For generations, the summer experience of many Covington teens has revolved around hanging out at the city’s three swim facilities, whether they were working at the facilities or enjoying a day of leisure at the pool. As the 2022 pool season approaches, Covington Parks & Rec and SwimSafe Pool Management are currently looking to hire […]
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Seven of the best NKY patios for a summer drink
As soon as the weather hits above 70 degrees, its NKY law that you have to celebrate outdoors with a drink. The hardest part about following this rule is finding places you haven’t been before. Luckily for all of you, I have been to just about every bar, restaurant and brewery in the Northern Kentucky […]
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Woman hopes to revive Covington home her ancestor, a former slave, once owned
Written by Monique John, WCPO reporter A vacant, deteriorating house at 209 Pleasant St. in Covington sits unassumingly with its padlocked front door and boarded-up window. The peeling paint and overgrown grass in its small front yard suggest it’s an uncared-for space that might not withstand the gradual evolution of the area. The decaying condition […]
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Kentucky Refugee Ministries and Life Learning Center to host Afghan welcoming lunch in Covington
Kentucky Refugee Ministries, in collaboration with Life Learning Center, will host over 32 Afghan refugees families who’ve resettled into Northern Kentucky for a welcome event. The luncheon will take place on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 20 West 18th Street in Covington. Over 70,000 people were evacuated to the United States […]
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GalaxSEA celebrates Star Wars Day at Newport Aquarium on May 4
May the Fourth be with you, always. At the Newport Aquarium, they will be celebrating national Star Wars Day by transporting guests and animals to a galaxSEA far, far away. From underwater Jedi battles in the Surrounded by Sharks Exhibit to Ophelia, the giant pacific octopus, wielding her own lightsaber, the force will be with […]
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NKU senior exhibition reflects cultural identity, perseverance
This story is written by Andrea Turner as part of LINK nky’s partnership with Northern Kentucky University A tearful goodbye was in order for graduating senior Mariam Shaban as she took the floor during this semester’s BFA Senior Exhibition artist talk at Northern Kentucky University. Her exhibit, “Lost in Wonder,” serves as a reminder of […]
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Sprouts and Stouts expanding hours for this year’s festival
The annual Sprouts and Stouts Festival is expanding its hours this year with a two-day event in Covington May 6 and 7. The festivities will begin with a plant sale on Friday, May 6, in part to pay homage to the festival’s beginning as a small garden sale. The market will have an array of […]
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Arbor Day in Covington: Seedling giveaway in newly anointed Tree City of the World
Today is Arbor Day, and the City of Covington’s new urban forester, Patrick Moore, has a favorite quote that lends spirit both to the holiday and the City’s 2022 celebration of it, “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Attributed to a farmer in […]
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Notre Dame celebrates 100th birthday
Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills will host their annual festival on July 4th, from 1 to 6 p.m., as usual, but there will be a subtle, albeit important, difference this year. This will be the 100th year the sisters have held their festival. This incredible anniversary is heralded by the announcement that the city […]
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Fairview, Ryland Heights: ‘Don’t they know it’s the end of the world?’
City name: Fairview City size: 324 acres Population: 470 Median income: $61,806 Median property value: $112,500 Incorporated: 1957 Mayor: Harry Sprott ——- City name: Ryland Heights City size: 5.2 square miles Population: 1,077 Median Income: $55,781. Median Property value: $147,415 Incorporated: 1972 Mayor: Johnny Cole Why does the sun go on shining? Why does the […]