Alyce Wright, Sales Associate at Lila Delman Real Estate, International has been named the 2016 Realtor of the year by the Newport County Board of Realtors. The announcement was made during the Newport County Board of Realtors’ (NCBR) June Membership meeting, held at The Green Valley Club in Middletown. Alyce has served as NCBR Treasurer […]
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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Several Former Newport Yachting Center Events Find a New Home in Downtown Providence
Waterfront Productions, LLC/Rhode Island Waterfront Events and the City of Providence announced on Wednesday the formation of The Providence Event Series presented by Rob Levine & Associates, The Heavy Hitter®. The concert and festival series will take place in the heart of downtown Providence’s Kennedy Plaza at the ALEX AND ANI City Center in late […]
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2016 Newport Bermuda Race Day 5: Fleet’s in, ‘Warrior One’ leads
Based on Wednesday’s provisional results, Warrior Won, the Xp44 skippered by Christopher Sheehan out of Larchmont YC has emerged as the St David’s Lighthouse winner for the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch, the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race. She finished Tuesday morning at 10:10:25and her corrected time was 70:40:03. The St. David’s Light House Trophy goes to the corrected […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 23, 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 – Check it Out: 8 great […]
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Obituary for Beverly A. Maitland: May 28, 1932 – June 21, 2016
Beverly A. Maitland, 84, of Newport died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center in Newport, RI. Mrs. Maitland was born May 28, 1932 in Bridgeport, CT. She is the daughter of the late Maurice and the late Gwendolyn (James) Welch. She was married to the Late Francis Willis Maitland. She is survived […]
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Obituary for Anthony J. Leander: April 25, 1930 – June 17, 2016
Anthony J. Leander, 86, formerly of Grafton St, Newport, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center. Anthony was born April 25, 1930 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Antone J. and Kathleen (Murray) Leander. Anthony worked for many years at the Coca-Cola Bottling plant in Newport. After […]
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Newport Gulls Fall to Upper Valley Nighthawks on Wednesday Night
Newport Overwhelmed by Nighthawks Power, fall 13-4 Three Nighthawks combined to go 9-for-12 with nine RBI The Newport Gulls struggled to find some much-needed base hits as the Upper Valley Nighthawks powered their way to a 13-4 win over the Gulls on Wednesday night at Cardines Field. The Gulls (7-5) recorded four runs on seven […]
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Military and Civilian Alike, Team Navy Takes on the 40th Save The Bay Swim
Every year since 1970, swimmers from across the region, and country, gather in Newport to partake in Save The Bay’s iconic 1.7-mile swim to Jamestown. While some travel far, some are already home at the starting line. This team of swimmers is the Navy Newport Swim Team. The Navy Newport Swim Team has been doing […]
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Waterfront Fundraiser to be Held at Newport Shipyard on July 1 for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island
Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island will host its 2016 fund-raising party at Newport Shipyard on Friday, July 1. The party begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails, raw bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, allowing guests to mingle dockside before touring Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Vessel, the 200-foot SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, which also is the largest civilian training vessel in […]
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Spouting Rock Beach, Easton’s Beach and Mackeral Cove Beach Closed For Swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has announced that they have recommended the closure of Spouting Rock Beach in Newport; Easton’s Beach in Newport; and Mackeral Cove Beach in Jamestown for swimming because of high bacteria counts. According to RIDOH, officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend reopening the beaches when […]
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Newport Art Museum Announces Auction of Rare Book: The Gilman Book
The Newport Art Museum has announced a very special auction item available for absentee bidding by phone beginning June 22, 2016. Final bidding will occur during the Live Auction at the Newport Art Museum’s Beaux Arts Ball on July 2, 2016. The Gilman Paper Company Collection: The Gilman Paper Company Collection is widely regarded as the world’s finest collection […]
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Jimmy Connors and Monica Seles to Serve as Presenters at International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Induction
Tennis legends Jimmy Connors and Monica Seles will return to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island this summer to serve as presenters at the Hall of Fame induction festivities. The Class of 2016 Induction Ceremony will see the sport’s highest honor be presented to former world No. 1’s Marat Safin of Russia and Justine Henin of Belgium. In addition, […]
