It’s hard to think of too many better ways to spend your early Friday evening than standing outside sipping margaritas. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Margarita Madness this Friday, where CityBeat will take over the Purple People Bridge to serve you margs from your favorite bars and restaurants in the Greater Cincinnati area in […]
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Community Voices: Four steps to get your retail business holiday-ready
This Community Voices column is written by Jill Morenz, the CEO of Aviatra Accelerators in Covington. For many retailers, there are seasonal shifts in sales and consumer behavior throughout the year with the fourth quarter being one of the busiest – and most important – times of the year. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and other […]
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Newport considers Mansion Hill Park playground upgrade
Newport is considering new playground equipment and other improvements at Mansion Hill Park as part of a broader effort to make the city’s parks more attractive and more intentionally designed. The city commission held a first reading on a purchase order with DWA Recreation for new playground equipment after the roughly 25-year-old equipment at the […]
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Boone County Public Library receives grants for free arts programs
The Boone County Library received two grants from the Kentucky Arts Council to support its arts programs. The grants will support three artists, who will use the funding for free performances and arts programs, including a summer concert and a creative residency for older adults. The Boone County Public Library Foundation’s Kentucky Touring Grant 2027 […]
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Allegiant adding nonstop flight from CVG to Orlando
Allegiant Airlines has added a new nonstop route from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to the Orlando International Airport. The new year-round route connecting CVG and Orlando, a popular vacation destination, will commence on Feb. 12, 2027. “We’re excited to announce this new route into our growing network and will continue to look for opportunities to connect […]
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‘Bridgerton’ author Julia Quinn to speak in Fort Thomas
Bestselling author Julia Quinn is visiting the Fort Thomas Mess Hall on Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. for Campbell County Public Library’s upcoming “Signature Series” event. Quinn penned the internationally acclaimed “Bridgerton” series, Queen Charlotte, the Rokesby series and more. The signature series event will be held at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall, 801 Cochran […]
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From shelving books to leading the library: Dave Schroeder closes a nearly 40-year chapter
Dave Schroeder remembers taking a career aptitude test in the fifth or sixth grade. One of the results that came back was that he had a good aptitude for working with people and should consider becoming a librarian. “I have learned that the overwhelming majority of people are kind and generous, and you know, just […]
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Spotted lanternflies are here to stay in Kentucky. What happens now?
‘They are really beautiful, but they’re also really destructive.’
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Mammoth Music Festival returning to Newport for third year
Newport’s Mammoth Music Festival is set to return to Newport this October. Back for its third year, the Mammoth Music Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 4. The festival is a community-focused experience centered around local music, visual art, food and drinks. The opening ceremonies will start at 11:30 am. Music performances will take place […]
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Newport Central Catholic to host 32nd Family Fireworks Fest on Labor Day
Newport Central Catholic High School is set to host its 32nd annual Family Fireworks Fest, offering attendees prime views of the Western & Southern/WEBN Labor Day Fireworks. The event starts on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Newport Central Catholic High School, located at 13 Carothers Rd. It will include food trucks, drinks, and […]
