Covington residents now know when they can freely recycle their live Christmas trees after this year’s holiday season. Called the Annual Natural Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Event, the event gives the opportunity for Covington residents to mulch their live Christmas trees free of charge from Dec. 26 to Jan. 19 at select locations with […]
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Here are the 2025 Covington Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners
The Covington Neighborhood Collaborative, in partnership with the Center for Great Neighborhoods, announced the winners of its 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest, a citywide effort encouraging residents to decorate their homes during the holiday season. Residents from across Covington submitted photos of their decorated homes as part of CNC’s “Glow Big or Glow Home” initiative. […]
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What you missed in NKY government before the holiday slowdown
This week in NKY government, almost all city meetings are canceled due to the holiday week, but last week kept many cities busy. Here is a recap of those meetings. What happened last week in NKY government? Fort Thomas council divided over new member appointment process The Fort Thomas City Council voted 3–2 to appoint […]
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Holiday spirits, literally: 5 festive NKY bars to visit this season
Northern Kentucky bars are decking the halls and the drink menus with Christmas pop-ups, twinkling lights, heated igloos and festive cocktails. Here are five festive NKY bars to check out this holiday season: Galaxie, Covington This holiday season, bar and dance spot Galaxie is hosting Miracle on Madison, an immersive Christmas-themed pop-up bar with original […]
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Covington encourages residents to go green this holiday season
The City of Covington is urging residents to adopt sustainable practices this holiday season to minimize waste and safeguard the environment. Covington recently released a list of best practices and tips for residents to consider when engaging in general holiday activities such as gift wrapping, decorating the home or Christmas tree, and hosting holiday parties. […]
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Fort Thomas to discuss council appointment; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss appointing a new council member after former councilmember Andy Ellison’s appointment as mayor. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Boone County […]
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‘Glow Big or Glow Home’ holiday decorating contest launches in Covington
The Covington Neighborhood Collaborative and the Center for Great Neighborhoods announced the launch of the Glow Big or Glow Home Holiday Home Decorating Contest, a festive new initiative mixing creativity and holiday spirit across all 19 Covington neighborhoods. Designed to highlight the joy, imagination and community pride that make Covington unique, the contest invites residents to […]
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Housing nonprofit to buy city-owned vacant lot in Covington
Covington is planning to sell a city-owned vacant lot at 1323 Russell St. to a local housing nonprofit. The property was sold to Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky, known as HONK, after the Board of Commissioners heard a proposal from the city’s Neighborhood Services Department on Tuesday night. The move occurs amid a citywide effort […]
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First single-family homes break ground at Covington Central Riverfront
What you need to know A Covington-based developer will build the first single-family homes at the Covington Central Riverfront site. On Tuesday, the City of Covington and representatives from the Funke Real Estate Group broke ground on Block A of the CCR site, marking the beginning of the first homes planned for the sprawling project. […]
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LinkedUp Live aims to help single professionals over 40 build authentic connections
What you need to know Based on her experiences, Leslie Deshler found that as singles advance in their careers, it can be increasingly difficult to build meaningful romantic relationships. Deshler, a seasoned financial professional, told LINK nky that contemporary dating methods, such as dating apps, often hinder genuine connections. Furthermore, busy lifestyles make arranging meetings […]