Newport, Pennsylvania

About Newport

Newport is a small town in central Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 1,522.

Officially, Newport is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.3 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,073 residents per square mile.

📰 Newport News Today

• Sammy A Wight Obituary | David M. Myers Funeral & Cremation | Newport, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Father, 3 daughters killed in 'major' Perry County fire: coroner local21news.com · Jul 5
• Newport Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• "48 Hours" contributor finds herself in uncharted territory investigating D.C.-area murder CBS News · Aug 8
• Joann Gabel Obituary (2026) - Newport, PA obits.pennlive.com · Jan 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Newport Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Newport — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Newport

• Buffalo Brew — coffee shop (café)
• Bitting's
• New Garden Chinese Restaurant
• Railside Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Landis House, Perry County Council of the Arts · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Newport

• Oliver Township Park reviews ★
• Perry County Fairgrounds reviews ★
• State Game Lands Number 281 · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Newport

• Newport El Sch
• Newport HS
• Newport MS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Newport

🏘️ Nearby Communities