The next downtown Covington building slated to be transformed into multi-family residential use is 809-811 Madison Avenue. Currently, the building has two commercial tenants on the street level – a shoe store and an antiques shop. Previously, the City of Covington was working with the building’s owner – California-based D&M Company, LLC – to subsidize […]
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Deadline Passes for Marianne Theater Proposals
She stands out significantly among the rest. Her iconic look brings a unique character to the Bellevue’s Fairfield Avenue. And, she’s often described as the quaint river city’s gem. Her name? Marianne. The city is on the quest to restore this breathtaking lady to her full glory. The deadline for developers to submit proposals for the […]
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New Historical Marker Coming to Ludlow
An historic home in Ludlow will soon be the site of an historical marker. The Kentucky Historical Society will unveil the marker on September 7 at Rlmwood Hall, a house once owned by Israel Ludlow, for whom the city is named, and who was an influential early developer of Cincinnati and Dayton, Oh. The unveiling […]
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3 City-Owned Houses Placed on Market in Covington
The City of Covington is seeking answers to requests for proposals (RFPs) from interested parties for three city-owned properties. The goal is to have the houses turned into single-family homes. The properties are located in the Covington neighborhoods of Helentown and Westside. “The city acquired these properties many years ago and they’ve basically sat vacant. It’s […]
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Covington Program Receives $1.66 Million to Fight Lead-Based Paint in Homes
The City of Covington recently launched its first lead-based paint hazard reduction program. The city received a federal grant worth $1.66 million for the program. “We’ve spent months writing guidelines and preparing to roll out this program, and now we’re ready to go,” said Jeremy Wallace, the city’s federal grants manager. Now, the city is […]
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Friends of Linden Grove Cemetery to Honor Those Who Helped Transformation
This article has been updated to correct a reference to “six men” receiving an award. One of the recipients, Alex Weldon, is a woman. RCN apologizes for and regrets the error. The Friends of Linden Grove will present awards to six people on Friday, in honor of their contributions to restoration of Historic Linden Grove […]
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State Awards $800,000 to Improve Six Vacant Newport Houses
Governor Matt Bevin joined federal, state, and local officials in Georgetown last week to announce more than $3.4 million in community development block grant (CDBG) funds for housing rehabilitation projects across Kentucky. The Campbell County Fiscal Court was awarded $804,000 to put towards the rehabilitation of six vacant and dilapidated houses in Newport. Those specific […]
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New Condos in Newport to Offer Cincinnati Views
Skypoint Luxury Condos will celebrate a ribbon-cutting on Monday, August 26 at 4:30 p.m. The new hilltop project in Newport was put together by developer 120 Main Street, with assistance from the Catalytic Fund, Forcht Bank, and the City of Newport. Skypoint is on the site of the former Baptist Home in Newport (120 Main […]
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Three Covington, Newport Buildings Receive Duke Revitalization Funds
Three buildings in Covington and Newport received funding from Duke Energy Urban Revitalization grants. Duke Energy announced on Tuesday more than $200,000 in such grants for seven projects across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. The utility has awarded $2.4 million in grant funds for similar projects since 2011. Tuesday’s announcement took place at Road ID […]
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Ludlow Historic Society Announces Preservation Award Winners
The winners at the 8th annual Ludlow Preservation Awards have been announced. The ceremony is set for Saturday, August 17, as part of Ludlow Railroad Heritage Day. The Preservation Award Program will be held at 1:00 p.m at the Ludlow Municipal Center (51 Elm Street). “This annual awards ceremony acknowledges outstanding preservation projects and the […]