Newport is amending its outdoor dining ordinance to allow bars and restaurants in residential areas to have outdoor dining. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said the ordinance was two years in the making and arose after an argument made by those in favor who felt the previous ordinance put establishments at a competitive disadvantage if […]
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Newport considers amending ordinance to allow outdoor dining at restaurants, bars in residential areas
Newport is considering an amendment to its outdoor dining ordinance to allow bars and restaurants in residential areas to have outdoor dining. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said what started the conversation was an argument made by those in favor who feel that it puts establishments at a competitive disadvantage if not allowed. The amendment […]
Update: Fort Thomas Passes Tax Rates, Golf Cart Change on Hold
The city Law, Labor and License Committee met before the September 20 council meeting to consider a proposed change to the golf cart ordinance but decided not to recommend at this time. L to R: Connie Grubbs, Adam Blau, Jeff Bezold and CAO Ron Dill. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider […]
Bellevue Zoning Ordinance Regulates and Supports Outdoor Dining
The Bellevue Entertainment District, or BED, along Fairfield Avenue has many restaurants and bars with outdoor dining options. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here […]
Cold Spring Clears the Way for Partial Reopening of Restaurants in City Starting May 22
Mac’s Pizza Pub may be one of the Cold Spring restaurants helped by the mayor’s executive order to ease outdoor dining restrictions as they prepare for partial reopening May 22. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently announced restaurants across the commonwealth can begin to open up for business once […]
Mio’s Grand Opening (Guest Post by Beth Nyman)
The big day at is finally happening on Saturday- Mio’s is holding their official opening on Saturday, March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, 12:00 noon, in their new location on 15 N. Fort Thomas. On this opening day only Mio’s will offer a special pizza and pasta buffet menu. Mio’s will begin serving from it’s regular […]

