Covington community members will have a chance to weigh in Monday afternoon on a proposed Pike Street development that could become the new home of the city’s farmers market. The city is close to closing on the property near John G. Carlisle Elementary School. The development would include a building currently owned by the school […]
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Newport resumes floodwall mural project with first new panels set for August
The blank spaces along Newport’s floodwall won’t stay empty much longer. Beginning in August, local artists will start transforming them into scenes from the city’s past. Newport’s new floodwall mural project, along Dave Cowens Drive, is designed to celebrate the city’s history through a series of murals. The first two mural panels will begin next […]
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Stewart Iron Works earns Erlanger Business Spotlight for generations of craftsmanship
For more than 160 years, Stewart Iron Works has left its mark across the country. The City of Erlanger honored Stewart Iron Works as its Business Spotlight during the July 7 city council meeting, recognizing the nationally known metalworking company for its craftsmanship, history and contributions to the community. Forged in 1862, Stewart Iron Works opened in Covington. In just a few years, the company planted […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKY arts and entertainment
Northern Kentucky is bursting with creativity and culture, and nobody knows that better than the people who call this vibrant community theirs. From world-class museums and live music venues to beloved local bands and one-of-a-kind festivals, the arts and entertainment scene in Northern Kentucky is anything but ordinary. This year’s Reader’s Choice Awards shine a […]
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Covington to host open house for Goebel Park plan
Covington’s Department of Parks & Recreation will host a public open house on July 28 to give residents a chance to leave in-person recommendations on the future of Goebel Park. Located in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood, the park is one of the city’s key landmarks, but its proximity to the impending Brent Spence project work means […]
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MAMMOTH Music Series is back at New Riff
The New Riff MAMMOTH Music Series is back starting this weekend. The music series is a free-to-attend event held every Saturday from July 11 through Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff Distilling, 24 Distillery Way in Newport. Admission is free. This is a 21-plus event. The […]
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6 ‘N The Mornin’ to open at Covington RiverCenter this month
6 ‘N The Mornin’ is set to open at the Covington RiverCenter on July 11, two months after publicly announcing their move south across the Ohio River. The restaurant was previously located on Madison Road in Cincinnati’s East Walnut Hills neighborhood. Prior to this, the space at 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd. was home to Honey […]
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Boss Hog’s next chapter: Inspiring NKY’s future trades workers
The pig that charmed crowds at parades and fairs across Northern Kentucky last year is now serving as the face of a new mission to encourage young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades. ​Boss Hog became the mascot of AnyWeather, a construction service company, last year after owner Phil Griffin purchased the pig […]
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Thomas More’s conservation concert fundraiser returns July 25
Thomas More University’s third annual concert to raise funds for conservation on the Ohio River will take place at the Thomas More Biology Field Station on July 25. Dubbed “Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River: Concert for Conservation,” the event will feature live music performances and the unveiling of a new mural from Thomas More alumnus […]
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Meet farmers, shop local on Campbell County’s Backroads Farm Tour
Campbell Countians can slow down, take the scenic route and discover the farms that help shape the county’s rural landscape during the county’s backroads farm tour. The Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour is July 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. See the county as you never have before during the self-guided driving […]