Rolling hills and river towns in Northern Kentucky may not reveal miles of sand dunes stretching into the sea. However, one local woman, Nancy Yee, has silently worked behind the scenes to create a cultural bridge connecting Northern Kentucky’s rolling hills to the sun-kissed Sahara Desert of Morocco. Yee, founder of Open Doors Morocco, LLC, […]
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New grant open to Bellevue businesses, commercial property owners
The 2026 “Boost Bellevue Grant” is now live. Established earlier this month by the Bellevue City Council and mayor, the Boost Bellevue Grant is designed to help local business owners and commercial property owners make improvements to their buildings inside and out. Eligible projects may include updates that improve the appearance, functionality, accessibility and overall […]
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West Sixth Brewing to close Covington Haus
West Sixth Brewing is closing its Covington location after less than two years in business. The Lexington-based company opened the brewery in an old firehouse building under cocktail bar Second Story, located at 100 W. Sixth St., in early 2025. Bartenders will pour the last beer this Saturday, according to a Facebook post from the […]
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BE NKY names new chief economic development officer
BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s regional economic development authority, has appointed a new chief economic development officer. The organization announced on Monday that it promoted Kimberly Rossetti, the current vice president of economic development, to the role. In the role, Rossetti will implement and execute economic development strategies for Northern Kentucky, while playing a […]
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Lloyd Memorial HS, community orgs to pilot supply chain career program
Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger and a group of local service and advocacy organizations will launch a new pilot program in October to prepare graduating seniors for careers in logistics, manufacturing, and other supply chain professions. “Today’s employers are seeking young professionals who possess both technical knowledge and strong workplace skills,” said Jesse Simmons, […]
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New Frisch’s Big Boy opens in Fort Wright
The reports of Frisch’s Big Boy’s death are greatly exaggerated. Friday, Frisch’s Big Boy reopened its Fort Wright, Kentucky location at 494 Orphanage Road. The entire Frisch’s team at the Kyles Lane location will transfer to the new restaurant to continue serving the Fort Wright community. The newest location of the fast-food chain — which […]
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Beloved Covington coffee shop closing after a decade
After more than a decade of serving coffee to the Covington community, Point Perk Coffee is closing its doors. The coffee shop was well-known for employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and is operated by The Point Arc, a local nonprofit that’s also located in Covington and helps “people with intellectual and developmental disabilities […]
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Verst Logistics relocates executive team to new CirclePort office
What you need to know Verst Logistics, one of Northern Kentucky’s largest logistics companies, has relocated its executive staff to an office building in CirclePort. Company leaders described the move as a celebration of Verst’s 60th anniversary. Dubbed the Verst Logistics Excellence Center, the office at Olympic Corporate Center II at 3900 Olympic Blvd. in […]
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IKEA to open new store concept in Florence
Swedish home furniture retailer IKEA will open a new store concept in Florence next week. Last November, the company announced plans to open an IKEA Plan and Order Point with Pick-up — a small, showroom-style storefront for home design consultations and order collection. In this new format, customers can meet one-on-one with an IKEA employee […]
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Wayfarer Tavern brings back weekly pizza collaboration series
Wayfarer Tavern is bringing back its pizza collaboration series, inviting a different local restaurant into the kitchen each week to turn its signature flavors into a one-of-a-kind pizza. This year’s lineup includes Mid City Restaurant, Etxe, Rekas Butcher & Delicatessen, Colette, Sudova and Yô Đi!, plus a secret returning collaborator for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati week. The […]
