Florida-based marketing firm BusinessFlare presented strategies to the Covington Board of Commissioners last week on how to attract developers to the Covington Central Riverfront development project. The project will be located on the former site of the IRS data processing center along the Ohio River. The IRS announced that it was vacating the city-owned land […]
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Point Perk Coffee back open for business after undergoing renovation
Covington’s Point Perk Coffee, located at 43 W. Pike St., is open to the public after a months-long renovation. Point Perk’s front room underwent a complete remodel, including relocating the bar, replacing the floors, and adding new countertops, sinks, cabinets and waterlines, barista Haley Turner told LINK nky. The back wall in the dining room […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria opening sixth location in Green Township
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is opening a sixth location in Green Township, Ohio, according to a recent Facebook post. Founded in Newport in 2012, the pizzeria specializes in making pies from scratch using fresh ingredients, then baking them in a brick oven. Its flagship location is on Monmouth Street. It has since expanded into five […]
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Covington’s Hometown Vintage offers customers a chance to own a piece of the past
Joe Camel cigarette hats. University of Kentucky sweatshirts from the 80s. Retro Indianapolis 500 pennants. These are just some offerings from Covington’s newest clothing retailer Hometown Vintage. Ray Vietti, Kyle Wulff and Griffin Mouty, a trio of seasoned vintage clothing entrepreneurs, recently opened the brick-and-mortar store. Mouty told LINK nky the inspiration behind the store […]
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Enson Harbor in Bellevue to reopen Friday
Enson Harbor is reopening this Friday as Enson Harbor | Chinese Dim Sum & Bar. Formerly a seafood restaurant in Bellevue, the space will reopen as a Chinese dim sum restaurant and bar. The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring outdoor seating and a full bar. Enson […]
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City of Covington seeks part-time receptionist
The City of Covington is seeking a receptionist to work the front desk at Covington City Hall on a part-time basis, according to a recent announcement on the city’s Facebook page. “The primary responsibility of this position is to provide day-to-day secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to ensure that municipal services are provided in an […]
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Fleurish Grounds closing Newport location to go exclusively online
Fleurish Grounds, a plant and vintage shop in Newport, is closing its location to return to its roots—exclusively online sales. The business announced on its Instagram on July 11 that the store would be fully remote starting Sept. 1. The location at 846 Monroe St. in Newport opened in February of 2022 as a partnership […]
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Newport’s Open Box Outlet announces closure
Open Box Outlet in Newport is closing after four years in business, the company announced in a Facebook post. The furniture liquidation retailer first entered the Newport market in 2019. It’s located in the Newport Shopping Center on Monmouth Street. The store sells armchairs, beds, headboards, lawn furniture and other home items. The company’s post […]
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Newport on the Levee’s Galley food hall announces first three food concepts
Newport on the Levee’s yet-to-open food hall has announced that three of its four spots have been filled by local restaurants. Galley on the Levee, a micro food hall and bar intended to open later this year, will feature Los Tacos Hermanos, Four Mile Pig and Zaria Italian Eats upon opening. Its fourth space is […]
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Florence’s Christmas Tree Shops files for bankruptcy
A big box home decor retailer filed for bankruptcy, spelling the end of the road for its lone Northern Kentucky location. The retailer, Christmas Tree Shops, was known for selling outdoor furniture, lawn games and seasonal home decor. The chain’s only location in Kentucky was in Florence at 1336 Hansel Ave. In total, Christmas Tree […]
