One of Covington’s most popular coffee and tea joints is changing its name. KungBrew Cafe, located in MainStrasse Village at 640 Main Street, has now become Fei House. Owner Hana Chu announced the name change today in a social media post. The original name matched KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, the Covington eatery she formerly co-operated with […]
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Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival returns to Newport this weekend
If the smell of sizzling bacon, the taste of Kentucky bourbon and an ice-cold craft beer sound like the perfect summer weekend, Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival has you covered. The festival is coming to Festival Park, located at Festival E Park Dr. in Newport, from July 17 to 19. The festival brings chef-driven dishes featuring […]
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Guided kids nature hike coming to Alexandria Community Park
A kids “hike and seek adventure” is coming to the Alexandria Community Park. Bring your little adventurers and join the guided kids hike and seek adventure, where kids will experience nature through hands-on sensory activities, exciting discoveries and a walk along the park trails. The event is Wednesday, July 23 at 10:45 a.m. at the […]
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How one Boone County farmer’s gift is helping shape the county’s conservation future
What you need to know The late Earl and Hazel Jones were dedicated farmers and conservationists who left a visible and enduring impact on Boone County’s scenery. Upon Earl’s death in 2014, he donated his sprawling Verona farm to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Boone County Conservation District. Jones wanted to […]
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Florence seeks artists for permanent public art installation at city’s Nature Park
The City of Florence is looking for artists to create permanent public installations at Florence Nature Park. Enhancing the park, located at 7200 Nature Park Drive, is part of an ongoing effort from the city to beautify public spaces through art. Selected artwork will be installed at one of the locations identified in the Florence […]
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Graham Nash show canceled as Madison Theater remains in limbo
The Graham Nash Concert scheduled for July 28 at the Madison Theater in Covington has been canceled, according to an announcement on the theater’s website. Ticket holders will automatically be refunded their admission via TicketWeb. “The previous operator’s sudden and unexpected closure of the venue, along with subsequent communications on social media, created significant confusion […]
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Covington nominated as finalist for ‘Best Culinary Town in the South,’ vote now
A magazine covering the American South is holding a competition for “Best Culinary Town in the South,” and Covington has made it to the finals. After thousands of votes were cast during the publication’s initial Readers’ Poll at The Local Palate, Covington advanced from a field of 15 culinary destinations across the South to the […]
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Todd Rundgren’s latest tour will stop in NKY
Get ready to “Bang The Drum All Day” in Cincinnati. Todd Rundgren, the legendary singer, songwriter and producer known for every song your dad likes on classic rock radio, will perform at the MegaCorp Pavilion, at 101 W 4th St., in Newport on Aug. 15. Rundgren, a 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, […]
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How a new marketing campaign is aiming to keep people coming to Covington
Creators of a new marketing campaign hope to bring more people to Covington during the bridge closures. The campaign, which is called Uncover Covington, is the latest in a set of efforts to ensure the city can weather the closures of access points due to infrastructure projects. “The solution, after all of our research, after […]
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Covington community meeting seeks input on Pike Street development that could include farmers market
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 […]