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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Two Covington Renovation Projects Awarded Facade Forgivable Loans
Two buildings in Covington undergoing renovations were awarded facade grants from the City of Covington. 1928 Madison Avenue has already seen $74,550 invested into renovating the upstairs apartments. The commercial space on the first floor is being “white-boxed” to attract a business tenant. The city awarded a $4,200 forgivable loan to cover half the cost […]
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Ribbon Cut on New Apartment Building in Newport
The Academy on 4th was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday afternoon in Newport. City officials and CRG Residential opened the $37 million, 202-unit apartment building on the former site of Fourth Street Elementary School, which was razed. “This building is absolutely gorgeous,” said Newport Mayor Jerry Peluso. “We thank and welcome CRG Residential and […]
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River City Living: Bellevue’s Kent Lofts Featured in Video Series’ Latest Installment
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 recent redevelopment of a […]
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River City Living: Video Series Profiles New Skypoint in Newport
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 recent redevelopment of a […]
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Bellevue at 150: On Down the Line: the City and the Railroad
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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NKY’s Largest Law Firm Breaks Ground on New Covington HQ
Northern Kentucky’s largest law firm broke ground Thursday on an $11.3 million redevelopment project at an historic 4th Street building in Covington. DBL Law, which announced its plans to return to Covington in February, was founded in the city but has operated in Crestview Hills in recent years. The Monarch Building will be the bridge […]
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River City Living: Artsy Studio 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. An artsy studio in Ludlow […]
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Bellevue at 150: “Mr. Tennis” Roger Klein
Editor’s note: Bellevue’s Sesquicentennial celebration has been postponed for a year because of COVID-19, but resident, attorney, and writer James Dady has written some articles to celebrate the river city in the meantime. This is one in a series. Prominent in a long line of Bellevue athletic stars through the decades is the name of Roger […]
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Friends of Covington Beautification Awards Moved to Online Format
Each year, the Friends of Covington presents its Beautification Awards to homeowners and property owners who have improved their properties, where the winners are given a coveted banner to adorn the exterior of the home or building. This year’s awards, the 29th annual event put on by the civic organization, will be hosted online due […]