The former local GameWorks team has plans for a new and revamped gaming venue at Newport on the Levee. by Robin Gee GameWorks, a longtime amusement arcade at Newport on the Levee closed its doors this month, but plans are in the works for a return. The original GameWorks will not be back, but a […]
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Peace, Love and Little Donuts opens new location in NKY
Peace, Love and Little Donuts has opened up a new location in Florence, Kentucky. There’s just about every kind of doughnut you can dream of at the doughnut shop. The Florence store opened to the public on in late December. Greater Cincinnati also has another Peace, Love and Little Donuts shop in Hyde Park. Merk […]
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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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Covington Pizza Business Closing After 60 Years
A Covington pizza restaurant is closing its doors for good after six decades in business. Angilo’s, located at 329 West Pike Street, announced on Facebook on Friday that it would shutter after sixty years in business and four generations of the Moorman family operating it. In the post, the business cited “unforeseen circumstances […]
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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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Update: Details on the New Dunkin’ Donuts/Popeyes Alexandria Location
Pat Gilligan of Gilligan Company addresses the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission. He is building a Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes location at the corner of Poplar Ridge and Alexandria Pike. by Robin Gee Plans for a combined Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes in Alexandria near the corner of Alexandria Pike and Poplar Ridge have moved […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts/Popeyes Location Proposed for Alexandria
A new Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes is proposed for the corner of Poplar Ridge and Alexandria Pike, next door to Burger King. by Robin Gee A site plan for a new Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes location to be built on the corner of Alexandria Pike and Poplar Ridge was presented at last night’s city of […]
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meetNKY Joins Kentucky Tourism Industry in Supporting Western Kentucky
Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of meetNKY. As the recovery efforts continue in Western Kentucky, meetNKY, the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, has joined other tourism industry partners in donating to assist with the relief efforts. The Executive Committee of the Board of Commission for meetNKY unanimously approved a $10,000 donation to the Team […]
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CVG Airport Previews December Holiday Travel
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) expects December holiday travel volume to be 90 percent of 2019 levels. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) expects December holiday travel to be spread out over the next two weeks beginning Saturday, 12/18 through Sunday, 1/2. You’ll Love Living in a Clean Home! Since 1986. Call 859-781-3300. […]
