Last week Hunter Thomas and his staff, along with city and business leaders, and a good showing of community pizza lovers, celebrated the return to indoor dining at Padrino Fort Thomas. Thomas cut the ribbon on Friday, Oct. 28, and shook hands with Mayor Eric Haas to officially open the restaurant’s new space. With room […]
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Patrick Casey – Fort Thomas Legend – Gone Too Soon
Patrick Casey – World Traveler, Famous Story Teller, International Bullshitter Patrick James Casey was born on July 27, 1959 in Galway, Ireland. The youngest of six, Patrick was raised by whom he often and lovingly referred to as a peasant Irish family. His dream was to one day come to America. Patrick with his mother, […]
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Patrick Casey, Owner of Fort Thomas Pizza, Dies
Patrick Casey, Owner of Fort Thomas Pizza, has died. Picture: Facebook/FortThomasPizzaAndTavern. Patrick Casey, a longtime business owner in Fort Thomas, has passed away. He was 57. Casey owned Fort Thomas Pizza and Tavern and the buildings that house The Cookie Shop, Summit Martial Arts, and formerly Sarelli’s. Heir of the Dog, which was also owned […]
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Fort Thomas Stabbing Suspect Claims Self-Defense
His attorney has filed paperwork to dismiss the indictment. The scene on S. Fort Thomas Avenue on June 16, 2016. Police tapped off the scene of the fatal stabbing that day. Now, the attorney for the suspect involved is trying to get the courts to dismiss the case. FTM file. On June 16, Harold “Hank” Shouse […]
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Fort Thomas Matters Best Business Bracket
MARCH IS UPON US! It’s time to announce the match-ups for the 3rd annual FortThomasMatters.com Best Business Bracket. What was once a nebulous 64-team field has found it’s way to 8. Voting will take place on FortThomasMatters Facebook page starting this Thursday (3/20) and will be tabulated by the amount of likes, shares and comments […]
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Fort Thomas News – Late February Update
1. As we mentioned in a previous post – the Fort Thomas Education Foundation has their annual dance coming up. If there is anything better than a good party is overnight childcare offered by the YMCA for those interested in partying deep into the night. You can find the details and the registration form by […]
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Nky’s Best: Pizza Pecking Order – Ft. Thomas Pizza & Tavern
Hopefully by now, you’ve done your homework and googled Mel Brooks’ quote on bad pizza, or lack thereof. Someone please just post it in the comments so I don’t have to keep answering emails asking what I’m talking about. The FTM crew just got back from our first crusade to search out Northern Kentucky’s best […]
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Fort Thomas Businesses Need to Embrace Social Media
I know I belong to a generation that has always used a computer, received their first email account in high school, and have whole heartedly embraced social media even if there are privacy concerns. However, I don’t think I am being overly optimistic about the impact that these tools can have on local retail businesses. […]
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Craft Beer Update from the Fort Thomas Midway
Nearly two years ago craft brews were launched (near simultaneously) with much fan fare by both Vito’s and the Midway Cafe. Today we thought we would check-in with the Midway Cafe’s experience at brewing their own beer. The Midway Cafe will celebrate 107 years of business this February. While I can’t verify the claim; the […]
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Other Changes in Fort Thomas Retail
A few other notes regarding changes in retail options in Fort Thomas: 1. Fort Thomas Pizza is now serving lunch. Everyday (including Sunday) from 11am until the normal closing date. I have written about the craziness that was a 4pm opening time on football Sundays and it is good to see Fort Thomas Pizza responding. […]