Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the sale of “Firstlight Cottage”, the Jamestown waterfront property sold recently for $4.5 million. The Announcement The demand for luxury waterfront property continues in Rhode Island as a stunning waterfront residence located at 320 East Shore Road in Jamestown sells for $4,500,000, marking the second highest price for […]
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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22nd Annual Newport Flower Show Will Celebrate ‘Fête Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres’
The 2017 Newport Flower Show, themed Fête Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres, will celebrate its 22nd year with a variety of special events, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, impressive horticulture exhibits, stunning garden displays, unique shopping opportunities, and more. Inspired by France, America’s premier summer flower show will transport guests’ imaginations to the place that […]
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Coastal Living to Build Annual ‘Idea House’ in Newport
Time Inc.’s COASTAL LIVING brand has announced that the brand’s popular annual idea house will be built in Newport in 2017 and will be available for purchase and open to the public starting in July. To celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary, the idea house will showcase design trends and innovations from the past two decades. […]
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Final Wave of 2017 Newport Jazz Festival Announced, Full Lineup Now Released
Continuing the tradition of celebrating music education and fulfilling a key mission of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. by showcasing outstanding student bands, George Wein and Christian McBride are pleased to announce the Fifth Wave of artists for the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, which is set for August 4-6 at […]
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Agenda for April 26th Newport City Council Meeting
The following items of business will go before the Newport City Council at its next regular meeting to be held on April 26, 2017, at 6:30 p.m at Newport City Hall. [pdf-embedder url=”https://whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/agenda426.pdf”]
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Moët & Chandon to Sponsor Newport Oyster Festival, Newport Wooden Boat Show and Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Moët & Chandon has joined Bowen’s Wharf Company as presenting sponsor of the Newport Oyster Festival, Newport Wooden Boat Show and Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival. The partnership will feature the world’s most beloved champagne and celebrate Rhode Island’s marine community at these lively waterfront events in downtown Newport. Oysters lovingly cultivated in the Ocean State […]
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People’s Credit Union Donates to Jonnycake Center
People’s Credit Union recently donated $700 to the Jonnycake Center in Peace Dale, RI. The funds were raised through a combination of People’s Credit Union employee donations totaling $425 as a result of a monthly dress down day, called Casual for a Cause, as well as an additional $275 from a Red Sox themed raffle […]
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AIPC will host 2017 Newport County Legislative Forum on April 27
The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) is hosting the 2017 Newport County Legislative Forum next week, on Thursday, April 27th from8:30 – 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Community College of Rhode Island in Newport, RI. The 2017 forum is AIPC’s second annual legislative forum and part of its ongoing “Smart Island” series of […]
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Fort Adams Trust Will Offer Newport County Residents Free Tours of Fort Adams and Eisenhower House
The Fort Adams Trust announces on Wednesday that it will be offering free tours of Fort Adams and the Eisenhower House to Newport County residents. The Eisenhower House is a special draw as it was previously only open for private events and has recently come under the management of the Trust. Tours will be Saturdays […]
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Dorrance ‘Dodo’ Hamilton Has Died
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Dorrance “Dodo” Hamilton died earlier today at her home in Florida. Hamilton, 88, was a billionaire heiress of Campbell’s Soup, founder of the SVF Foundation in Newport and well known for her generous contributions to philanthropy in Florida and Rhode Island. Read more from The Philadelphia Inquirer – ”Dodo’ Hamilton, […]
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Smith Officially Announces Candidacy for District 13 (Jamestown, Newport) Senate Seat
At a press conference earlier this afternoon at King Park, Michael “Mike” Smith officially announced his candidacy for the Senate District 13 (Jamestown, Newport) that was recently vacated by Teresa Paiva Weed. Four democrats have announced that they will run for the Senate seat once occupied by Teresa Paiva Weed – John Florez, Dawn Euer, […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 120+ Local Positions Now Available
Looking for a spring or summer gig? Or perhaps a new part-time job or new career? There are more than 130 companies in Newport hiring for all different positions, and in all sorts of industries right now! Jobs in Newport, RI All posted within the last 7 days and are in Newport or within 5 […]
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Pierre Cardin to Host Runway Show at Newport Mansions This Summer
Legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin will personally host a fashion runway show at The Breakers this June, providing a spectacular introduction to a new fashion exhibition highlighting his most iconic work that will be on display at Rosecliff, another iconic Newport Mansion, through the end of 2017. Pierre Cardin: 70 Years of Innovation, will open […]
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David Hanos Announces Bid for State Senate District 13
David Hanos, Newport firefighter, small business owner, and Chair of the Newport School Committee, today announced that he is running for the District 13 Senate seat, Newport and Jamestown. David will be running as a Democrat. Three democrats have announced that they will run for the Senate seat once occupied by Teresa Paiva Weed – […]
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Obituary for Timothy Finn
Timothy Edward (Timmy) Finn, 56, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was the son of the late Helen Murphy Finn and Matthew H Finn, and brother of the late Cornelius D Finn. He attended Newport schools, graduating from Rogers High School in 1979. Like so many Newporters he began his working […]
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Things To Do This Week in Newport (April 17 – 21)
Discover what’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport. Monday, April 17 10 am – Touch a Truck with Newport Fire Department at Hotel Viking 4:15 pm & 7 pm – The Zookeeper’s Wife at Jane Pickens Theater 6 pm – Spring Fling at the Chanler 7 pm – Earth Day Mini-Film Festival at Channing […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings (April 17 – 21)
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like –Things To Do This Week in Newport (April 17 – 21) Monday, April 17 Diego’s: Trivia at 9:30 p.m.Fastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10 pm to 1 am.Fifth Element: Live music with […]
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Tallulah On Thames Announces Closure, Shares Heartfelt Thank You
Tallulah on Thames has confirmed their permanent closure with What’sUpNewp. Jake Rojas, a partner of the once-popular Thames Street restaurant, provided What’sUpNewp with a statement on Friday – confirming the closure and thanking their former employees and customers. The announcement comes following the news earlier this week that Harry’s Bar & Burger would be replacing Tallulah […]
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Mike Smith to Announce His Candidacy for Senate District 13 on April 18th
Mike Smith, a Newport resident, business owner, and former political candidate will make an official announcement regarding his candidacy for Senate District 13 (Newport, Jamestown) on Tuesday, April 18th. In 2016, Smith ran unsuccessfully as an Independent against Lauren Carson for House District 75 (Newport). Smith ran unsuccessfully as a Republican against Senate President M. […]
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20+ Things To Do This Weekend: April 14 – 16
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this Easter weekend. You Might Also Like – 50+ Chances to Enjoy Live Music, Entertainment This Weekend in Newport (April 14 – 16) Friday, April 14 The Landing opens for the 2017 season 4 pm to 5 pm – Newport Seal Tour with Save […]
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50+ Chances to Enjoy Live Music, Entertainment This Weekend in Newport (April 14 – 16)
Here’s where to find your most complete listings for live music, comedy, karaoke and dancing this weekend in and around Newport, RI. You Might Also Like –20+ Things To Do This Weekend: April 14 – 16 Note: Those underlined, in blue and with links are our sponsors – they make what we do and this […]
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“Northpoint” Residence in Jamestown Sells for $5.75M
Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the sale of “Northpoint”, located at 1088 East Shore Road in Jamestown, for $5.75 million. Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and the selling company. Melanie Delman, President, and Alyce Wright, Sales Associate, represented the seller and Pila Pexton, Lila Delman Real Estate International was […]
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City of Newport Partners with OpenGov to Increase Government Transparency
The City of Newport announced today in the following press release that it has partnered with OpenGov, the leader in government performance solutions, to improve transparency and increase access to important public information through the OpenGov platform. The OpenGov Smart Government PlatformTM will allow Newport residents to use a Google-style search bar to track government […]
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Newport Marriott Completes Grand Ballroom Renovation, Wins Marriott Hotels’ 2017 “Hotel of the Year” in the Americas
The Newport Marriott’s 7,686-square-foot Grand Ballroom is sporting an elegant new design. This landmark hotel’s premier event space has been fully renovated, and now showcases a contemporary coastal color palette and fresh decorative elements that evoke the sea. This marks the final phase of a full-hotel reinvention that began in 2015. From the front of […]
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Washington Square Cafe Sold, Will Close Permanently on April 16th
Washington Square Cafe & Baking Company has been sold and will permanently close on Sunday, April 16th. “The Washington Square Cafe has sold! Our last day of business will be Sunday, April 16th, 2017. We want to thank all of you for making our business a success. A true spirit of community thrived and was […]