The City of Florence is hosting a community photo contest from June 3 to June 10, with first, second, and third place winners selected in the categories of people, landscapes, and landmarks. The winners will be featured at the city’s Art & Vendor Festival on July 20.
Category: Arts
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Labor of love: NKY man, volunteers build new, free RC car track at Burlington park
RC cars, also known as radio-controlled cars, are a popular hobby for many, but there aren’t a lot of places to use them. A new, free track has opened in northern Kentucky for you to enjoy! It’s an England Idlewild Park in Burlington. If you know the park, it’s back near the BMX track. Here’s […]
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Flea in the Fort event returns to Fort Thomas for 4th season
Flea in the Fort, an annual showcase of local artisans and craftsmen, will return to Tower Park in Fort Thomas in June for its fourth season, featuring over 150 different makers and free admission to the public.
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Fort Thomas statue honors creative talent and community advocate
In Fort Thomas where North Fort Thomas Avenue, Waterworks Road and Burnet Ridge come together, you may notice a bronze statue of a little girl reading a book. While it’s a pretty addition to a small garden created on the median by the Fort Thomas Garden Club, there is more to the story. The bronze […]
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Beechwood High School senior receives Sarah E. Menez Memorial Scholarship
Beechwood High School Senior Alejandra Saavedra was honored as the 10th winner of the Sarah E. Menez Memorial Scholarship, recognizing her accomplishments in music and academics.
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Ludlow Heritage Museum fundraiser to prepare for railroad storehouse renovation
The Ludlow Heritage Museum is hosting a fundraiser to prepare for a $2.5 million renovation of their historic storehouse, which will be used to share the history of the city of Ludlow and its railroad.
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NKY in Photos: A Canvas of Community
Each week this summer, LINK is exploring a different part of the Northern Kentucky community through photos. This week, we’re delving into Northern Kentucky’s rich history and culture through murals. Click through the slideshow below to see some of the murals around the region.
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Bellevue approves funds for park improvements
Bellevue City Council has approved funding for upgrades to Brun Park and Swope Park, including playground equipment and a covered seating area, as well as a new aluminum fence to keep stray balls from rolling into the street.
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Corporex and ArtWorks partner to bring vibrant murals to Ovation
Corporex, the Covington-based real estate investment firm behind the $1 billion Ovation project in Newport, is partnering with ArtWorks on two large murals set to debut at the development’s soon-to-be-open Homewood Suites Hotel. Both murals are set to be completed by early summer and bring to life the concept of CASA, or Color, Art, Sound and Architecture. […]
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New pickleball courts open in Union
New pickleball courts are officially open in Boone County and are already filling up with people! Eight new courts can be found at Union Park, located just off Old Union Road. These courts are free to the public and open from dawn to dusk. The pickleball courts were something pitched by the neighbors and residents […]
