Sometimes you just don’t know what sort of gift someone might want, or you know someone who has everything. In that case, the gift of an experience might be the way to go. Good thing Northern Kentucky is full of fun and fulfilling activities that range from creating custom bottles of bourbon to golf lessons […]
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Holiday shopping in Northern Kentucky over the years
The holidays are here and so is the holiday shopping season. How and where we shop has changed significantly over the years. Holiday shopping in Northern Kentucky, like the rest of the nation, has reflected changes in mobility, access and tastes. The spirit of Christmas shopping past In the 1950s Northern Kentuckians could catch a […]
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Find last-minute holiday gift ideas around Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky offers a variety of gift ideas, including bourbon, beer, wine, antiques, local art, crafts, coffee and local cafés, and experience-based gifts such as distillery tours and art classes.
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Shop your white elephant gift local: Here are some ideas
Gift boxes of nostalgic candy, gag t-shirts, novelty gifts, mini bar in a jar, and wine bottle brain teaser puzzles are all great options for a white elephant gift exchange.
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Beyond books: Discover the hidden treasures of NKY public libraries
Northern Kentucky public libraries offer a variety of unique programs and services, including stargazing clubs, traveling exhibits, workforce development, and maker spaces, as well as popular reading initiatives like 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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Union Promenade, Union Town Square developments progress update
Union City Commission received updates on two major developments, the Union Promenade and the Union Town Square, with developers presenting updated tenant lists and plans for the park project, which will include a splash pad, city building, residences and walking trails.
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Holly Jolly Days is back at the Behringer-Crawford Museum
Holly Jolly Days is back again this year at the Behringer-Crawford Museum. There is so much to see and learn, from the holiday toy trains to Lego displays, including a vintage Christmas collection. Immerse yourself as you take a look at the ‘Window Through Time’ exhibit with feather trees and antique German ornaments. There are […]
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First phase of Erlanger’s 1,000-acre adventure park clears planning commission
Erlanger’s proposed 1,000-acre adventure park, Eons, has been approved by the Kenton County Planning Commission for Phase 1, which will include a dog park, walking paths and bike paths.
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Union winery earns big recognition, has even bigger ambitions
Gunpowder Creek Vineyard in Boone County recently won best red wine in the Kentucky Commonwealth Commercial Wine Competition for their Norton line of wines, and are now building a new tasting room in Union.
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Cocktail, cookie recipes to get you in the holiday spirit
The holidays can be a time of tradition or even breaking tradition. This year, wow guests with a few gourmet recipes from Northern Kentucky chefs and a mixologist. Evan Courtney, who’s head chef at Fort Thomas restaurant and wine shop Grassroots and Vine, offers a recipe for brown butter white chip cranberry cookies. “I’ve always […]
