Ft. Thomas has always been a very active community. When the weather is nice, the streets are filled with residents out walking, jogging, riding bikes, or just visiting with friends. Grand Avenue’s Steven Schwalbach is someone you have probably seen out running the streets of Ft. Thomas. However, Schwalbach’s runs aren’t solely for recreational purposes. […]
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Graeters Status at Churchill
By now many of you have seen the reports of Graeter’s closing their location in Newport / Fort Thomas near Starbucks. The franchisee who runs this location is ‘closing’ all 8 stores. While I do not know the specifics related to International Brand Services LLC, the franchisee, it appears they are having some financial difficulty. […]
The Newport Pavilion has their blueprint for success – What is ours?
Growing up in Fort Thomas, you just get used to driving to other cities to run errands or to be entertained. Perhaps that is part of the reason why all the excitement surrounds the Newport Pavilion. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited as anyone about the prospects of dining at Chick-Fil-A or shopping at Target […]
Update on Newport Pavilion & Kroger Opening
Based on comments from the Facebook group ‘Newport Pavilion Fans’ here are a few updates: 1. Latest opening date for the Kroger Marketplace is now the week before Thanksgiving. I am actually starting to believe that the date can be met given that surfacing of Pavilion Way is nearly complete and lighting is about 3/4 […]
Changes at St Luke
So by now you must have heard about St Elizabeth’s reorganization as they integrate the two St Luke hospitals into their health care system. The bottom line is the loss of obstetrics at the St Luke East Hospital. I doubt this has a major impact on the Fort Thomas community per se as no one […]

