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Ryan Belmore is the Owner and Publisher of What'sUpNewp, an award-winning local news website he has been involved with since shortly after its launch in 2012. Under his leadership, What'sUpNewp was named Best Local News Blog in Rhode Island by Rhode Island Monthly readers in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and has been awarded several grants and awards from national news organizations.
A native Rhode Islander, Ryan spent 38 years living in the state and made Newport his home for over a decade. In 2021, he moved to Alexandria, Virginia, to support his wife's career in Washington D.C., but continues to travel to Newport every month, overseeing What'sUpNewp's team of 12+ on-the-ground contributors and ensuring it remains a trusted local news source.
Ryan has served on the boards of several prominent local organizations, including the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County, Fort Adams Trust, Lucy's Hearth, and Potter League for Animals. An award-winning journalist and editor, he continues to build What'sUpNewp as a nonpartisan, independent news outlet that adheres to the highest ethical standards, including those of the Society of Professional Journalists, Online News Association, and Local Independent Online News Publishers.
Contact Ryan at or 401-662-1653.
More by Ryan Belmore What Sold: A look at 22 recent sales across Newport County (Oct. 28 – Nov. 1) With only 22 properties closing last week, including a remarkable historic sale in Jamestown at a staggering $12.25 million, it's evident that high demand continues to meet limited supply, resulting in a competitive atmosphere for both buyers and sellers. Concert Recap and Photos: 'Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth' at the Casino Theatre in Newport South African jazz artist Mandla Mlangeni leads moving performance commemorating the 1976 youth resistance movement in South Africa 'Home Alone' star hopes for a leading role on the Westerly School Committee For the last few months, Angela Goethals, who was Macaulay Culkin's big sister in Home Alone 34 years ago, has been auditioning for a very significant role in her hometown. Tiverton Girls Tennis clinches D III Rhode Island State Championship Sophomore JV player Hailey Archamabult makes crucial debut, securing final match victory with partner Sophia Han On the Market: Explore 28 open houses in Newport County this weekend (Nov. 2 – 3) Welcome to this week's edition of "On the Market," where we highlight exciting real estate opportunities featuring open houses across Newport County. What's Up Interview: Grammy winning singer Lucinda Williams, playing The Vets November 15 Iconic performer to present 'Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets,' a show based on her recently published book. Dr. Michael Fine: What's crazy about buying and selling hospitals Lifespan, which is about to be rebranded as Brown University Health, just bought St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts for $175 million, making it a two-state hospital system. Should Rhode Islanders care? Gerry Goldstein: Ancient advice for modern flaws Even though he ruled Rome nearly 2,000 years ago, Marcus Aurelius made news recently in – of all places – the National Football League, when Patriots player Deatrich Wise Jr. quoted the ancient emperor-philosopher during a press conference. International Tennis Hall of Fame hosts intimate Q&A with Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash Former world No. 4 discusses mental fortitude, grueling travel, and the origins of his iconic Wimbledon climb Comic – Sour Grapes: Waiting Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip; "SOUR GRAPES" about "Aesop", a miserable-flying dog, living in a strange, problematic and troubled world along with his odd family and pet cloud, 'Ominous'.
