Now that Mariah Carey has been thawed out to croon “All I want for Christmas” this holiday season, Dec. 25 is just around the corner and the clock is ticking to buy gifts. The biggest shopping day of the season is the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, where retailers can get their […]
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Winter is coming: Braxton charges in with their ‘Dark Charge Winter Party’ this December
Braxton Brewing Company is unveiling a celebration of Northern Kentucky uniqueness with a limited-edition Chocolate Pretzel and Bourbon Ball Dark Charge Imperial Stout during their “Dark Charge Winter Party.” The batch offers hints of chocolate and pretzels after being aged for a year in bourbon barrels from three distillers along the B-Line: Old Pogue Distillery, […]
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The best around: Covington Latin School recognized as one of the Best Schools in America for 2023
Covington Latin School, a co-educational, Catholic, accelerated, college preparatory middle and high school, was recognized as the top-ranked Catholic school in Kentucky, according to Niche.com. They also claimed the “Best Private School” in Northern Kentucky, with a state-wide rank of fourth in Kentucky. These accolades come on the heels of awards in 2021 & 2022 […]
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Covington Police Department names new PIO
Col. Brian R. Valenti and Lt. Colonel Justin Wietholter are stepping back from their Public Information Officer duties to name Lt. Justin Bradbury as Covington Police Department’s Public Information Officer. A 17-year veteran of the department who has served several roles during his career, he currently serves as assistant bureau commander of the Criminal Investigations […]
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Covington Classical Academy hosting open house in December
Covington Classical Academy is hosting an open house on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., where students and parents are encouraged to meet teachers, staff, and learn more about the school and its curriculum. Covington Classical Academy is a private, independent high school with a mission to develop a passion for learning within […]
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Why Covington? Why not Covington?
Local business owners and community leaders gathered for an open forum on “Why Covington?” during the Covington Business Council meeting Thursday. Luncheon sponsor DBL Law presented on the company’s relocation back to Covington to the Monarch Building at 109 E. 4th St., which was part of a $11.3 million development. Patrick Hughes, partner at DBL […]
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Check out designs for the new 4th Street Bridge
Nestled above the Licking River and connecting Newport and Covington, the KY 8 bridge is a historic piece of infrastructure that serves a growing population. In November 2016, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recognized the need for improvements to continue to serve both cities and its residents and began a redesign of this bridge. Vision Zero […]
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Rudy to the rescue: Quick-thinking Covington resident thwarts cruiser theft
A Covington resident used quick thinking to thwart a police car theft earlier this year, and the city celebrated him at this week’s city council meeting. Rudy Ramirez-Roblero was leaving a church event on June 3 of this year when he observed Covington Police in pursuit of a suspect in the area of 15th and […]
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City of Covington staff brush up on their Spanish to better assist citizens
City of Covington employees are soon to embark on an 8-week Spanish course to promote inclusion and diversity. An initiative from the City of Covington’s Human Resources Department, Spanish is being taught to staff by Fares da Silva, president of Silva Languages LLC, to help promote diversity, equality and inclusion amongst city employees and citizens. […]
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Locked In: Former Kenton County jail turned luxury apartment building
Former Kenton County jail turned luxury apartment building, The Hayden at Roebling Point is set to move in its first tenants in early 2023