Rebecca Schiff Concerned With Ruggiero’s Voting Record on Small Business (The following Letter To The Editor has been submitted by Rebecca Schiff, Candidate for R.I. District 74 (Jamestown & Middletown). The views and opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of What’sUpNewp or our advertisers, sponsors and advertisers.) How can the chair of the House […]
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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Fantastic Photos of the Hunter’s Moon over Newport
The first full moon that appears in October is called the Hunters Moon, it appeared over Newport, RI on Sunday, October 16th. The Hunters Moon, which is the first moon after the Harvest Moon, is named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest […]
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Taxpayers Can Now Pay Their Rhode Island Personal Income Tax Credit Online
Pay Your Rhode Island Personal Income Tax Online RI.gov launches its latest electronic customer convenience PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Taxpayers can now pay their Rhode Island personal income tax credit online via, https://www.ri.gov/app/taxation/payments, on the official website for the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. “This solution provides taxpayers with a convenient option for paying their personal income […]
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Hasbro Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue and Earnings in Company History
Hasbro Reports Revenue, Operating Profit and Net Earnings Growth for Third Quarter 2016 PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today reported financial results for the third quarter 2016. Net revenues for the third quarter 2016 increased 14% to $1.68 billion versus $1.47 billion in 2015. Third quarter 2016 revenues include a negative $2.8 million impact […]
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Newport Man Charged With Stabbing 3 Men in Plymouth, New Hampshire on Sunday
An 18-year-old Newport man has been arrested and accused of stabbing 3 men in Plymouth, New Hampshire on Sunday morning. Terrance Simmons Jr., 19, of Newport, RI is being charged by Plymouth Police with three counts of second-degree assault, three counts of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and two felony counts of possession of […]
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What About Bobby: I’m Dying, I Deserve a ‘Right To Try’
What About Bobby is a column that is written by Bobby Forster, a 27-year-old Newport resident living with ALS If you’re new to this series or missed a recent story by Bobby, it may be helpful to catch up on what he’s been talking about. Here’s story #1- What About Bobby: What Would You Say If You […]
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Great Things To Do This Week In Newport (Oct. 17 – 21)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport this week! Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Week in Newport (Oct. 17 – 21) Monday, October 17 4:00 p.m. – The Beatles: 8 Days A Week at Jane Pickens Theater 6 p.m – 8 p.m. – Meet Adrienne […]
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35+ Companies Hiring Right Now on Aquidneck Island
Looking for a job in or near Newport, RI? Whether you’re looking for a part-time job, seasonal gig or new full-time career, chances are that someone is looking for you out there. Have a job posting you would like to add to this list and have featured? You can add a listing here. Featured From […]
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Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Week in Newport (Oct. 17 – 21)
Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Here’s what’s happening around the City-By-The-Sea…. Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Did we miss something […]
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Reel Girl: Billy Bush and Donald Trump Audio Was Like Everything I Learned at St. George’s
Billy Bush, Donald Trump, Sexism and St. Georges School in Middletown, R.I. – these are all topics in a recent story written on Reel Girl by Margot Magowan. “Billy Bush and I went to the same boarding school in Newport, Rhode Island (St. Georges in Middletown, RI). When I heard the Billy Bush/ Donald Trump […]
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UPDATE: Orbital ATK’s Antares Rocket Launch Rescheduled, Rhode Island Should See It on Monday Night
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility and Virginia’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport are set to support the launch of Orbital ATK’s Antares rocket at 8:03 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th. UPDATE: The rocket launch scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled for Monday evening at 7:40 p.m. The launch may be visible, weather permitting, to residents throughout […]
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Emergency Shellfishing Closure Lifted For Narragansett Bay, Local Waters
The emergency shellfishing ban that impacted Narragansett Bay, Mt. Hope Bay and many other local waters for the last week, has been liften. Effective at noon yesterday, all waters impacted by the precautionary shellfish harvesting closure in Rhode Island are open to shellfishing with exception of conditional areas which remain closed due to rainfall and […]
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Letter To The Editor: Rep. Carson Has Proven That She is Truly an Advocate for Citizens of Newport
The following Letter To The Editor was submitted and written by Matt Gineo. The views and opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of What’sUpNewp ownerships, staff, sponsors or advertisers. I am writing to commend the work of Newport Representative, Lauren Carson, regarding the efforts she’s made to work cooperatively with the Rhode Island Department […]
