The Preservation Society of Newport County is now hiring for the position of SPECIAL EVENTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Part-Time). The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks a part-time, Special Events Administrative Assistant. Hours of work are 24 hours per week – preferably Monday, Friday and one other day. Special events may require work on evenings, weekends and/or […]
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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Letter To The Editor: There are many reasons to support Dawn Euer in the Special Election for State Senate
To the Editor: There are many reasons to support Dawn Euer in the Special Election for State Senate. Here are just a few: Dawn helped lead the movement for marriage equality to become law in Rhode Island. As a board member of Bike Newport, she has worked to provide safe streets for our cyclists and […]
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FabNewport to Host 2nd Annual Maker Party on August 27th
FabNewport will present its Second Annual Maker Party at the Casino Theater on August 27 from 5-8pm. A student showcase is followed by Boston College professor, evolutionary psychologist Peter Gray, discussing his research on children thriving as learners. In addition there will be food and fun for the whole family. The event is fundraiser. Tickets […]
Posted inCity & Government
Lower Thames Street will be closed for construction on Wednesday night
The Newport Police Department has announced that National Grid Gas will again be conducting required maintenance on a gas main on lower Thames Street in Newport on Wednesday night, August 16, 2017. “Workers will be excavating the roadway in the area of Thames Street at Young Street beginning at 8 pm requiring the closure of Thames […]
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Senator Whitehouse Endorses Dawn Euer for Senate District 13
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse announced today his support of Democratic Candidate Dawn Euer in the state senate race representing Jamestown and Newport (Senate District 13). The announcement came via a news release provided by the campaign for Dawn Euer for State Senate. “I’m proud to endorse Dawn Euer to be the next senator for District 13. Dawn is a smart attorney and has the experience necessary to […]
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JOB: Special Events Attendant at The Preservation Society of Newport County
The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks a Part Time, Per Diem Special Events Attendant. Events season roughly matches tourism season (April-October) though events occasionally exceed this range. Work shifts are dependent on event timing, and can range from early morning to late night. Job Responsibilities Assist the Director and Supervisors of Special Events […]
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‘Music on the Porch’ series at the Eisenhower House Continues with the Elderly Brothers on August 17th
The “Music on the Porch” series at the Eisenhower House in Fort Adams State Park continues August 17th with the Elderly Brothers. The free concert will feature the area renowned group performing for two hours on the House’s porch from 5 – 7 PM along with refreshments from Newport Storm Breweries as well as, special cuisine from Blackstone Caterers’ A […]
Posted inEnvironment & Health
Panerai Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Returns for 38th Edition August 26th-27th
The 38th Annual Panerai Newport Classic Yacht Regatta presented by IYRS returns August 26th and 27th to celebrate classic yachts, both power and sail, and the importance of the craft associated with their restoration. For the first time, immediately following the Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta, Newport Classic Yacht Regatta competitors will compete in a point-to-point race from Bristol to Newport. This […]
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JOB: Volunteer/ Internship Coordinator at The Preservation Society of Newport County
The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks a Part-Time candidate to work up to up to 20 hours per week Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. Special events may require work on evenings, weekends and/or holidays Job Responsibilities • Understand, support and promote the mission of the PSNC and the volunteer/internship program. Act as a liaison between […]
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Who’s Hiring In Newport? Style Newport, Kristen Coates and 100+ Other Local Businesses
Time for a part time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here on www.whatsupnewp.com, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs Annie’s – Experienced Short Order Cook – Immediate Hire Classic Cruises of Newport – Front Desk Ticket Sales Representative for Classic Cruises of Newport Harry’s […]
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40+ things to do this week in Newport: August 14 – 18
Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. You Might Also Like – Where to find live music and entertainment this week: August 14 – 18 Monday, August 14th 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm – Mt. Gay Mondays at Plumby’s […]
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Robust Fleet is Raring to Go the Distance in Ida Lewis Distance Race
The list of registrants for the annual Ida Lewis Distance Race is growing daily. Currently, 42 teams are signed up for the event’s 13th edition, scheduled for Friday, August 18. Ida Lewis Yacht Club has been hosting and running sailboat races all summer long, but this is its signature regatta, much adored by local sailors as well as those who […]
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Where to find live music and entertainment this week: August 14 – 18
