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Day 3: #lovetheCov takes over

CAPTION: The fifth annual 199C this spring celebrated the Reds' Opening Day with an art exhibit and block party on Pike Street. Things to do, see make Covington ‘experience’ authentic In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with its business community and other partners to generate jobs, attract investm...

Day 2: ‘People want to move to the urban core’

It once housed a strip club, but now the Bradford Building on Scott Blvd. is becoming condos. Influx of condos, apartments expand Covington housing options In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with its business community and other partners to generate jobs, attract investment and create a vibrant commercial an...

Day 1: 'This isn't your father's Covington'

An artist's rendering of the completed Duveneck Square project Energy at Pike and Madison contagious In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with its business community and other partners to generate jobs, attract investment and create a vibrant commercial and tourist economy. Today’s article focuses on the ar...

Historic Preservation Month celebrates Covington’s unique building stock

The building at 611 Madison Ave. that houses Octave bar and music venue was built as a bank in the 1860s. Its castle-like façade was reportedly imported from Germany. COVINGTON, Ky. - Considering she works in historic preservation, it’s not surprising that Emily Ahouse deals with myths.  Unfortunately, those myths sometimes give people a distorted sense of the purpose, logis...

Covington agreement clears way for emergency radio tower

COVINGTON, Ky. - A digital radio tower that enables police, fire and other first responders to communicate during emergencies in the northern part of Kenton County will be built in a wooded area on the edge of Devou Park, replacing the nearby tower that was damaged by a storm and torn down last August.   The Covington City Commission voted 5-0 tonight to execute an agreement giving ...

Covington announces finalists for Business Excellence Awards

COVINGTON, Ky. - A record number of nominations has been whittled to 38 finalists in the 2018 Covington Business Excellence Recognition Program.   Today, the City of Covington announced the names of the finalists, which include 32 unique businesses competing in eight categories. (Some businesses are finalists in more than one category.)   All told, 137 nominations representing 87 un...

City Seeks Applications for Housing Choice Voucher Inspector

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City is currently seeking a Part Time Housing Choice Voucher Inspector  to join the Department of Development. Job Title: Part Time Housing Choice Voucher Inspector   Department: Department of Development   Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour SUMMARY The primary responsibility of this position is unit inspections; ...

Mark Your Calendar: City of Covington Announces the date for the 2018 Business Excellence Awards!

The City of Covington proudly announces the 2018 Business Excellence Awards are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 9! To register, click here. In its fourth year, the 2018 Covington Business Excellence Awards will be held at The Madison Event Center, conveniently located on the corner of Madison Avenue and 7th Street.  Event Details: Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Time: 5:30 - 7:3...

The Madison Event Center Named Official Venue/Hospitality Sponsor of the 2018 Business Recognition Awards

Please note, the links to the nomination forms have been completely changed to another program to fix the issues with the last survey mechanism. If you had any difficulties previously, please take a moment and try again to Nominate a great Covington business.  Thank you! For its fourth year, The Covington Business Excellence Awards proudly welcomes The Madison Event Center ...

Participate in the City's 2018 CDBG/HOME Community Needs Survey

Each year the City of Covington receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to use for activities such as homebuyer programs, recreation programs, infrastructure improvements, crime prevention efforts, park maintenance and playground equipment. It's really important that we hear from our community on how to spend these limited dollars. Please share your opini...
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