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Stoneacre Pantry, Johnson & Wales and Ocean House Will Appear on ABC’s ‘The Chew’ on October 19th
At least three Rhode Island food scenes will appear on The Chew next week – Stone Acre Pantry (Newport), Johnson & Wales University (Providence) and Ocean House (Watch Hill)! The Chew is ABC’s daytime program that serves up everything food-from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more all aimed at making life better, fuller and […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of the 26th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Bowen’s Wharf will host their 26th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 15th and 16th on the Downtown Newport waterfront. Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” this ever-expanding event features lobster dinners, clam chowder, stuffed quahogs, clam cakes, shrimp, scallops, raw oysters and clams as well as a few dishes for landlubbers and kids in […]
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20+ Great Things To Do In Newport This Weekend (Oct. 14 – 16)
p.m.Discover the best events, activities, entertainment and things to do in and around Newport this weekend! Friday, October 14th 4 p.m. – The Beatles: Eight Days A Week at Jane Pickens Theater 6:30 p.m. – October Full Moon Hike at Norman Bird Sanctuary 7 p.m. – Scottish Country Dance at The Grange in Jamestown 7:30 p.m. – […]
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What’s Up For Live Music and Entertainment in Newport This Weekend (Oct. 14 – 16)
Here’s what’s happening in and around Newport, RI this weekend for live music, comedy, theater and entertainment. Wondering what else is happening this weekend in and around Newport? Here’s a few Great Things To Do In Newport This Weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses […]
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Newport Waterfront Events: We Plan on Keeping Newport Skating Center in Newport
Newport Grand, Cliff The Coyote, Panhandlers, the Newport Yachting Center and the Newport Skating Center all have one thing in common – they all are very controversial and attract a lot of attention, or page views in some cases. Unfortunately one local publication used one of those “hot local topics” to what they thought was their […]
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Cluny School Uncovers Photos From Early Years, Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Children in Photos
Last week, Cluny School uncovered an archive of approximately 30 photos from the early years of the schools founding, circa 1960. Cluny School is hoping locals can help identify family members, classmates and friends in the photos. Presently, staff in the Community Relations Office are scanning more photos, and they hope to publish the images in the coming […]
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Island Moving Co. Starts ‘Math Into Movement’ Residencies at Aquidneck Island Schools
Island Moving Co., Newport’s resident contemporary ballet company, continues its tradition of engagement with the Newport County schools with the first of a series of workshops in its Math Into Movement residencies. Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen and Program Director Christine Sandorfi met with Aquidneck School second grade teachers yesterday to teach them the first lesson plan […]
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Newport Hospital to Offer Free Mammograms and Breast Exams on October 22nd
Newport Hospital has announced that they will be offering free mammograms and free breast exams to women 40 years old or older who live in Rhode Island and do not have health insurance that covers annual breast cancer screenings. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). But […]
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Coastal Wineries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts are Seeing Record Demand
Look out, Napa! Wineries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts are seeing record demand for their whites, reds, and sparkling beverages. The Coastal Wine Trail, a nonprofit group of 14 wineries that weave through the heart of Southeastern New England, has quietly built a reputation for serving nationally recognized wines in unique tasting rooms that […]
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North Sails Store Will Open 2nd US Retail Location in Newport on October 17th
North Sails, a world wide leader in sail making who already calls Newport home of their world headquarters, will open its second US retail location in the heart of Newport at 172 Thames Street (formerly A Christmas To Remember and Potter & Co.) on Monday, October 17th. The new location in Newport joins Annapolis in offering the brands signature outerwear, […]
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The Alliance Française of Newport to Present Program About the Dordogne Region of France
Caves, Castles and Cuisine of France’s Dordogne Region The Alliance Française of Newport will present a program about the Dordogne Region of France on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. at The Portsmouth Free Public Library located at 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI. Joan Fletcher, longtime member of The Alliance Française of Newport, […]
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Letter To The Editor: I’m Compelled to Reply to Mike Smith’s Groundless Assessment of Rep. Carson
The following Letter To The Editor was written and submitted by Toni Wallace Ciany (Gibbs Ave., Newport). The views and opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of What’sUpNewp’s ownership, staff, sponsors or advertisers. Have a Letter To The Editor you would like to submit? Send it to Ryan@whatsupnewp.com I read with dismay a recent […]