Cincinnati Reds fans will have a brand-new, exclusive beer option at Great American Ball Park this season. Local favorite Braxton Brewing Company will develop a co-branded lineup of new craft beers available for purchase at Reds games. The first, Ballpark Beer, is exactly what you’d expect based on the name—a crisp German-style light beer crafted […]
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Airline food company to move into old Covington White Castle plant
What you need to know International airline food producers MarfoFMA will move into the old Covington White Castle distribution plant on Rolling Hills Drive and is expected to bring 78 full-time jobs to the region. Although no official announcements have been made yet, public records indicate that developers and officials have been coordinating to move […]
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Leadership Kentucky seeks nominees for 2026 class
Leadership Kentucky, a nonprofit educational and professional organization that brings together community leaders to gain insight into issues facing the state, is seeking nominations for its 2026 leadership class. “Our curriculum advances strong leaders, equips them with knowledge about the importance of each region of our state and paves a path of success for the […]
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Everything Trails, All in One Place
If you love bikes, trails, or just being outside with good people and good vibes, mark your calendar now. The 4th Annual CORA Bike & Trail Expo is rolling back into Cincinnati—and this year it’s bigger, more connected, and more community-driven than ever. Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10am–3pm at […]
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Residents celebrate opening of NKY’s first Wawa in Hebron
What you need to know As members of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the Hebron Fire Protection District hurled lettuce, tomatoes and bread back and forth in the midst of a heated hoagie-making competition, Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore stood between them, assuming the role of Switzerland. “I had to be neutral,” Moore told […]
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No violation of ethics code by Covington commissioner, board says
What you need to know The Northern Kentucky Regional Ethics Authority has issued an opinion on alleged violations of ethics codes by Covington Commissioner Tim Acri: Available information “does not establish a violation of the applicable code of ethics.” “The whole thing was just strange, but they’ve rendered their opinion now, and I feel comfortable,” […]
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Whitewater Car Wash proposal advances after traffic concerns reviewed
What you need to know After its proposal was deferred at the Feb. 4 Boone County Planning Commission meeting, Whitewater Car Wash has resubmitted it to the Zone Change committee for further evaluation. Whitewater Car Wash, a Tomball, Texas-based car wash franchise, is expanding into Northern Kentucky. There are currently five locations in southwestern Ohio, […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria set to reopen in Newport this March
Following nearly eight months of suspended operations due to a relocation, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is set to reopen in its new storefront along Monmouth Street. On Feb. 16, Strong’s announced on Facebook that it plans to open at its new location on 708 Monmouth St. in March, which was previously JerZee’s sports […]
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Dutch Bros location proposed for Mall Road in Florence
What you need to know Dutch Bros is the latest coffee franchise that could open a shop in Florence, pending a decision by the Boone County Planning Commission. In early February, Frankfort-based Village at the Mall Holdings LLC requested a change to the concept development plan for a 10.7-acre lot at 7606-7654 Mall Road in […]
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If It’s Surgery, It’s at Christ.
If you’ve ever been told that you or someone you love needs surgery, you know how quickly everything can change. Suddenly, the questions feel bigger.Where should I go?Who can I trust?What kind of care will I receive? It’s a decision no one takes lightly — and one that deserves more than a promise. Across Northern […]
