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Purple People Bridge to host first Spring Soirée May 31 to raise funds for preservation, enhancement

May 7, 2025May 6, 20250

On Saturday, May 31 from 6-10 p.m., the Purple People Bridge in Newport will transform into a Regency-inspired affair for…

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Brighton Center, Lighthouse services to ‘Shine the Light Walk’ to raise awareness of homeless youth crisis

November 26, 2024November 25, 20240

Brighton Center and Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, two leaders in the care and support of youth experiencing homelessness, are…

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Transitions, Inc. to host ‘Walk the Road to Recovery’ event on Purple People Bridge Sept. 5

August 6, 2024August 5, 20240

Transitions, Inc., the Covington-based provider of treatment and recovery services for adults with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), will kick off…

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BE NKY Growth Partnership, NKY Port approve funding for Purple People Bridge repairs

August 3, 2024August 2, 20240

At a joint meeting Friday, the BE NKY Growth Partnership executive committee approved the transfer of $62,500 to the Northern…

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City of Newport commits to helping fund repairs on Purple People Bridge, a ‘regional asset’

August 1, 2024July 31, 20240

In a show of support for a major regional asset, The City of Newport Board of Commissioners voted during a…

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Purple People Bridge to ‘partially open’ on Kentucky side on Friday to pedestrians, repairs are underway

May 23, 20240

Staff report The Purple People Bridge will partially reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 24. The bridge has been closed…

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Purple People Bridge closed while engineers evaluate damage after sandstone falls from it on Cinci side

May 21, 20240

Staff report A piece of sandstone fell Sunday afternoon from a pier on the Cincinnati side of the Purple People…

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Join annual celebration of Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18 at the Purple People Bridge

April 15, 2024April 15, 20240

National Lineworker Appreciation Day Celebration sponsored by Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky will be held on April 18 on the…

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Duke Energy to celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day at Purple People Bridge April 18; public invited

February 26, 2024February 25, 20240

Staff report Duke Energy will celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day on Thursday April 18 with a public gathering on the Purple…

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meetNKY, Visit Cincy, Purple People Bridge to reveal new state line mural Tuesday, sharing connections

November 18, 2023November 18, 20230

On November 21, at 3:00 p.m., meetNKY, Visit Cincy, The Purple People Bridge and artist, Matt Grote will reveal a new mural, “Where We Connect,” on the state…

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Purple People Bridge kicks off holiday season with annual Winter Nights & River Lights lighting display

November 16, 2023November 15, 20230

Starting this weekend the Purple People Bridge will be illuminated for the holiday season, presenting its annual Winter Nights &…

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Brighton Center’s annual Wine Over Water at Purple People Bridge is Sept. 9; tickets available now

September 3, 2023September 2, 20230

Brighton Center’s annual Wine Over Water fundraiser on Newport’s Purple People Bridge will take place September 9, 5:30-9 p.m.. Tickets…

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Duke Energy recognized its lineworkers — the men and women who keep the power coming

April 20, 2023April 19, 20230

For lineworkers, weathering the storm is just another day on the job, but Duke Energy made a special effort this week…

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Purple People Bridge: Painting underway on Cinci side as fundraising steps up; ’23 calendar of events

April 20, 2023April 19, 20230

Last year, the Newport entryway arch to the Purple People Bridge was funded by Baynum Solutions in honor of the Purple People…

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Newport’s Purple People Bridge illuminated for holiday season; take a walk along the scenic wonder

November 19, 2022November 19, 20220

Starting this weekend the Purple People Bridge will be illuminated for the holiday season, presenting its annual Winter Nights &…

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Purple People Bridge to kick off holiday season with lighting ceremony, sign unveiling November 18

November 17, 2022November 15, 20220

Northern Kentuckians are invited to join Newport Mayor Tom Guidugli, Jr. and local officials to light the Purple People Bridge…

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Purple People Bridge Company, Baynum Painting team up for special paint, Boom on the Bridge event

August 28, 2022August 27, 20220

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Purple People Bridge, and to promote the bridge re-painting efforts, crews from Newport-based…

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The River: A more modern tale about the Great Riverboat Race of 2019 which American Queen wins

July 24, 2022December 1, 20243

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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Purple People Bridge 150th anniversary summer series continues Thursday with Red, White and Brew

July 6, 2022July 5, 20220

Red, White and Brew, the second event of Purple People Bridge 150th anniversary summer series, is this Thursday, July 7…

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Purple People Bridge to celebrate 150th anniversary with The Big Bourbon Bash June 16

June 14, 2022June 13, 20220

The Purple People Bridge turned 150 this year and to celebrate this historic milestone, the bridge is hosting a series…

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Governor comes to NKY to present $406,000 for three Campbell County outdoor recreational spaces

April 27, 2022April 26, 20220

Gov. Andy Beshear awarded $406,000 in Campbell County for three projects improving outdoor infrastructure and recreational spaces at the Purple…

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Governor to present $175,000 check to Newport for maintenance, upgrades to Purple People Bridge

April 25, 2022April 25, 20220

Governor Andy Beshear will be in town on Tuesday to present the City of Newport with a check to fund…

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