BLINK is coming to Northern Kentucky once more. Officials involved with the public art and light event gathered for a press conference in Covington Tuesday to make the announcement. “We are thrilled and honored to be welcoming BLINK back to Covington,” Julie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of meetNKY. “We believe in the power of this […]
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Alexandria Brewing helped co-founder get through tough times
Alexandria Brewing Company, better known as ABC, is more than a realization of a business idea. It is the physical manifestation of a man’s internal battle with difficult experiences. ABC is located in a former Jeff Wyler auto dealership off of Alexandria Pike. The brewery is one of the most visible businesses in Alexandria, serving […]
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Looking for a way to entertain your kids on Tuesday?
The Behringer-Crawford Museum is providing preschool-aged kids and their caregivers with a way to escape the summer heat and flex their creative muscles while doing it. Chippie’s Sensational Kids Club, an arctic themed educational program for preschool-aged kids, starts Tuesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at the Behringer-Crawford Museum. Preschoolers and their caregivers will have […]
Posted inArts
BLINK programming in NKY to be announced Tuesday; LINK to have updates
Tuesday is slated to be a big day for the future of the BLINK light festival and art show in Northern Kentucky. BLINK organizers and NKY community leaders are hosting a press conference at the Covington Plaza on Madison Avenue. Their plan is to announce Northern Kentucky’s participation in this year’s BLINK festival during a […]
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Golf outing to benefit NKY Sports Hall of Fame
Kenton County Pioneer Golf Course is set to host the annual Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Golf Outing next weekend. The Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, July 16. Joe Brennan, president of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, said the event will tee-off at 7:30 a.m. “We’ll be limited to the first […]
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Four candidates, four seats: Why are more people not running for spots on the Covington City Commission?
As transformational infrastructure projects like the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor and Covington Central Riverfront loom, the public office that may hold the most influence over Covington’s direction — the City Commission — has only four candidates… For four seats. Covington has a population over 40,000 people and is a critical economic hub for Northern Kentucky. […]
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Villa Madonna student accepted into the Naval Academy
A Fort Thomas native and Villa Madonna high school graduate is in the midst of a rigorous training program for one of the most prestigious military academies in the world. Dominic Martin was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2026 on June 30. Martin is set to begin basic midshipmen training as part of […]
Posted inEducation
Sign up for backpack and school supply giveaway
Northern Kentucky Harvest is helping out kids across the region gain access to vital school supplies. Over 1,032 backpacks containing items such as paper, pens, pencils and other school supplies will be distributed to K-12 students who need them. The event is in its 22nd year and has distributed about 16,000 backpacks over the years, […]
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Event designed to give hope, provide some fun to those in recovery
A night of food, prize giveaways, fun and community resources could be beneficial for anyone. But for those seeking help with addiction or people who have been formerly incarcerated, such an event can be a lifeline. The 3rd annual Reentry Resource Night, to offer those who may need addiction recovery or post-incarceration services, is scheduled […]
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Newport student wins statewide competition with Muhammad Ali T-shirt design
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” Newport High School graduating senior Brandon Harris used that Muhammad Ali quote in a T-shirt design that took home first place honors at the 2022 Skills USA State Leadership and Skill Competition in Louisville. The competition required that the design represent Kentucky or Louisville. “I was looking […]
