Council Bluff Green

History of Council Bluff Green Improvement Project – Pave the Way

Historically, Swiss Bear’s revitalization program was based on building partnerships to assist local governments with funding for downtown public improvements and projects that promoted the general interest and quality of life for visitors and Craven County residents including public access to the […]
Craven CC's singing ambassador group called Encore!

Celebrate A Reflection on Craven County Black History

Craven Community College (Craven CC) will celebrate Black History Month with a free program entitled “Tracing Our Past: A Reflection on Craven County’s Black History” on Thursday, Feb. 24. The program will take place from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the […]
Neuse River from Union Point Park

Kessler Collection Changes Course on Downtown Development

Today, NewBernNow.com received the below information from the City of New Bern. I followed up with a phone conversation with Mayor Dana Outlaw and asked if Phase 3 of development with the Kessler Collection was off of the table related to other […]
Oil painting of Frankie

Face to Face — Portraits of Craven County Exhibition

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present Face to Face: Seeing Community in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts. Face to Face: Seeing Community is a new exhibition featuring portraits done by Jill Eberle, Donna Slade, Julie […]
City Hall clock with Talk New Bern with The Podsquad text

Talk New Bern with The Podsquad – Episode 208

The Podsquad – Pat Drake, Susan Moffat-Thomas, and Wendy Card talked about the people, places, and latest happenings in New Bern and surrounding areas. Special guests: Steve Kelly with New Bern Mardi Gras, Tim McGuire with COTA for Evan, and Kru Snyder […]
Union Point Park

Transition of the Neuse River Waterfront and Union Point

In the late 1970s, the redevelopment and integration of the area along the Trent River and Neuse River into the core downtown area focused on creating amenities that would enhance downtown as a destination. Union Point’s prominent location at the confluence of […]
Gallery in the New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting - February 8, 2022

Alderman Candidate Opposed to Union Point Park Development

New Bern Alderman Candidate (Ward 6) Bob Brinson stated, “I am opposed to any development of Union Point Park in whole or in part. I am not opposed to commercial or residential development in New Bern, but we must balance it with […]