The city of Newport announced that applications for two new grant programs are officially open. The Business Facade Grant Program and the Newport Home Repair Program are aimed at improving commercial corridors and helping homeowners address critical health and safety issues. Both programs were authorized by the board of commissioners through partnerships with ReNewport and […]
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Newport launches home repair program for income-eligible residents
A new partnership in Newport is working to help income-eligible homeowners make critical repairs so they can safely stay in their homes. The Newport City Commission voted on March 9 to approve a pilot partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati and ReNewport, a citizen-driven, nonprofit community development organization, to provide home repairs for […]
Newport awarded $1 million grant for tree planting in west end
Newport has received a $1 million grant from the Inflation Reduction Act to plant 1,000 trees in its west end, aiming to mitigate extreme heat, address climate change and improve access to nature in the city.
Newport receives grant to aid in riverfront park planning
Newport received a grant from the National Park Service to plan the parks along the river and engage the community.
First bicycle parking garage in Greater Cincinnati region opens in Newport
The Academy on Fourth apartment building in Newport is now home to the Greater Cincinnati region’s first Netherland-style bike room. The City of Newport, in a partnership with the Devou Good Foundation and ReNewport, unveiled the new bike room at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, which featured the Newport City Commission and Matt Butler, president of […]
Report outlines struggles of Newport Independent Schools
The Newport Independent School District (NISD) ranks in the bottom 5 percent for student achievement in Kentucky, despite being one of the state’s most well-funded districts, according to a Newport Education Task Force report. The report was publicly presented for the first time during a special meeting of the city commission last Thursday. The report […]

