Although rooftop bars are very common in big cities (there’s about a dozen right across the river) there are a few this side of the river in NKY that are worth checking out before heading over to Cincy. Braxton Brewery There is no doubt that since the opening of their rooftop bar, Braxton has become […]
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New monument dedicated to Gold Star families soon to be unveiled
A new monument will soon be unveiled and dedicated to Gold Star families in Williamstown. Set to be revealed in the Williamstown Veterans Cemetery North on Eibeck Lane, the monument is dedicated to families who have lost loved ones in the Armed Forces. It is black granite with two inscriptions describing who the monument is […]
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Local legacy families find life for Giminetti Baking Co.
The former owners of Giminetti Baking Co., Jim Ciuccio and Richard Ferguson recently announced the closure of the wholesale bakery after 37 years in business. It didn’t take long for NKY natives and owners of Pompilios Italian Restaurant, KHI Food Brands and Sweet Tooth Premium Ice Cream & Candies and NKY Mike Mazzei, Joe Bristow […]
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10 unique summer day camps in NKY
While summer is a much needed break for both kids and parents, oftentimes they both hit a lull. The initial excitement of summer wears off and when the heat starts to drive you back indoors, the boredom hits. Day summer camps are a perfect solution to help kids stay entertained and give parents back some […]
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Do this spring maintenance now to prevent costly problems later
Written by John Matarese, WCPO consumer reporter With inflation raging these days, none of us want to spend more than we have to on home repair. That’s why it’s more important than ever to do some spring home maintenance, to keep minor problems from becoming big ones. For Rhonda Lahman, spring yard cleanup is so […]
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Falcon Theatre announces 2022-2023 season
The continuation of live, in-person performances will continue when the Falcon Theatre opens its 2022-2023 Season, presenting a mix of contemporary works and regional U.S. premieres. The U.S. regional premiere of “The Half-Life of Marie Curie” by Lauren Gunderson (Silent Sky, The Revolutionists) revels in the strength of female friendship between two fearless scientists during the heights and […]
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Remake Learning Days Across America returning to NKY
Remake Learning Days Across America returns to Covington this spring in with family-friendly learning events designed to engage caregivers, parents and kids around the country. Organizations like the Kenton County Public Library and the Catalytic Fund are coordinating the festival, bringing together other regional organizations to host more than 100 events during the Greater Cincinnati […]
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Photos: Sprouts and Stouts Festival
The Sprouts and Stouts festival is back after a hiatus due to Covid restrictions. This year the festival was held on two days, Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, at a small lot located at East Fourth and Madison in Covington. There was a plant sale on Friday, from 10 am to 5 pm, […]
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Florence to host annual night out
Florence Public Works will host its annual night out on Tuesday, May 17. Since 1960, the American Public Works Association has sponsored National Public Works Week to “energize and educate the public on the importance of public works in their daily lives,” according to a press release from the City of Florence. Water, sewer, public […]
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Kids fishing derby scheduled for June at Middleton-Mills Park
Kenton County Parks & Recreation and Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers are presenting the Kids Fishing Derby for kids of all ages on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. until noon at Middleton-Mills Park. It’s a free event. Even adults won’t need fishing licenses when they are helping their kids because it’s the Kentucky Department of […]