This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. As 2023 draws to a close, Northern Kentucky hotspots are preparing to ring in the New Year with a crowd. From parties, to fairs, and cruises on the Ohio River, and for those who […]
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Tired of being inside? Check out these NKY activities to enjoy with the family
Now that things have cleared a bit from the storm and Christmas day has passed, I bet you’re ready to get out of the house. If you’re looking to take your relatives and/or guests out and into the town this week, we’ve come up with a few ideas: Bridgeview Box Park, 1 Levee Wy, Newport, […]
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Tired of cooking for out-of-town family? Check out these Northern Kentucky restaurants
We all know feeding out-of-town family can be stressful. Aunt Jane is gluten-free, and cousin Jerry is vegan, but uncle Dave will only eat meat. However, as Northern Kentucky experts we hope we can offer you some help, or at least some great restaurants that we hope your family will love. Let’s take a look […]
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Empanada’s Box offers free empanadas in celebration of Argentina’s win
The Empanada’s Box in Covington is celebrating Argentina’s win against France in this year’s World Cup final. This Friday, Dec. 23, customers can get one free Buenos Aires empanada and a cup of Yerba Mate tea beginning at 11 a.m. It’s one per customer with no purchase necessary while supplies last.
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Smooth-talking Grinch gets elf out of hot water
These merry pranksters were nabbed whilst wrapping a police cruiser with toilet paper like a Christmas gift. Allie the Elf of Alexandria was netted by Alexandria police over the weekend. Sources said that the Grinch conjured up the crafty escapade after taking a tour of the city’s downtown area. The pair paid visits to the […]
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Miles Elementary School teachers show out with holiday decorations
The teachers at Miles Elementary in Erlanger showed out with their holiday decorations this year. Some of the displays have to be seen to believe. Check out their impressive spread here.
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Allie the Elf is bored with the shelf: Find her perched around Alexandria this season
Hawk-eyed residents couldn’t believe what they saw: a full-sized elf precariously perched atop a street light at the intersection of US 27 and east Alexandria Pike on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Witnesses say the elf managed to scamper up to the top of the street light where she “hung out,” waving at motorists and pedestrians. […]
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Vocal band can only guarantee a good time at ‘Christmas with No Promises’
The Carnegie will host two-time “Best of Cincinnati” winners NO PROMISES Vocal Band next week as they perform holiday hits with selections from Pentatonix, Gordon Lightfoot, Andy Williams, Joni Mitchell, Three Dog Night, the Drifters, and more. If you go: Who: NO PROMISES Vocal Band What: A full-Length ticketed program with two sets Tickets can […]
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Robot battle to be held in NKY this weekend
The first-ever student robot LEGO League competition is coming to Northern Kentucky this weekend. After months of preparation, local elementary and middle school teams will compete at St. Pius X school in Edgewood. Twenty-two teams, all with their own robots hoping to win a spot in the state championships, will be competing. PiBotics FRC Team […]
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Get in the holiday ‘spirit’ and embark on the Covington Holiday Pub Crawl
Join others and get festive all over town during the Covington Holiday Pub Crawl. Kicking off 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Covington Yard, the crawl has participants “ho-ho-ho-ing” from Roebling Point to Mainstrasse, stopping at 10 bars and restaurants to take in the holiday “spirit.” There will be giveaways and goodies available for those tagging […]
