Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores in Northern Kentucky are turning donated home goods into affordable housing opportunities for local families. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores are owned and operated by the organization to generate revenue to build homes in the community. Two stores operate in Northern Kentucky. One in Bellevue at 15 Donnermeyer Drive and one in […]
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These Covington skaters aim to change attitudes, build community
What you need to know Skateboarders and cops don’t always have the best relationships, even when there aren’t explicit rules against skateboarding on the books. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? A new fellowship of skaters in Covington is trying to carve out designated spaces for skaters around the city, ease […]
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Boone County native, NASA engineer reflects on Artemis II’s emotional return to Earth
What you need to know As NASA’s Orion spacecraft splashed down in the choppy waters far off the San Diego coast, Dr. Taylor Schlotman anxiously awaited the four-person crew’s return to Earth after a harrowing 10-day journey around the moon. “It’s tears of joy, tears of excitement, tears of just nervousness,” she told LINK nky. […]
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New GEST route launched between Covington, Newport
GEST, in partnership with meetNKY, is launching a new route between Covington and Newport with the goal of expanding connectivity. GEST cart is an entirely electric, on-demand transportation service connecting people to hotels, restaurants, entertainment districts and other key locations. Currently, the GEST cart operates throughout downtown Cincinnati, in addition to connecting Covington to the […]
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Local cyclists hit the streets as Ride the Cov spring season begins
On a sunny April evening, dozens of cyclists gathered in Covington, ready to roll through the city for Ride the Cov’s first spring ride of the season. The group gathered around Covington’s Goose Girl Fountain for its first spring ride on Wednesday, April 8. “There’s no pressure to these,” said Justin Brandenburg, who first rode […]
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NKY activities by the hour: quick trips to weekend getaways
It’s almost summer. The sun stays up later and later, the kids will soon have nothing to do, and the outdoor weather is calling you to do something other than stay home. Whether you’ve got bored kids or the nice weather is simply motivating you to get out there and do something fun, figuring out […]
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AI meets Bourbon: General Thomas brand uses tech to customize bottles
What you need to know Fort Thomas native Dan Gorman wanted to find a way to express his appreciation for his hometown. As a Kentuckian, he decided the best way was through bourbon —the signature spirit of the Bluegrass State. Taking his cues from George Remus Bourbon, a brand he has long admired, Gorman launched […]
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This Alexandria artist is putting the city on the map — literally
Sue Watson of Town Artist is creating a new hand-drawn cartoon map of Alexandria, highlighting local businesses and landmarks. Watson creates cartoon maps of cities and towns all over the country. Municipalities typically hire Watson, who owns the company, to do the artwork, but once or twice a year, she said she makes maps of […]
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Florence Dutch Bros proposal approved
What you need to know An Arizona-based coffee shop chain is opening a new location in Northern Kentucky. In February, Dutch Bros requested a modification to the concept development plan for a 10.7-acre parcel at 7606-7654 Mall Road in Florence to construct a 990-square-foot coffee shop with a drive-thru. This was done through Village at […]
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How an NKY creative director passes the time with his custom watch business
If you asked creative director and Newport resident Josh Jacob what he does in his free time, he might wryly explain his talent for making “fake watches.” But his watches are very real—and way more interesting than most of what you’d find in a jewelry store. Faux Wrist, the timepiece brand Jacob created for his […]