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23 months later, a new approach to zoning

Covington’s user-friendly form-based code takes effect today   COVINGTON, Ky. – Less red tape. Quicker decisions. Clearer guidance. Less expense. Easier research. And a more flexible attitude.   Those are the earmarks of a fundamentally new approach to land development –...

Sign up for chance at free computer

Almost 700 computers have been distributed as part of Covington Connect at previous drive-up distribution events in Latonia. $2.5MM Covington Connect to hold another distribution   COVINGTON, Ky. – If you registered your family in hopes of getting a free desktop computer as part of the...

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 10-13-20

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 10-13-20

No political signs on public property

When the leaves start to fall, the political signs start popping up. Here’s a photo taken in the 1970s by a photographer for the now defunct The Kentucky Post. (Photo used courtesy of the Kenton County Public Library) City to remove posters in the right of way  COVINGTON, Ky. – Colo...

Blighted buildings for sale

The City is looking to separately sell 1530 Holman St., left, and 1716 Garrard St. to developers or rehabbers who will renovate them into single-family, owner-occupied homes.  City seeking proposals to create single-family housing   COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington is looking ...

New Parks & Rec chief in love with job

Ben Oldiges started this week as Covington’s new Parks & Rec manager. Oldiges brings passion, 15 years’ experience to critical position   COVINGTON, Ky. – When Ben Oldiges was 15, he took a part-time summer job with Boone County Parks & Recreation overseeing kickball...

‘Secret Women’ & spooky songs

COVINGTON, Ky. – Other than the safety protocols in place at each event – and we strongly urge you to follow them – this weekend makes it possible to feel like fun still exists.   Spooky COVID cabaret This weekend’s “Tiny Concert Series” at The Carnegie featu...

Perplexing plastic

(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. -- When it comes to recycling, the biggest source of “Can I or can’t I?” confusion comes from plastics....

New basin aims to protect Lewisburg

The new detention basin above the Lewisburg neighborhood. Drainage project designed to hold back 3.5...
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