A new, multi-level luxury spa and bathhouse is slated to move into the building that formerly housed Eilerman’s Department Store in Covington in 2027. Dubbed Blank State Spa, located at 608 Madison Ave., the new facility “will feature a thoughtfully curated mix of hydrotherapy and spa experiences, including sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, hot tub, […]
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336-unit Independence development gets planning commission approval
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission approved zoning changes last week for a proposed development off Ky. 17 that would include 10 businesses and 336 apartment units. The measure passed on a split vote after a lengthy discussion. Commissioners debated walkability and the project’s potential role in the community. The roughly […]
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Creative collision behind SparkHaus brand
SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s new home base for tech startups and founders, sits at the corner of Madison Avenue and West 8th Street in Covington. The building’s large windows facing Madison were once the showroom for the Sims Furniture company and, before that, Montgomery Ward. Now, instead of dining sets and couches, you can see a […]
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Newport Pavilion purchased by unknown buyer
What you need to know Ownership of one of Northern Kentucky’s largest shopping centers has changed hands. Newport Pavilion is a 55-acre, 332,309-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located off Carothers Road in Newport. The shopping complex is among the most heavily trafficked retail areas in Northern Kentucky, serving shoppers from northern Campbell and Kenton counties, as […]
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From Verona to Newport, here are some NKY homes for sale right now
This story originally appeared in the June 5, 2026, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties to check out. Big backyard in Verona Address: 14415 Inverness Drive, Verona […]
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OrthoCincy to replace Edgewood location with new location in Crestview Hills
OrthoCincy is planning on opening a new location in Crestview Hills to replace its Edgewood location, OrthoCincy’s CFO Paige Cripe confirmed to LINK nky Thursday evening after the Kenton County Planning Commission approved a concept plan for the new building. OrthoCincy already has a surgical location in Crestview Hills, as well as other sites in […]
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Three St. Elizabeth Hospitals Earn Prestigious 5-Star CMS Rating
Each year, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that sets standards for healthcare quality and oversees major public health insurance programs, releases its national hospital ratings. This year’s May 13 announcement remarkably included three St. Elizabeth Healthcare hospitals — Dearborn, Edgewood and Ft. Thomas — rated as 5-star, the agency’s […]
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NatureMed opens Erlanger dispensary, becoming NKY’s second medical cannabis retailer
What you need to know The second medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky is set to open nearly two years after it won a business license through the statewide lottery system. NatureMed, a multi-state cannabis retailer, will open its Erlanger dispensary at 635 Donaldson Hwy on Friday, June 5. It is the only medical cannabis […]
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OneNKY Alliance welcomes new project director
The OneNKY Alliance, a nonprofit that focuses on health and education, is welcoming a new project director into its ranks, Annalese Cahill. Cahill formerly served as the government relations manager for DSD Advisors, a Cincinnati-based lobbying firm that’s been involved with several projects and organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area, including the development of Factory […]
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NKY-born Airheads celebrates 40th anniversary
Iconic candy brand Airheads is celebrating its 40th anniversary, kicking off National Candy Month. Airheads was invented in Erlanger back in 1986. On Wednesday, June 3, parent company Perfetti Van Melle acknowledged its connection to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community, where the brand was founded and continues to be produced today. “National Candy […]