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, trivia, karaoke, movies and more in and around Newport this week. You Might Also Like –40+ things to do this week in Newport: August 14 – 18 Monday, August 14 4:30 pm – Brian Scott at The Landing4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER at […]
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First-ever Topsail Realty Mt. Hope Bridge 5K held on Saturday
Summer storms did little to deter the runners and walkers that partook in the first-ever Topsail Realty Mt. Hope Bridge 5K on Saturday. While rain pelted volunteers during set up, the skies cleared just in time for the 7:30 AM start. The race, which took participants from Portsmouth to Bristol on a 3.1-mile course, was the first—ever pedestrian […]
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Porsches will take center stage at Newport Car Museum on Sunday
Twenty to thirty Porsches from SoBo (South Boston) Porsche Club will drive en masse to Newport Car Museum on Sunday, August 13th and line up in a special Porsche corral in the museum’s parking area, starting at 10 a.m. Fellow Porsche owners are welcome to bring their Porsches and join in the experience while the public is […]
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40th Annual Fools’ Rules Regatta postponed to Sunday, August 13th
The 40th Annual Fools’ Rules Regatta, scheduled for Saturday, August 12th, has been postponed to Sunday, August 13th. The event will still take place at the Town Beach at East Ferry in Jamestown. The cannon will be fired at 9:00 AM to begin construction of the “vessels”, the event is organized by the Jamestown Yacht […]
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Obituary for Sara Brown
Sara “Sally” Brown, 74 of Middletown, a longtime resident of the Fifth Ward passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2017 on her own terms just as she lived her life. She was the daughter of the late William “Wiggy” and Bridget “Bridie” (Enright) Brown. Sally attended St. Catherine’s Academy and Salve Regina where she graduated […]
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Obituary for Raymond S. Woishek II
Raymond Stanley Woishek II, 68, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully at his home on August 10 as a result of complications from ALS (Lou Gherig’s disease). Ray was born May 10, 1949, in Staten Island, NY to Raymond & Mildred E. (Goggin) Woishek. On September 6, 1969, Ray and his high school sweetheart, Donna […]
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Newport’s BedJet is revolutionizing the sleep industry from small Brick Market headquarters
Brick Market in Downtown Newport: home of boutique clothing stores, small eateries, Newport memorabilia shops, and… a globally renowned sleep technology start-up that’s currently out-engineering, out-innovating and outselling the billion-dollar brands in the mattress industry. That’s right. Quietly nestled among the shops in Goddard Row is the headquarters of BedJet, founded by Newport resident and […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Opinion
Letter To The Editor: Bluefin Blues
Amid all the noise and madness going on in the world right now, perhaps you missed a small but significant bit of news from three days ago. A small news story about a very big fish. A fish that is currently at risk of total economic extinction: the Pacific Bluefin Tuna. A petition by scientists […]
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Generations of Newport Navy Musicians Will Reunite For Navy Band Northeast Big Band Concert
Navy Band Northeast (NBNE) has announced that they will hold their third annual Alumni Concert at St. Michael’s Country Day School in Newport on August 17th at 6 pm. In addition to its 27-member Active Duty Pops Ensemble, the concert will feature an inaugural “Alumni Big Band,” comprised of 16 former Navy musicians once stationed here in […]
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WUN Daily Briefing: Saturday, August 12th
Today’s Vitals Today’s Vitals Today’s Vitals Today’s Weather: Showers, mainly before 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog between 9am and 5pm. High near 74. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight’s Weather: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance […]
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Newport Polo Charity Ball raises more than $32,000 for Opera House Theater
Newport Polo and Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center have announced that Newport Polo’s Gala la Bamba on August 4th raised over $32,000 for the Theater, a new record in fundraising from the Newport Polo Club’s annual black tie charity gala. Gala la Bamba received over 400 guests in glamorous culturally-inspired black tie & […]
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Here’s Your Chance to Perform with Island Moving Company
Participate in Island Moving Company’s Open For Dancing Festival this September! Island Moving Company is now seeking participants for it seventh Open for Dancing Festival that is scheduled for September 20-24, 2017. The company’s celebration of Newport’s historic landscapes through site-specific dance features three choreographers working in diverse landscapes with companies of dancers made up of the […]
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Guest View: Representative Elaine Morgan – Endorsement for Senate Candidate Mike Smith
Letter to the Editor, I want to express my uttermost support and endorsement for Senate candidate Michael Smith. Working in the field beside him for the last few months I have had the distinct pleasure of getting to know Michael and his beautiful family. He is a hard working self made business owner. His children […]