The city of Southgate was established in 1907, over 100 years ago. As streets and buildings age, the city is looking to start renovations and updates. The city has already begun transforming the tennis courts between Electric Avenue and Evergreen Avenue into a community park. Initial preparations for this project began in 2025 and the […]
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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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Newport hits the ground running after taking over Purple People Bridge
The city of Newport has officially owned the Purple People Bridge for about a week. So, what’s next? The city assumed ownership of the bridge after a vote from the Purple People Bridge Company Board of Directors at a special meeting on Sept. 10. At the Newport Board of Commissioners meeting on Sept. 15, the […]
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Newport officially assumes ownership of Purple People Bridge
Newport announced that it has formally assumed ownership of the Purple People Bridge. The announcement follows a unanimous vote by the Purple People Bridge Company Board of Directors at a special meeting on Wednesday. “Nearly 700,000 people cross the bridge each year, making it the most utilized recreational trail in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky,” […]
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Newport to take ownership of Purple People Bridge
Once nearly destined for demolition, the Purple People Bridge has instead become one of the region’s most loved connectors, and soon, it will officially belong to the city of Newport. The Purple People Bridge Company is transitioning ownership of the bridge to the city of Newport at a special meeting of the Bridge Company Board […]
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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 […]
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Covington’s new digital kiosks help residents, tourists navigate city
Covington’s new digital wayfinding kiosks, created by meetNKY, the City of Covington, Durham Brands, RoveIQ, Southbank Partners and the Covington Business Council, are helping residents and tourists make their way through the city, featuring a mix of convention signage and two digital wayfinding kiosks located at the RiverCenter and Ralph Haile Square.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Kenton County Board of Education approved a $1.5 million contract for eight new school buses, Boone County Planning Commission approved a zoning change for cannabis businesses, and Southgate City Council voted to join Southbank Partners to expand their outlook on regional development.
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With U.S. Route 27 in mind, Southgate joins Southbank Partners
On Wednesday, Southgate city council voted to join the roster of Northern Kentucky cities working with economic development organization Southbank Partners. The city will be the first city partner that is not a river city and represents an expansion of the organization’s outlook on regional development. After sitting down with Mayor Jim Hamberg to discuss […]