Almost every week my dad asks me for the inside scoop on where I’m venturing off to, and nearly each time he follows it with suggestions of places to visit. The man’s been around Northern Kentucky a lot longer than I have, so I had to take him up on one of his most common […]
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Whether you’re looking or just dreaming, check out these NKY homes for sale
Admit it: Even if you’re not looking for a home, it’s fun to see what’s out there. Here at LINK, we sometimes look through the listings just for the heck of it, so we thought — why not — let’s share what we find with y’all in case you’re curious, too. So whether you’re looking […]
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LINK streetscapes: Newport on the Levee
When I was a kid, one of my favorite places to go was Newport on the Levee. I was mesmerized by the cooks at Dewey’s throwing dough and serving you the best pizza. Between that and the aquarium, there really wasn’t much more a kid could ask for. As I grew, my visits to the […]
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Kentucky ranks second worst for electric vehicle infrastructure
As The U.S. invests heavily in electric vehicles, Kentucky is falling behind. Northern Kentucky alone only has two charging stations. One is in Hotel Covington, at 638 Madison Ave., and the other is in the Meijer parking lot in Florence, at 4990 Houston Road. In Kentucky, 0.26% of vehicles are electric. For every 10,000 vehicles, […]
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Park Hills Halloweenies tradition continues: ‘I feel like it’s kind of giving something back’
Park Hills Fire Department will be reinstating its “Halloweenie” tradition this year. It started in 1954 when the firefighters decided they wanted to have something to give out to the dozens of happy, costumed children who would walk past the firehouse as they canvassed the neighborhood for candy and treats. What would be better, they […]
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Deck the Y’all’s Lightfest coming to Thomas More Stadium
The Florence Y’all’s recently announced their first winter season event: A winter festival with Christmas lights covering the entire Thomas More Stadium. The festival begins on Nov. 25 and runs until Jan. 1, 2023. Tickets are available for purchase online. Pricing varies depending on age and ticket date. Specific operation hours vary and are available […]
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Judges needed for Union’s upcoming photo contest
The city of Union and Commissioner John Mefford are in need of two additional independent judges for the 2022 Photo Contest. The contest is open now until Oct. 31, and the winner will be announced on Nov. 14. The photos are focused on the landscape and life of Union. For those interested in judging the […]
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Covington’s Mutter Gottes neighborhood to host annual pumpkin sale
To kick off October, the Mutter Gottes Neighborhood Association is hosting its fourth annual pumpkin sale on Saturday, October 1. Small, medium, and large pumpkins, fancy gourds, squash and crazy mini gourds of all shapes and colors will be available for purchase. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. The sale will be held on the corner of […]
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Stewards of Sorcery: The partners of Hierophany & Hedge create a haven for everyone
Much of what has been written about the purveyors of Covington’s Hierophany & Hedge – Beskpoke Arcana have centered around their unique appearance. “The impeccably dressed shopkeepers who look to be plucked straight from Victorian aristocracy.” Coil, with her “intelligent eyes” and Augur, “whose gaze captivates like a charm of binding, fortified by his precisely […]
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The Kentucky Side: Does Northern Kentucky have a southern accent?
Northern Kentucky is in a unique geographical position when it comes to traditional cultures related to the South and the Midwest. The way we speak is an example of that as our American accent, in many cases, can represent the shift as north meets south. But do we have a southern accent in Northern Kentucky? […]
