New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the city’s progress over the summer.
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Community Gardeners Celebrate Sunflowers and Sweet Potatoes
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (June 20, 2018) – Some participants in the Grand Gardens community garden gather to celebrate the garden’s enormous sunflowers growing next to the gardens’ sweet potato patch. Now in its third summer, Grand Gardens has over 1,000 square feet of sweet potatoes under cultivation in its community beds. Individual members are growing […]
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NPR Main Street Announces New Executive Director
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (June 15, 2018) – New Port Richey Main Street is proud to announce the appointment of Marilynn deChant as the new executive director of the New Port Richey Main Street program effective July 1st 2018. Ms. deChant was the first executive director of the downtown Main Street program from 1987 to 1997. She […]
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Rob Marlowe: Cars
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his blog about events and happenings around town. This time he’s talking about transportation and electric vehicles.
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New Port Richey Rotary Club and City Dedicate Fruit Tree Peninsula
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (May 3, 2018) – To celebrate Earth Day, the Rotary Club of New Port Richey collaborated with the City of New Port Richey and its Environmental Committee in celebration of a joint project resulting in the planting of several new trees within the city limits at Main Street and & Nebraska Avenue. […]
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NPR Neighborhood “Spring Cleanup” Next Saturday, May 19
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey is to host the semi-annual Neighborhood Spring Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Dumpsters will be placed at the following locations: Frances Avenue Park off of Louisiana Avenue. The former Old River Road Church property located at 6131 […]
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TBT: “Dining Decks” Latest Way to Attract Foot Traffic Downtown
The Tampa Bay Times reports on City Council’s latest efforts to approve “parklets” in downtown New Port Richey.
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Altman, Murphy Win Council Election
UPDATE: After a recount, the results remain the same. The unofficial results will be made official today at 5:00 PM. Murphy and Altman will be sworn in at the next meeting on Tuesday, April 17th. Due to the close margin of 8 votes between Matt Murphy and Joan Nelson Hook, state law F.S. 102.166 automatically […]
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Editorial: City Council Elections April 10 – Helping You Sort Seven Candidates
Seven candidates qualified to run for New Port Richey City Council in February this year, and so far here at NewsPortRichey I’ve given you a synopsis of their biographical information and their basic platform statements. In that article, we also linked to candidate contact information if you would like to contact them directly for more […]
Read MoreNPR FarmNet Offers Fresh Loquat Fruits on Saturday Mornings
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (April 2, 2018) – On upcoming Saturday’s fresh loquats will be offered for sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Pasco Habitat for Humanity Farm and Market (4131 Madison St., 34653) in New Port Richey. Local organic farmers and gardeners will also be offering a variety of organic fruit and vegetables. FarmNet was developed […]
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Volunteer Way to Hold 26th Annual Breakfast – Spartan Manor, March 28 – 8 AM
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (March 9, 2018) – The Volunteer Way will hold its 26th annual Anniversary Breakfast on Wednesday, March 28 at the Spartan Manor (6121 Massachusetts Ave., 34653) in New Port Richey from 8 to 9 a.m. State Representative Richard Corcoran, Pasco County Tax Collector, County Comptroller Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D., and Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley […]
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Suncoast Women in Networking to Meet March 20 at Noon
New Port Richey, FL (March 1, 2018) – On Tuesday, March 20, Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold its regular luncheon meeting at Beef O’Brady’s in downtown New Port Richey (5546 Main St., 35652). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 12 noon. Members, guests, and visitors are all welcome to attend. The speaker for the March program program is […]
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Thousands Throng to New Port Richey’s Chasco Fiesta Parade
New Port Richey, FL – March 12, 2018 – Party goers and parade enthusiasts piled deep along the guarded Chasco Fiesta parade route through downtown New Port Richey on Saturday afternoon. This year’s theme was “A Salute to the American Flag” along with special appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces. Spirits […]
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Chamber of Commerce to Host City Council Debate for New Port Richey, Port Richey – March 26
The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the West Pasco Board of Realtors are sponsoring a debate with qualified city council candidates for the City of New Port Richey and also for candidates for the City of Port Richey. The debate will take place on Monday, March 26th at 5409 Sunset Road in New Port […]
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Chasco Fiesta 2018 is here: Event Roundup–All You Need to Know!
The 2018 Chasco Fiesta is here! There are a large number of events, kicking off with concerts EVERY NIGHT (click here for band times and information) in Sims Park starting on Friday, March 9th. Check back with NewsPortRichey for updated schedules and event information. Quick links to get you started here: Concert Information Street Parade Information […]
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Rob Marlowe: Gaining Traction
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around New Port Richey. This week he’s discussing a new parklet in downtown New Port Richey at SIP wine bar, and how the city’s improvements are starting to gain momentum.
