Giant cream puffs, Bavarian pretzels, and, of course, goetta were among the many foods enjoyed Sunday during the opening weekend of Glier’s Goettafest. The festival, which began in 2001, has grown to offer visitors from all over the tristate a chance to celebrate one of the area’s staple dishes. Goetta, if you aren’t in the […]
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NKY in Photos: Exploring NKY’s iconic sites
Northern Kentucky is filled with its fair share of historical sites: churches, bridges and residences, some of which are still standing today. We took a blast to the past this week, visiting some of NKY’s most classic and prominent features. Click through to see how much has changed.
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Boone County Public Library outlines strategic plan objectives
Early childhood education, local history and cultural experiences are key components of the Boone County Public Library’s Strategic Plan, officials said. The plan is centered around services, spaces and staff – with an eye toward ensuring Boone County residents have access to information enabling them to compete on a global level, Boone County Library Executive […]
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Bellevue residents deemed ‘Swiftiest’ at Taylor Swift Avenue sign dedication
“Meet me in the pouring rain.” Swifties didn’t let a few raindrops stop them from showing out to Bellevue’s Taylor Swift Avenue sign dedication Thursday evening. The city designated Leah Roberts, Bethany Parker and Kristen Hall as Bellevue’s “Swifitest Residents,” and they won a pink Taylor Swift Avenue sign. The fans addressed the crowd telling […]
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Juneteenth in Covington: ‘I am because you are’
“It’s (Juneteenth) really a reflection and celebration, and just remembering that we are one community.” Tracy Stokes said Covington’s Juneteenth event is set apart from others because they focus on providing information about access to services. “We know that many times folks of color, especially Black Americans globally, there is a disparity when it comes […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra announces 2023 Summer Park Series
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra is rolling out its 29th consecutive summer series of concerts in the parks starting in July. The summer concert series will come to outdoor amphitheaters in Devou Park in Covington and Tower Park in Fort Thomas. Shows run at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays at Devou Park and 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Tower Park. […]
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Newport Historic Preservation Office seeks to designate Buena Vista Neighborhood a historic district
Though the Buena Vista Neighborhood in Newport is already a National Historic District, it needs local designation for complete protection. Newport’s Historic Preservation Officer Scott Clark proposed that Buena Vista be named a Historic District within the city for preservation efforts. According to Clark, the local designation allows the city to guide homeowners in preservation […]
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Shakespeare’s classic comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ comes to NKU
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts continues its theater and dance season with William Shakespeare’s timeless classic “Twelfth Night.” The play will run from February 16-26, at NKU’s Stauss Theatre. “Shipwrecked on the shores of the kingdom of Illyria, Viola believes herself alone in the world, and her twin brother drowned,” according to a release […]
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Alejandra Flores brings Honduran coffee to Dayton ‘una taza’ at a time
When Alejandra Flores was 7 years old, her parents sent her to Miami every two years from her home city of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, so that she could visit family and “practice her English.” At the time, her 7-year-old self didn’t know that investment into her education to become bilingual would open the door for her […]
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Conversations on affordable housing | 107-year-old UK Basketball lover, a few of my favorites this year
Sometimes you sit down to write a story and suffer from writer’s block, and other times you know you have put together something good. I compiled five of my favorite stories, the ones I’ve seen make the most impact on the community that I have written over the last year. Center table success story: This […]