BE NKY Growth Partnership’s mission is opportunity and prosperity for all Northern Kentuckians, and we look to accomplish this mission by attracting and fostering good-paying jobs for Northern Kentucky’s families. Land suitable for industrial development is a limited resource in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. It’s imperative for our community to identify those areas where […]
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The Ormsby: Pioneering luxury senior living in Northern Kentucky
For the first time, luxury senior living is coming to Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. The Ormsby, named after the gifted astronomer and hometown namesake General Ormsby MacKnight Mitchel, is set to establish itself in Northern Kentucky as a Life Plan Community that exceeds all expectations. When it opens, the community will offer more than 200 stunning […]
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Letter to the Editor: Father’s role begins with….showing up
Written by Michael Wolff Father’s Day is a day of celebration, especially for my family and me. Being a father is the gift of a lifetime – it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. The gifts I treasure most are my three kids. Our youngest – and only daughter – Margot, was born in […]
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Elective Surgery: Q&A With Dr. Audrey Ertel, General Surgeon at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
An elective surgery isn’t something you can put off indefinitely, like cleaning out your hall closet or learning to speak Italian. We talked to Audrey Ertel, MD, a General Surgeon with St. Elizabeth Physicians, about what factors to consider when scheduling your surgery. She also provided some bonus tips on preparing for your procedure. What […]
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Opinion: Antisemitism on college campuses is old hate repackaged; Kentucky is no haven for hate
By: Sens. Lindsey Tichenor and Robby Mills The 1964 Civil Rights Act marked a turning point in America. Title VI prohibits discrimination in federally funded activities, including education. That mission—safeguarding constitutional rights—remains as critical today. Since the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, antisemitism has surged globally. On many college campuses, Jewish students and Christian supporters of […]
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Opinion: KY growers win, foreign companies lose in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Written by Bruce Cline, tobacco grower in Crofton, Ky. Kentucky’s tobacco farms, once numbering nearly 30,000, are now dwindling to fewer than 1,000—a stark reminder of the challenges facing independent farmers in our state. Congress has the power to reverse this trend by closing the double duty drawback loophole, a policy that unfairly benefits foreign […]
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Opinion: NorthKey playing a part in reducing overdose deaths
By Danielle Amrine, Chief Executive Officer of NorthKey Community Care The State of Kentucky announced recently that overdose deaths in the state dropped by 30.2% in 2024 – down to 1,410 lives lost. This marked the third straight year overdose deaths have declined, although prior declines were substantially smaller. As the state-designated Community Health Center […]
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Opinion: On the Supreme Court and standardized testing – a plea to disregard simple solutions
Written by Clara Heberling One of my guilty pleasures is listening to Supreme Court oral arguments. I will often download the recording to my phone, pop in earbuds, and go for a run, watching the miles pass by as I analyze each side of America’s most pressing legal questions. My favorite part of this activity […]
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Community Voices: It’s not just some creamy whip. It’s the Dari Bar
This Community Voices column is written by Cody Pelle, a marketing and copywriting professional who has a knack for telling stories that bring us back to the nostalgic days of Northern Kentucky’s past. Have an idea for him? Email Cody at codympelle@gmail.com. Every time I try to tell an out-of-towner about the significance of the […]
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Standing on the shoulders of giants
If you’ve attended college or visited someone in a hospital or even walked the halls of a public building, you’ll see the names. You may find the name emblazoned over the entrance to a building or hallway, or simply on a plaque in the lobby. In fact, you may pass the names daily, maybe pause […]
