Decades ago, dilapidated or vacant buildings within Covington’s central business district were a normality. Due to the work of nonprofits like Renaissance Covington, the central business district is now thriving, serving as a symbolic reminder of the city’s drastic turnaround. Now after nearly 20 years of continuous community investment, the leadership at Renaissance Covington has […]
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Here’s what you can drop off at Covington recycling day event
Responsibly disposing of items such as electronic waste and Styrofoam can be difficult; to make it a bit easier, the City of Covington is hosting their 7th annual Recycling Drop-Off Day Saturday, June 25, at Holmes High School. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free to Covington […]
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Tom DiBello on impending retirement: Covington ‘was a place that nurtured me’
A pivotal figure — or perhaps THE pivotal figure — in Covington neighborhood development is leaving a legacy of valiant service in his community. Tom DiBello’s 27-year career as executive of the Center for Great Neighborhoods is coming to an end later this year. He has dedicated 46 years of his life to working with […]
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Annie Brown, Long Committed to Random Acts of Art, Wins Grant to Build Little Free Art Studios
Fort Thomas resident Annie Brown is committed to beautifying northern Kentucky through random acts of art. Fort Thomas resident Annie Brown is committed to making our world more beautiful through random acts of art. Perhaps you remember her handmade mushrooms that one day appeared in Riggs Memorial Park, along with the poem “Mushrooms,” by Sylvia […]