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 […]
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Outdoor recreation is an ‘entry point’ to gaining community for many in NKY
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. Outdoor recreation provides shared space for people to meet, form new relationships and foster a sense of community. As a whole, Northern Kentucky provides […]
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Local documentarian returns to his roots
After over a decade in the corporate world as a filmmaker, documentarian Brandon Faris has returned to Erlanger to share some of his favorite kinds of stories: humanity in smaller narratives. At the beginning of 2024 Faris’s son broke his phone, which led him to upgrade to the newest iPhone. After playing with the new […]
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Get out of the house with these local winter weather activities
Enjoy the holiday season in Greater Cincinnati by hiking, snow tubing, skiing or snowboarding, ice skating, and visiting the Cincinnati Zoo’s Festival of Lights.
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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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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips
Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
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Christmas Past: Historic photos show what the holidays used to be like in NKY
Christmas is one of the most nostalgic times of the year. We get together with loved ones, reflect on the year and the celebrations of the past, and look forward to what’s going to happen next. One way loved ones reminisce is by looking through old photos, whether those are old photo albums, newspaper clippings, […]
