The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held a government forum with Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval Friday morning. Pureval spoke of how governments on both sides of the river must work together to move forward with regional projects — and also about the area’s challenges. “The work that you’re doing in Frankfort to get dollars here […]
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River Days Festival returns to Dayton
River Days Festival returns to Dayton for the second year in a row with a mobile Mint Julep bar, live entertainment by the band Hoopty, corn hole and face painting. Food trucks Bol acai bowl bar and Wild Side (with pulled pork, burgers, hotdogs, fries and lemonade) will also be at the event. The […]
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For NKY foodies: Local restaurants join Taste of Cincinnati for Memorial Day weekend
For the first time in three years, the Taste of Cincinnati is returning for Memorial Day weekend.
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The Flying Pig Marathon is back, and three NKY runners are highlighted as contenders
One of the tri-state’s most marquee events is back. Cincinnati’s famous Flying Pig Marathon will take place from April 29 to May 1. The 24th Annual Flying Pig will feature an expected 30,000 participants from 47 out of 50 US states and 15 countries. The Flying Pig was first run in 1999 after being conceived […]
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Velocity Esports hosts Grand Opening Weekend at Newport on the Levee
Grand Opening Weekend for Velocity Esports at Newport on the Levee went off without a hitch as local gaming enthusiasts rejoiced at the new 23,000 square foot entertainment venue. Families enjoyed a weekend of gaming, fun and food as locals flocked to the Levee to check out the buzz for themselves. Friday through Sunday, Velocity […]
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Will BLINK come back to Covington? Maybe.
An art exhibition attracted 1.3 million visitors across four nights in 2019, and there is a movement to bring it back to Covington this year.Â
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Artist call for BLINK Cincinnati, the nation’s largest immersive event
BLINK, the nation’s largest light, art and projection mapping experience, is returning to Cincinnati for the first time since 2019, bringing with it transcendent works across all artistic media. BLINK opens an international call to artists in the fields of projection mapping, mural paintings, and light-based art installations and music on March 31.This expands upon the previously accepted submissions of just […]
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Comedy Nite returns to The Garage in Dayton
In need of a good laugh? Starting tonight, The Garage is bringing back their “Comedy Nite” with renowned comedian Geoff Tate — who has made Comedy Central and The Late Late Show appearances — headlining the event. “We get five or six comedians from the region to come to town, and then we have a […]
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Hopes dim for legal sports betting in Kentucky
With Friday marking the last day for a full session, little time and optimism are left for legalized sports betting in Kentucky. Local Rep. Adam Koenig’s (R-Erlanger) bill, House Bill 606, aims to legalize and regulate sports wagering, online poker, and regulate daily fantasy sports. It would also create a 9.75% tax on the adjusted […]
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National leadership event moving from Cincinnati to Newport
A Cincinnati-based firm has acquired Leadercast and moved the company’s full-day annual event to Newport’s PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation from Fifth Third Arena. The event features national speakers on a variety of topics around leadership and growth. This year’s cast of speakers includes LeVar Burton, who you may recognize from Star Trek or Reading Rainbow. […]