Applications for Covington’s Neighborhood Grant Program will open next month. The program invites the city’s neighborhood groups to earn up to $5,000 in grant funding for community improvement projects. It’s organized in partnership with the city and the Center for Great Neighborhoods. The application window will run from Nov. 16 to 4 p.m. on Feb. […]
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Kenton County Fiscal Court issues $2.1 million in support to local orgs
The Kenton County Fiscal Court recently announced it had approved about $2.1 million in public funds to nine local service organizations. “The County’s partnership with these organizations helps Kenton County residents live, work and thrive in our community,” Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann said. “Whether it is supporting seniors and families to individuals with disabilities, […]
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Bluegrass for Good Festival coming to Bellevue to benefit Chicks & Chucks
A new festival celebrating regional bluegrass music while supporting a local breast cancer organization is coming to Bellevue on Oct. 17. Bluegrass for Good, produced by Greater Cincinnati nonprofit Infinite Hills Productions, will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. on the 200 block of Foote Ave. The inaugural event will benefit Chicks & Chucks, […]
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‘You can be brave and scared’: NKY family turns daughter’s cancer battle into hope for others
A new Northern Kentucky foundation is helping kids with serious illnesses face their circumstances with courage. “Our biggest mission is to provide kids comfort, care and spread the message that you can be brave and scared at the same time,” said Derrick Robinson, founder of the Brave Like Remington Foundation The Brave Like Remington Foundation […]
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Horizon Community Foundation celebrates NKY nonprofit leaders
Northern Kentucky nonprofit leaders and volunteers were recognized last month for their work with organizations across the region. The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky honored six people during its 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon on Sept. 29 at the St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center. The annual awards recognize nonprofit executives, board members, volunteers […]
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NorthKey launches 24/7 mental health, substance use crisis hotline
NorthKey Community Care, the state-designated Community Mental Health Center for Kentucky’s eight northernmost counties, has launched a new 24/7 mental and substance use crisis hotline. “The line connects callers with NorthKey’s trained local behavioral health professionals who can assess their needs, provide support and help identify next steps,” according to a NorthKey press release. “People […]
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Annual Happy Feet Ball raises money to give NKY children shoes
Join The Charities Guild of Northern Kentucky for its annual Happy Feet Ball on Nov. 13, 7-11 p.m., at the Event Center at Longworth Hall. For over 40 years, this annual fundraiser has raised money to provide children in Northern Kentucky with the footwear they need to succeed. Last year, the charities guild was able […]
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OneNKY Center wins ‘Office Deal of the Year’
The OneNKY Center in Covington has been honored as the “Office Deal of the Year” by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Owned by the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, the building, which is located at 209 Greenup St., first opened in September last year. It houses several of the region’s economic development organizations […]
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Fort Mitchell mayor honored by Kentucky League of Cities
Fort Mitchell Mayor Greg Pohlgeers received a leadership award from the Kentucky League of Cities. Dubbed the Ann C. Deatherage Leadership Enrichment and Development, or LEAD, Award, KLC “presents the award to a mayor who demonstrates a passion for public service and a commitment to lifelong learning,” according to the organization. “I’m truly honored to […]
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Crestview Hills mayor elected to Kentucky League of Cities Executive Board
Crestview Hills Mayor Paul Meier has been elected to the Executive Board of the Kentucky League of Cities, often shortened to the KLC. The KLC is a membership-based advocacy group that lobbies for the interests of cities in the commonwealth and provides services, such as insurance coverage, to its membership. Most of the cities in […]
