From a pig roast to Newport Seafood Festival, here are the top events that you shouldn’t miss in and around Newport this October! 1 – 4th Annual Midtown Pig Roast & Beer, October 4th Midtown Oyster Bar will host their 4th Annual Pig Roast and Beer Dinner on Tuesday, October 4th. Tickets are $75 per […]
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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The Best Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Hayrides to Visit in Newport County This Fall
As the season for costumes and candy creeps in, we Newporter’s are savoring the last bits of seaside sun, planning our favorite fall adventures, and picking out our favorite pumpkins for pumpkin carving contests. The What’sUpNewp Crew has harvested a list of the best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides in Newport County. Now all you have […]
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Peregrine to Discuss Development Plans For Yachting Center Property at Public Meeting on October 13
Sam Bradner, a principal of Peregrine Partners LLC will discuss his company’s plans for the future of the four-acre site in the heart of downtown Newport at Friends of the Waterfront’s (FOW) Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m. at Newport Public Library. Peregrine bought the Newport Yachting Center site, home to the […]
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UPDATE: Newport Police Department Issues Statement on Suspicious Device Found Near Newport Gateway Center
This story has been updated. Newport Police Department is currently on scene at the Newport Gateway Center after a suspicious device was found on the sidewalk of America’s Cup Avenue near the building, according to an informed source. The Newport Gateway Center, the city’s transportation and visitors center, was evacuated. At approximately 2:30 p.m., staff […]
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Newport Restaurant Week Returns This November
More than 50 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol Counties are expected to participate. Timed to unfold during the peak of the autumn season, Newport Restaurant Week returns November 4-13, 2016, marking its 11th year. Chefs and restaurateurs continue to “bring the heat” for the event just as temperatures start to cool with creative menus and […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 50+ Local Businesses
Looking for a job in 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 Our Classifieds […]
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UPDATE: Standoff in Portsmouth Ends
Portsmouth Police and the Rhode Island State Police were on scene overnight for a standoff in the area of Boyds Lane in Portsmouth. Police said the standoff began at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, reports have said the incident involved one individual in a home on or near Boyds Lane. It’s not clear what has led […]
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Great Things To Do This Week in Newport: October 3 – 7
Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, October 3 4:30 p.m. – Don’t Think Twice at Jane Pickens Theater 7:30 p.m. – Captain Fantastic at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, October 4 4:30 p.m. – Don’t Think Twice at Jane Pickens Theater 6 p.m. – 4th Annual […]
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Entertainment Listings: October 3 – 7
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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10 Most Popular Stories from September 2016
As expected, September was one of the busiest months when it came to events, fundraisers and activities around the City-By-The-Sea. While covering dozens of events and posting hundreds of stories in the month of August, it’s the news that’s unexpected, original and breaking news that saw the most traffic on www.whatsupnewp.com. More than 57,000 unique […]
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What’s Up For This Weekend In Newport: September 30 – October 2
Discover the best events, activities and things to do this weekend in and around Newport. Looking for entertainment, comedy or entertainment this weekend, here’s Newport’s Entertainment Listings: September 30 – October 2. Friday, September 30 Throughout Day – 2016 MELGES 32 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP at Fort Adams 4:30pm – Don’t Think Twice at Jane Pickens Theater 5pm – Fall Exhibitions […]
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12 Most Expensive Homes Currently On The Market in Newport, RI
Here’s a look at the 12 most expensive home in Newport, RI that are currently for sale and could be yours, all together the 12 homes add up to more than $85 million. Yes, there’s a difference of more than $15 million between the 12th most expensive home on the market and the most expensive […]
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36 Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend: September 30 – October 2
Looking for a new house to make a home on Aquidneck Island? Here are 34 Open Houses taking place this weekend in Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport. All open houses come from www.riliving.com; Newport 298 BROADWAY . Newport, RI / 02840 $299,000 MLS# 1134596 Type: Single Family Neighborhood: HOSPITAL Beds: 3 Beds Baths: 2 Full / […]
