The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday night to continue providing financial support for The Carnegie, a well-known theater and arts education organization located on Scott Street. The City had provided similar funding last year. City documents indicate that up to $60,000 from the city’s general fund will be set aside for the organization, […]
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Dayton comedy show blends stand-up sets with licensed therapists
Stand-up comedy meets group therapy sessions at a new alt-comedy show at Dayton, Kentucky’s Commonwealth Comedy Club. Hosted by comedian Shawn Braley, Stand Up Therapy is what happens when you blend laughter, psychology and some gentle emotional chaos. On Feb. 5, a group of comedians will take the stage at Commonwealth and perform short stand-up […]
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February concert to honor local composer
A February Kentucky Symphony Orchestra concert at NKU will highlight the work of a local composer and works of famous visual artists throughout history. Dubbed the Galerie Fantastique, the concert will invite attendees “to view the (projected) art of Van Gogh, Warhol and Hartmann accompanied by the respective live musical works of Strawn, Daugherty and […]
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New partnership puts free books in NKY families’ hands from birth
Northern Kentucky families are now getting free books from the moment their children are born. St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Educate-NKY and public libraries across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties have partnered to offer new parents the chance to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library directly from the hospital. “It’s a QR code. You sign up, they get […]
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Check out Covington’s 2026 neighborhood project grant winners
Covington has approved 2026’s round of grant recipients for neighborhood projects throughout the city. The program, which is administered in partnership with the Center for Great Neighborhoods, helps neighborhood groups fund community projects. Roughly $35,000 in total were furnished to nine recipients, according to city documents. The neighborhood groups below received grant funding for the […]
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Kentucky Foundation for Women awards NKY artists with grants
An individual artist and two arts organizations in Northern Kentucky have been awarded funding for their work by the Kentucky Foundation for Women. The recipients are three out of 46 awardees throughout the commonwealth, “totaling $182,568 to Kentucky feminist artists and arts organizations committed to creating positive social change throughout the state,” according to the […]
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Work out, but make it fun in NKY
Sometimes, working out can feel like … well, work. If you’re feeling like you need to get a workout in, but you don’t really want to work that hard, and you need a drink, look no further. We’ve found several different places across Northern Kentucky where you can grab a drink and get some sort […]
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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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Christmas Past: Historic photos show what the holidays used to be like in NKY
Christmas is one of the most nostalgic times of the year. We get together with loved ones, reflect on the year and the celebrations of the past, and look forward to what’s going to happen next. One way loved ones reminisce is by looking through old photos, whether those are old photo albums, newspaper clippings, […]
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Behringer Crawford Museum brings a White Christmas to NKY
What you need to know The Behringer-Crawford Museum’s annual Holly Jolly Days exhibitions are in full swing, and there’s still plenty of time for NKY residents to come down and check out all of the festivities. They include the museum’s well-known model train shows and a full exhibit showcasing costumes and set props of the […]