Newport residents will be able to leave feedback on the proposed Saratoga Street Bikeway this week at the Newport Branch of the Campbell County Library. The trail, a joint effort from the City of Newport and Tri-State Trails, will go from the Purple People Bridge into the city center without mixing with car traffic. Online […]
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Purple People Bridge unveils suicide prevention signs
In an initiative to raise awareness and provide support for mental health, on May 14 the Purple People Bridge is unveiling new suicide prevention signs as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative is made possible by Brandon Saho, founder of The Mental Game, donating 5,000 free signs across the country. The signs, which […]
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Immigrants, refugees share their stories of resilience on Purple People Bridge
Flavia Maria Cunha Bastos, a Brazilian immigrant and research professor at the University of Cincinnati, is one of the participants in the “More Than Meets the Eye” project, which features personal stories of immigrants and refugees who now call the Greater Cincinnati region home.
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Purple People Bridge reopens after inspection, repairs
The Purple People Bridge has reopened after passing inspection, but will be closed again on Sunday for the Labor Day fireworks.
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Two bodies found in Ohio River within 24 hours; investigation underway
Two bodies were found in the Ohio River within 24 hours, with one recovered on the Kentucky side and the other on the Ohio side, and both investigations are ongoing.
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Riverfest street closures in Newport: What you need to know
Riverfest returns to the region on Sept. 1, with street closures in Newport including Riverboat Row, Columbia Street, the Purple People Bridge and the Taylor Southgate Bridge.
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BE NKY, Port Authority match repair funds for Purple People Bridge
BE NKY, the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, and the City of Newport have pledged $62,500 to repair the Purple People Bridge, which has been closed since May due to a piece of sandstone breaking off on the Cincinnati side.
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Newport approves spending to help repair, fully reopen Purple People Bridge
Newport Board of Commissioners voted to spend $62,500 towards the repair and full reopening of the Purple People Bridge, while the Northern Kentucky Port Authority is also committing to raising and allocating funding for the bridge’s reopening and long-term operation.
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2nd annual ‘Low at the Levee”‘car show returns to Newport
Car enthusiasts from all over the tristate (and beyond) showed out on Saturday for Newport’s 2nd annual “Low at The Levee” car show. Cars ranging from Hondas to Suburus to Corvettes, Volkswagons and more were seen lined up along both sides of the Levee’s promenade and on the historic Purple People Bridge. Spectators could check […]
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Purple People Bridge reopens partially
The Purple People Bridge in Newport will partially reopen on Friday morning after an engineering firm completed a safety inspection and determined it is safe to do so, with restrictions in place.
