This particular segment of Streetscapes transported me to a different era. I’ve been to Burlington before, but never made it past the McDonald’s and gas stations. The further I drove, the further away from modern reality I got, and I mean that in the best way possible. When I drove past Burlington Commons, I actually […]
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Grants Lick celebrates 225 years: ‘It’s a community that helps each other’
Grants Lick is a small town in the southwestern part of Campbell County. It has been there for 225 years. In 1793, Samuel Bryan, the nephew of Daniel Boone, discovered salt water in the area. John Grant, also a nephew of Boone, owned the land on which the salt water was found and created a […]
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Beyond the Curb headed to Latonia for in-person tour
The Covington neighborhood of Latonia will be the focus of Beyond the Curb’s fall in-person tour on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour coordinator Jill Morenz said the team is excited to bring attention to Latonia. “This will be our 12th tour and the first time we’ve featured Latonia,” she said. […]
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Hang with alligators and penguins at Newport Aquarium’s annual Nauti Nite
WAVE Foundation, Newport Aquarium’s nonprofit organization, is holding its annual gala, Nauti Nite, on Friday, Oct. 7 at the aquarium. While interacting with alligators, penguins and other animals, guests can sample food from 20 local restaurants. There will also be live entertainment and a live auction. The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 […]
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Thomas More University receives grant to preserve special collection
Thomas More University was one of just 65 schools nationally to receive a Preservation Assistance Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The university plans to use the $10,000 grant to fund a general preservation assessment, train staff, and purchase preservation supplies for a special collection in the Thomas More Room of the Benedictine […]
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Two Covington buildings receive grant funding to support redevelopment
Throughout its 11-year history, the Duke Energy Urban Revitalization Grant Program has aided countless developers in transforming iconic buildings in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. On Friday, Duke Energy announced its latest round of funding, $250,000 in Urban Revitalization grants for eight projects across the Greater Cincinnati area, including $55,000 for two projects in Covington. These […]
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Ludlow’s ‘last remaining piece of railroad history’ to undergo years-long restoration process
A historic Ludlow building abandoned since the 1970s will regain life over the next six years as the Ludlow Heritage Museum seeks to restore the former railyard storehouse. Currently, in its first stages of restoration, the “Industrial Romanesque” style building has debris littered throughout, but the history is in the lasting original brick walls and […]
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Purple People Bridge gets fresh coat in honor of 150th birthday
A fresh coat of paint is being applied to the Purple People Bridge in Newport. The historic span over the Ohio River between Newport and Cincinnati is being celebrated for its 150th anniversary. Newport-based Baynum Painting is working on this bridge through Thursday afternoon, painting the entryway arch on the Newport side of the bridge. […]
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Beyond the Curb: New townhomes on Dayton’s riverfront
This week’s Beyond the Curb episode features the Manhattan Harbour development, where townhomes and condos will soon be added to the area’s current collection of single-family homes and apartments. The idea of this community, developers said, is to take advantage of the walkability of Dayton and Bellevue’s entertainment districts and utilize the nearby river. A […]
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History lesson: Fort Thomas school to celebrate its 100th anniversary
This article is written by Kara Uhl Samuel Woodfill Elementary’s cornerstone was laid on July 22, 1922. The school is named for Army Maj. Samuel Woodfill, who, at various points in his life was stationed and resided in Fort Thomas, and was one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I. In 1924, a […]
