Gateway Community & Technical College’s annual summer festival is returning to Florence. On Saturday, July 18, Gateway will host its annual Summer Fest at its Boone Campus in Florence, located at 500 Technology Way. The free community event is scheduled from noon to 2:30 p.m. Summer Fest offers a range of family-friendly activities, including face […]
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How’s the new Kenton County park project going?
Kenton County is turning a former golf course into a sprawling public park, with trails open now and major amenities on the way. The former Fox Run Golf Course — all 225 acres of it — is now the foundation of a new Kenton County park. The trail system is open to visitors now, and […]
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Annual Roebling Bridge photo contest now accepting entries
The Roebling Bridge Society‘s annual photo contest is open now and will accept entries through July 31. Photo entries must be photos of the bridge, but they can be taken on any date and at any time of the year. Contest categories include professional and amateur categories, adult and youth categories, categories for daytime and […]
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Need a place to watch the World Cup? Check out Molly Malone’s
Molly Malone’s, a well-known pub and restaurant in Covington, is hosting watch parties for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The tournament currently being hosted by multiple cities in North America. Molly Malone’s watch parties include screenings of the games on all three floors of the building and (sometimes) outside. The restaurant makes regular announcements of […]
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Five historic places to visit in NKY over the Fourth of July weekend
As the United States approaches its semiquintennial, communities across Northern Kentucky are celebrating with parades, fireworks displays and festivals honoring the nation’s history. Northern Kentucky is home to dozens of historic sites that have played an important role in shaping that history. For the upcoming Independence Day Celebration on July 4, LINK nky has highlighted […]
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Your dogs hate fireworks. Help them out this weekend with these tips for anxious pets
While fireworks are a fun way to celebrate America’s birthday for lots of people, for pets, it can be a long and harrowing day. An uptick in strays often follows the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Kentucky Humane Society, because they are startled by fireworks and run without thinking. Here are some tips […]
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Boone County library unveils trailblazer murals, history walk ahead of July 4
What you need to know The Boone County Public Library wants to honor national and local heroes on July 4th in a way that leaves a lasting impression. In anticipation of the United States’ semiquincentennial—more commonly marketed as the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence—the Boone County Public Library commissioned Cincinnati-based […]
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Edgewood native’s runway collection featured in Vogue
One Dixie Heights High School graduate is making waves in the fashion realm. Jessy Zimmer, an Edgewood native, left the Bluegrass State to pursue a degree in fashion design at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Her senior collection, “Fox Hunt Pageant,” was on display at the college’s spring fashion show and […]
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‘Traveler’s Table’ to replace Grassroots & Vine in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas’ Grassroots & Vine is being replaced with a new dining experience. Taste Food and Wine Group announced plans to introduce a new restaurant concept this August. Traveler’s Table will replace Grassroots & Vine at 1011 S. Fort Thomas Ave. in Fort Thomas. The new restaurant represents the next chapter for restaurateurs Lauren and […]
