Culture
By Golly’s opens new location in Union Promenade
By Golly’s is the latest restaurant to open in Union’s sprawling Union Promenade development. Community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening on Jan. 6. The Milford-based neighborhood restaurant franchise has expanded its presence in Northern Kentucky in recent years, opening its downtown Covington location in 2024. By Golly’s operates six restaurants across Greater Cincinnati,…
Kona Ice launches first candy line ahead of Valentine’s Day
Florence-based Kona Ice, a mobile shaved ice franchise, has launched a confections line ahead of Valentine’s Day. Kona Ice, in…
A legacy that endures: Oakley Farris’ lasting impact on NKU
Oakley Farris didn’t view his support of Northern Kentucky University as philanthropy; he saw it as an investment in people,…
NKY on Tap: Friday night Stammtisch at Fort Mitchell Public House
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous…
Arts
Work out, but make it fun in NKY
Sometimes, working out can feel like … well, work. If you’re feeling like you need to get a workout in,…
Restaurants
Carmelo’s voted #2 best new restaurant in the U.S.
The results are in: USA Today readers voted Carmelo’s in Covington the second best new restaurant in the U.S. The…
Entertainment
Hangover-free sipping: where to find mocktails in NKY
Now that the holidays have passed, you might feel the need to dry out a little (I know I do). …
Community Voices
Community Voices: Your LinkedIn photo called. It wants a do-over
What you need to know This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for…
In Case You Missed It
In Search of the Best: Authentic Mexican and Venezuelan street food at La Torta Loca
Beth McDaniel’s In Search of the Best column explores her adventures in food around Northern Kentucky as she looks for…
Inside LINK: We’ve got quite the 2026 ahead of us
It was one of those years where each week, without fail, I knew the following week was finally going to…
Confusion, hearsay and idle conjecture: 2025 in review
It’s really easy to get complacent—or worse, burnout—in this job. If you’ve never worked in a newsroom, you might be…
NKY dining in 2025: restaurant openings and closures
As Northern Kentucky’s restaurant scene evolves, 2025 became a transitional year, seeing the closure of several prominent eateries and the…
NKY on Tap: Herb and Thelma’s – a beer and burger institution
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous…
From aquarium tanks to fire training trailers: My top stories of 2025
In 2025, my reporting put me face-to-face with sharks and stingrays, crawling through a firefighter training course, sitting in a…
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