One Fort Mitchell street lined up a battalion of blow-up Santas, now over 50 Fort Mitchell streets are locked in a playful turf war of towering Nutcrackers and supersized Grinches, as the city’s “Inflatable Wars” kick off. Beechwood Road was the trend setter for this idea. The street’s residents all displayed blow-up Santas on their […]
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Check out these driving distance destinations for a weekend getaway
Nashville, Chicago, Red River Gorge State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Pittsburgh are all within a five-hour drive of Northern Kentucky and offer a variety of recreational activities for a weekend vacation.
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Thanksgiving in NKY: Historic photos through the years
Happy Thanksgiving, Northern Kentucky! To celebrate, we thought we’d take a look at Thanksgiving in the region through the years. These historic photos provide a look into how our community has celebrated this holiday. From gathering around the table with good food and good company to Thanksgiving plays put on at school to volunteering, Black […]
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Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
They’re both round, orange and probably bad for your health, but which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie? For most people, the answer likely depends on where they’re from. The two Thanksgiving favorites have more in common than not. They’re similar in color, taste and texture, and derived from European carrot pie. Those similarities make […]
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NKY native Josh Hutcherson spotted back in Tri-State ahead of Thanksgiving
A familiar face has made his way back to the Tri-State! It’s Thanksgiving week, which means hordes of people are returning to their hometowns to spend the holiday with their families — clearly, movie and television stars are no different. Walt’s Hitching Post in Fort Wright shared a photo of one of Northern Kentucky’s own […]
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Holiday market ‘Cov Christkindlmarkt’ returns in December
The Cov Christkindlmarkt is returning to Mainstrasse Village this holiday season, bringing festive cheer, gifts and a renewed focus on local makers. Shoppers can expect a thoughtfully curated mix of artists, makers, vintage and small businesses offering handmade goods, holiday decor and festive food and treats. The event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, […]
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Fort Thomas considers scaling down Merchants & Music Festival
The appearance of the Merchants & Music Festival on the Fort Thomas council meeting agenda sparked strong reactions from residents concerned about its potential cancellation. During Monday night’s meeting, several residents voiced fears over the possible cancellation of the festival, a free annual event at Tower Park featuring live music, food, local vendors and family activities. […]
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Calling all Alexandria businesses, Allie the Elf wants to visit you
Allie the Elf will be back in Alexandria soon, and the city wants to hear from its businesses about where she should stop next. Local businesses can fill out this form if they want a visit from Allie. Tell the city your funniest, most creative photo idea, something that shows off your business’s personality. Submit […]
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Inside Handzy Shop + Studio: Covington’s colorful boutique for creative gifts
What you need to know Upon walking into Handzy Shop + Studio, customers are hit with waves of bright colors and eclectic products. It’s part of the vibe co-owners Suzy Hinnefeld and Brittney Braemer wanted to curate in their space. As artists, the duo strives to curate an environment that reflects their creativity. The store […]
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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 […]