Newport’s Empty Lot Finally Gets Momentum

The long-vacant “pit” in downtown Newport, a glaring scar from the collapsed Kingdom Con scam, is finally getting serious attention. With a new $500K grant boosting their existing $1M, developers are closing in on funding to buy and redevelop the land — a project locals have long demanded. Meanwhile, Newport’s secured a $3M grant to modernize century-old water and sewer lines, with construction starting next year. As infrastructure gets upgraded, the spotlight turns to filling in “the pit,” and community momentum is surging — with design concepts expected soon for Main Street and the development block. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1444288057553b96