This story originally appeared in the Jan. 13 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe. Madison Avenue in Covington is a busy street packed full of eateries, bars, small businesses and everything in between, and it’s worth visiting over and over again. Coppin’s at Hotel Covington: 638 Madison Ave. Since Coppin’s […]
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What’s next in NKY’s pilot charter school saga
This story originally appeared in the Jan. 13 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe. Questions are looming after Northern Kentucky University in December declined to be the authorizer of the region’s pilot charter school, and the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a key charter school funding element was unconstitutional. In […]
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Having a baby proves deadlier for Kentucky moms
This story originally appeared in the Jan. 13 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe. Having a baby in Kentucky is more deadly for mothers than nearly all other states in the country. Not only do birthing mothers in Kentucky have to deal with the same issues as the rest […]
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A Cape Cod-style home in rural Boone County
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. While many homes in Northern Kentucky are located in population-dense areas with shops and amenities within walking distance, Boone County offers properties with wide open spaces. For those looking for a little more space and […]
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LINK Streetscapes: Come fly with me to CVG
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. As exciting as the holidays are, few things compare to the stress of an airport during this time of year. I recently stopped at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) for a flight to […]
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From Puerto Rico to Ukraine: How NKY’s melting pot celebrates the New Year
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, people around the world will celebrate a brand new year — but in somewhat unusual ways. Americans raise a champagne toast and some may wake […]
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LINK Streetscapes: Alexandria Pike
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. I’ve mentioned in previous Streetscapes that sometimes I visit an area, thinking I know it, but when I get there, I’m shown a new world. There are so many businesses in this area that I […]
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The Carnegie: A work of art that houses art
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Today, The Carnegie Visual Performing Arts Center in Covington is the only multidisciplinary performing arts centers in Northern Kentucky, but the historic building once faced demolition just 50 years ago. Simply known as The […]
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The Behringer-Crawford Museum: A hidden gem that’s tired of hiding
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Perched upon a hillside overlooking the scenic Devou Park in Covington, the Behringer-Crawford Museum was once the 19th century home to the Eubank-Devou family. Though the museum has been open for more than 70 […]
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LINK Streetscapes: Newport
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 16 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. There are Northern Kentucky classics and staples that even I, a longtime resident of the area, have somehow missed. In this streetscapes, come explore a world famous restaurant, an inventive coffee shop and a rustic […]