Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky and The Boone Conservancy have partnered to launch a new fund to support the Conservancy’s efforts in Boone County. “The Boone Conservancy is the face behind some of your favorite green spaces right here in Northern Kentucky,” said Nancy Grayson, Horizon Community Funds President. “This fund helps them continue […]
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Friends of Covington Accepting Nominations for Annual Beautification Awards
The Friends of Covington organization is now accepting nominations for its annual beautification awards, which honor the efforts of residents and businesses to make the city more attractive. Residences, businesses, parks, and other community spaces are eligible for consideration. Nominations can be made online at www.TheFriendsofCovington.com. “We are always excited to see the wonderful […]
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Hidden Downtown Covington Building Prepping for Office Tenant, Airbnb
An historic downtown Covington building tucked behind storefronts on Madison Avenue is undergoing a major renovation. Though its address is 422 Madison Avenue, the building, known as the Pickle Factory, is actually located behind Chops, Cheese & Chives (formerly the location of Economy Meats), where Tobacco Alley runs east to west. Covington developer Tony Milburn, […]
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NKY Restoration Weekend Returns to Newport
Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend returns on March 21 in Newport. The ninth annual event offers opportunities for homeowners and rehabbers to learn from experts on restoring historic properties. The celebration of historic preservation is billed as “a day of practical advice, demonstrations, workshops, and services for the historic homeowner, property owner, or building professional.” The […]
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100-Year Old Covington Church Razed
Long a part of the fabric of Covington’s Eastside neighborhood, a 100-year-old church building on Lynn Street has been demolished. The St. James African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church was brought down this week. “Unfortunately, we were advised by a structural engineer that our main sanctuary roof trusses have failed,” said Ella Frye, a church trustee. “And […]
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Downtown Covington Buildings Part of Announcement on Wednesday
It is unlikely that the corner of East Pike Street and Madison Avenue will be home to the relocation of Area 51. Or a Day Spa for the retired Goebel Goats. Both of those ridiculous scenarios are floated as possibilities in a tongue-in-cheek promotion by the City of Covington which placed announcement signs on the […]
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Ribbon Cut on New Accessible Entrance to Bellevue High School
Bellevue High School now has a fully accessible entrance. The school opened on Center Street in 1931 with steps leading to the front door, and then more steps from the door to the main hallway. A year ago, the issue was raised that students who use wheelchairs were having difficulty with alternative means to enter […]
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Ludlow Restoration Project Wins Cincinnati Preservation Award
The Ludlow Historic Society received a Cincinnati Preservation Award for its restoration of the Latta Row House at 232 Elm Street. The award was presented on Sunday at Cincinnati Preservation Association’s annual meeting at the Newsreel Theater at Union Terminal. Latta Row is a five-unit Italianate row house on Ludlow’s main street. It was […]
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Expansion of Ladies Home, Now the Victorian at Riverside, Set to Begin
Ground will break on a new wing of the Victorian at Riverside, formerly known as the Covington Ladies Home, on November 20 at 1:30 p.m. The property, located in Covington’s Historic Licking Riverside neighborhood, is expanding in response to increased demand for personalized care options for elderly women around the region, a news release said. […]
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NKY Event Wins State Preservation Award
Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend was recently honored at the 2019 Excellence in Preservation Awatds, hosted by Preservation Kentucky in Louisville. “The awards are important because they demonstrate why our heritage is so valuable and the positive economic and social impact historic buildings provide our communities,” said Preservation Kentucky Executive Director Betsy Hatfield. “There is a direct link between […]