Northern Kentucky’s newest Publix, “The Publix Super Market at Farmview Commons” in Florence, is scheduled to open on Oct. 7 at 7 a.m. Publix at Farmview Commons is located at 8740 US 42 in Florence. The store will feature a 58,817-square-foot Publix Super Market and an adjacent Publix Liquors (opening at 9 a.m. the same […]
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Students Gain Confidence and Purpose When Volunteering
Learning, emotional development and life skills flourish when students have engagement opportunities beyond the classroom. Volunteering is one such opportunity. When students engage with their community by giving back or supporting a mission they believe in, they foster a greater sense of purpose and enjoy many positive outcomes, like stronger social connections, more confidence, increased […]
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Behind the scenes at LifeSciKY ‘These things were not here when we opened up’
LifeSciKY is one of the flagship businesses at the OneNKY Center in Covington, but what do they actually do? Essentially, LifeSciKY provides areas for bioscience companies and scientific entrepreneurs to rent lab equipment and space to carry out scientific experiments. Think of it like a co-working space or an incubator… but for science. LifeSciKY invited […]
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Step into the light at the Advocates Grand Gala 2026: Illumination! Lighting the Way Forward.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, prepare to step into an extraordinary evening where elegance meets a bold vision of the future! The Advocates Grand Gala: Illumination, Lighting the Way Forward will transform Turfway Park Racing & Gaming Event Center, Florence, KY, into a dazzling celebration of hope, generosity, and possibility, all in support of the Northern […]
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Tara Johnson-Noem to depart as NKADD executive director
Tara Johnson-Noem will step down as executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District later this year. “I plan to finish out my time fully at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District and make sure there is a smooth transition of leadership,” Johnson-Noem said, adding that it had been “the honor of my career […]
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Scramblers, upscale Indian restaurant to join Union Promenade
What you need to know Correction: This article originally reported that Jot India planned to open a restaurant at Union Promenade. Jot India later said in a Facebook post that it has no plans to open a Union location. The original report was based on statements made during the Sept. 9 Union City Commission meeting. […]
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What could the old Brass Ass, Brass Bull become? Newport offers a glimpse
Newport officials offered a first look this week at what could happen to the former Brass Ass and Brass Bull properties, while stressing that no redevelopment plan has been decided. Newport Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen discussed the future of the nine properties the city purchased this summer for $3.8 million at the Sept. 9 […]
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BE NKY workforce initiative earns international economic development award
BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s primary economic development advocacy organization, received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council. The award recognized BE NKY’s work in the “Talent Development and Retention” category for the 200,000 to 500,000-population group. NKY has a regional population of more than 400,000 residents. […]
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O’Charley’s closing its two NKY locations
O’Charley’s, a casual, sit-down dining chain, is closing its two Northern Kentucky restaurants in Cold Spring and Florence. After a turbulent stretch in 2023 that resulted in 51 nationwide closures, O’Charley’s is shutting down its remaining 52 restaurants across the country. The chain operated restaurants in 13 states across the southeastern and midwestern U.S. An […]
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TANK Announces Fall Service Improvements to Better Meet Riders’ Needs
Public transit plays an important role in connecting people to work, school, health care, shopping and other destinations throughout Northern Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati. As rider needs continue to evolve, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced several service improvements that will take effect on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The improvements are designed to […]
