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Newport Grand remains abandoned. Is there hope for redevelopment?
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (821+ words) The Newport Pell Bridge's pronounced arch, built to allow for large ships to cross underneath, delivers sweeping views of Newport Harbor as drivers head eastbound across the bridge's expanse. Newport, the City by the Sea, the Gilded Age vacationers' paradise,…...
Got questions for Newport City Hall? Why AI is helping find answers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (831+ words) Among the vendors that caught Kennedy's eye was Polimorphic, an AI chatbot that Newport would go on to pilot in early 2025. The city implemented a text version of the chatbot on its government website and later used the company's voice…...
Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade weekend is here. Here's what to know.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (489+ words) The wait is just about over. After a year, it's time for the Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade to return. Saturday, March 14, will fill the streets of downtown Newport with green-clad marchers, parade-goers and families ready to celebrate following a…...
Where does Newport need help at the state level? Councilors make a plea.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (745+ words) In a small state like Rhode Island, state politics and local politics go hand-in-hand. Policies from the State House might have unexpected consequences at the local level, and pressure from municipalities can make or break some bills." In attendance were…...