Friends, family, and co-workers crowded the small commission room at Taylor Mill Wednesday and spilled over into the hall, waiting to see Lieutenant James Mills be officially promoted to assistant police chief. “When you look at James’ career, he’s a 13-year-decorated veteran in the police department, he wears multiple hats, as one does in a […]
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The story behind Danyelle’s Bellevue Tavern: It’s more than just a bar
Alison Gwynn met Danyelle Byrd playing basketball together when they were 9. Their friendship only grew from there. After high school, Byrd went to Northern Kentucky to play basketball, and Alison Gwynn moved to Philadelphia to attend Drexel University, where she met her now-husband Keith Gwynn. “She said you have to meet my best friend, […]
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Newport Aquarium unveils new Coral Reef Tunnel this weekend
The Newport Aquarium marks their Opening Weekend for their brand-new Coral Reef Tunnel from Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 13. The 60,000-gallon walk-through exhibit canvases guests in color, featuring a 360-degree view of the thriving coral reef and all of it’s unique inhabitants. The new Coral Reef Tunnel is bursting with color and swarms […]
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DBL Law partnering with local organizations to launch morning coffee series
DBL Law is partnering with community organizations to launch a morning coffee series titled “Made It.” The series will be held every other month at 8:45 am at the new DBL Law Covington office. Branded as “a fresh, new way to start your day,” each Made It event will feature a relaxed discussion about business […]
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HCDC recognizes Aviatra’s Nancy Aichholz with Todd Portune Innovation Award for dedication to female founders
HCDC, Inc. held its Annual Business Development Awards Ceremony on Feb. 23 to celebrate the organizations and individuals who have partnered with HCDC to help build the local economy “one business at a time.” The economic development organization that runs a Startup Incubator in Norwood, is an SBA Lender, and is the Economic Development Office […]
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How bourbon is helping transform NKY from a ‘misfit child’ to a ‘big business and industry area’
“We want to get them from a Miller Lite to a bourbon.” It was the quote of the morning from Richard Dickman, owner Smoke Justis. The NKY Chamber of Commerce’s March Eggs ‘N Issues focused on the growth of the bourbon industry within Northern Kentucky. Kentucky is known for horses, great music and bourbon. In […]
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How Covington has created an ecosystem that supports women- and minority-led ventures
Meet Wendal. He’s a green and navy blue robot. He’s also an artificial intelligence platform that has helped Covington venture capital firm Connetic Ventures fund 58 percent women- and minority-led firms since its inception in April 2019. “We believe the pitch is broken,” said Kim Banham, principal of early-stage investments at Connetic. “We use Wendal […]
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Biggby Coffee drive thru coming to Alexandria Village Green
A new Biggby Coffee location is headed to Alexandria’s Village Green Shopping Center. The 348-square-foot stand-alone restaurant will offer drive through service. It will feature a small patio but no inside dining. Locals noted it will be on the site of the former Harry’s Diner. Owners Michael and Holly Chatterton also opened a location in […]
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North by Hotel Covington set to open in October
The North by Hotel Covington expansion is set to open in Covington in October, which will extend the hotel’s footprint from 7th Street on Madison to E. Pike Street. Justin Ham, General Manager of Hotel Covington, said he is delighted with the progress the construction team has made since breaking ground on the expansion. “Things […]
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City of Covington adds five new officers to their force
The City of Covington officially inducted five new police officers. Before Mayor Joe Meyer administered the oath of office to five new officers, he encouraged them to maintain the department’s tradition of excellence. “Covington is one of three police departments in the state of Kentucky certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, […]
