday’s WX: Rain. Patchy fog. Low around 59. Northeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.Marine: NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves […]
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Bike Newport will raise money for 7-year-old boy injured in bike accident
Bike Newport announced yesterday that all funds raised by the Bike Newport team in the annual Bike to the Beach ride this Saturday will be contributed to the medical and recovery expenses for 7-year-old Jayden Manuel Rodriguez. Jayden was critically injured while riding his bicycle last week in his Newport neighborhood. Visit Bike Newport’s Facebook page to […]
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Obituary for Daniel J. Leonard
Daniel J. Leonard, 60 of Portsmouth, RI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 27, 2017. He was born in North Adams, MA on August 8, 1957, to Anna E. (Silvia) Leonard of Bristol, and the late Ronald S. Leonard. He graduated from Portsmouth High School and served in the US Navy. Dan has been employed […]
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Clean Ocean Access appoints Elena Kissel as new Director of Development
Clean Ocean Access (COA) has announced that Elena T. Kissel has joined their team as Director of Development. Elena will be guiding all fundraising initiatives and developing new relationships to build the visibility, impact, and financial resources for Clean Ocean Access. Elena comes to COA via New York City where she served as Director of […]
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Waterfront home in Jamestown sells for $1.195 million
Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the sale of 139 Seaside Drive in Jamestown for $1,195,000. In this transaction, Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and In this transaction, Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and the selling company. Nancy Cresser, Sales Associate, represented the seller and facilitated […]
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Expanded Newport Wooden Boat Show headed to Bowen’s Wharf
In less than three weeks, classic wooden boats from all over New England will be sailing into the marina at Bowen’s Wharf for the expanded 2017 Newport Wooden Boat Show, September 14th through September 17th. “Boats that intrigued owners over 85 years ago are coming together with contemporary builds of heritage designs. The show features […]