Sam Dangremond for Town & Country published T&C Travel Guide: Best of Newport, RI on Wednesday, it is “T&C’s guide to what to do, eat, and see in Newport, Rhode Island.” Among the 13 categories are best cocktails, best over-the-top destination, best place to break a sweat and best vintage store. Newport Storm Brewery, The Revolving […]
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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American Athletic Conference Will Return to Newport in August for Football Summer Kickoff and Media Days
Coaches and players from the 12 American Athletic Conference schools will return to Newport on August 1st and 2nd for the league’s Summer Kickoff and Media Days. The American Athletic Conference membership consists of the University of Central Florida, the University of Cincinnati, East Carolina University, the University of Connecticut, the University of Houston, the University of […]
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Agenda for June 22nd Newport City Council Meeting
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at its regular meeting to be held on June 22, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall. For more info, updates and links, visit HERE. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers […]
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Newport Charter Yacht Show Returns Next Week, Boats Will Be Docked At A New Venue
Newport Charter Yacht Show presented by Helly Hansen: Ready to Make Waves in Rhode Island Newport Shipyard General Manager Eli Dana announced back on November 19, 2015 that Newport Shipyard had acquired the Newport Charter Yacht Show from Newport Exhibition Group. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 21 through Friday, June 24, the Newport Charter Yacht Show has […]
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Albury Brothers Boats Provides Sail Newport a New 27′ Powerboat
To better serve the boating public through Sail Newport, Albury Brothers Boats has built a new 27 foot powerboat to perform race management duties for the non-profit organization.This flush deck 27 was delivered to Sail Newport in Fort Adams State Park on Memorial Day weekend. She will be in continuous use performing race committee duties, as […]
Posted inFood & Drink
The Vineyard Café Opens at Newport Vineyards
Newport Vineyards has announced the opening of the Vineyard Café, as part of the final phase of their multi-million dollar expansion. Under the direction of Trisha Greene, Food & Beverage Director, and Andy Teixeria, Executive Chef, the new café offers a locally sourced menu as well as a wine and craft beer bar. Back on April […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation Extends Deadline for Submissions for 2016 Newport Bridgefest to Wednesday, June 22
Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. has extended the deadline for submissions to Bridgefest™ 2016 from June 15 to Wednesday, June 22. Back on April 28th, The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) announced at its 24th Annual Meeting that it had transferred rights to its popular BridgeFest music festival to Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. Local artists, clubs, […]
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Podcast #128: Frank Prosnitz, Phil West and Scott Wolf
Frank Prosnitz, Phil West and Scott Wolf joined me today on The Open Forum on WADK 1540AM between 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Phil West, former executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island and author of “Secrets & Scandals, Reforming Rhode Island 1986-2006” joined Frank and I to discuss the gun reform legislation that has been stalled in the RI […]
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Town of Portsmouth Will Host Community Discussion Regarding McCorrie Beach Town Property
The Town Of Portsmouth has announced that they will host a roundtable discussion for interested parties regarding issues between neighbors of the McCorrie Beach neighborhood on Thursday, June 23rd at 7 p.m. in the Portsmouth Town Council chambers. “Led by Police Chief Thomas Lee, this important discussion will touch upon various neighborhood concerns”, Richard Rainer, […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 15, 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. Turn To 10 – Congregation to file appeal […]
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Great Crew Work Keys Success at New York Yacht Club’s 162nd Annual Regatta Presented By Rolex
Tom Sutton and Stephanie Roble were two of the more than 1,000 sailors who competed at the New York Yacht Club’s 162nd Annual Regatta Presented by Rolex. The two race under different circumstances – Sutton, an independent registered investment advisor, is a club racer from Houston, Tx., while Roble, the 2014 US Sailing Rolex Yachtswoman […]
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Newport County’s Young Professionals Will Host Summer Party at Saltwater
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s young professionals group, the Emerging Leaders, will be hosting a summer kickoff party at Saltwater located at 49 America’s Cup Avenue on Thursday, June 23rd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Emerging Leaders are a group of committed young professionals forty and younger who meet regularly to establish contacts, share common […]
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Panera Bread in Newport to Hold Dedication of its New Mother Bread Bike Rack and Preview Party Dinner to Benefit Bike Newport
