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Newport updates its historic preservation ordinances

Newport held a first reading of an ordinance Thursday to help move forward historic preservation activities in the city. Newport Planning and Building Director Brian...

Covington hosting information sessions for Heritage Trades Academy

Covington is hosting two free information sessions next week, kicking off its Academy for Heritage Trades. The sessions will teach participants about the academy's...

NKWhy: What makes something historic?

History is woven into the fabric of Northern Kentucky’s culture, with historic neighborhoods, homes and businesses dotted throughout the region.  From landmarks like the Roebling...

How our local bridges earned their names

With Cincinnati just across the river, many Northern Kentuckians traverse one of the bridges that span the divide each day for work. In Campbell...

Historic Covington Station hits market with $1.35 million price tag

One of Covington's most historic properties recently hit the market for $1.35 million. Covington Station, situated at an intersection of Pike and Russell streets, was...

NKU students help preserve alumni’s memories of historic Newport school

Written by WCPO's Jasmine Styles The only school for Black children in Campbell County before integration now has something new to keep its legacy...

Newport provides update on Buena Vista neighborhood’s historic status

Discussion on naming the Buena Vista Neighborhood a historic district for preservation efforts has been ongoing in Newport since around 2016. Though city officials said...

Covington’s newest co-working space open after renovations completed on historic building

One of Covington's historic buildings has been transformed into the city's newest shared workspace: Ernst Coworking. Located at 405 Garrard St. in Covington's Licking Riverside...

Who’s got the power? The role of boards and commissions in city government

This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Chances are good that, at some point, you will interact with...

City of Covington honors local businesses at third annual Authenti-CITY Awards

“Welcome to the bold side of the river.” That's how Tom West, Covington's economic development director, kicked off the third annual Covington Economic Development Department...

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