A well-known Covington woman is among the recipients of 42 Art Meets Activist grants from the Kentucky Foundation for Women. The organization awarded forty-two grants totaling more than $225,000 to feminist artists and social change organizations. These artists and organizations received grants to advance social change through feminist-led, arts-based activities in communities throughout Kentucky, according to […]
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Highlands Grad, Three Others to be Inducted into Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
Tammy Schlarman Freihofer. Highlands High grad Tammy Schlarman Freihofer, who lettered in five different sports, is one of three former student athletes and a high school athletic trainer who will be inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony Wednesday, January 19 at the Villa Hills Civic Club. Other inductees include […]
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Girl Scout Cookies to Be Sold Through Digital Platform, DoorDash
Girl Scout cookie season is upon us and the local Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road will continue to deploy digital resources that emerged in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to fulfill people’s purchases. Part of the strategy includes a new partnership with delivery app DoorDash. Girl Scout cookies will be sold […]
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First Baby Born in 2022 at St. Elizabeth Arrives at 12:01 a.m.
The first baby born in the new year at St. Elizabeth Healthcare arrived mere moments after the ball dropped at midnight to welcome 2022. The hospital announced the arrival of baby Luna Willett, who was born at 12:01 a.m. at the hospital’s Edgewood campus. The baby girl weighed in at 8 lbs., 6.2 oz., and […]
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NKY’s “At Home Chef” Promotes the Art of Conversation One Dinner at a Time
Northern Kentucky chef, Ken Durbin, owns The At Home Chef. The At Home Chef crafts custom menus for in-home, intimate dining experiences. Email him at Ken@TheAtHomeChef.com or call 859-640-6958. by Robin Gee Traditionally, dinner has been the place where family and friends reconnect, recount their days, share their dreams and enjoy a good meal together. […]
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Memorial Parkway Land Donated to Fort Thomas, Newport for Public Park
Land owned by Wayne Carlise to the cities of Fort Thomas and Newport is adjacent to Memorial Parkway. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here […]
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Mark Your Calendars: Here’s What’s Happening at the Campbell County Library
The Annual YART sale featuring works from artists and crafters is November 13 at the Newport Branch of the Campbell County Library (photo: CC Library) Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content […]
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Presentation Outlines Concepts, Ideas for Fort Thomas Parks
A screen grab from the recreation presentation shows a proposed bike/skate park in Tower Park. With input from nearby residents, planners may revisit ideas for the location. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing […]
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Photos: Erlanger Summer Send-Off Festival
The City of Erlanger hosted its Summer Send-Off Festival on Saturday. Despite some afternoon rain, the event was well-attended and featured the Cincinnati Circus, balloon animals and face-painting, bounce houses, performers like former Reds player-turned-musician Bronson Arroyo, food trucks, and drinks. One event included mixing Mentos (made by Perfetti Van Melle, whose North American headquarters […]
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Urban Living Tour Returns to Covington with Focus on Old Seminary Square, Westside
Beyond the Curb returns with in-person tours of urban living in Northern Kentucky on Sunday, October 3. Prior the pandemic, the series would take place twice a year in a different part of Northern Kentucky’s river cities. During the pandemic, the series went virtual with a video-based show that clocked in at 30 episodes. On October […]
