Gold Star and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati are once again teaming up to recognize outstanding educators through the annual Gold Star Teacher of the Year program. Now in its seventh year, the program invites parents, students, and community members across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to nominate teachers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their […]
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Two movies are being filmed in NKY. They need your help
Local businesses and community members are teaming up to help get two Northern Kentucky film projects off the ground. “Casually Cool!,” which is filming this December, and “Truly Trudy,” filming next summer, are both collaborations with Newport-based NKY Films and Covington’s Mediatrix Films and are being produced by former Saturday Night Live cast member Gary […]
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Beechwood Marching Tigers bring home 12th Kentucky State Championship
It was a true winner’s welcome for the Beechwood High School Marching Tigers, as the high school band came home as state champions. Parents, friends and neighbors lined up on both sides of Beechwood Road, with flowers, cowbells and signs. “It’s not about them winning so much as it’s about the hard work they put […]
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New romance-focused bookshop to open in Covington this weekend
Leslie Schicht came across a map of romance book stores around the country and noticed that the closest one to Northern Kentucky was in Louisville. “And I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s all I want to do today is walk into a store and talk to someone who can point me to 10 […]
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Roebling Books’ October Book Fairy culminates in ‘Boozy Book Fair’ fundraiser
Roebling Books and Coffee has selected Kentuckians For The Commonwealth to be their Book Fairy recipient for October. Roebling’s Book Fairy program donates 20% of selected books to nonprofits working in the community, and Kentuckians For The Commonwealth members helped select works that reflect its vision and Kentucky’s diversity. Kentuckians For The Commonwealth is a […]
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Dixie Heights Marching Band earns top honors at recent competitions
The Dixie Heights High School Marching Band, directed by Sarah Shamblin, is celebrating a strong season marked by two major victories on consecutive weekends. On Sept. 27, Dixie Heights competed at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville, earning the top overall award and recognition for its percussion section. The following weekend, on Oct. 4, […]
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NKU to host Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts beginning 2026
The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts is coming to Northern Kentucky University in 2026. The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts and NKU shared the news that the university would host the program, starting in 2026, for the next three at an Oct. 3 press conference. Governor’s School for the Arts, known locally as […]
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‘Forces of Nature’ Scott High’s marching band competes again after 19 years
For the first time since 2006, Scott High School has a competing marching band. “I’m so excited, I’m so excited. Three competitions this year? I’m so excited. THREE competitions!” is how Scott senior, marching clarinetist and section leader Molly Lucas, described her feelings about this year’s season. The band’s show, titled “Forces of Nature,” was […]
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Make a Gilmore Girls-inspired t-shirt in Covington this weekend
It’s officially Gilmore Girls rewatch season, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy Saturday morning in Stars Hollow style? Arden and Gold is hosting a Gilmore Girls-inspired sweatshirt and t-shirt bar on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13 West 7th St. in Covington. Prices range from $25 to $40. […]
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Fall fest returns to Bellevue with family fun, seasonal treats
Bellevue Beach Park will transform into a fall wonderland this Friday as the city’s annual fall fest returns with family-friendly activities, seasonal treats and local vendors. The event is scheduled for Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bellevue Beach Park. The park will be filled with artisan vendor booths and activities, including […]