St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers specialized care for patients facing gynecologic cancer. With two comprehensive cancer centers serving Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana, the team expands treatment options and builds a plan of care designed for each person’s needs. High-quality, personalized cancer care is right here when you need it most. Q: What are […]
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Proposed $37 million Covington airline food plant gets approval
A new airline food production facility will be built on the former site of Covington’s old White Castle plant. The company behind the project, MarfoFMA, received financial incentive approvals from Kenton County Fiscal Court late last month. It is expected to move into the old White Castle facility on Rolling Hills Drive. The location will […]
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Jeff Wyler announces over $14M Fort Wright land acquisition
The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family this week released additional information regarding major land acquisitions worth millions of dollars. The organization purchased three parcels of land under the DWSB, LLC, on Dixie Highway between September 2025 and February 2026 for future redevelopment, according to a news release and property records. This announcement follows the purchases of […]
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How an NKY creative director passes the time with his custom watch business
If you asked creative director and Newport resident Josh Jacob what he does in his free time, he might wryly explain his talent for making “fake watches.” But his watches are very real—and way more interesting than most of what you’d find in a jewelry store. Faux Wrist, the timepiece brand Jacob created for his […]
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Leadership Northern Kentucky applications now open
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for Leadership Northern Kentucky, a 10-month program designed to develop business and community leaders. Leadership Northern Kentucky, which is now in its 48th year, selects participants from a variety of regional industries. Upon acceptance into the program, participants meet once a month for a day-long […]
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Covington to buy Gateway building, sell it to increase tax revenue
What you need to know The City of Covington plans to buy the building that formerly housed Gateway Community and Technical College’s Professional Services Center and Massage Clinic, located on Scott Boulevard across from the Kenton County Public Library branch, and then sell it to office developers. “We would use this to create or attract […]
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NKY nonprofit to host annual student pitch competition
Regional high school students will compete for a $35,000-per-year scholarship and other cash prizes at a Northern Kentucky nonprofit’s annual innovation summit. Square1 is hosting its annual NEXT Innovation Summit and final pitch event on March 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thomas More University. The yearly pitch competition provides local high school […]
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The Hidden Chapter Bookstore: A sanctuary built on community
Written by The Northerner’s Ella Rose Johnson Cozy warm lighting illuminates those who trickle into the whimsical shop. A room comes to life as creative kindred spirits enter the space. People of all walks of life wander in looking to find their favorite book or hoping to pick up a new read. Regardless, all who […]
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A community of collaboration and innovation grows at SparkHaus
Described as the “engine for entrepreneurship in Northern Kentucky,” SparkHaus opened its doors last fall. Even before opening, the long-anticipated home for area entrepreneurs and technology innovators had attracted interest. Several founders, as well as businesses that support and serve startups, had already signed up for space in the historic building in downtown Covington. Blue […]
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Silver Grove Dari Bar sets opening day
The unofficial start of spring is here. The Silver Grove Dari Bar is officially opening on Saturday, March 14. The family-owned spot is serving up its burgers, fried food and soft serve ice cream on Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Dari Bar is […]