It’s hot. Like, really hot. And it’s going to stay hot: The National Weather Service is predicting high heat and humidity throughout the weekend. Those who can are likely cranking their ACs to stay cool, but some local residents aren’t so lucky, especially if they’re dependent on federally funded government programs to cover their cooling […]
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Northern Kentucky Backpacks Bonanza giveaway set for Aug. 8
An annual, region-wide backpack and school supply giveaway event called Backpacks Bonanza, formerly called Backpacks and Breakfast, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8 this year, according to a Monday announcement from the organizers. “The goal of this year’s event, sponsored by Northern Kentucky Harvest, is to provide at least 1,175 backpacks filled with new […]
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Major child abuse service provider to open new facility in Crestview Hills
What you need to know The Family Nurturing Center, which provides services for victims of child abuse and neglect, is building a new facility in Crestview Hills to provide expanded services to its client base. The organization currently operates out of a rented facility in Florence, but CEO Jane Herms said the space is no […]
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ArtsWave and MeetNKY issue $60,000 in grants to NKY arts orgs
Organizations across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will receive $60,000 in grants for community-focused projects through a partnership between ArtsWave and MeetNKY. ArtsWave, a Cincinnati-based arts nonprofit, and MeetNKY, Northern Kentucky’s tourism bureau, announced Tuesday that they have awarded the funding to local organizations. The grants will support placemaking initiatives intended to strengthen neighborhoods, celebrate […]
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FIRE Foundation of NKY grants $154,600 for inclusive learning
The FIRE Foundation of Northern Kentucky announced Tuesday it had granted $154,600 to six diocesan schools throughout the region to help them expand learning resources for students with disabilities and other specialized learning needs. “This is truly a testament to the energy, effort, heart and soul that our schools and educators are putting into inclusive […]
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Giving Voice Foundation to raffle off rare bourbon set in Covington
The Giving Voice Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on services for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, will raffle off a five-bottle set of rare bourbon starting later this week. The raffle will serve as a way to raise funds for the foundation’s services. “Behind every raffle ticket is an opportunity to make […]
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OneNKY Alliance welcomes new project director
The OneNKY Alliance, a nonprofit that focuses on health and education, is welcoming a new project director into its ranks, Annalese Cahill. Cahill formerly served as the government relations manager for DSD Advisors, a Cincinnati-based lobbying firm that’s been involved with several projects and organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area, including the development of Factory […]
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What will the new home of the Covington Farmers Market look like?
What you need to know UPDATES: The open house, which was previously scheduled for June 10, was later rescheduled to July 13. Read about it here. Lines in this story referencing the open house’s date and location should be disregarded. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners approved the purchase agreement for the Pike Street property at […]
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Holly Hill Golf Classic fundraiser returns in June
The Holly Hill Golf Classic fundraiser will return for its 64th year on June 12. Holly Hill is a regional nonprofit that provides mental health and other services to children and families, including victims of human trafficking. “This is a fantastic event to support our mission to protect and support the most vulnerable members of […]
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TradesNKY expands programs in Kenton County
TradesNKY, a nonprofit that provides trades training to students, is expanding its presence into five new schools in Kenton County: Holmes Middle School in Covington Independent Public Schools and Turkey Foot Middle School, Twenhofel Middle School, Woodland Middle School and Summit View Academy in the Kenton County School District. “This expansion represents another major step […]