Almost every week my dad asks me for the inside scoop on where I’m venturing off to, and nearly each time he follows it with suggestions of places to visit. The man’s been around Northern Kentucky a lot longer than I have, so I had to take him up on one of his most common […]
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LINK streetscapes: Newport on the Levee
When I was a kid, one of my favorite places to go was Newport on the Levee. I was mesmerized by the cooks at Dewey’s throwing dough and serving you the best pizza. Between that and the aquarium, there really wasn’t much more a kid could ask for. As I grew, my visits to the […]
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LINK streetscapes: Decoursey and Winston avenues in Latonia
Tucked away in Latonia, Decoursey Avenue hosts a variety of businesses. While you’re on this strip, you’re likely to forget you’re in the middle of a city and not in a small town. These places are not only Northern Kentucky famous, but some are even nationally recognized, so I knew this was going to be […]
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LINK streetscapes: Greenup Street in Covington
The origins of this Streetscapes series started with a desire to explore new places in Northern Kentucky that I had never been to. Because of that, I avoided places like Greenup, which I thought at the time I knew inside and out. The longer I’ve been doing this, the more I’ve been discovering places that […]
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LINK streetscapes: West Pike Street in Covington
This area of Covington is booming with business: From restaurants to breweries to shops, you name it, this hub has it. For this streetscapes, I’m focusing on the places on West Pike that are either new — or new to me. Ripple Wine Bar: 4 West Pike St. I’d heard of Ripple several times over […]
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LINK streetscapes: Washington Street and North Jefferson Street in Historic Burlington
This particular segment of Streetscapes transported me to a different era. I’ve been to Burlington before, but never made it past the McDonald’s and gas stations. The further I drove, the further away from modern reality I got, and I mean that in the best way possible. When I drove past Burlington Commons, I actually […]
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LINK streetscapes: Back to college edition at Northern Kentucky University
This special edition of Streetscapes looks at Northern Kentucky’s largest university, Northern Kentucky University. Last edition we started with my alma mater, Thomas More, so I turned to friends, current students and alumni for the top NKY spots off campus that every student must visit before graduation. Carabello Coffee: 107 E 9th St., Newport This […]
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LINK streetscapes: Back to college edition at Thomas More University
See a local college campus through the eyes of Maria Hehman as she explores local eateries and watering holes in this latest installment of NKY Streetscapes.
