The Copley family is reopening the iconic Spare-Time Grill in Alexandria, bringing back the “Spare Burger” and other classic diner items.
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NKY Trail Fund launched to connect Northern Kentucky trails
Nonprofits in the Tri-State have established the NKY Trail Fund to raise funds for the development of more trails in Northern Kentucky, with the goal of connecting existing trails and creating a more accessible network.
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First ADA-accessible, sensory-friendly playground opens in NKY
Cushioned rubber replaces jagged mulch. Ramps lead the way to bridges and slides. Overhead harnesses fasten in place of belts. It’s the new normal at Boone Woods Park playground. Dozens of children enjoyed the accommodating features Tuesday, swinging and sliding their way to a new standard of fun. “This is kind of the perfect place […]
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Newport receives grant to aid in riverfront park planning
Newport received a grant from the National Park Service to plan the parks along the river and engage the community.
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Covington Farmers Market to host fundraiser at Monte Cassino Vineyard
The Covington Farmers Market is bringing back its main fundraising event, Farm to Fork, on June 15, featuring food from local growers, drinks, music, and a raffle, with tickets available for $65.
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Covington Garden Tour at Old Seminary Square resumes after five-year hiatus
The Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association is hosting its first public garden tour since 2019 on June 8 and 9, featuring gardens in nine homes in a Victorian-era neighborhood, with proceeds benefiting the Point Arc.
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Fort Thomas’ Tower Park Playground set to reopen on Fourth of July
The Tower Park Playground in Fort Thomas will be officially reopened on the Fourth of July. Since November of 2023, the park has been closed for a $3.6 million upgrade. The upgrades include all new playground equipment, ADA-compliant walkways, a decorative stone wall for the entranceway, and new signage. The city had initially estimated that […]
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Dental duo from Northern Kentucky gives back through mission trips
Dental partners Jared Stewart and Donn Mettens, both from Northern Kentucky, have dedicated their time to mission trips to provide needed services to countries lacking dental healthcare access, while also running a practice together in Highland Heights.
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Independence considers installing splash pad in Memorial Park
Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman presented a positive budget report to the city council, and discussed the possibility of a splash pad at the council’s meeting in May.
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A staycationer’s guide to discovering Northern Kentucky
This story originally appeared in the May 3, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. With summer quickly approaching, Northern Kentucky is home to a bevy of options for hopeful staycationers. What’s a staycation? Simply put, it’s a vacation one spends at home, or at least close to […]
