It’s the holiday season, and Santa Claus has lots of toys for every good girl and good little boy. And Northern Kentucky has lots of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for something to do with your kids while they’re off school, need somewhere to take out-of-town family, or you’re looking for a […]
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Here’s how you can get your hands on some Pappy Van Winkle this holiday season
Have you ever wanted to get your hands on a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon? Now is your chance. In celebration of the holiday season, Kroger is offering customers an opportunity to purchase one of the rare bottles at six Northern Kentucky Kroger Wine & Spirits shops on Friday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 a.m. […]
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Campbell County offering Christmas tree and light recycling programs
Campbell County residents can drop off their natural Christmas trees and unwanted string lights this holiday season. The Campbell County Christmas Tree Recycling Program will begin Tuesday, Dec. 26, and run through Sunday, Jan. 14. Residents can drop off natural Christmas trees at the designated area in Pendery Park during daylight hours. The county asks […]
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Independence City Council continues to revise potential trailer regulations
The Independence City Council continued discussions about city regulations of utility trailers at their meeting Monday night, following a vote from the Kenton County Planning Commission in November to table discussions on revisions to the city’s ordinance. Independence began regulating trailers in the 2000s after the city’s code enforcement department started getting complaints about trailers […]
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Life Learning Center to host photos with Santa event
Life Learning Center is hosting a free, family-friendly photos with Santa event open to the public. The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon and on Saturday, Dec. 16, from noon to two p.m. Attendees can expect kids’ crafts, games, prizes, entertainment, and maybe a surprise green special guest. […]
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The Brickery, first Lego café of its kind in region, opens its doors
Written by Felicia Jordan for WCPO The Brickery Café & Play, the first Lego café in the U.S., is opening its doors at Newport on the Levee. It officially opened Friday, but the festivities will continue into the weekend. On Saturday, Lego celebrity Paul Wellington, recently seen on the show Lego Masters, will be at […]
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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, […]
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Newport celebrates holiday season with weekend events
The city of Newport announced a lineup of holiday events this weekend to kick off the holiday season. Residents and visitors are invited to partake in Newport’s activities that capture the spirit of the season. Photos with Santa Bring your family to get photos with Santa for free. Santa will be available for pictures from […]
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Kids can send letters to Santa at Covington City Hall — he’ll write back!
Covington City Hall on Pike Street will play host to a mailbox, called the North Pole Mail Box service, where local kids can drop their letters to Santa from now through Dec. 15. The Parks and Recreation Department will then send them to Santa, who will respond to every letter, provided senders include a self-addressed, […]
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Play area helps transform vacant house into vibrant forest
Written by Killian Baarlaer for The Northerner When Brad McCombs and his students gathered in the historic Holloway House in Cincinnati on a gloomy afternoon, the forest-inspired play area they were building was beginning to truly feel like its own world, separate from the wet and chilly weather outdoors. McCombs is NKU’s Art & Design […]