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Report: Narragansett Bay is Cleaner Than It Has Been in 150 years
Sailors For The Sea hosted “World Oceans Day Summit: Lessons from Narragansett Bay to the Global Ocean” at the Redwood Library on World Oceans Day (June 8th), the event focused on “Narragansett Bay’s long journey to restoration from its history as a dumping ground for toxic metals, sewage, and other pollutants since the Industrial Revolution”. “With the […]
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With 7 Teenagers and 3 Adults Onboard, ‘High Noon’ is Second Boat to Finish Newport Bermuda Race
As the Newport Bermuda Race fleet rushed to the finish line on Monday in the wake of the first-to-finish boat, the powerful 100-foot grand prix Comanche, to the surprise of many they were led by an unusual boat and crew. High Noon, at 41 feet, is fully 59 feet shorter than Comanche and tens of feet shorter than many other […]
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Obituary for Donald C. Richards: November 16, 1943 – June 18, 2016
Donald Richards, 72, of Newport, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Newport Hospital. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Comer and Sara F. (Stolze) Richards. Don was proud to be a lifelong Newporter. He taught at Portsmouth High School for 20 plus years and was involved as an announcer for […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 22, 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 – Promise of jobs kicks off […]
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Portsmouth’s Home Healthsmith Wins 2016 Rhode Island and New England ‘Microenterprise of the Year’.
Home Healthsmith, a Portsmouth, RI business founded in 2012, won the US Small Business Administration 2016 RI and New England Microenterprise of the Year. They received the award at the Rhode Island Salute to Small Business celebration held at the Alpine Country Club on May 5th. Linda Bohmbach, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for […]
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After 10pm: Best Restaurants For Late-Night Dining In Newport, RI
This story was originally published on August 13, 2015, it has been updated. Whether it’s after a long day of bar/beach hopping or late-night hunger pains after a long night at work or simply it’s the time you prefer to eat, we’re all guilty of having late-night hunger pains and not knowing where to go. Luckily, there are […]
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8 Businesses You Can Buy Right Now in Newport | June 2016
Looking to change things up career wise or invest your hard earned money into something in Newport, RI? Well you’re in luck, here’s a look at some businesses in or very near The City By The Sea that can be yours. Businesses For Sale In Newport, RI As of June 21, 2016 The information included […]
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For Second Straight Home Game, Newport Gulls Win on a Walk-Off
Gulls Walk-Off with 6-5 Win over Pilgrims Stephen Scott scores winning run on Snyder sacrifice fly The Newport Gulls improved to 6-4 on the 2016 season after defeating the Plymouth Pilgrims 6-5 Monday, winning in walk-off fashion for the second straight home game at Cardines Field. Stephen Scott (Vanderbilt), who hit the walk-off grand slam in […]
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Wins, Losses for Narragansett Bay in R.I. State Budget
The FY17 State Budget Bill, passed last week by the General Assembly, is a mixed bag for water quality in Narragansett Bay, according to Save The Bay Director of Advocacy Topher Hamblett. “The $35 million Green Economy Bond, introduced by Governor Raimondo and passed by the General Assembly, will help communities protect the Bay from […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 21, 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 – Record race for Newport […]
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Cape Yachts Will Open a New Location in Newport
Cape Yachts, representing new Beneteau sailboats and powerboats from 21 to 62 feet, including the popular Monte Carlo range is expanding with a new location in Newport, Rhode Island. The dealership also offers a wide variety of brokerage boats. Cape Yachts has been serving Newport and the surrounding areas for three decades from its historic […]
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Obituary for Barbara Joanne Glover: May 21, 1934 – June 17, 2016
Barbara J. (Clapp) Glover, 82, of Newport died Friday, June 17, 2016 after 4 weeks in the Newport Hospital ICU. Born on May 21, 1934 in the small town of Asher, OK, she was the daughter of the late George Sherman and Elaine (Halsell) Clapp. Joanne was the beloved wife of Stanton Glover Jr. and […]
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2016 Newport Bermuda Race Has Not Been a Dash
The 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch, the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race, has not been a dash. Following Comanche’s record-breaking run to Bermuda, chopping almost five hours off the 2012 numbers, the fleet stalled against the northern wall of a high-pressure system. They stopped just above the Gulf Stream. The lead boats slowly began to work their […]