Two generations of designers were honored this week as Alexandria retires its 1999 city logo and embraces a new look for the decades ahead. Alexandria issued a call for ideas in November 2024 for new logo designs. The design ideas were presented at a council meeting in June, and the city approved the new logo […]
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One NKY family’s ‘lousy’ hike in the woods sparked a relatable brand
Trekking through the muck of a creek in Red River Gorge was not then 6-year-old Gabe Pleiman’s idea of a good time. To make matters worse, the mile-and-a-half round-trip on the Sheltowee Trace Trail was taking the Pleiman family half a day to complete because of the conditions. The bottom line: Gabe was miserable, and […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington, or hanging out with your pup at Alexandria Brewing Co., Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be […]
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Jack O’ Lantern Festival returns to Covington this weekend
The Covington Jack O’ Lantern Festival is returning this Saturday with spooky season celebrations. The festival will be held at Randolph Park from 5 to 8 p.m., and the city is hosting a special Pumpkin Carving Night on Wednesday. Pumpkins carved will be displayed at the festival, where the first 50 kids to arrive get […]
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Where passion takes root: Inside the master gardener program
In Northern Kentucky, a volunteer-driven program is giving plant lovers the chance to turn their hobby into a certified way of serving the community. The master gardener program is a volunteer-based program that has operated within the state for over 50 years. County extension offices train and provide education to individuals, and upon completion, they […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington or letting your dog roam free in Florence, Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be in cities […]
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Bellevue cuts ribbon on Beach Park expansion
The City of Bellevue and Southbank Partners cut the ribbon on an expansion of Beach Park this week. The expansion comes as the result of the city buying up a tract of land adjacent to the park for about $700,000, according to Mayor Charlie Cleves. The land will not only expand the footprint of the […]
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Your guide to NKY fall festivals, farms and frights
Fall is almost here, and it’s about time to embrace the season by visiting pumpkin patches, farms, haunted houses and fall festivals across the region. From picking pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns to hay rides to sipping on some boozy cider, getting spooked at a haunted house and more, there is plenty to do in NKY this […]
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Kentucky Wool Festival returns next month
Mark your calendar: One of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved fall traditions is right around the corner. The Kentucky Wool Festival returns Oct. 3-5, bringing three “full days of heritage, music, food and family fun to Pendleton County,” per a press release from event organizers. Held beside Kincaid Lake State Park, the festival celebrates the region’s […]
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Cincinnati Off Road Alliance names new executive director
Jason Reser has been named as the new executive director of the Cincinnati Off Road Alliance. The alliance, known as CORA, is a recreational nonprofit that maintains about 115 miles of natural surface trails for bikers, hikers and trail runners throughout both the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions. Reser formerly served as the organization’s […]
