What you need to know Residents of Covington’s Eastside and Westside neighborhoods came out to the old Duro Bag building and historic roundhouse Monday to share their views on what should eventually occupy the site. Recommendations included everything from a market space to a skate park to a community center, but everyone agreed it ought […]
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Covington to host open house on future Pike Street Farmers Market site
The City of Covington is hosting an open house for the Pike Street Development, which aims to convert the surface parking lot at 257 Pike St. into the new home of the Covington Farmers Market. The open house will be held on July 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at John G. Carlisle Elementary School, located […]
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How Conveyor Belt became NKY’s coolest bookstore—and why it’s moving to Clifton
Next time you’re driving through Covington and pass the Anchor Grill on Pike Street, make sure to take notice of a conspicuously out-of-place building lathered in bright blue paint. Step inside, and you’ll find the sort of literary paradise you’d normally only see in the movies. Conveyor Belt Books, the preferred bookstore of every in-the-know […]
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Skyline Chili opens new location in Covington
Greater Cincinnati’s favorite fast-casual chain has opened a new location in Northern Kentucky. This morning, Skyline Chili opened for business at 520 West Fifth Street, replacing the older location on Third Street in Covington. Unlike the previous location, this newer Skyline will have a drive-thru in addition to offering carryout and dine-in options. Located at […]
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Covington schools join Read Ready Network, completing participation among NKY river city districts
The Covington Independent School District Board of Education passed a resolution to become Northern Kentucky’s final river city school district to join the Read Ready Network. The board last week joined the school boards and city governments of Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Southgate and Ludlow to formally commit to supporting the Read Ready Network’s mission […]
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Up There hopes to bring new life to iconic Covington rooftop
What you need to know With pristine views of the Cincinnati skyline, this Covington bar is revitalizing one of the city’s most enticing commercial rooftops. Perched atop the landmark Republic Bank Building at 535 Madison Ave. in the heart of Covington’s Central Business District, Up There promises to bring an elevated experience to the city’s […]
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New Covington Skyline sets opening date
The new location of Skyline Chili located on the corner of 5th Street and Philadelphia Street in Covington will open its doors on Monday at 10:30 a.m., according to a social media announcement from the restaurant. The restaurant also has another older location on 3rd Street and Philadelphia Street, but that location will close for […]
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Braxton Brewing opens pre-orders for limited Mug Club memberships
Braxton Brewing Company is accepting new members for its “Mug Club,” a limited annual membership program that offers perks such as beer discounts and exclusive events. Membership is available at all Braxton locations in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, including its Covington Taproom, Barrel House in Fort Mitchell, Braxton Union and Braxton Factory 52. Mug Club […]
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Covington government transition reaches major milestone with final report
What you need to know Covington’s transition to a new form of government reached a major milestone this week. The city committee in charge of issuing recommendations on transitioning the government voted Thursday night to send its final report to the city’s Board of Commissioners. There’s one caveat to the final report–a subcommittee on the […]
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Anonymous $5,000 gift kicks off fundraising for KSO Summer Concert Series
A $5,000 anonymous donation is helping launch a $25,000 challenge grant to support the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s free summer concert series in Fort Thomas and Covington. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs three summer concert series in Tower Park, 900 S Fort Thomas Ave., and Devou Park, 1201 Park Drive, each year. These concerts are free […]