Bellevue’s Beach Park Farmers Market is back with vendors, live music, food trucks, farm friends, kids activities, and more. The farmer’s markets at the beach park, 643-665 Frank Benke Way, takes place on the third Sunday of the month from July through October, with October being a bigger special event, “The Farmer Flea.” More updates […]
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Taylor Swift concert raffle raises $93k for Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
On Monday, the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky drew the winning raffle ticket for an “Enchanted” grand prize: floor-level seats to Taylor Swift’s concert in Cincinnati this Friday. The Emergency Shelter is a low-barrier and harm-reduction overnight shelter and daytime service center in Covington. The shelter received the tickets from an anonymous donor who helped […]
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosting 27th annual Fairfield Avenue Mile
Bellevue residents Marty and Bobbie Mayer orchestrated the first Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fairfield Avenue Mile in 1996. The race, which Bellevue residents Jennifer and Tom Ratterman overtook about seven years ago, continues to expand, even adding a 5k element two years ago. People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate and […]
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Headed to Taylor Swift this weekend? Check out these tips for extreme heat
Ahead of the Taylor Swift concerts this weekend, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is sharing tips to keep Swifties from overheating. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and more humid than average. According to the National […]
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Officer reunites with student from DARE program 33 years later
A challenge to a race on the playground 33 years ago came full circle for the officer and student earlier this month. The DARE program swept through schools beginning in the 80s but found its way to Covington in 1990. DARE, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, was a program that put officers in […]
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Looking for something to do? Check out the Kenton County Library this July
The Kenton County Library recently released an updated event schedule for the month of July. Events include everything from musical and cultural showcases, to outdoor activities for the kids and even a therapy dog day. In addition, the library will host its summer reading challenge throughout June and July. Participants are eligible for weekly prize […]
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NKY’s first HOMEARAMA showcases modern architecture in Newport’s Martin’s Gate neighborhood
Since it’s inception, HOMEARAMA has exclusively existed on the north side of the Ohio River. After 60 years, the United States’ oldest luxury home showcase is finally in Northern Kentucky. Along with it comes local attention for its host city, as well as outside intrigue for the neighborhood in which the homes were built. Newport’s […]
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Kenton County Library releases summer events schedule
The Kenton County Public Library has released their upcoming summer events schedule, which includes events geared toward children as well as adults. Attendees can experience concerts, water slides, free lunch and a ventriloquist performance. All of the events are free. Visit kentonlibrary.org for a complete list of programs and registration. Summer Reading All Locations Now – July […]
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Bellevue looks into allowing use of golf carts on Fairfield Avenue
Last June, Bellevue passed an ordinance permitting the use of golf carts in the city with the exclusion of Fairfield Avenue and Memorial Parkway. At the June 14 city council meeting, Bellevue City Administrator Frank Warnock and council members showed interest in legislation allowing the carts on Fairfield Avenue. However, Warnock said the police and […]
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Covington approves changes to small business incentive program
The Covington City Commission approved revisions to the city’s small business incentive programs at their meeting Tuesday night. The decision followed revision proposals delivered by Covington’s Director of Economic Development Tom West, at the caucus meeting a week before on June 6. After some discussion among commissioners on Tuesday, the commission revised the guidelines even […]
