Start your Father’s Day with some fresh air and a hike of Ballard Park. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, staff from Friends of Ballard Park and Rhode Island Families in Nature will lead event goers on a leisurely hike through the park as they search for wildlife, learn about the history and ecology of the park, and take in […]
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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Newport Storm Will Host a Mini Golf Tournament on Father’s Day Weekend
Polish up your golf clubs and break out those popped collars for the 2016 Newport Storm Brew.S. Open! The event will be held on Saturday June 18 from 12-8pm & Sunday June 19 from 12-5pm at their “sprawling 2,000 square foot course”, conveniently located next to the brewery in the North End of Newport. Friends, […]
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17 Local Attractions Will Offer Free Admission on June 18, 19 and 20 for Newport County Residents and Hospitality Employees
Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry are invited to visit many great local attractions from Saturday, June 18 through Monday, June 20, 2016. A total of 17 attractions/organizations are participating, including three in Bristol. Visitors showing proof of residency (driver’s license or other identification with an address) or proof of hospitality employment (business card, […]
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Newport Gulls Win on Walk Off on 11th Inning Grand Slam
Gulls Walk Off on 11th Inning Grand Slam Stephen Scott’s blast keeps Newport’s winning streak alive at four games Locked in a 1-1 contest in the 11th inning on Friday night at Cardines Field, Newport Gulls outfielder Stephen Scott came to the plate with an opportunity to win the game against the New Bedford Bay Sox. He […]
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Best Things To Do This Weekend In and Around Newport: June 17 – 19
Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport this weekend! For what’s happening for live music, comedy and entertainment around Newport, head here –Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 17 – 19 Friday, June 17 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – June Secret Garden Tour “On the […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 17 – 19
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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33 Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend: June 18 – 19
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 18, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Boston Globe – It’s June already. Time to […]
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Obituary for Maud M. Emanuel: April 16, 1923 – June 16, 2016
Maud M. Emanuel, 93, of Newport died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Village House Nursing Home in Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Myron L. Emanuel for 62 years. Mrs. Emanuel was born April 16, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of the late Christian and the late Lilly (Smyth) Wenkenbach. She […]
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47 Boats Withdraw from Newport Bermuda Race Prior To Start, 142 Boats Cross Start Line on Friday
Racing in the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch got underway right on schedule. It was a routine sequence with boats sailing close on the wind heading south to Bermuda. It was a flood tide, so only one boat was over early. Race historian John Rousmaniere said it was the most routine start he had […]
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Representative Daniel Reilly Will Not Seek Re-election in November
Representative Daniel Reilly (R – District 72, Middletown/Portsmouth) announced on his personal Facebook Page on Friday that he will not seek re-election in November. Reilly, who recently got engaged to marry Dr. Alexandra Costa, cites his new career as the decision on why not to seek reelection. I want to thank everyone for their help and […]
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Watch and Follow the Start of the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race
The 50th thrash to the Onion Patch starts in Narragansett Bay’s East Passage at 3:00pm on Friday, with Castle Hill providing a grandstand view. Last minute preparations were underway early for the Newport Bermuda Race fleet getting ready for the first warning of the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch at 2:50PM EDT this afternoon [June 17]. […]
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Preservation Society Elects New Chairman, Bestows Awards at its Annual Meeting
The Preservation Society of Newport County elected a new Chairman and four new trustees at its Annual Meeting last night, and also bestowed special awards on several members of the community, including its outgoing Chairman. Donald O. Ross, a member of the Board of Trustees since 1989 and Chairman since 2010, received the Preservation […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 17, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Forbes – Rhode Island’s Ocean House: The Grandest […]
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Obituary for Phillip John Slattery
Phillip J. Slattery, age 87, of Newport died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Heatherwood Nursing Home. Mr. Slattery was born in Lockport, NY, son of the late Phillip and Mary (Condron) Slattery. Mr. Slattery studied engineering at the University of Buffalo. He served as the Vice-President at Sigma Motor Inc. in Middleport, NY and Vice-President […]
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Weather is the Deep Concern for the 184 Boats Participating in 2016 Newport to Bermuda Race
As nearly 1,700 sailors who will soon race to Bermuda make their preparations, loading food and gear into their boats and lining up to pre-clear Bermuda customs and immigration, all of them have one question in mind: “What will the weather be?” And one answer: “I just hope it’ll favor my boat.” Sailors don’t agree […]
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Podcast #129: Strawberry Festival, Chowder Festival and Summer Solstice Celebration
We took a long tough look at some of the biggest issues today on WADK 1540AM from 12:30pm to 2pm! 😉 At 12:45 p.m., Anne Marie Richards joined us to chat about Saturday’s 4th Annual Strawberry Festival, the Orlando Tragedy and all that’s happening at Trinity Church. At 1:30 p.m., Michele Maker Palmieri called in from Fort Adams to chat about The 35th […]
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One week until the 14th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Clinic and Regatta hits Narragansett Bay
In one week Narragansett Bay will play host to the sailors of the 14th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Clinic and Regatta. Sailors from Canada, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico along with US sailors from Florida, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Connecticut will be taking part. Sailors will be utilizing two of the three classes […]
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Island Moving Company Will Host Nuit Blanche Summer Gala on July 8 at The Elms
Island Moving Co. will present the Nuit Blanche, a fund raising gala on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the historic Bellevue Avenue estate of The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island. The Nuit Blanche draws inspiration from the Paris Jazz Age, when jazz icons such as Josephine Baker and Django Reinhart entertained in chic clubs, rubbing shoulders with Hemingway, […]
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Vanquish Boats Kicks Off Summer With a Launch Party at Newport Shipyard
Vanquish Boats has announced that the company will be hosting a Summer Launch Party on June 25, 2016 at the Newport Shipyard. From 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., all are invited to enjoy a cocktail, sponsored by KEEL vodka, and to climb aboard for the only opportunity of the summer to see all of the Vanquish models in one place, including […]
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20+ Competitors Will Face-Off at 35th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off on Saturday
Get ready Chowderheads to enjoy endless samples of traditional and exotic “chowda” prepared by 21 competitors hailing from Rhode Island and as far away as Florida, Maine and even Ireland at the 35th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, scheduled for Saturday, June 18th, 2016 from noon – 6:00 p.m. on the North Lawn at Fort Adams […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 16, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Providence Journal – 5 Rhode Island events to […]
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House Of Representatives Approve 2017 Budget Bill, Will Now Be Sent to Senate for Vote
The House of Representatives today voted 59 -13 to approve an $8.94 billion 2017 state budget bill that includes no broad-based tax increases, provides tax relief to retirees, enhances the state’s economic development tools, fully funds education, significantly scales back a proposal to tax medical marijuana and rolls back parking fees at state beaches to […]
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Newport Gulls Find Their Swing, Defeat North Adams SteepleCats on Wednesday night
Four Homers Power Gulls to Victory Newport defeats North Adams 11-4 to improve to .500 Four home runs by three different Gulls powered Newport to an 11-4 victory against the North Adams SteepleCats on Wednesday night at Cardines Field, as the team improved to 3-3 on the season. The Gulls, who picked up their first […]
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Governor Raimondo, First Family, Warwick Mayor and DEM Director Will Go Clamming Today
Governor Gina Raimondo and her family will join Mayor Scott Avedisian and DEM Director Janet Coit today on a clamming trip with Warwick native and shellfisherman, Jody King. The First Family will participate in digging for clams aboard King’s “Black Gold.” “I have such fond childhood memories of watching the fishing boats pull into port,” […]