City of Newport hosts ribbon-cutting to reopen Purple People Bridge, five days ahead of schedule
The City of Newport on Wednesday announced that long-term structural repairs to the Purple People Bridge have been completed ahead…
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Cyclists to gather on Purple People Bridge Friday for ‘Breakfast on the Bridge,’ marking Bike to Work Day
Hundreds of bicyclists of all skill levels will gather on the Purple People Bridge in Newport Friday Morning during the…
City of Newport launches long-term repairs to Purple People Bridge, making lasting fixes
The City of Newport announced it will soon move forward with long-term structural improvements to the Cincinnati approach of the…
City of Newport approves two structural repair contracts for Purple People Bridge
The City of Newport has approved two contracts to advance structural repairs on the Purple People Bridge, the pedestrian span…
City of Newport to assume ownership of Purple People Bridge and keep ‘beloved landmark’ viable
The iconic Purple People Bridge is entering the next phase of its life, as the Purple People Bridge Company plans…
Transitions, Inc. announces third year for ‘Walk the Road to Recovery’ event
Transitions, Inc., the Covington,based provider of treatment and recovery services for adults with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), will kick off…
A Newport summer tradition, Italianfest set to return to city’s Festival Park June 12-15
Italianfest, one of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved summer traditions, is returning to Newport Festival Park from June 12-15. Set along…
Purple People Bridge to host first Spring Soirée May 31 to raise funds for preservation, enhancement
On Saturday, May 31 from 6-10 p.m., the Purple People Bridge in Newport will transform into a Regency-inspired affair for…
Brighton Center, Lighthouse services to ‘Shine the Light Walk’ to raise awareness of homeless youth crisis
Brighton Center and Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, two leaders in the care and support of youth experiencing homelessness, are…
Transitions, Inc. to host ‘Walk the Road to Recovery’ event on Purple People Bridge Sept. 5
Transitions, Inc., the Covington-based provider of treatment and recovery services for adults with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), will kick off…
BE NKY Growth Partnership, NKY Port approve funding for Purple People Bridge repairs
At a joint meeting Friday, the BE NKY Growth Partnership executive committee approved the transfer of $62,500 to the Northern…
City of Newport commits to helping fund repairs on Purple People Bridge, a ‘regional asset’
In a show of support for a major regional asset, The City of Newport Board of Commissioners voted during a…
Purple People Bridge to ‘partially open’ on Kentucky side on Friday to pedestrians, repairs are underway
Staff report The Purple People Bridge will partially reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 24. The bridge has been closed…
Purple People Bridge closed while engineers evaluate damage after sandstone falls from it on Cinci side
Staff report A piece of sandstone fell Sunday afternoon from a pier on the Cincinnati side of the Purple People…
Join annual celebration of Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18 at the Purple People Bridge
National Lineworker Appreciation Day Celebration sponsored by Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky will be held on April 18 on the…
Duke Energy to celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day at Purple People Bridge April 18; public invited
Staff report Duke Energy will celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day on Thursday April 18 with a public gathering on the Purple…
meetNKY, Visit Cincy, Purple People Bridge to reveal new state line mural Tuesday, sharing connections
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…
Purple People Bridge kicks off holiday season with annual Winter Nights & River Lights lighting display
Starting this weekend the Purple People Bridge will be illuminated for the holiday season, presenting its annual Winter Nights &…
Brighton Center’s annual Wine Over Water at Purple People Bridge is Sept. 9; tickets available now
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…
Duke Energy recognized its lineworkers — the men and women who keep the power coming
For lineworkers, weathering the storm is just another day on the job, but Duke Energy made a special effort this week…
Purple People Bridge: Painting underway on Cinci side as fundraising steps up; ’23 calendar of events
Last year, the Newport entryway arch to the Purple People Bridge was funded by Baynum Solutions in honor of the Purple People…
Newport’s Purple People Bridge illuminated for holiday season; take a walk along the scenic wonder
Starting this weekend the Purple People Bridge will be illuminated for the holiday season, presenting its annual Winter Nights &…