Covington has announced the winners of its neighborhood grant program, which will be used to fund various projects including neighborhood beautification, teen involvement, and park improvements, with a total of $24,955 awarded to six local groups.
Category: Preservation
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They’re here! Spotted lanternflies sighted in NKY
Spotted lanternflies have been sighted in Covington, and residents are being urged to report any sightings to the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension office.
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This historic storefront in Covington is getting restored
Duke Energy has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky to restore a historic storefront in Covington, which will be used to spur economic development opportunities for the community.
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City of Covington to restore historic Duveneck House
The City of Covington has announced plans to restore the Duveneck House, a historic home belonging to Frank Duveneck, after a legal battle with the Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, and has set aside $175,000 in federal funds to complete the work.
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These NKY bars, restaurants made the ‘America’s Best Bourbon Bars 2024’ list
Northern Kentucky bars and restaurants were named to the “America’s Best Bourbon Bars 2024” list by The Bourbon Review.
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New city hall an avenue for Covington to honor civic engagement
Covington has established a program to recognize exceptional civic engagement from its residents, with a selection committee meeting annually to accept suggestions and nominate individuals for recognition at the new City Hall.
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Covington mulls climate action task force
Covington is considering the establishment of a climate action task force following the recommendations of the Green Umbrella Regional Climate Collaborative, which would create a Covington Green Playbook to identify measurable and achievable environmental and sustainability goals.
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Ralph Drees honored with revamped Devou Park overlook
The revamped Drees Overlook at Devou Park, which offers unimpeded views of the Cincinnati skyline, hopes to honor the legacy of homebuilder Ralph Drees while improving park visitors’ experience. In 2022, Barbara Drees-Jones, Ralph’s daughter, pitched the family’s intention to reinvigorate the park’s overlook pavilion to the Covington Commission. After a year of construction, the […]
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NKY in Photos: Exploring NKY’s iconic sites
Northern Kentucky is filled with its fair share of historical sites: churches, bridges and residences, some of which are still standing today. We took a blast to the past this week, visiting some of NKY’s most classic and prominent features. Click through to see how much has changed.
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Vacant fire station transformed into bustling bar next door to Covington Yard
A previously abandoned and dilapidated Covington fire station has been transformed into one of the city’s newest bar concepts. The Firehouse at Covington Yard, located at 419 Greenup Street, is an extension of the popular Covington Yard, which is on the same property tract. The bar acts as a spillover for Covington Yard, which can […]
