This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County Police Department is requesting to solicit bids for Automated License Plate Readers. 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 gov? Newport town hall draws […]
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How to apply for Covington’s homeowner repair program
The City of Covington is now accepting applications for its homeowner repair program, which provides funding to make home repairs to owners of single family homes in the city who qualify. Grants of up to $10,000 are available. “Funding is intended to assist residents facing emergency repair needs that could jeopardize the health or safety […]
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Lisse in Mainstrasse closes without warning
The Dutch steakhouse Lisse in Covington has closed without warning. Lisse opened in 2016 at 530 Main St. in Mainstrasse Village. It was well-known for its focus on fresh vegetables, giant steaks and Dutch-inspired cuisine that reflected the heritage of owner Hans Philippo. A notice was seen posted on the restaurant’s side door Tuesday announcing […]
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Vote for Covington as ‘Best Culinary Town in the South’
Covington has been named one of 15 cities across the country now in the running for “Best Culinary Town in the South.” The Local Palate, a magazine covering food culture in the American South, created the list, and you can cast your votes now for Covington (or any of the other cities!) through July 10. […]
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Covington street sweeping begins this month. Find out when your street is scheduled
Covington street sweeping season will begin this week on Wednesday, July 8 and will last until Monday, Aug. 31. Drivers will need to move their cars off the affected street to make room for sweeping trucks. Commercial areas have permanent signs displaying when sweeping will take place. Residential areas, on the other hand, will have […]
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Hear ye, hear ye: Colonial town crier brings 1776 to Mainstrasse
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…” If you strolled through Mainstrasse Village in Covington on Wednesday evening, you probably saw a man in colonial garb, bellowing […]
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What should go into the old Covington roundhouse?
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 […]
