America’s River Roots Festival announced the full 12-act lineup of the River Roots Concert Series at Smale Park. As part of its inaugural celebration, taking place from Oct. 8 to 12 on the riverfronts of Cincinnati, Covington and Newport, the free five-day event is Ohio River’s largest music festival to date, featuring more than 100 […]
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Newport to take ownership of Purple People Bridge
Once nearly destined for demolition, the Purple People Bridge has instead become one of the region’s most loved connectors, and soon, it will officially belong to the city of Newport. The Purple People Bridge Company is transitioning ownership of the bridge to the city of Newport at a special meeting of the Bridge Company Board […]
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Newport, Cincinnati firefighters find home away from home in Munich firehouse
For two weeks in Munich, Germany, this summer, a Newport and Cincinnati firefighter was just part of the crew. Newport firefighter Chris Holmes and Cincinnati firefighter Kurt Baker traveled overseas to Munich from June 25 to July 10 to participate in a firefighter exchange. The pair participated in daily firefighter life at the Munich Fire […]
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Roebling Bridge photo contest opens in July
The Covington-Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee is accepting entries for their annual Roebling Bridge photo contest, featuring daytime and nighttime categories, an open category for video and digital pieces, and cash prizes and a trip to the top of the bridge for winners.
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Music, cuisine and culture: What is America’s River Roots Festival?
America’s River Roots Festival is not only a celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, but also of the Ohio River Valley and its food, music and culture. Organizers want the festival to honor America’s river cities’ crucial role in the country’s history. They plan to make it one of the largest cultural events in Greater […]
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The Haile Foundation considers moving to Covington
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, a nonprofit that has funded various civic, cultural and education initiatives around Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, including BLINK, is considering moving from its current Cincinnati location to Covington. Although the foundation hasn’t made any final decisions yet, “we’re considering it strongly,” said Bernie McKay, president and […]
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Local mayors discuss inclusive practices amidst national backlash
As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, commonly known as DEI, initiatives come under fire in the United States, local leaders are emphasizing the importance of its core principles. Since taking office on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump and his administration have taken executive action to target DEI initiatives. During his first day in office, Trump signed […]
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Big Mac Bridge repair: First steel girders needed for construction arrive
The first replacement girders needed to continue construction on the Big Mac Bridge repair have arrived in Cincinnati, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced Sunday. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced Sunday that the girders were headed from a fabrication shop in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Cincinnati. They arrived around 4:30 p.m. ODOT said the […]
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Covington’s Opal Rooftop restaurant to close
Opal Rooftop, a popular casual-fine dining restaurant in Covington will close permanently on January 18 due to rising costs, the current climate of the restaurant industry, and sustaining the rooftop space.
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Here’s when to expect Big Mac Bridge traffic to improve
Cincinnati and the Ohio Department of Transportation are implementing new strategies to mitigate traffic congestion caused by the closed southbound lanes of I-471, including traffic cameras, a detour strategy, and signal timing adjustments.