Panera Bread Newport, located at 49 Long Wharf Mall, announces that it will be holding a ribbon cutting and dedication of its newly installed Mother Bread Bike Rack as well as a Preview Party Dinner served for a $10 donation all of which will go directly to benefit Bike Newport and its bike friendly initiatives […]
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Newport Health Equity Zone To Host Free “Spring Into Summer” Kick-Off Event
Looking for something fun to do as a family to celebrate the last day of school? Join the Newport Health Equity Zone at the Florence Gray Center on June 29th, from 3-7pm, for a free summer kick-off party to celebrate healthy neighborhoods and families. The event is hosted by the Newport Health Equity Zone, an […]
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Obituary for Jonathan Kerry Dixon: March 13, 1963 – June 13, 2016
Jonathan Kerry Dixon, 53, of Middletown died Monday, June 13, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. Born on March 13, 1963 in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late Robert Alan and Miriam (Hitchins) Dixon. Jonathan worked for the Maher Center and NUWC. He loved to paint and listen to music. At […]
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Fort Adams and Blackstone Caterers Team-Up to Provide Food at the Fort
The Fort Adams Trust has entered into a partnership with Blackstone Caterers to provide food and beverage at Fort Adams State Park through Blackstone Caterers’ brand new food truck. The name of the food truck is “A Fork in the Road” and is located right in front of the Fort Adams’ Visitors Center. The food […]
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New York Congregation Will File Appeal in Fight for Touro Synagogue
Congregation Shearith Israel, of New York, the nation’s oldest Jewish congregation, said on Tuesday in a filing that it would appeal to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in its fight over who controls Touro Synagogue and who owns a set of ceremonial bells that are reportedly worth millions. This is an appeal to a […]
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Tiverton Police Release Names of Men Shot to Death on Monday Night
Earlier today at a press conference, Tiverton Police Department released the names of the two men who were shot to death on Monday night, one was shot dead by police officers. Tiverton Police say that Edward Acquisto (80 years old) of Tiverton shot John Cloud (81 years old) of Kingston, Massachusetts to death in a Tiverton […]
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Podcast #127: Karen Vebber, People’s Credit Union
Karen Vebber, Mortgage Loan Officer at People’s Credit Union, joined me today on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM to discuss mortgages, loans and much more. Listen 12:30pm to 1pm Listen 1pm to 2pm Listen To The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore every weekday from 12:30pm to 2pm on WADK 1540 AM!
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Exeter Man Wins $100,326 on ‘Wild Money’ Ticket he Bought in Portsmouth
The $100,326 jackpot for Rhode Island’s own progressive jackpot game, Wild Money, that was hit on June 4th has been claimed by an Exeter man. The winning ticket holders name and address were not made public. The winning ticket was sold at Cumberland Farms, 3166 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. Tuesday’s estimated Wild Money jackpot is $26,000. The Wild […]
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Netflix Acquires Movie Filmed in Newport, ‘The Discovery’ Will Premiere on Netflix and in Select Theaters in the US in 2017
Netflix has acquired global rights to Charlie McDowell’s The Discovery, starring Rooney Mara (Carol), Robert Redford (Truth) and Jason Segel (The End of the Tour). The film will premiere on Netflix and in select theaters in the US in 2017. Directed by Charlie McDowell and written by McDowell and Justin Lader, The Discovery is a […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 14, 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. Turn To 10 – Portsmouth man stabbed several […]
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Obituary for James T. DeCosta
James T. DeCosta, 82, of Portsmouth died peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his home after a long illness. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late James and Agnes DeCosta. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol (Kent) DeCosta, his daughter Kathleen DeCosta of Newport, son James M. […]
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Newport Gulls Fall to Ocean State Waves at Cardines Field on Monday Night
The Newport Gulls fell to the Ocean State Waves 4-1 on Monday night in front of 1,826 fans at Cardines Field. The Gulls, no-hit through seven innings by Waves pitching, including five perfect frames from starter Jordan Fulbright, managed just two hits total in the contest, plating their first run in the bottom of the ninth […]
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Two Men Killed on Monday Night in Tiverton
Multiple media sources are reporting that two men were killed on Monday night in Tiverton, Tiverton Police Department told NBC 10 that they opened fire on an “elderly” man who had just shot and killed another man at the nearby Pocasset Cemetery. The incident happened just after 7pm this evening, according to reports. [View the story […]