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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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VIDEO: AOH Pipes & Drums Perform in Dublin at 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising
Newport’s Ancient Order of Hibernian’s Pipes and Drums are currently in Dublin and participating with other pipe bands to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising. The parade is one of many events to commemorate this important event in Irish history. The parade is being organized to honor those who fought for Ireland’s independence during […]
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Car Crashes Into Mama Leone’s on Friday Night
A car crashed into the front of Mama Leone’s on J.T. Connell Highway late Friday night. There were no reported injuries. NBC 10 has reported that A Jacksonville, Florida man has been issued a citation after driving into the front of the restaurant. Cindy at Mama Leone’s told us over the phone that the restaurant will be […]
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Where to Dine Out for Easter Brunch and Dinner in Newport
(Photo of Castle Hill Inn via Newport Restaurant Group) Easter is quickly approaching, it’s March 27th for those who don’t know, and if you plan on dining out it’s time to make those plans and reservations. If you’re looking for a normal brunch on Easter, here’s Where To Brunch In Newport. Be sure to call ahead to […]
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Rep. Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown) Delivers $2,000 Grant to RhodySquash Program for Underprivileged Youth
Rep. Marvin L. Abney recently presented the RhodySquash organization with a legislative grant of $2,000 to be used for new equipment for the program that caters to underprivileged youth of Newport. “The RhodySquash program is an invaluable resource to the youth of Newport and it is my pleasure to support this most worthy program,” said […]
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Newport Will Host a TEDx Event in June
What’sUpNewp has learned that Newport will play host to a an independently organized TEDx event on June 18th. The location and speakers for the TEDx event have not been announced.The event is being organized by Alyssa Mae and at this time the event is invite-only. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program […]
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Newport Folk Festival Adds Lady Lamb to 2016 Lineup
In their ongoing rolling lineup announcement ways, Newport Folk Festival announced today that Lady Lamb has been added to their 2016 lineup. Aly Spaltro, better known by her stage name Lady Lamb (formerly called Lady Lamb the Beekeeper) is an American songwriter and musician from Brunswick, Maine. The first Lady Lamb recordings were home recordings distributed in handmade packages to the […]
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Newport Man Named Named State Director of “Trump for President” Campaign
The Donald J. Trump for President campaign has selected Dave Chiokadze from Newport, RI as the State Director for Rhode Island. The announcement was made this week by Rhode Island for Donald Trump 2016, a “grassroots organization for Rhode Island residents to help elect Donald Trump for President”. According to the announcement, Chiokadze has worked as […]
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Best Things To Do This Weekend (March 25 – 27)
Discover the best events, activities, entertainment, live music and things to do this weekend in and around Newport! 1 – Barrel Of Laughs Comedy Show Friday at 6:30pm at Newport Vineyards Join Newport Vineyards for an evening of wine and merriment as comedians Nick Lavallee, Marie Forster and Jeremy Furtado get the crowd going for […]
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National Grid Begins Tree Trimming Program in Newport
With spring underway, National Grid is beginning its routine maintenance tree trimming program starting the first week of April in Newport. As part of its focus on providing safe and reliable electric service to Rhode Island customers, National Grid invests annually in trimming trees that are overgrown and have the potential to cause service interruptions. […]
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House Oks Representative Carson’s (D-Dist. 75, Newport) Bill to Ban Powdered Alcohol
The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson to ban powdered alcohol in Rhode Island. The legislation is aimed at protecting Rhode Islanders, particularly youth, from a substance with an unknown potential for danger and abuse. “Most of the powdered drinks that are available today are largely marketed toward children — things […]
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Shepherd’s Men Announce 2016 Run from Boston to Atlanta Will Stop in Newport
On March 26, 2016, Shepherd’s Men will begin a run from Boston to Atlanta through 10 cities to benefit the SHARE Military Initiative at Atlanta’s Shepherd Center and raise awareness of the suicide epidemic plaguing veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Shepherd’s Men is a fundraising group comprised of 14 men who will make the […]
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Del McCoury and David Grisman Added to 2016 Newport Folk Festival Lineup
Del McCoury and David Grisman (Del & Dawg) will be heading to Newport, R.I. to play the 2016 Newport Folk Festival on Saturday, July 23rd. Del McCoury and David Grisman are old friends and are considered Bluegrass Legends. The announcement was made by Newport Folk Festival on their social media accounts on March 23rd. The entire 2016 Newport Folk Festival is […]
