Florence-based Kona Ice, a mobile shaved ice franchise, has launched a confections line ahead of Valentine’s Day. Kona Ice, in collaboration with Hilco Sweets and CandyRific, debuted its namesake Gummy Heart Box in retailers on Dec. 26. These tropical-flavored gummies are uniquely shaped to resemble Kona Ice cups. CandyRific is a Louisville-based candy brand and […]
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Whitewater Car Wash seeks approval to replace former Frisch’s in Burlington
What you need to know Whitewater Car Wash wants to expand its footprint in Northern Kentucky. To do so, it needs the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Whitewater Car Wash has requested approval from the planning commission to demolish an empty restaurant building on a 1.4-acre site at 1731 Jones Circle in Burlington […]
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Carmelo’s voted #2 best new restaurant in the U.S.
The results are in: USA Today readers voted Carmelo’s in Covington the second best new restaurant in the U.S. The publication’s reader’s choice poll dubbed Carmelo’s second only to Koast in Wialea, Hawaii. Check out the entire list here. “Located in an 1850s office building in downtown Covington, Carmelo’s is an intimate and stylish dining […]
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Erlanger will not challenge Wawa zoning denial
The City of Erlanger announced Tuesday that it would not challenge a recent recommendation from the Kenton County Planning Commission against a zoning change for a property on Stevenson and Turkeyfoot Roads, on which a developer had sought to build a Wawa convenience store. “Erlanger City Council will take no legislative action on this item,” […]
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Hangover-free sipping: where to find mocktails in NKY
Now that the holidays have passed, you might feel the need to dry out a little (I know I do). So, we’re bringing you a list of places around Northern Kentucky that offer mocktails plus alcohol-free beer and wine, THC seltzers and more. Whether you’re participating in dry January, you’re pregnant or just sober, check […]
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Community Voices: Your LinkedIn photo called. It wants a do-over
What you need to know This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com. Let’s talk about first impressions. You know, those magical few seconds when people decide whether you’re confident or clueless, trustworthy or suspicious, approachable or “let’s pretend we didn’t see […]
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In Search of the Best: Authentic Mexican and Venezuelan street food at La Torta Loca
Beth McDaniel’s In Search of the Best column explores her adventures in food around Northern Kentucky as she looks for the best … everything! Find Beth’s previous columns plus more NKY dining news here. Since I began doing this column, one restaurant recommendation has come up more than any other: La Torta Loca. People who love […]
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NKY dining in 2025: restaurant openings and closures
As Northern Kentucky’s restaurant scene evolves, 2025 became a transitional year, seeing the closure of several prominent eateries and the emergence of new ones. Below is our 2025 Dining Guide’s openings and closing list, so you can stay up to date on NKY’s ever-changing culinary landscape. Closings Amador Cuban (Newport on the Levee) This Miami-style […]
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NKY on Tap: Herb and Thelma’s – a beer and burger institution
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. It’s no mystery why Herb and Thelma’s is a Northern Kentucky institution. A family-run small business, it’s a beautiful amalgamation of unassuming dive and community cornerstone, operating since 1939. […]
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Check out these homes for sale around NKY
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 26, 2025, 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. Four-bedroom home on wooded lot Address: 2013 Wyndemere Court, […]