This story originally appeared in the Oct. 20 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Enjoy this story in two ways – read below or listen here. Covington’s Oktoberfest, held annually in the city’s Mainstrasse Village, brings visitors from near and far to don their best lederhosen, dance, play games and – […]
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The Sunday Story: NKY’s German roots flow much deeper than Mainstrasse
This week on the Sunday Story, we talk with LINK nky contributor Robin Gee about this history or German heritage in Northern Kentucky. Read More Here | Listen Below | Donate Here Covington’s Oktoberfest, held annually in the city’s Mainstrasse Village, brings visitors from near and far to don their best lederhosen, dance, play games and – […]
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How Northern Kentucky became a hub for life sciences
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 13 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. To some, the decision to construct a life sciences lab in downtown Covington may seem like a random choice. It was one that Mayor Joe Meyer certainly hadn’t considered when he sat down in 2021 […]
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Local markets a key ingredient in NKY’s food landscape
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 6 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Enjoy this story in two ways – read below or listen here. “Life-changing” is how some Dee Felice Market shoppers describe the grocery’s smoked chicken salad. The dish is one of the market’s top sellers, consistently snatched […]
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Count us in: Northern Kentucky’s unyielding quest to carve out a unique regional identity
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 29 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. Northern Kentucky wants an identity of its own. But how does a region forge a distinct identity and vision when it is considered part of a major metropolitan area of a city in an adjacent […]
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From affordable to unattainable?
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 22 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Enjoy this story in two ways – read below or listen here. In July 2022, notices to vacate were posted at one of the last “very affordable” places to live in Newport, leaving residents in […]
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Families brace for change as schools enact Kentucky’s new gender-related law
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 25 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. When Nancy Bardgett’s daughter came out as transgender, she said she was thankful that Jordan Bardgett was able to receive the care she needed. In addition to having a supportive family, Jordan, then a […]
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Painful decisions: How hard is it for patients to find doctors they can trust?
Wendy Fillhardt went to see Dr. Pragya B. Gupta at Advanced Pain Treatment Center in Edgewood for back pain in 2021. “I was told that he was a good doctor,” she said. “I was encouraged to go there. So I finally gave in and went.” She said she’s not a fan of going to the […]
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The ‘invisible population:’ NKY school districts discuss state of student homelessness
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 4 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Experience The Sunday Story in three ways; READ BELOW | LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE — As a young adult, David Childs experienced homelessness. It wasn’t because of addiction or mental illness—he even grew […]
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Streetscapes goes off the beaten path on the way to Big Bone Lick
This story originally appeared in the July 28 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Summer summons a range of outdoor activities. But when the pools are crowded and the pickleball courts are full, sometimes a trip off the beaten path is the best solution. This Streetscapes heads to […]