The region’s most eccentric pizzeria is getting even wilder thanks to a new collaboration series with several local restaurants. Wayfarer Tavern’s pizza has become the favorite pie of many in the region thanks to its unusual form—a mix of Detroit, East Coast and square-cut Midwest stylings—and the restaurant’s embrace of unorthodox toppings (One of their […]
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NKY Chamber opens applications for 2026 Business Impact Awards
Which local businesses do you think are making a positive impact in Northern Kentucky? The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Business Impact Awards. The annual awards recognize businesses of all sizes, from startups to established organizations, that demonstrate innovation, creativity, leadership, diversity and strong business practices while contributing […]
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New board game-focused bar opens in Covington
A new bar just across the river wants you to roll for initiative. Dice on Draft opened Friday in Covington, and it features over 200 board games to play alongside a full-service cocktail bar. Owner McKenzie Crist decided to open the space out of her own love for tabletop games and the lack of a […]
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From Fort Thomas to Hebron, here’s a look at some NKY homes up for sale
This story originally appeared in the Feb. 13, 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. Thornewilde Estates five-bedroom home with flexible living spaces Address: […]
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If this bill passes, grabbing a drink with friends will soon cost 4% more
Ordering a cocktail at dinner or grabbing a case of beer from a liquor store in Kentucky may soon come with a bigger price tag if House Bill 612 becomes law. The state introduced the bill, which would impose an additional 4% state regulatory license fee on gross receipts. Essentially, if passed, it would be […]
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Popular Covington ice cream walk-up window upgrades to full-service shop
Piper’s Ice Cream Bar, the immensely popular ice cream walk-up window in Covington’s Mainstrasse Village, has moved across the street and upgraded to a full-service ice cream parlor. In their new location on 6th Street, Piper’s will now have both indoor and outdoor seating alongside plenty of new menu options that are now available thanks […]
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Pompilio’s honored with NKY Chamber Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented Pompilio’s Restaurant with a Northern Kentucky Community Award during a recent Eggs ‘N Issues on Feb. 10 The award recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations across the Northern Kentucky metro region for their positive impact on the community. Pompilio’s was founded in April 1933 by the Pompilio family. In […]
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Building Management Partners adds Josh Ewing to executive team
Fort Mitchell-based Building Management Partners, a provider of commercial facilities maintenance and building services, announced the addition of Josh Ewing to its executive team. As a new member of the company’s executive leadership team, Ewing will focus on streamlining operations, managing accounts and supporting BMP’s long-term growth strategy. “Building Management Partners has built a strong […]
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NKY healthcare faces nursing shortages, rising costs, execs say
What you need to know Northern Kentucky’s healthcare industry is still clawing its way back from the COVID-19 pandemic, several industry executives said during the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs ‘n Issues breakfast panel on Feb. 10. Moreover, the industry is facing challenges related to rising costs, a workforce shortage and federal policy changes […]
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New Covington bar Dice on Draft to offer more than 200 board games
A new bar opening in Covington is not only offering a slew of cocktails and drinks but also hundreds of board games for guests to dive into and enjoy. Dice on Draft, located at 20 E Fifth Street near Madison Avenue, is set to open Friday, Feb. 13. The board game bar is owned and […]