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NBC 10: Salve Regina, others report on safety of students in Belgium
NBC 10 News has reported that Salve Regina University is working to make contact with a 2015 graduate student who is pursuing her graduate degree in Brussels. Salve is trying to determine if the student and a Fulbright TA from Belgium are safe, according to Matt Boxler, spokesman for Salve Regina. READ MORE: Salve Regina, others report […]
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Ben Jaffe Joins Newport Folk Festival’s Board of Advisors
The Newport Folk Festival announced today that Ben Jaffe has been added to the festival’s Board of Advisors. Ben Jaffe is the Creative Director of Preservation Hall and plays tuba and upright bass with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, on March 21st it was announced that the Preservation Hall Jazz Band would play at the 2016 […]
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Salve Regina’s Student-Run Film Production Club Will Premiere ‘The Final Cut’ on April 1
“The Final Cut,” a horror-slasher short film – the first produced by Salve Regina’s student-run film production club – will premiere on Friday, April 1. Free and open to the public, the screening will be presented at 6 p.m. in Bazarsky Lecture Hall, located in O’Hare Academic Center on Ochre Point Avenue. The film is a found-footage style […]
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PODCAST: Chat with Child and Family, Newport Night Run and A Night To Remember
It was a jam-packed edition of The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore on 1540 AM WADK Newport on Tuesday, March 22nd from 12:30pm – 2pm. Our first group of guests were Ann Connor, Keith Tavares and Sarah Hiebner from Child & Family, much of the discussion was about what services and impact they have on […]
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Ben & Jerry’s on Thames Street Will Celebrate ‘Free Cone Day’ on April 12th
On April 12th, between 12pm – 8pm, head to Ben & Jerry’s on Lower Thames Street and celebrate Free Cone Day in the tastiest way possible….with free cups and cones of your favorite ice cream to once again say “thank you!” It was 37 years ago when future ice cream household namesakes Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield […]
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William Issel Will Present Lecture on Lyndon Johnson and Progress of Racial Justice at Salve Regina on April 6
Dr. William Issel, professor of history emeritus at San Francisco State University and the John E. McGinty Distinguished Chair in History at Salve Regina University for 2015-2016, will present the spring McGinty Lecture, “The Great Society at 50: Lyndon Johnson and the Progress of Racial Justice in America” on Wednesday, April 6. Free and open […]
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Christo’s Pizza Opens on Bellevue Avenue
Christo’s Pizza of Newport opened in the Stop & Shop Plaza at 266 Bellevue Avenue on Monday, March 21st. The menu includes pizza, grinders, calzones and Italian dinners and is open from 10am to 10pm Sunday through Thursday and from 10am to 11pm on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant, which is owned by Joan Peckham of Newport, offers […]
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Representative Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) Introduces Bill to Regulate Daily Fantasy Sports
Representative Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting consumers by licensing and regulating daily fantasy sports games in Rhode Island. Representative Ruggiero’s legislation (2016-H 7917) would place the online contests, such as FanDuel and DraftKings, under the oversight of the Department of Business Regulation, and would set up restrictions to […]
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Newport Church Continues 20-Year Tradition of Sunrise Celebration on Easter
As the first morning rays of sunshine break over the Evangelical Friends congregation on Easter Sunday, so begins the Christian celebration of Jesus rising from the dead. Located on the shore of Green End Pond at the southern end of Aquidneck Island, the small contemporary Christian church observes the Resurrection with passion and joy. For […]
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C&C 30 One Design Class Will Host Inaugural North American Championship in Newport
The C&C 30 One Design has announced that its inaugural North American Championship will be held this summer as part of New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex. The regatta takes place July 13-16, in Newport, RI. The class has grown steadily since one-design racing began in 2015; 11 teams recently competed […]
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Newport Polo’s Annual Gala Unveiled, “Bal du Soleil” to Support newportFilm
Haute couture, grande cuisine & French Riviera glam are the inspirations for Bal du Soleil, the social climax of the polo season on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, with the French Polo Team to support newportFilm. Hosted by Newport Polo, the annual sell-out event draws nearly 400 generous and fun-loving attendees to make a red carpet […]
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Inaugural Frosty Freez Family Fun 5k and Kiddie Cone Run Set to Take Place on Saturday
To help celebrate the start of their 60th Season, Frosty Freez will host their Inaugural Frosty Freez Family Fun 5K and Frosty Freez Kiddie Cone Run on Saturday, March 26th at Sachuest (2nd) Beach. The Kiddie Cone Run starts at 8:15am, and the 5k will begin at approximately 8:30am, right after the Kiddie Cone Run. The Frosty […]