Covington’s Mainstrasse Village will host a Halloween-themed event later this month inspired by the Prohibition era. Goodfellas Pizzeria and Wiseguy Lounge are partnering for Mobster Mischief Night, a one-night event blending 1920s speakeasy themes with modern nightlife. C.DOT.H MEDIA, known for curating music for regional events such as BLINK, Kings Island Haunt and the Fountain […]
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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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Ghoul times ahead: When to Trick-or-Treat in Northern Kentucky
The Halloween spirit is alive and well in NKY. We’ve got less than a week before the spooky holiday, and kiddos across the country are getting ready to dress up in costumes and walk door-to-door in search of sweets. There are plenty of haunted happenings going on; a Cold Spring man is aiming to break […]
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Spooky fun, safe streets: Halloween tips for NKY families
It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s almost time for kiddos across the country to dress up in costumes and walk door to door in search of sweets. Neighborhoods all across Northern Kentucky are hosting candy-collecting celebrations; from classic trick or treating on Oct. 31 to trunk or treat, costume parades and other Halloween traditions, there’s […]
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Solve a murder mystery at Carnegie Hall this October
Northern Kentucky residents will soon have the chance to solve a murder mystery at the Carnegie Hall event venue in Newport. Dubbed the Murder Mystery “Deadly Delight,” the Oct. 23 event will offer “an evening of suspense and intrigue, creating a thrilling experience as you work to solve a deadly crime,” according to DelightMore, the […]
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Take a haunted stroll through Bellevue’s past on ‘Boo in the Vue’ tour
Join Bellevue for a ghostly adventure on the city’s historic Fairfield Avenue. Bellevue historians Jim and Bev McPhail will guide participants through an eerie 10-stop tour filled with ghost stories and urban legends around the city. This event is free and open to the public. The tour kicks off in the Bellevue Entertainment District, so […]
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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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America’s River Roots Festival to feature riverfront events at Ovation in Newport
America’s River Roots Festival, a five-day celebration of Greater Cincinnati’s river city culture, is set to kick off in Northern Kentucky next week. Running from Oct. 8 to 12, the festival will feature various activities at Ovation in Newport, including riverboat races, food and drink experiences and live music. To celebrate the launch of America’s River […]
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Independence splash pad clears facility review
A city-owned splash pad slated for construction in Memorial Park in Independence cleared a public facility review with the Kenton County Planning Commission this week. Public building projects, such as those connected to cities, public safety agencies and schools, are not subject to zoning regulations like private enterprises. However, public entities will often ask for […]
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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 […]
