The path to Greenline Salon hasn’t been a straightforward one – or an expected one– for either of its owners, Ashley Bierschbach and Caitie Mix. “ I was raised by a single dad, so we never knew what to do with our hair, and I always wanted to go to hair school,” Bierschbach explained But when […]
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The Mad Piper looks to bring Irish pub culture, live music to Covington
What you need to know The Mad Piper co-founder, Will Hodges, wanted to create an authentic Irish pub atmosphere in the heart of Covington, drawing on his vacation experiences in the British Isles. Hodges told LINK nky that pubs are central to the community experience in Ireland and Scotland, where people have gathered for generations […]
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It’s official: Wawa’s coming to Covington
Wawa is coming to Covington. The Philadelphia-based convenience store chain is slated to open a location on the site of the old Walgreens on Winston Avenue in Covington, according to site planning documents LINK nky obtained through a public records. Demolition of the site began recently. The new owners of the property are an LLC subsidiary of […]
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Meet your superintendent: Beechwood
This story was written by Lia Salvatierra, our new Education Reporter. Find more of Lia’s reporting here. Do you have an NKY education story? Email lsalvatierra@linknky.com. Justin Kaiser believes Beechwood Independent School’s commitment to excellence helped steer him toward his mission as the district’s newest superintendent. It’s been a year since the 1998 Beechwood High […]
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Here’s what’s next for Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties
Newport now owns the Brass Ass, Brass Bull and seven other vacant parcels on Monmouth Street. Now what? The Newport Commission voted on July 23 to approve a $3.8 million purchase of nine properties on and adjacent to the 600 block of Monmouth Street. The approval comes after the city announced on Wednesday that it […]
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One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest marine companies relocates HQ to Newport
What you need to know Carlisle & Bray Enterprises, one of Greater Cincinnati’s largest full-service marine logistics and operations companies, has moved its headquarters east across the Licking River. Previously housed in Covington’s RiverCenter, Carlisle & Bray signed a lease in Newport’s Ovation complex in February. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July […]
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NKY on Tap: Munich by way of Northern Kentucky
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. Had I not been part of this, I’m not sure I would fully believe it. This is the story of how two friends in Northern Kentucky independently met two […]
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Newport to buy Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties in $3.8M redevelopment deal
Adult entertainment clubs the Brass Bull and Brass Ass, along with Huddle’s Cafe in Newport, are permanently closing as the city moves forward with a $3.8 million purchase of the properties. The deal is part of a downtown redevelopment effort. Newport announced on July 22 that it would be purchasing the Brass Ass, Brass Bull, […]
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Fort Thomas moves closer to prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks
What you need to know Fort Thomas is in the final stages of overhauling its electric mobility device ordinance, which would curtail the use of popular e-bikes on sidewalks. Although no action was taken at the July 20 Law, Labor, License and License Committee meeting, the body drafted an evolving framework for an ordinance expected […]
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Three more Roebling Bridge protestors file lawsuits against Covington
Three more protestors who were arrested on the Roebling Bridge last year have filed lawsuits against the city of Covington and Covington police officers. Logan Imber, Suzanne Bratt and Taylor Marshall are all alleging excessive force and the violation of their constitutional rights by Covington officers. Their suits now join that of Brandon Hill, who […]
