On an autumn day, three generations of goddesses and business owners—Holly Nicole; her mom, Heather Vagedes; and her mom, Donna Brown, a crystal residence therapist—are gathered at the boutique Pink Moon in Covington, which opened on Oct. 21. This is their second location—in July, they opened at Trade at Newport on the Levee. Tarot decks, […]
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Comal unveils mural as it opens more indoor space
Comal restaurant in downtown Fort Thomas opened last spring and began operations with a carryout menu. The restaurant’s tacos and tostadas became an instant hit, and business has been steady. They closed for a short time to make some improvements including a new floor, but celebrated a reopening of their space last week. In addition […]
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Padrino Fort Thomas celebrates indoor dining space
Last week Hunter Thomas and his staff, along with city and business leaders, and a good showing of community pizza lovers, celebrated the return to indoor dining at Padrino Fort Thomas. Thomas cut the ribbon on Friday, Oct. 28, and shook hands with Mayor Eric Haas to officially open the restaurant’s new space. With room […]
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How sweet it is: Nancy Aichholz bakes up her next act with That’s So Sweet!
How sweet it is: Nancy Aicholz bakes up her next act with That’s So Sweet! Sweet Treats and Gifts. Add one part gourmet cookie shop with a loyal fanbase, add a dash of famous artisan cakes, and mix in one tough cookie of a female entrepreneur, and you get the area’s most exciting gourmet cookie and cake shop rebranding just in time for the holidays.
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Highland Heights-based clinical research business expansion to bring 200 jobs
A $59 million expansion of Campbell County’s Thermo Fisher Scientific is expected to create 200 full-time jobs, including at least 140 Kentucky resident positions, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday. The clinical research business’ expansion and the accompanying job creation are huge wins for the state, Beshear said. “We are pleased to extend our partnership with […]
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Breeze Airways: New airline coming to CVG with nonstop service to San Francisco, Charleston
Story courtesy of WCPO The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport announced on Wednesday a new airline with nonstop service to two U.S. destinations. Breeze Airways will be coming to CVG with nonstop flights to San Francisco and Charleston. The new service begins February 8, 2023. Ticket costs to Charleston are as low as $39 per person, […]
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Biggby Coffee is coming to Cold Spring
Plans for a new Biggby Coffee in Cold Spring were approved at a planning and zoning meeting this week, paving the way for the chain to open a new location on Martha Lane Collins Boulevard in the County Square Shopping Center’s parking lot. Michael and Rachel Leighton will own the Cold Spring location. The couple […]
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Golf is ‘Always in Play’ at new Fort Thomas business
Fort Thomas residents who want to play a round of golf close to home have a new indoor option. Always in Play, a golf simulator bar, is now open. Friends Joe Herald and Pete Subach didn’t set out to open a business together. They just wanted to be able to play golf more often. But […]
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Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission announces their renovated Head Start Center
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission recently announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly renovated Head Start Center in Burlington. The ceremony will be held Oct. 13 at noon at 3261 Maplewood Drive. The $3.2 million renovation includes a sensory learning room, a parent area, an improved gymnasium, a commercial kitchen, an upgraded playground, […]
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Taphouse and bottle shop The Post to open in Fort Thomas this Friday
Calling all beer lovers! Fort Thomas is getting a brand new beer-focused taphouse and bottle shop this weekend. The Post is hosting its grand opening Friday, Oct. 7. According to The Post’s Facebook, there is slated to be a ribbon cutting at noon in partnership with local city officials who will be involved in the […]
