This story originally appeared in the May 17, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week, Streetscapes checks out some businesses along Buttermilk Pike. We’ll start with a longstanding and locally famous establishment Oriental Wok, then head to a regional burger chain and the newest restaurant for […]
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Streetscapes eats up tradition along Alexandria Pike
This story originally appeared in the May 10, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This Streetscapes heads to Campbell County to visit some small businesses along Alexandria Pike. Although historic Lou Lou’s Cafe closed earlier this year, there are still several worthy independent businesses to patronize. Honey […]
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A staycationer’s guide to discovering Northern Kentucky
This story originally appeared in the May 3, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. With summer quickly approaching, Northern Kentucky is home to a bevy of options for hopeful staycationers. What’s a staycation? Simply put, it’s a vacation one spends at home, or at least close to […]
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Summer meal programs keep region’s kids fed
Northern Kentucky organizations have stepped up to provide food for children in need, including the USDA free breakfast and lunch program, through the Go Pantry nonprofit and the community-based 21st Century Program.
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As public pools close, how does NKY stay cool in the summer?
This story originally appeared in the May 3, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. Public pools have been a time-tested solution for keeping cool. “They’re an important fabric of the […]
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What do Kentucky’s House and Senate do, and how does that affect me?
Voters will have a chance May 21 to choose their party’s finalists for this fall’s Kentucky Senate and House races. But what does a state senator or state representative really do, anyway? It’s a good question. Both are state lawmakers that introduce and vote on legislation whenever the state legislature is in session. Both are […]
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What’s a city commissioner good for, anyway? How Covington’s city government works
In Kenton County, Covington is holding a nonpartisan primary for its Board of Commissioners, with 10 candidates running for four seats, and the mayor and board members share executive and legislative power under the city manager model.
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House District 61: Savannah Maddox and Jarrod Lykins
Rep. Savannah Maddox and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jarrod Lykins are seeking the Republican nomination to represent the 61st House District in Frankfort, which covers all of Grant and Gallatin counties and parts of southern Boone and Kenton counties.
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House District 64: Kimberly Poore Moser and Karen Campbell
In the Republican primary for Kenton County’s 64th House district, incumbent Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser and opponent Karen Campbell are focusing on building relationships and bringing about change in the district, with affordable housing and health care being two issues bridging both campaigns.
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House District 66: Ed Massey and TJ Roberts
Two Northern Kentucky Republicans, Ed Massey and TJ Roberts, are competing in the 66th House district primary race, with Massey seeking to ensure the region is well represented and Roberts advocating for life, liberty and property.