The Catalytic Fund has returned with its second season of its video series, Beyond the Curb Urban Living Tour. The first episode of the new season brings us to a condo in Ludlow’s River’s Breeze community. The full video can be seen here. Each of the colorful accessories that enliven the décor has a story behind […]
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NKY Restoration Weekend Returns for 10th Year in Virtual Format
NKY Restoration Weekend returns for its tenth year in a virtual format Friday through Sunday, May 21-23. Expert live speakers will present on issues related to restoring and preserving properties. Attendees can sign up to win a free course on wood window restoration or two books by keynote presenter Scott Sidler of the Craftsman […]
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River City Living: Home on a Bellevue Ridge
The Catalytic Fund has returned with its second season of its video series, Beyond the Curb Urban Living Tour. The first episode of the new season brings us to a 1920s home built on a ridge in Bellevue. The full video can be seen here. The current owners, Fred and Jo Anne Warren, bought the house […]
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Purple People Bridge to Remain Closed as Safety of Structure Evaluated
The Newport-Southbank Bridge, better known as the Purple People Bridge, will remain closed pending review of the structure’s safety. The historic former railroad bridge was shuttered earlier this week after stones from the north end of the bridge fell into the Ohio River. The pedestrian-only bridge was reviewed Friday morning by a structural engineer who […]
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History of Devou Park to Be Presented Wednesday
The history of Covington’s Devou Park will be presented this week in a virtual program hosted by the Behringer-Crawford Museum. The sprawling hilltop park’s land began its story with numerous ownership disputes, lawsuits, overlapping land grants, and contractual challenges. The 2,000-acre site was owned by Prettyman Merry, whose land grant include the park, West Covington, […]
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New Historical Markers Coming to Kenton Co. Sites
Two new historical markers are coming to Kenton Co. The Kenton County Historical Society announced Wednesday that its efforts to land more signs from the Kentucky Historical Marker program, which has more than 2,400 markers across the state, has been successful in two additional cases. The county historical society said that the Kentucky Historical Society […]
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Erlanger Historical Society Merges with Elsmere, City Says They’re Welcome to Return
The Erlanger Historical Society announced this week that it is merging with the Elsmere Historical Society. In the announcement, the Erlanger organization pointed to the City of Erlanger. “Due to the revitalization of the 1877 Depot on Crescent Ave in Erlanger, KY owned by the City of Erlanger. The Erlanger Mayor and City Council decided they […]
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Latonia Race Track Focus of NKY History Hour
The famed Latonia Race Track will be remembered as part of the NKY History Hour series produced by the Behringer-Crawford Museum. As one of the top sites for horse racing in the country, Latonia Race Track welcomed more that 100,000 cheering fans from 1883-1939 with legendary race horses in Northern Kentucky. Cam Miller, director and […]
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Final Steel Beam Placed in Transformation of Historic Building to Be Home of Law Firm
The final steel beam was placed in the transformation and expansion of an historic downtown Covington building set to become the new home of DBL Law. The firm celebrated the occasion on Monday as the $11.3 million refurbishment of the Monarch Building takes shape. The installation of the beam – which has been signed by […]
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Public Meeting to Discuss Future of 4th St./Veterans Bridge
A virtual public meeting is scheduled to discuss the future of the Fourth Street/Veterans Bridge which spans the Licking River between Covington and Newport. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced Wednesday that the “KY 8 Licking River Bridge Project Public/Consulting Party Meeting” is set for Tuesday, April 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via the […]
