Wheels on Monmouth returned to downtown Newport on Sunday featuring cars, bikes, scooters, and more in a festival that also had live entertainment on the blocks between 5th and 10th streets. RCN photographer Brian Frey produced these photos.
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Covington Building Could Become Home to Offices
The old building at 533 West Pike Street in Covington is slated for a significant facelift and new use. The Covington city commission on Tuesday was expected to award incentives to CB Property Holdings, which purchased the building in August for $540,000 according to Kenton County property records. The building was previously home to plumbing […]
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Gardens of Greenup Reopens After $4.3 Million Renovation
The Welcome House reopened its Gardens of Greenup homes in Covington this week following a $4.3 million renovation. The Gardens is a supportive housing program for families operated by the Covington-based organization. It offers affordable housing in twenty units containing 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom apartments. It is designed to strengthen families by providing affordable, subsidized […]
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Lewis and Clark Trail Receives Auto Route Trail Signs
Jim Mallory, Vice Chairman of the Lewis and Clark Trust, appeared at the Newport Business Association’s monthly luncheon Wednesday morning to talk about the goals of his organization, and present signs designating an auto route that follows the path of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The route follows the path originally taken by […]
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Covington, Newport Projects Win Grant Funding
Four projects in Covington and Newport are among ten statewide recently awarded Kentucky Certified Local Government (CLG) program grants, the Kentucky Heritage Council announced Monday. Two of the grants will aid Covington and Newport in producing Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend, an annual symposium on preservation and home restoration, and two additional grants will assist Covington […]
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Urban Living Tour Returns to Covington with Focus on Old Seminary Square, Westside
Beyond the Curb returns with in-person tours of urban living in Northern Kentucky on Sunday, October 3. Prior the pandemic, the series would take place twice a year in a different part of Northern Kentucky’s river cities. During the pandemic, the series went virtual with a video-based show that clocked in at 30 episodes. On October […]
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Two New Historical Markers to Celebrate 3L Highway, Ancient Civilizations
Two new historical markers are coming to Kenton County sites, the Kenton County Historical Society announced. A ceremony is planned for both locations on Sunday, September 26. One marker will be placed at the intersection of Old Madison Pike and Madison Pike (KY 17) about a quarter mile south of the Waffle House in Ft. […]
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Victorian at Riverside Opens New, Accessible Wing
The Victorian at Riverside opened its new, accessibly wing providing the organization, formerly known as the Covington Ladies Home, housing opportunities for 40 women. The 135-year old organization is the region’s only personal care retirement home exclusively for senior women. After more than a year of construction, the ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, […]
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Significant Contributions Announced in Purple People Bridge Repair Effort
The effort to repair the Purple People Bridge received significant contributions, it was announced on Monday. The Covington-based Devou Good Foundation is donating $154,000 while the John and Sue Topits Foundation announced a $100,000 matching grant towards the bridge repair project. The Purple People Bridge, which spans the Ohio River between Newport and Covington, is […]
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Caboose Celebration Part of Ludlow Labor Day Celebration
Ludlow’s railroad legacy will be celebrated on Labor Day with Party on the Plaza, an event that includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an old caboose that will be on display. The party is scheduled for Monday, September 6 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the City Plaza (51 Elm St.). The caboose had been sitting […]