Both Macy’s department stores in the Florence Mall are for sale online, according to a recently published listing. Florence, the second-most populous city in Northern Kentucky, is one of the region’s hubs for retail shopping. The Florence Mall was once the anchor of the city’s shopping district. Throughout the 21st century, the mall has declined. […]
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Covington considers golf carts on all city roads; Kenton County reviews PILOT for apartment project
This week in NKY local government meetings, Covington will discuss allowing golf carts on all non-state city roads; Kenton County Fiscal Court talks PILOT payment for a Covington apartment project. 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 […]
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48-home proposal in Kenton County; Covington reviews golf cart laws and more in NKY
This week in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will discuss a Fischer Homes 48 single-family home proposal, and Covington will look at expanding golf cart use. 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 […]
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Two new hotels may be coming to Boone County
A Florence-based hospitality company wants to bring two new hotels to Boone County, pending approval from the county’s planning commission and fiscal court. Athena Hospitality Group, in conjunction with Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Arnold Consulting Engineering Services Inc., presented two different hotel concept development plans to the Boone County Planning Commission over the past few weeks. […]
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Boone County to discuss update on county road swap; Park Hills to talk proposed budget
This week in NKY government meetings, Boone County will discuss an update on the Chambers Road/Hicks Pike Road swap, and Park Hills will talk about their proposed budget. 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 […]
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Mazak Corporation honored with NKY Community Award
Mazak Corporation, a Japanese-based company that designs and manufactures machine tool, was recognized by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for its impact on the region. Mazak received the NKY Community Award during the chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel on March 18. The NKY Community Award recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations in the Northern […]
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Florence residents push for traffic solutions amid growing safety concerns on Orleans Boulevard
For many residents of Florence’s Orleans neighborhood, increased traffic along Orleans Boulevard started as a nuisance but has developed into a safety concern. Now, residents are asking the county what can be done. “The traffic has gotten so bad on this street that the residents of this small section of Orleans Boulevard can’t even get […]
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Win prizes with Florence’s citywide St. Patty’s Day Scavenger Hunt
The City of Florence is inviting residents to participate in its citywide St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt from March 7 to 17. Participants must find nine giant Irish symbols hidden throughout the city, which provide clues on where to find the next symbol. Participants who find all nine symbols, take selfies with each and submit […]
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Newport debates medical cannabis; Union to fill final commission seat
This week, in NKY government meetings, Newport will discuss allowing medical cannabis operations, while Union will appoint its final commission member. 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 meetings? Florence reviews plans […]
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Is a third 7 Brew coming to NKY? Here’s what we know
With stores in Newport and Florence on their way, 7 Brew Coffee is aggressively entering the Northern Kentucky market and plans to open a third store. 7 Brew Coffee, an Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain, has opened over 300 stores nationwide since its founding in 2017. What makes it different from other coffee franchises is that […]
