There’s still some summer left, and kids still need entertainment. So, we’ve gathered some ideas for last-minute summer activities to round out the season before back-to-school gets into full swing. Keep reading to find some end-of-the-season inspiration. Grab a creamy whip To the uninitiated, a creamy whip may seem like soft serve ice cream in […]
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‘This is awesome’ Newport launches new entertainment district on Monmouth
The Newport Entertainment District has been in the works since 2023, and local business owners have finally made the push to get it going. Known as NED, the district spans Monmouth Street from 3rd to 11th Streets. What sets it apart from the rest of the city is that from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
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Purple Paisley: A place for local artists to create success
The owner of Purple Paisley Local Artisan Shop said that her shop helps local artists by “giving them a place to help create their success.” Purple Paisley opened in 2019, right before the COVID lockdowns, but Loretta Helfrich and her team stuck it out, and they will be celebrating their fifth anniversary this year. Right […]
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NKY Young Marines build leaders, confidence, camaraderie—one Saturday at a time
Every other Saturday morning, the Northern Kentucky Young Marines meet at the Latonia VFW, often waking up Harold, who lives on the second floor of the building. Kids aged eight through 18 participate in the program, modeled after the United States Marine Corps, that focuses on American history, physical fitness, public speaking, citizenship, community service […]
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Close but so far away: Escape NKY without actually leaving
Looking to go on a little adventure this summer, but don’t want to go too far? You’re in luck, and there’s plenty to explore around Northern Kentucky that’ll make you feel like you’re worlds away. From the views at Devou Park to a trip back in time at Rabbit Hash to spending time in local […]
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The Carnegie’s summer theater season growing in popularity: ‘People are clearly coming out’
Summer is officially here, and for The Carnegie, that means the start of their theater season for the year. The Covington-based theater, situated in the largest and only multidisciplinary arts venue in Northern Kentucky, is presenting three shows as part of its summer programming. This is the fourth year The Carnegie has run shows in […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: attracting a new audience to classical music
“Make classical music attractive, accessible and affordable.” That is the mission statement of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, and since it was founded in 1992, it has strived to do just that. Founder and Executive Director J.R. Cassidy said that when he started the orchestra, he wanted to differentiate it from others, “We didn’t want to […]
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Kayak rentals NKY: beat the heat with a paddle
Looking for ways to get out on the water this summer? Maybe it’s time to visit one of NKY’s kayak kiosks. With plenty of lakes and, of course, rivers, around the region, there are tons of spots to enjoy the warm weather on the water, but you may not own a kayak, or if you […]
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Beat summer boredom in Bellevue: community bucket list returns
Bellevue has a fun and informative way to beat some boredom this summer. Bellevue’s Summer Bucket List kicked off Thursday and offers a way for families to spend some time having fun and getting to know their neighbors and city officials better. The bucket list, which the city’s marketing and communications director, Melissa Morandi, told […]
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Arcade Music Festival brings retro vibes, local sounds to Covington
Organizers of the first annual Arcade Music Festival say the fest is a “big missing piece in Cincinnati’s culture and history.” Co-organizer Jared Metz told LINK nky that the upcoming event was partly inspired by MidPoint Music Festival, which ran in Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood from 2002 to 2017, and “we’re trying to revitalize it in […]