Northern Kentucky once was one of the most criminally corrupt places in the United States. Covington and Newport were hotbeds of bootlegging, gambling and prostitution. Many public officials, if they couldn’t be bought by racketeers, were themselves criminals. The ways that Covington and Newport deal with that history are complicated. Newport, in some ways, leans […]
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Peter Zeihan to NKY: Global order is shifting—leverage logistics, train the workforce
What you need to know From the perspective of geopolitical strategist, author and content creator Peter Zeihan, the world order is rapidly changing. Zeihan spoke at a private Covington Business Council event on Tuesday night, addressing local political and economic stakeholders about how the current state of global affairs could impact Northern Kentucky. Zeihan, whose […]
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What do you think about a public drinking area in Covington?
The City of Covington is inviting residents to share their thoughts on establishing an outdoor drinking area, commonly known by its Cincinnati moniker DORA, at a public meeting later in October. City Manager Sharmili Reddy announced Tuesday night the city would host the meeting as part of a typical Covington Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled […]
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Covington weighs deadline extensions for CCR development
What you need to know A developer at the Covington Central Riverfront Development has requested an extension of the final closing of the land purchase, as well as deadline extensions for constructing the development from the Covington Board of Commissioners. The request, from developer CCR-MN Developers, LLC., came before the board at its meeting on […]
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NKU, UK select Covington riverfront site for $125 million biomedical center
The ‘Center for Biomedical Excellence’ is coming to the Ohio Riverfront in Covington. The center, a collaboration between Northern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky, will house NKU’s Chase College of Law and UK’s College of Medicine Northern Kentucky campus. On Tuesday, representatives from both universities announced the selection of 11 East Rivercenter Blvd. […]
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Starter Coffee revived as SparkHaus exclusive brand
What you need to know Blue North Executive Director Dave Knox wants Starter Coffee to become the unofficial brand of entrepreneurial progress in Northern Kentucky. Knox, who leads Blue North, the region’s primary resource and advocacy organization for entrepreneurs, spearheaded an effort to revive the dormant coffee brand, reintroducing it as an asset for SparkHaus, […]
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Kenton County considers Piner school renovation, police reorganization in busy week of government meetings
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County School Board is considering construction bids for the Piner Elementary renovation, and Kenton County will discuss reorganizing the structure of its police department. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
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Covington, Newport commuters to get free shuttle during 4th Street Bridge closure
What you need to know The 4th Street Bridge is one of the most vital pieces of cross-river infrastructure in all of Northern Kentucky, connecting the densely populated cities of Covington and Newport across the Licking River. The truss bridge, which was erected in 1936, serves pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike, seeing large volumes of […]
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Make a Gilmore Girls-inspired t-shirt in Covington this weekend
It’s officially Gilmore Girls rewatch season, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy Saturday morning in Stars Hollow style? Arden and Gold is hosting a Gilmore Girls-inspired sweatshirt and t-shirt bar on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13 West 7th St. in Covington. Prices range from $25 to $40. […]
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49 Years Strong: The Center for Great Neighborhoods Marks Milestone Celebration
The Center for Great Neighborhoods will celebrate 49 years as Covington’s Community Development Corporation at our annual Heart of the Community Celebration this October 16th at the Hellmann Creative Center from 6-8pm. This fundraiser brings together residents and community leaders to celebrate and support the work and mission of The Center. It also serves to […]