Newport News

Rural Community Transportation (RCT) has reported a substantial growth in ridership since replacing its fixed-route Highlander shuttle with the more flexible RCT Rides program. According to officials at a recent community meeting, the new microtransit service is...

Downtown Newport is always evolving, and we’re thrilled to highlight a fresh chapter for one of Main Street’s businesses—NEK CBD! Robert Southworth is stepping into a new role as the store’s owner. Robert recently purchased the shop from Josh, who built a strong...

February 20 – 24, 2025 Get ready to take the plunge at Newport’s Eleventh Annual Winter Swim Festival! From ice-cold swims and whimsical hat competitions to cozy after-parties and hearty dinners around town, this five-day extravaganza celebrates winter in the most...

The Newport Downtown Development (NDD) Marketing and Communications team plays a vital role in shaping the image and promoting the vibrancy of Newport's historic downtown. Their work involves a variety of activities, all aimed at attracting visitors, supporting...

2024 was a pretty amazing year for Newport Downtown Development! Here’s a quick summary of all the things we’ve been working on this year. Maybe reading about some of these projects will inspire you to join us as a volunteer. Our Events Crew, co-led by Colin...