Open your mouth and say, “Ah.” Just like humans, animals at Newport Aquarium must undergo annual exams. LINK nky spent the morning of the exams with stingrays “Stevie” and “Tampa Ray,” and coral catsharks “Red” and “Orange” watching them get their measurements, blood work and X-rays. Stevie is up first. Newport Aquarium Veterinary Technician Jolene […]
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Union seniors experience Tesla Cybertruck up close
Residents at StoryPoint Senior Living in Union experienced a unique visit from four Tesla Cybertruck owners, marking the first time many had seen the futuristic-looking vehicle. The event was inspired by a recent excursion residents went on, said Clinton Spaulding, life enrichment director at StoryPoint Union. “Lately, we’ve been seeing Cybertrucks more and more passing us […]
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Multi-million-dollar AJ Jolly Lake restoration approved
Campbell County is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar restoration plan for AJ Jolly Lake. AJ Jolly Lake is a 200-acre fishing and recreational lake within the 1,000-acre AJ Jolly Park, the largest county park in Kentucky. The lake’s dam was constructed in 1960, and in 1983, a spillway (a structure that allows excess water to […]
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What’s the future for the Riverfront Commons project?
“The front porch of the south” is the motto for the proposed 20-mile multi-use path running from Devou Park to Pendery Park along the south bank of the Ohio River. The Riverfront Commons riverwalk hopes to “create an unbridled destination for every season of life,” CEO of Southbank Partners Will Weber told LINK nky. Southbank […]
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Tulum delivers tropical charm, authentic flavors to Bellevue
Bellevue meets the tropical charm of Mexico inside Tulum, and each dish is a piece of Ritchie Arana’s family story. Arana, who has been a Bellevue resident for 12 years, said after closing his previous restaurant, Amigos in Mount Adams, he was looking for another spot to open a restaurant. When the previous location, […]
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City of Florence Parks could see major upgrades
Major upgrades are coming soon to half a dozen parks in Northern Kentucky and the community has the opportunity to weigh in on what it likes and doesn’t like. In 2024, people in Florence shared what they wanted to see and developers went to the drawing board to come up with some of the renderings. […]
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Unplug and connect with activities that don’t involve the internet
Most people can agree that they spend way too much time on their phones. The average American spends 5 hours and 24 minutes on their phone daily, according to wahtsthebigdata.com. Those statistics go even further, showing that an average American checks their phone around 96 times a day and that 57% of Americans consider themselves addicted to […]
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Become a tourist in your own town while exploring NKY’s hidden gems
Whether you were born and raised in Northern Kentucky or you just moved here, it’s easy to fall into the monotony of everyday life and forget how cool and unique the region is. If you just want to explore the area or you’re looking for a bit of a staycation, we’ve got some ideas for […]
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How connecting with your neighbors can create a stronger NKY for us all
This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. When LINK nky commissioned a survey asking Northern Kentuckians what they like about the region, there was one almost universal response: Community. “The people […]
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Begin again: Finding community after retirement
This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. Having strong social ties not only makes us feel good, but it’s good for our health. As we age, keeping that sense of community […]
