In mid-June, construction on a 1.5 mile concrete path for the Riverfront Commons Trail in Covington was completed. The trail, which provides cyclists, runners and walkers with a scenic route along the Ohio River, begins west of the Brent Spence Bridge and stretches west toward Swain Court. “It’s difficult to convey the magnitude of what […]
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Purple People Bridge Receives Donations to Fund Repairs, Opens for Cancer Society Event
Funding raised for the Purple People Bridge has allowed it to reopen temporarily for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk as well as plan more permanent repairs. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising […]
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Northern Kentucky Chamber Honors Jack Moreland with Community Award
NKY Chamber President and CEO Brent Cooper presents the NKY Community Award to Jack Moreland for this nearly 50 years of service to our region. Do you like this story? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any […]
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“New” Newport on the Levee seeks to be Community Hub, Engage Visitors with 18-Hour Experience
A recent panel held at the Newport on the Levee outlined some of the changes planned by North American Properties. By Jessie Eden Since 2018, North American Properties (NAP) has been making changes to improve connectivity and community engagement at Newport on the Levee and a couple weeks ago, some of the major players […]
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Weekend Grand Openings in Newport: Bridgeview Box Park and Riverfront Commons Bridge
The new Bridgeview Box Park has had a “soft opening” for a few weeks but the owners are ready to celebrate big time with a Grand Opening event Saturday, June 27. by Robin Gee Need a reason to get out in the fresh air this weekend? Newport is celebrating two grand openings with two ribbon […]
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A $7.4 million riverbank stabilization project moving forward after 10 years
Southbank’s $7.4 million riverbank restoration, stabilization project moving forward after 10 years A project to stabilize the banks of the Ohio and Licking Rivers in Kenton and Campbell County and restore their ecosystem, which has been 10 years in the making, has finally gotten the green light from the federal government to move forward with […]
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Horizon Community Funds’ 410 giving circle awards first grant to Newport mural project
The 410, Horizon Community Funds’ newest giving circle, has selected a local nonprofit for its inaugural round of funding. Members of The 410 voted to fund Southbank Partners’ upcoming mural project, which will commemorate the city of Newport’s 225th anniversary in 2020. “We are excited for the work that our members of The 410 have […]
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City of Fort Thomas Awarded Grant Over $500,000 to Build Sidewalks
Fort Thomas partners with Southbank Partners to build walkways on North Fort Thomas Avenue N. Fort Thomas Avenue leading to the city limits near Dayton. FTM file. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has granted the City of Fort Thomas $592,300 from the federal Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) to build sidewalks on North Fort Thomas Avenue. Currently […]
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Funding Comes Through for North Fort Thomas Sidewalk Project
New sidewalk will run along down N. Fort Thomas Avenue from Covert Run to the city limits. by Robin Gee Northern Fort Thomas will have a long-awaited sidewalk with the help of a state transportation grant. The sidewalk will run from Covert Run Pike and Barrett Drive, down N. Fort Thomas Avenue to the city […]
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Big Improvements Coming to Newport’s Underpass and Monmouth Streets
Picture of the Newport Underpass, via NKYViews.com. Southbank Partners has received more than $7 million in grants from the OKI Regional Council of Governments that will be used for street improvements and pedestrian paths in the Southbank Partners cities of Newport and Dayton. The City of Newport will receive $3.1 million to improve the area […]