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‘Instant hit’ ARPA program bringing American Dream to 33 new homeowners

Although the size and elongated shape of Covington make the details of this map difficult to read, the dots show how awards under the Homebuyer Assistance Program have been allocated in virtually every neighborhood. A separate but similar Mortgage Assistance Program was used in eight eligible neighborhoods. $10K forgivable loans still available in separate but similar homebuyer assistance...

Blanche & Betty off the top rope

COVINGTON, Ky. – This is tax weekend, courtesy of the Eye Are Ess, but we’re assuming you’ve already filed your 1040 and hopefully got back some coin. That means money to play. Plus, Lent is over, which means you’re back doing whatever it is that you gave up for those 40 days, like … (fill in the blank). Perfect. Venture out in The Cov this weekend, where...

First new industrial building in decades to pay off big in jobs, tax revenue

Photo provided by Covcor City incentive to help keep rent competitive in 146K square feet of space behind Latonia Commerce Center COVINGTON, Ky. – A $17.6 million building with 146,000 square feet of space will be constructed on land zoned for industrial use behind the Latonia Commerce Center, the first new industrial space in Covington in decades. The project is a spec build, ...

Feedback needed on federal grant spending

Draft CDBG/HOME plans invest in housing, neighborhoods COVINGTON, Ky. – The public has three ways to weigh in on a draft proposal that outlines how to invest a little over $1.4 million in Covington neighborhoods, plus almost $700,000 on affordable housing in Covington and five surrounding cities. The money represents the expected annual allocation from the CDBG and HOME federal grant p...

Economic impact report signals dynamic momentum

2022 built on ‘solid foundation’ with new jobs and investments COVINGTON, Ky. – Borrowing from the manifesto that drives its mission, the newly released 2022 Impact Report of Covington’s Economic Development Department lays out how doing things “of The Cov … by The Cov … for The Cov” culminated in a year that saw the city’s trajectory stay...

Pink Moon, bunnies & mandalas

COVINGTON, Ky. – Obviously this is Easter weekend, which for many people means coloring eggs, buying candy, and going to service. But that’s not the only thing happening in The Cov: What do you say you mellow out with some Moon Water or mandalas this weekend, tidy up those unkempt locks, and treat yourself to a stack of waffles? Spring is here and you’re due some pampering....

City offices closing early Friday

COVINGTON, Ky. – City Hall offices at 20 W. Pike St. will close at noon Friday for celebration of the spring holiday. City Hall reopens at 8 a.m. Monday. ####

Public hearing on short-term rentals next week

Comments can also be submitted in writing COVINGTON, Ky. – A public hearing will be held Wednesday, April 12, in Covington to collect opinions related to the City’s regulation of short-term rentals. Anyone interested in speaking at the hearing, which will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., needs to sign a sheet upon arriving. To let the greatest p...

High winds, fallen tree disrupt Easter Egg hunt

COVINGTON, Ky. – High winds are knocking down branches and trees and causing damage throughout the area, including in Devou Park, where a large tree snapped and dropped on an area that was to be used for the City’s annual Easter Egg hunt early this afternoon. Out of caution, the event was cut short and reduced in scope, Parks & Recreation Manager Ben Oldiges said, although Parks...

Baseball, Pride & proms

  COVINGTON, Ky. – If you looked around the office today and asked, “Where the heck is everyone?” then you must be either new to town or not a fan of Major League Baseball. Reds Opening Day events started early here in The Cov today and will continue well on through the evening whether the hometown team wins or not. (Yeah, technically Great American Ball Park is north ...
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