The City of Ludlow and Southbank Partners, the organization behind the Riverfront Commons project, celebrated the completion of phase two of Ludlow’s portion of the project’s Riverwalk this week with a ribbon cutting. The event marks the latest development in the project, which will see eight of the region’s river cities connected across twenty miles […]
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New stage in Ludlow’s Memorial Park soft opens Saturday
UPDATE: Scheduling changes to the event occurred after we posted this story. Relevant lines have been edited.–LINK nky editorial, May 13, 2026. The new Martin River Stage in Ludlow’s Memorial Park will celebrate a soft opening on Saturday at 7 p.m. The event will feature a performance from the band Dublin Defense. A grand opening, […]
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Work near Riverfront Commons in Covington to start next month
Tree clearing and other work for the Brent Spence project will begin near the Riverfront Commons in Covington on April 13. The work will take place adjacent to the trail from the intersection of Highway Avenue, or KY-8, and Wright Street to the east end of the parking lot along the riverfront near the Clay […]
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Dayton breaks ground on next phase of Riverfront Commons project
A new stretch of Riverfront Commons broke ground in Dayton, marking the latest milestone in a regional effort to connect all eight Northern Kentucky river cities by a continuous 20-mile riverwalk. The Riverfront Commons project occupies the riverside of Route 8 through the river cities from Ludlow to Silver Grove. A big element of the […]
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Bellevue cuts ribbon on Beach Park expansion
The City of Bellevue and Southbank Partners cut the ribbon on an expansion of Beach Park this week. The expansion comes as the result of the city buying up a tract of land adjacent to the park for about $700,000, according to Mayor Charlie Cleves. The land will not only expand the footprint of the […]
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Dayton moves ahead to complete $2.2 M Riverfront Commons trail project
With federal grant funding approved, Dayton can soon move forward to complete its $2.2 million Riverfront Commons River’s Edge Hiking and Biking Trail. At the council meeting on Aug. 12, City Administrator Jay Fossett announced federal funding for the project had been approved. Federal SNK grants are specifically allocated for transportation projects in Northern Kentucky […]
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Residents call for safe, accessible closure of Riverfront Commons
The Brent Spence Project is looking to close a portion of the Riverfront Commons to make way for construction, and safety was on the minds of Covington (and some non-Covington) residents this week as the city voted to accept the project’s commitment to minimize harm during the closure. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to essentially […]
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Part of Riverfront Commons may close for Brent Spence project
Covington is considering closing down a portion of the Riverfront Commons Trails to allow vehicle and machinery access for the Brent Spence project. The Covington City Commission heard a proposal from the city’s administration department on Tuesday that, if approved, would accept a de minimis impact statement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the U.S. Department of […]
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Explore unique, innovative recreation outdoors in NKY
This story is part of our March super issue. Click here to read more. Northern Kentucky’s unique landscape has inspired so many to get out in nature, and several new innovative programs have popped up around the region to make it an ever more exciting place to explore. Schack’s Yaks One of the more prominent aspects […]
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Newport renews Southbank partnership, citing funding benefits
The city of Newport is continuing its partnership with Southbank Partners by updating its interlocal agreement and paying its $50,000 dues. Southbank Partners comprises Bellevue, Dayton, Covington, Fort Thomas, Ludlow, Silver Grove, Newport, Wilder and Southgate. Wilder and Southgate were added at the end of 2024. Southbank, a nonprofit regional economic development organization, works directly […]