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2 Year Old Dead After Drowning in Neighbor’s Pool Near Madison Bridge
New Port Richey Police say a missing two year old in New Port Richey was found floating in a neighbor’s pool by officers after a search. The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was performed, but was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Children’s hospital after a medical airlift. According to a release from […]
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Chasco Fiesta Charity Golf Tournament – Friday, March 16
New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 20, 2018) – Chasco Fiesta, one of Pasco County’s largest events, presented by Kemp, Ruge and Green, is slated to take place March 9-March 17 in and around the West Pasco area. Its purpose for 90 years has been to present a community-minded event for the entire family and help local nonprofits raise […]
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2018 Chasco Fiesta Street Parade Set for Saturday, March 10 – 1 PM
New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 21, 2018) – The Chasco Fiesta Street parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. This year is it sponsored by Whiskey Joe’s of Port Richey. It begins winding its way through downtown New Port Richey at Gulf Drive and Grand Boulevard and moves north around Orange Lake then west on Main Street […]
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Seven Candidates Qualify for April 10 NPR City Council Election
New Port Richey, FL – Seven candidates have qualified to run for two open seats on New Port Richey’s city council. The election date is Tuesday, April 10. NewsPortRichey reached out to all seven candidates to feature an early profile on each to help you decide as the election approaches. Two seats are open in […]
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Florida Loquat Festival Returns for a 5th Season!
New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 24, 2018) – Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms & Fare, with the support of the City of New Port Richey, will host the fifth annual Florida Loquat Festival on Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frances Avenue Park (6156 Louisiana Avenue, 34653) in New Port Richey. The festival is a learning and sharing event to […]
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Grocer ALDI Considers New Store on Southeast Corner of Main St. & US19 in NPR
Popular discount grocer Aldi is considering the purchase of a property on the Southeast Corner of US19 & Main Street in New Port Richey, according to a proposal on the upcoming New Port Richey City Council agenda for tomorrow, February 6. Documents submitted to the city do not include an exact address for the store, […]
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Longtime Resident Announces Candidacy for New Port Richey City Council
New Port Richey (Jan. 25, 2018) – Marilynn deChant, a 36 year resident of New Port Richey, has announced that she will run for city council this spring. Election day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Ms. deChant previously served on city council from 2005-2009. Prior to that she was also the first executive director of the downtown […]
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NPR Parks to Host Valentine’s Day Concert Ft. The Legendary Blue Notes – Sims Park, Feb. 10 – 7 PM
New Port Richey, FL (February 1, 2018) – Saturday, February 10, at Sims Park (6341 Bank Street) from 7-8:30PM The Legendary Blue Notes with Bernard Fullen, Jr. are a Grammy nominated American R&B/Soul vocal group, originally out of Philadelphia who realized many top hits in the 1970’s. The group’s repertoire include R&B, Soul and Doo-wop. “If You Don’t Know Me By […]
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Helps Homeowners, Community
New Port Richey, FL – West Pasco Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 4131 Madison St. in New Port Richey is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ReStore shoppers have a huge facility to wander around for any number of items needed from home repair to furnishing, including household goods to workshop supplies. […]
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Rob Marlowe: The Real Future
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about a few projects underway and technologies he sees emerging in our region.
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TBTimes: Habitat for Humanity Purchases 17 Lots, Plans to Revitalize Leisure Lane Neighborhood
The Tampa Bay Times reports that West Pasco’s Habitat for Humanity has purchased a number of lots in the struggling Leisure Lane neighborhood, north of the Southgate Plaza shopping center and an area of high crime just outside New Port Richey’s limits. Habitat plans to build single-family homes in an effort to revitalize the neighborhood.
Read More$3,000 REWARD: NPR Police Seek Winn Dixie Purse-Snatcher
New Port Richey police are seeking information on a male suspect, pictured below, who police say forcibly snatched a purse from an elderly woman shopping in the store before fleeing. The robbery occurred Wednesday just after 6:30 PM at the Winn Dixie located on the Southwest corner of Massachusetts Street and Congress Ave. A $3,000 […]
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Sertoma Foundation Offers Free Hearing Evaluations
New Port Richey, FL (Jan. 26, 2018) – Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation has announced that it will be offering free hearing evaluations with an audiologist. For persons or their loved ones who have noticed signs of hearing loss such as asking them to repeat what was said, or have family members complained about the radio […]
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NPR Elections Coming April 10–Want to run? Qualify by February 20
New Port Richey, Florida – The City Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Registered voters of the City of New Port Richey will have the opportunity to elect two people to serve on the City Council of the City of New Port Richey. The current incumbent for one of the seats, Judy deBella […]
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