It’s been almost four months since the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky officially opened its new facility’s doors. In February, the shelter moved from its home of 14 years on Scott Blvd. in Covington to its new location at West 13th St in the city. The executive director at the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, […]
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Are you an entrepreneur who has legal questions? This event can help
Blue North, an organization assisting entrepreneurs in Northern Kentucky, is hosting Ask a… Lawyer Entrepreneur Edition to help those seeking legal help in the business world. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 23 at the NKU Collaborative for Economic Engagement (112 West Pike St. in Covington). The event will feature Loren Wolff, an attorney […]
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Roebling Society announces new members in 2022 class
The Metropolitan Club recently announced new community leaders joining the Roebling Society. Starting in 2018, The Roebling Society at the private Covington club was established to identify leaders in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities. A committee comprised of current Roebling Society Members identifies and nominates individuals to the next class, who are selected […]
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River Sweep needs volunteers ahead of annual event
The WAVE Foundation is seeking volunteers to help clean the Ohio River bank in Newport for its annual River Sweep, scheduled for Saturday, June 11. “While River Sweep has been happening for decades, litter continues to be a problem. This is a great opportunity to be part of the solution,” executive director of WAVE Foundation […]
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Covington nonprofits invited to apply for part of $1.15 million grant
Covington nonprofits that help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on families and workers are invited to join a virtual call Wednesday to learn about how to apply for part of a $1.15 million grant. Proposals are due by Monday, June 13 at 4 p.m. Click here to join Wednesday’s meeting. Awards will range from $50,000 […]
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Second Honor Flight of 2022 returns to CVG days before Memorial Day
The second Honor Flight of 2022 took off from CVG early in the morning on May 24. Veterans and guardians were treated to a chartered American Airlines flight. The Honor Flight attendees returned to the CVG terminal at 9 p.m., where they were greeted by an admiring public. Locally, Honor Flight Tri-State has flown over […]
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Highlands students revive Water Walk fundraiser
One in four people do not have access to safe drinking water, according to Our World in Data. On Wednesday, May 25, students at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas will hold their “Water Walk” fundraiser to draw attention to this issue. Highlands junior Emma Daly was leafing through an old yearbook when she found […]
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Florence doc running 100 miles for victims of child abuse
A Florence pediatrician is running 100 miles to raise money for victims of child abuse and neglect. Dr. Robert Tagher, a practicing family doctor at Pediatrics of Florence, is gathering sponsorships for his 100-mile run in Florida this weekend. The Keys 100 ultramarathon isn’t his first big race or fundraiser. Tagher ran an ultramarathon in […]
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Aviatra Accelerators accepting applications for next Launch program
Aviatra Accelerators, a nonprofit business accelerator for women entrepreneurs, has opened applications for it’s next 10-week Launch program. The 30-hour program is designed for those who have been in business between one and three years who are seeking to take their business to the next level, the company said in a press release. At the […]
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Kentucky Refugee Ministries and Life Learning Center to host Afghan welcoming lunch in Covington
Kentucky Refugee Ministries, in collaboration with Life Learning Center, will host over 32 Afghan refugees families who’ve resettled into Northern Kentucky for a welcome event. The luncheon will take place on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 20 West 18th Street in Covington. Over 70,000 people were evacuated to the United States […]
