City leaders and developers broke ground Friday on the first mixed-use development at the Covington Central Riverfront. Located at the M & N blocks of the CCR site, the development will include 269 market-rate apartments, about 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 133 parking spaces once complete. The buildings are expected to stand […]
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The Mad Piper looks to bring Irish pub culture, live music to Covington
What you need to know The Mad Piper co-founder, Will Hodges, wanted to create an authentic Irish pub atmosphere in the heart of Covington, drawing on his vacation experiences in the British Isles. Hodges told LINK nky that pubs are central to the community experience in Ireland and Scotland, where people have gathered for generations […]
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It’s official: Wawa’s coming to Covington
Wawa is coming to Covington. The Philadelphia-based convenience store chain is slated to open a location on the site of the old Walgreens on Winston Avenue in Covington, according to site planning documents LINK nky obtained through a public records. Demolition of the site began recently. The new owners of the property are an LLC subsidiary of […]
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KSO to perform jazz takes on classical favorites in free park concerts
Classical music will get a jazz makeover when the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra brings its free summer concert series to Northern Kentucky parks next month. The orchestra’s latest program, “The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Swings the Classics,” features a regional all-star big band performing jazz-inspired arrangements of famous classical works. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, […]
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One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest marine companies relocates HQ to Newport
What you need to know Carlisle & Bray Enterprises, one of Greater Cincinnati’s largest full-service marine logistics and operations companies, has moved its headquarters east across the Licking River. Previously housed in Covington’s RiverCenter, Carlisle & Bray signed a lease in Newport’s Ovation complex in February. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July […]
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Covington to allocate thousands for new youth entrepreneurship lab
The Covington Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to allocate $5,000 to establish a new youth-focused entrepreneurship lab through the Covington Works program. “When I was reading this, I was pretty excited,” said Covington Commissioner James Toebbe last week. Covington Works itself was established in 2023 to build out the city’s workforce following an agreement between […]
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Covington approves multiple additions, changes to new city hall
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved multiple changes and additions Tuesday night to the new city hall building on Scott Street. First, the board approved a $100,000 addition to the contract with architectural firm Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for additional design work. Specifically, the changes affect the old Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky building, which is […]
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Covington celebrates retirement of longtime economic dev. director
The Covington Board of Commissioners celebrated the official retirement order of longtime Economic Development Director Tom West Tuesday night. West was joined by his colleagues and loved ones as elected officials and city staff members reflected on West’s impact in the city. “There are so many things Tom has accomplished during his eight + years […]
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Highway Ave., Altamont Road intersection improvements approved
CORRECTION: The original version of this brief stated the Devou Good Foundation managed Devou Park, which isn’t accurate. The relevant lines have been corrected. The Covington Board of Commissioners approved funding Tuesday night for intersection improvements at Highway Avenue and Altamont Road. Specifically, the board approved a bid of $267,505 from Eaton Asphalt to improve […]
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Three more Roebling Bridge protestors file lawsuits against Covington
Three more protestors who were arrested on the Roebling Bridge last year have filed lawsuits against the city of Covington and Covington police officers. Logan Imber, Suzanne Bratt and Taylor Marshall are all alleging excessive force and the violation of their constitutional rights by Covington officers. Their suits now join that of Brandon Hill, who […]
