Last year, the City collected 160 natural Christmas trees to be recycled. Two ways to recycle holiday greenery into mulch  COVINGTON, Ky. – When “how lovely are your branches” morphs into “get that dead thing out of the living room,” tossing your natural Christmas ...

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 12-22-20

COVINGTON, Ky. – Christmas 2020 has more than the normal allotment of stress, but we can reduce your anxiety about this, at least:   Curbside collection of trash and recycling in Covington will follow the normal schedule this week except for Christmas Day itself, which will be delayed unt...

COVINGTON, Ky. – Last year we used this space to crack jokes about the odd-sounding names for Santa Claus around the world. This year, we’re mourning.   Bars and restaurants are now allowed to use up to 50 percent of their indoor seating capacity, and we strongly urge you to suppor...

New licensing seeks to ensure safety, head off disruptions   COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington is joining cities around the country in adopting specific regulations governing the short-term rental of dwelling units, most commonly known by the Airbnb brand.   At last count this fall, a ...

The fiery wreck that damaged the Brent Spence Bridge should remind people of the dangers of hazardous materials on the bridge, Covington officials say. (Photo from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet) Nov. 11 fiery crash, shutdown are ‘wakeup call’   COVINGTON, Ky. – City of Covin...

COVINGTON, Ky. – It took an after-dark knock on the door from Police Chief Rob Nader, but the City of Covington found a way – despite COVID-19 – to formally say “good-bye” to City Commissioner Denny Bowman.   More than a “good-bye,” however, it was grat...

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.) COVINGTON, Ky. – What with gift-giving and other festivities, the holidays produce a lot of trash. Some of it can be recycled. ...

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 12-15-20

The Annex by Greenline Salon operates at 130 W. Sixth St., adjacent to its original location. Program awards $$ for rent, façade work; new round to begin  COVINGTON, Ky. – A City incentive program that has helped 55 small businesses in Covington with first-year rent or façad...