Registration for the annual Dogwood Dash 5K is now open. The 5K takes place through the Boone County Arboretum Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m. The event is held each April as the spring blooms come out of their long winter nap. Awards, door prizes, tree seedlings and refreshments provided to participants. All proceeds benefit […]
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Organizations work together to help women look, feel their best for interviews
Written by Jessica Hart of WCPO Empowering women through styling is how two Tri-State organizations plan to help get more women back into the workforce. Dress for Success Cincinnati and the Life Learning Center teamed up to start the StyleHER Program in Northern Kentucky. The boutique has been open inside the Life Learning Center in […]
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Florence Y’alls hosts exhibition games to benefit local food bank
The Florence Y’alls will be playing two exhibition games to help prepare for the 2023 season and the team is using the games to help those in need. For the games on May 2 and 5, the organization will be accepting canned food items or monetary donations to benefit the Cincinnati Free Store Food Bank […]
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Burlington Antique Show season opener set for this weekend
The Burlington Antique Show returns Sunday with over 200 antique and vintage collectibles dealers. From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boone County Fairground, patrons can shop through vintage jewelry, primitives, garden and architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, memorabilia, Americana and a large selection of retro and vintage furniture. The Boone County Fairground is located […]
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Cold Spring eyes proposal for modernization of municipal playground
Parks and recreational spaces have the potential to impact both quality of life and home values positively but require maintenance and upkeep to stay attractive to residents. This week the Cold Spring City Council reviewed a proposal from Amy Riddle, a company representative from Bluegrass Recreation, a Kentucky-based company headquartered in Danville specializing in playground […]
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Northern Kentucky farmer’s markets to visit as the weather warms up
Spring is finally here – and that means fresh local veggies, fruits and more are available at markets throughout the region. Scroll through to learn about some great Northern Kentucky farmer’s markets to check out. Boone County Burlington Boone County Farmers’ Market, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington Open now, seven days a week through October; […]
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Alexandria VFW Memorial Day Parade returning after two-year hiatus
The Alexandria Veterans of Foreign Wars, also known as the VFW, will host its 63rd Memorial Day Parade next month after a two-year break. On Sunday, May 28, the VFW will hold their assembly before the parade in the Campbell County Middle School Parking lot at 1 p.m. The parade will take off at 2 […]
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Five Seasons Sports Club to host children’s summer camps
The Fives Seasons Sports Club in Crestview Hills has a variety of children’s summer programs scheduled from the end of May to the beginning of August. The programs will feature several day camps for children ages 4 to 13. “Each of the eleven weeks of themed programming will vary from animal safaris to pirate adventures […]
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Fort Thomas to host Earth Day event at Tower Park
With 75 vendors and exhibitors, the Fort Thomas Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 30 will have plenty to occupy the whole family. Hosted by the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy and the city of Fort Thomas, the event will run from noon to 4 p.m. in Fort Thomas’ Tower Park. This year’s theme is “Invest […]
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Southgate plans annual Arbor Day celebration
On April 28 at 11:30 a.m., the City of Southgate will celebrate Arbor Day. For 18 years, Southgate has received a Tree City USA award from the Arbor Day Foundation, and it has also received the Growth Award for 17 years. Activities will be held at the Southgate Community Center. Every year, the city honors […]
