This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. Are you a creative looking to get involved in programs in your community? Northern Kentucky is full of spaces to gather, create, audition, perform […]
Author Archives: Maggy McDonel
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Direct flights that can help you scratch that travel itch this year
It’s a new year, and for many, that means a renewed motivation to prioritize things that may have been relegated to the backburner. It could be exercise, it could be eating better or spending more time with family. It could also mean traveling more. Turns out this might be an easier resolution that you realized: […]
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NKY’s 2024 dining openings and closings
Northern Kentucky’s dining landscape had a lot of changes in 2024. We reported on 11 closings and 24 openings, along with some reopenings. This year, NKY lost several classic diners plus an axe-throwing bar, a Covington brunch spot and more. On the brighter side, we got several new bars, multiple new Mexican restaurants, an Asian-inspired […]
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LINK’s top stories of 2024
As LINK’s digital editor, I always have my eye on what you, our readers, are most interested in so we can make sure we’re providing you with the best and most interesting content we can. One way we can tell what people are interested in is through looking at pageviews. These tell us how many […]
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Where to eat in NKY according to the LINK Team
There are too many good places to eat in Northern Kentucky to count, and the people on the LINK team certainly like to eat (and occasionally drink), so we thought we would share some of our favorites. To get you the best recommendations I could, I (Maggy McDonel, LINK’s digital editor) asked our team members […]
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NKY dining rewind: restaurants that opened in 2024
Lots of changes happened in the Northern Kentucky dining scene this year, and LINK has been working to keep up with all of them. This year, we reported on 24 new openings that ranged from restaurants and bars to coffee shops to a butcher, a bakery and more. Find out what’s new in NKY dining: […]
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Christmas Past: Historic photos show what the holidays used to be like in NKY
Christmas is one of the most nostalgic times of the year. We get together with loved ones, reflect on the year and the celebrations of the past, and look forward to what’s going to happen next. One way loved ones reminisce is by looking through old photos, whether those are old photo albums, newspaper clippings, […]
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Too many things? Give the gift of an NKY experience
Sometimes you just don’t know what sort of gift someone might want, or you know someone who has everything. In that case, the gift of an experience might be the way to go. Good thing Northern Kentucky is full of fun and fulfilling activities that range from creating custom bottles of bourbon to golf lessons […]
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NKY restaurants, bars that closed in 2024
Northern Kentucky’s dining landscape had a lot of changes in 2024. We reported on the closure of 11 this year. In 2024, NKY lost several classic diners plus an axe-throwing bar, a Covington brunch spot and more. Read on for a look at all this year’s dining closures in NKY. Lou Lou’s Cafe Lou Lou’s […]
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Holiday events in Northern Kentucky everyone can enjoy
It’s almost the holiday season, and Santa Claus has lots of toys for every good girl and good little boy. And Northern Kentucky has lots of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for something to do with your kids while they’re off school, need somewhere to take out-of-town family, or you’re looking for […]
