Elevated pedestrian walkways connect path to Taylor-Southgate Bridge, Newport on the Levee On June 27, SouthBank Partners and the City of Newport hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new pedestrian bridge. (Img: SouthBank Partners Facebook) Two Newport legs of the Riverfront Commons Pathway – a pair of elevated walkways connecting the urban trail to […]
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NewportFORWARD To Host Virtual Public Forum on June 18
Monmouth Street in Newport. (FTM file) By Jessie Eden NewportFORWARD, Newport’s comprehensive plan for redevelopment, is inviting the public to participate in a virtual public forum on next Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m. The virtual public forum will remain open to the public until July 5th. You can find the link here. According to […]
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Ovation Project in Newport has plans for hotel, office building next to music venue
Ovation in Newport is currently under construction with a parking garage and music venue and now has new plans to build a hotel and office building adjacent to the current construction. The construction, which started in fall, will cost an estimated $40 million. The hotel, a 125-room Hilton Homewood Suites, and office complex are in […]
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Eleven Newport Businesses Approved for Small Business Emergency Assistance Program
Southgate House Revival is one of 11 businesses that will receive Emergency Assistance from the City of Newport. (Img: FTM File) NEWPORT, KY – Eleven businesses will receive $2,000 each under a small business emergency assistance program the City of Newport launched due to the disruption of the economy caused by the COVID-19 crisis. 859-905-0714 […]
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Newport’s ‘Costume Gallery’ Receives Recognition from Gov. Beshear
Costume Gallery receives special recognition for sending UK-themed masks to Gov. Beshear. (Img: Costume Gallery) By Jessie Eden The ‘Costume Gallery’, located at 638 Monmouth Street, has changed up its daily routine and they’ve been making masks instead. Start searching today! Joy and Elizabeth Galbraith have been making masks throughout quarantine. “We have made a […]
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Newport Approves Nearly $350K in Street, Park Improvements
A project to repair the tennis and basketball courts at Mussman Park on the campus of Newport High School is moving forward. (Img: Google) NEWPORT, KY – Three streets and a park will be enhanced and repaired through nearly $350,000 in improvement projects unanimously approved by The Newport City Commission. The city will spend $336,726.45 […]
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Brio Parent Company Files Bankruptcy, Closing 71 of 92 Locations
Will Brio at Newport on the Levee close soon? By Jessie Eden There may be more changes coming to Newport on the Levee which means there are even more questions about whether some businesses will be staying open….or closing their doors. In an article published last week, it was announced that Brio’s parent company “FoodFirst” […]
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New Dog Park in Newport Sees Great Progress, Still Accepting Donations
Aerial shot of the Newport Dog Park. (Img: Aerial Impressions Imagery Solutions) By Jessie Eden The Newport Dog Park, located directly behind the Newport branch of the Campbell County Library and The Hannaford Condos, is making great strides as progress continues in the space set aside for the pups. Start searching today! In the photo […]
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Weekly Syringe Exchange Program Starts Tuesday, April 14
Weekly Syringe Exchange starts Tuesday at Grand Towers in Newport. (Img: NKY Health) The following information is from the NKY Health Department. Starting on Tuesday, April 14, Campbell County will hold a weekly syringe access exchange program at Grand Towers Apartments, located at 1359 N Grand Avenue, Newport, KY 41071. The Campbell County Syringe Access […]
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Business Updates from Newport: More Options for Carryout, Delivery and Curbside Pickup
The following is a statement from Bev Holliday, Community Liaison Coordinator for the City of Newport; Some retail stores have adjusted their hours or have closed temporarily to clean and reorganize their displays. Be sure to call ahead before venturing out to shop. Remember, purchasing Gift Cards now at the actual business site is a […]