The Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation is launching its Appointed Civic Leadership Academy in Northern Kentucky. The program, called AppointedNKY, will hold its inaugural session on Oct. 17 at Northern Kentucky University from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The initiative is a collaboration between the Women’s Fund, Northern Kentucky University, Horizon Community Foundation […]
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Program distributing free books to kids looks to expand Kentucky footprint
What you need to know A Cincinnati-based organization that distributes free books to students at select schools, including five schools in Northern Kentucky, is hoping to bring the joy of reading to even more kids in the commonwealth. “It brings books into kids’ homes that might not otherwise have a home library,” said Molly Wesley, […]
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Gold Star partnering with Freestore Foodbank for National Chili Month
Gold Star will donate a portion of sales from all chili menu items during October to the Freestore Foodbank as part of its annual National Chili Month campaign. The effort is part of a partnership between the Cincinnati-based restaurant chain and the Freestore Foodbank, which serves families across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. […]
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NKU, Chamber, OneNKY Alliance launch civic education center
Several local organizations announced the launch of a new civic education program, designed to “educate, connect and empower civic leaders in the region,” this week. Called the LaunchNKY Center for Civic Leadership, the program was created by Northern Kentucky University, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the OneNKY Alliance. It is a 12-month series […]
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NAMI Northern Kentucky annual walk set for Oct. 11
The NAMI Northern Kentucky, the region’s local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is hosting its annual fundraiser walk. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the largest grassroots organization in the United States for individuals dealing with mental illness and their families. The walk serves as the organization’s main fundraiser. NAMI Northern […]
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Prosecutors urged to dismiss charges against journalists arrested on Roebling Bridge
A group of professors penned an open letter to Kenton County Attorney Stacy Tapke, asking that the misdemeanor charges against two CityBeat journalists be dropped. The journalists, Madeline Fening and Lucas Griffith, were arrested during a protest on the Roebling Bridge in July. Organizations who contributed to the letter include the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Greater […]
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Kenton County Fire Chiefs ask mayors to help fund training center
What you need to know The Kenton County Fire Chiefs’ Association is asking cities in Kenton County to help fund a joint fire training facility for the area’s fire departments and districts. The center is already partially funded, and the association brought their ask to the meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group on Saturday […]
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Learning Grove to honor Charity in Action Award winners in October
Learning Grove will honor its annual Charity in Action Award winners in early October. This year’s winners are local philanthropists Roger, Glenda and Elizabeth Schorr. “Roger, Glenda and Elizabeth embody the heart of Learning Grove’s mission,” said Learning Grove CEO Shannon Starkey-Taylor in a press release. “Their steadfast generosity has touched countless lives, opening doors […]
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OneNKY Center officially opens its doors: Take a look inside
What you need to know After two years of construction, the OneNKY Center has officially opened its doors with tenants already moved in. Inside the building, the offices are filled with artwork, office supplies, desks and the employees who occupy them. The building, located at the base of the famous Roebling Bridge, is the latest […]
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Ignite Institute to serve as site for 2025 Fall Convening event
The Ignite Institute will host the Northern Kentucky Education Council and Northern Kentucky Cooperative Education Services’ Fall Convening event for 2025. “This gathering is about more than education policy—it is about economic resilience,” according to a press release from the NKY Education Council. “Education remains Northern Kentucky’s strongest asset for driving today’s economic development and […]
