The Newport Business Council invites the community to help celebrate the launch of the city’s new entertainment district with its first “Monmouth on Tap” business social. The event is set for July 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., kicking off at the 927 Reserve. Attendees will enjoy to-go drinks, happy hour specials and exclusive offers […]
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Newport to consider shelter building on Monmouth Street
The City of Newport is considering building a pavilion shelter over roughly ten parking spaces on Monmouth Street to provide a permanent meeting space for the Newport Farmers’ Market and a dedicated space for community events and festivals. Located adjacent to the Pepper Pod restaurant, the space is “largely underutilized,” said Planning and Building Director […]
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Newport puts Monmouth Street in the spotlight with new website
With a new website and a business-of-the-month feature, Newport is doubling down on efforts to turn Monmouth Street into a magnet for visitors and business owners. Newport has created a new website and monthly business spotlight to attract more attention and increase foot traffic to Monmouth Street, a main thoroughfare in the city stretching from […]
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Newport creates new roles to enhance engagement with residents, businesses
Newport is hiring new city roles, including a municipal and community liaison who will engage with the public and an economic development coordinator to attract and retain businesses.
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Newport to reconstitute parks and recreation division
Newport City Manager John Hayden is proposing the reconstitution of its parks and recreation division, which will allow for more youth activities and the return of popular events, by utilizing two existing employees to fill the new positions.
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NKY sidewalk snow removal: Who is responsible?
Northern Kentucky is preparing for another round of snowfall, and while city streets are being cleared by public works departments, sidewalks are the responsibility of business and homeowners, with the city lacking the staffing to clear all city sidewalks.
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Newport breaks ground on $16.5M parking garage at former World Peace Bell site
The city of Newport is building a $16.5 million city-owned parking garage on the former site of World Peace Bell, which will provide 405 spaces for the public and support and spur development in the downtown area.
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Wheels Back on Monmouth car show happening this weekend
The free “Wheels Back on Monmouth” car show is taking place in Newport this weekend, featuring vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles, while supporting local businesses.
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Newport unveils banners honoring active duty service members, veterans
Newport is unveiling 25 banners featuring active duty members and veterans with ties to the city, which will be displayed on Monmouth Street and other city areas and will be rotated with other banners.
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Newport rezones central business district
The city of Newport has approved a rezoning of its central business district to allow for a wider range of retail and business services.
