The Northern Kentucky Port Authority is considering new security measures at Covington’s OneNKY Center, including keeping the building’s front door locked throughout the day. Although not finalized, the Port Authority Board of Directors voted to seek proposals from interested security contractors at Tuesday’s meeting, just in case. Port staff will be meeting with the OneNKY […]
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Villa Madonna honors Fischer brothers with new STEM wing
Villa Madonna Academy dedicated its new high school and junior high STEM wing on Friday. The new wing is dedicated to Chase and Cole Fischer, who passed away in a boating accident in July 2023. Both had been students at the academy. Chase played tennis and ran cross country. He was preparing to attend the […]
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Horizon Community Foundation names 2026 Nonprofit Award winners
The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky announced the winners of its annual Horizon Nonprofit Awards. Each year, Horizon presents awards to outstanding executives, staff members, board leaders, volunteers and emerging professionals across Northern Kentucky’s nonprofit sector. The 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Award winners are: “These honorees represent the very best of Northern Kentucky’s nonprofit community,” […]
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What’s next for Covington’s Duro Bag site? Search for developer begins
Institutions involved with the acquisition of the old Duro Bag manufacturing site in Covington announced Monday they were beginning to meet with private developers to serve as partners for the site’s redevelopment. Identifying a private developer to help shape what the site will become in the future is the latest step in the site’s redevelopment […]
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Two low-income homes are coming to Pleasant Street in Covington
Two new homes are going up on Pleasant Street this week in Covington, the physical manifestation of one local solution to the region’s housing shortage. “The vision for Pleasant Street has always been to create quality homes that working families can afford while strengthening an established neighborhood,” said Brandon Holmes, head of the city’s Neighborhood […]
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Goodwill breaks ground on new facility in Independence
What you need to know Goodwill broke ground on a new facility in Independence on Thursday. Once complete, the new store will replace the current facility on Taylor Mill Road. “Our little store where we are now is doing great,” said Steve McCann, an Independence resident and the manager of the current store. “We’re one […]
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Magnified Giving’s Camp Give awards $6.6K to NKY nonprofits after youth service projects
Magnified Giving, a nonprofit youth education organization based in Cincinnati, awarded $6,585 to several Northern Kentucky groups upon the conclusion of its Camp Give program. Camp Give is Magnified Giving’s summer program that pairs philanthropic education with real service and grantmaking. Each year, camp participants partner with nonprofits through on-site service visits or by hosting […]
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Catholic Charities’ Cassba in August announces event prizes
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington’s annual Cassba fundraising event will return in August. This year’s theme will be “Stars & Service: Honoring America at 250 and Catholic Charities at 95 Years of Love and Action.” It will celebrate both the 250th anniversary of the United States and 95 years of service from the […]
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Area Development District seeks input on economic development plan
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District, sometimes shortened to NKADD, is seeking public input on its new 2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. To accomplish this, the district is inviting anyone who works or lives in its eight-county service area to fill out three different surveys. The NKADD is one of several Kentucky area development districts […]
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Horizon Community Foundation seeks nominees for 2026 nonprofit awards
The Horizon Community Foundation is seeking nominees for its annual nonprofit awards. The winners of the awards will be honored at a special luncheon in September. “Our nonprofit community is filled with extraordinary people who lead with purpose, compassion and a deep commitment to serving others,” said Nancy Grayson, president and CEO of the Horizon […]
