What you need to know Ovation’s Boardwalk Residences condominiums in Newport are complete after nearly four years of construction. Current resident Jeff Nelson was among the first people to commit to purchasing a condo at the Boardwalk Residences in May 2022. Nelson previously lived in Union’s Triple Crown neighborhood. Upon retiring, he and his wife […]
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NKY Chamber to spotlight arts, tourism and hospitality at August Eggs ‘N Issues
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s next Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel will focus on the role arts, entertainment, tourism and hospitality play in attracting residents, visitors and businesses to the region. The event is scheduled for Aug. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet Hall, 1379 Donaldson Rd., in Erlanger. meetNKY […]
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Construction begins on 11-home Ann Street Limited development in Newport’s Westside
Ann Street Limited, a new infill housing development, will bring more single-family homes to west Newport. Construction began on July 23, with nonprofit Urban Community Developers, Inc. leading the project to build 11 single-family homes on vacant urban lots. The development is a collaboration between Urban Community Developers, the City of Newport, Heritage Bank, The […]
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NKY Chamber annual dinner to celebrate America’s 250th, honor regional leaders
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner will return in September, with this year’s theme centered around the United States’ 250th anniversary. The dinner is slated for Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington. The heart of the event will be the awards presentation, which […]
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The Mad Piper looks to bring Irish pub culture, live music to Covington
What you need to know The Mad Piper co-founder, Will Hodges, wanted to create an authentic Irish pub atmosphere in the heart of Covington, drawing on his vacation experiences in the British Isles. Hodges told LINK nky that pubs are central to the community experience in Ireland and Scotland, where people have gathered for generations […]
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Boone County Library awarded grant for robotics program
The Boone County Library has received a $1,000 grant from the Rural Technology Fund to provide STEM learning opportunities for youth at the Chapin Memorial Library in Petersburg. The Rural Technology Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide between rural and urban communities, will finance the acquisition of three Sphero BOLT robotics kits […]
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Union Collective food hall proposed for former IGA site in Boone County
What you need to know Correction: The article now identifies Michael and Heather Ewers of the Collective Hospitality Group as owner-operators of the proposed project and iBex Development Group as the developers. The Alleato Group will serve as the project’s general contractor. A Cincinnati-based development group behind the Liberty Collective wants to build a food […]
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One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest marine companies relocates HQ to Newport
What you need to know Carlisle & Bray Enterprises, one of Greater Cincinnati’s largest full-service marine logistics and operations companies, has moved its headquarters east across the Licking River. Previously housed in Covington’s RiverCenter, Carlisle & Bray signed a lease in Newport’s Ovation complex in February. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July […]
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Kenton County Library announces new executive director
The Kenton County Library announced its next executive director after conducting a months long search. Dr. Denise Fritsch, a lifelong resident of Kenton County and former library system employee, will take over as the new library director following the retirement of Dave Schroeder, who announced his departure in March. “It is an incredible honor to […]
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Fort Thomas moves closer to prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks
What you need to know Fort Thomas is in the final stages of overhauling its electric mobility device ordinance, which would curtail the use of popular e-bikes on sidewalks. Although no action was taken at the July 20 Law, Labor, License and License Committee meeting, the body drafted an evolving framework for an ordinance expected […]
