Main Street in Covington is a place where the options for food feel endless. Every NKY native at some point has made a trip to the Mainstrasse area, whether it be for the food, the fun or the festivals. For this LINK streetscapes segment, we are going to focus on some businesses on the tail […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra hosting ‘Marches Madness’ for 28th annual Summer Series
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra is ready to kick off its upcoming 28th annual Summer Series. Musical events are scheduled to be held on July 9 and 10 with a parade of “marches across history.” On July 9, the event will be held at the Devou Park Band Shell in Covington beginning at 7:30 p.m. On […]
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Looking to celebrate the Fourth this weekend? Here are events happening around NKY
Monday, July 4 is Independence Day and cities around Northern Kentucky are holding runs, parades and concerts to celebrate. Here’s a list of what’s happening where. Bellevue: First Friday- “Bellevue is Poppin” When: July 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Fairfield Avenue What: Popsicle vendor/Fourth of July Theme Covington: Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association […]
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Edgewood celebrates 60 years of Independence Day parades
The City of Edgewood will be hosting its annual Independence Day parade, and this one is special, since it is the event’s 60th anniversary. This year the parade will be held on Monday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m. The route will start at Caywood Elementary, off Turkeyfoot Road, and end at Presidents Park, off Dudley […]
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LINK streetscapes: Yoga, cookie dough and coffee on Fort Thomas Avenue
Fort Thomas is one of my favorite places to visit in the summer. It’s also one of the most walkable and beautiful places in NKY, which is why I decided to explore its namesake avenue for our next LINK streetscapes feature. RELATED: LINK streetscapes: Coffee and pizza on Monmouth There’s a huge variety of places […]
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He’s an English teacher by trade but folk-rock star at heart
“During freshman year at NKU, my teacher said we’re going to go around the room and say a fun fact about ourselves. This kid said, ‘I have a band, and we’re looking for a lead singer.’ I chased him down the hall after class and asked him if I could audition. That was the early […]
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LINK streetscapes: Coffee and pizza on Monmouth
In order to find the best places in NKY, I decided to experiment with a new format to make sure I was exploring every street and city and all that they have to offer. So each week I’ll be venturing out to a different part of NKY and spending a day doing whatever that street […]
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Want to play golf with penguins from the Newport Aquarium?
Northern Kentuckians will soon have an opportunity to play with penguins and other aquatic animals at a charity golf outing. The WAVE Foundation, a nonprofit located at the Newport Aquarium, is hosting the 11th annual David Fulcher’s Putt for Penguins Celebrity Golf Outing on Monday, June 27 at Wetherington Golf and Country Club in West […]
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My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus hosting free Circus in the Parks performances
This summer a group of circus students will perform in free outdoor performances called “Circus in the Parks” to bring the joy of the circus to the community. My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus is hosting the performances between June 10 and August 13. Circus performers will dazzle the audience with their circus skills including […]
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Cool off in these Covington pools as heat index reaches 110 degrees
With the Tri-State approaching a heat index Tuesday of 110 degrees, families can cool off at the Olympic-sized pool at Randolph Park in Eastside Tuesday. The Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad is also open. Thanks to an 11th hour hiring blitz, Covington avoided lifeguard crisis and staggered pool openings in the city while lifeguards were being […]
