Thomas More University was founded as a teachers college for women in 1921. Begun by the Sisters of St. Benedict, the college, Northern Kentucky’s first institution of higher education, expanded its curriculum and moved from Covington to Crestview Hills where its current campus is. Kenton County Public Library Executive Director and local historian Dave Schroeder […]
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Bellevue Church Renovation Progresses but More Funds Needed
The upper scaffolding at the Sacred Heart Church in Bellevue is being dismantled after months of renovation to the historic structure. The Catholic church at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Division Street has been undergoing a restoration with much needed maintenance and repairs to one of Bellevue’s most historic structures. The home of weddings, […]
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Bellevue at 150: Bill Donnermeyer’s Life in Service to the City
The City of Bellevue turns 150 years old in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its sesquicentennial celebrations have been postponed for a year. In the meantime, local writer and attorney James Dady is writing some pieces about the city and they will be published at The River City News. This is one in a […]
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River City Living: Rescued Rowhouse in Ludlow
The popular Beyond the Curb urban living tours that typically take place twice a year in Northern Kentucky’s river cities, is virtual this year. The Catalytic Fund, which produces the tours and aids in urban development projects, moved to a video tour series this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ludlow Historic Society has […]
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Free Online Event Explores Covington from 1840 to 1940
The lessons of urban archaeology in Covington will be presented as part of the next online NKY History Hour presented by the Behringer-Crawford Museum. Archaeologist Jeannine Kreinbrink presents on what everyday life was like in the city from 1840 to 1940 by examining items like trash, and even outhouses. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, December […]
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Covington, Ludlow Development Projects Awarded Funds
Three projects and initiatives in Covington and Ludlow received funding Tuesday from the 2020 Urban Revitalization grant program from Duke Energy. The utility company awarded $213,500 to eight projects and small business assistance programs across the Cincinnati area. This is the tenth year of the program which has awarded more than $2.6 million to 83 […]
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River City Living: New Apartments in Dayton Seek to Build Community
The popular Beyond the Curb urban living tours that typically take place twice a year in Northern Kentucky’s river cities, is virtual this year. The Catalytic Fund, which produces the tours and aids in urban development projects, moved to a video tour series this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tapestry on the River, a […]
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“Cathedral Square” Adopted as Name for Area Surrounding Covington Basilica
The City of Covington officially adopted a new name for the blocks surrounding its iconic Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. “Cathedral Square” is the new name for a couple of blocks along Madison Avenue at 11th and 12th streets (12th Street is also known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.). The cathedral is known for […]
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River City Living: Historic Church in Bellevue Now Home to Condos
The popular Beyond the Curb urban living tours that typically take place twice a year in Northern Kentucky’s river cities, is virtual this year. The Catalytic Fund, which produces the tours and aids in urban development projects, moved to a video tour series this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A condo inside the […]
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River City Living: Weekend Getaway in Mainstrasse Village
The popular Beyond the Curb urban living tours that typically take place twice a year in Northern Kentucky’s river cities, is virtual this year. The Catalytic Fund, which produces the tours and aids in urban development projects, moved to a video tour series this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some enjoy living in the […]