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St. Mary’s Church Dismantles Pipe Organ for Restoration in Canada
“Timbres Away” as St. Mary’s Church Dismantles its Massive Pipe Organ for Restoration in Canada After 58 years of non-stop service and glorious sound, St. Mary’s Church massive pipe organ is being dismantled for a trip to Quebec, Canada to be overhauled by its original builder, the Casavant Frères Company. This is the first time […]
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Harvard University Sailing Team and Sail To Prevail Team Up to Create Formal Partnership
A three-year pilot program at Harvard University (Cambridge, Mass.) has culminated in a formal partnership between the University’s sailing team and Rhode Island-based Sail To Prevail, the not-for-profit organization that has pioneered overcoming adversity through the sport of sailing. Michael O’Connor (Foxboro, Mass.), the Crimson’s Head Sailing Coach, felt that not only should his student-athletes […]
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Entertainment Listings: September 30 – October 2
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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Drink This Now: Berlinerweiss, Lambic’s and Gose
Sour beers also known as Gose, Berlinerweiss, and Lambic’s have sky rocketed in the beer industry the past few months. Typically, A German style wheat beer is added with the tangiest fruits you can find along with some other wild flavors and ingredients such as Brettanomyces yeast which you will usually find in most sour […]
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Behind The Scenes: Coast Guard Search and Rescue
“Mariners in the vicinity of Great Point Nantucket Sound, be on the lookout for three persons in the water…” Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Anderson sat in the center of his desk and manned a 4-monitor computer station, concern for the three distressed people in the water off Nantucket showed on his face. […]
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Letter To The Editor: How To Convince Tiverton To Open A Strip Club by Using The Twin River Casino Model
How To Convince Tiverton To Open A Strip Club by Using The Twin River Casino Model The following Letter To The Editor was submitted and written by Cameron Ramsay, a resident of Tiverton. The views and opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of What’sUpNewp, our writers or our advertisers. If you have a […]
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UPDATE: Rhode Island DEM Tries to Capture Cliff, Unsuccessful
Cliff was one step closer to finding a new home, but Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management unfortunately ran out of time. UPDATE: In a previous version of this story, we quoted Dr. Numi Mitchell of The Conservation Agency who stated that RIDEM was now in charge of the rescue operation and ultimately would decide […]
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September 29th is National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day, an occasion that is used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, is celebrated in the United States on September 29th. Also celebrating National Coffee Day on September 29th is Australia, Canada, Scotland, Belgium, England, Ethiopia, Hungary, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, United States, Japan, Austria, Romania, Philippines and Taiwan. Take […]
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Councilor John Florez Provides More Information on Plans For Cliff the Coyote
Cliff the coyote is still on the run throughout Newport and Middletown, but chances are increasing that his days on Aquidneck Island will soon come to an end. Due to the enormous amount of support and public outcry for Cliff last week, Councilman Florez asked Middletown Police Department and Middletown Town Council for 3-5 days […]
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Newport Historical Society Debuts ‘Making Of A Newport Meal’
Making of a Newport Meal – A “Newport Eats” Digital Exhibit The Newport Historical Society has announced a new digital exhibit Making of a Newport Meal: Selections from the Newport Historical Society’s Collections, curated by NHS summer intern Michelle Montalbano, on the Explore Historic Newport app. This digital exhibit, part of the Newport Eats history of […]
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Audio: Coast Guard Speaks with Nathan Carman, Boater Who Was Missing For A Week
Initially, at about 6:30 p.m. on September 18th, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England received a report that 54-year-old Linda Carman and her 22-year-old son Nathan Carman failed to return from an offshore fishing trip. They departed Ram’s Point Marina in Point Judith, Rhode Island Saturday evening in the Chicken Pox, a 31-foot center […]
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RIMAP To Provide Update on Search for Captain Cook’s Endeavour in Newport Harbor
RIMAP TO ANNOUNCE FIELDWORK PROGRESS IN THE SEARCH FOR THE LORD SANDWICH ex ENDEAVOUR The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) will announce recent fieldwork progress in the Search for the Lord Sandwich ex Endeavour at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 29, at the Hyatt Hotel on Goat Island, Newport, RI. RIMAP reported in May its […]