A new Chick-fil-A is set to open next week at the Union Promenade development. On Thursday, Chick-fil-A is set to open at 9172 U.S. 42 in Union. The chicken chain will regularly open at 6 a.m. and will employ around 110 people. It will be run by Dustin DiChiara, who also operates the Chick-fil-A location […]
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OneNKY Center officially opens its doors: Take a look inside
What you need to know After two years of construction, the OneNKY Center has officially opened its doors with tenants already moved in. Inside the building, the offices are filled with artwork, office supplies, desks and the employees who occupy them. The building, located at the base of the famous Roebling Bridge, is the latest […]
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New board game bar coming to Covington
A new board-game themed cocktail bar called Dice on Draft is coming to 5th Street in Covington. “Dice on Draft is a board game bar coming to Covington Fall 2025,” according to the venue’s website. “We will feature 200+ free to play board games, a private tabletop RPG room and unique cocktails as well as […]
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Kroger breaks ground on $37 million project in Cold Spring
Kroger has officially broken ground on a $37 million construction project to expand the Cold Spring Kroger near Northern Kentucky University. The store, located at 70 Martha Layne Collins Blvd., is replacing the existing 40-year-old Kroger with a new 130,000-square-foot Marketplace. In addition, Kroger will add an 8,000-square-foot wine and spirits shop, an 18-pump fuel […]
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Habitat for Humanity reopens Florence ReStore in larger space
Habitat for Humanity’s Florence ReStore is now open to the public, with dozens of customers filing through the affordable home goods store on its first day back in operation since relocating. The location has relocated to a larger storefront, situated at 7102 Turfway Road within the Turfway Town Square shopping center. It was previously located […]
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McAlister’s Deli to open Union location
McAlister’s Deli, a fast-casual food chain, is opening the doors to a new store in Union at 9148 US Highway 42. The grand opening celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 8, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. The first 100 guests in line will receive one free club sandwich each week […]
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Omnicare laying off dozens in Boone County
Omnicare announced that it will close a CVS Health facility in Boone County, resulting in the loss of 77 jobs. The pharmacy, located at 350 Aristocrat Drive, will start terminations on Oct. 11, according to a WARN Notice Report. Omnicare informed the Kentucky Department of Workforce Development in a letter dated Aug. 6. The letter […]
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Spanish on the Fly expands with new language schools in Northern Kentucky
What you need to know When Lori Wall opened Spanish on the Fly in 2024, she aimed to provide affordable Spanish language instruction to people throughout Northern Kentucky. Fast forward one year, and Wall is expanding her business into Boone and Campbell County, demonstrating a growing appetite for her teaching. Wall, a professional with more […]
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Jersey Mike’s to open in Independence
Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming to Independence! Jersey Mike’s will open at 2164 Declaration Drive on Aug. 20. Franchise owners Jordan Gulasey and Jay and Todd Shelton will host a grand opening and fundraiser from Aug. 20 to 24 to benefit Simon Kenton High School. Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide have raised more than […]
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Crowds pack opening day as Crumbl Cookies debuts in Florence
What you need to know A line backed up out the door as dozens of Florence residents eagerly awaited to get into Crumbl Cookies. The line began forming even before Crumbl’s 8 a.m. opening. Andrew Hall, the Crumbl area operator who has experienced nine different openings, said it’s always thrilling to see a line. “Seeing […]