Strategic plan clarifies priorities and advances City’s bold vision
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s 2025 economic development strategy reflects the City’s notable accomplishments of the past five years and looks ahead to the next five with specific recommendations and sound tactics to achieve the stated goals.
Camoin Associates, a Richmond, Virginia-based economic develo...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Even in this sweltering, scorching, blistering, burning, muggy, humid, stifling, oppressive, extreme, dang near unbearable, hotter than the hinges of Hades heat, there is still fun to be had in The Cov (just be sure to hydrate properly).
Catch a flick in the park
Bring a blanket to sit on, a friend to sit with, and get ready to enjoy a magical night under the stars on ...
Residents should set trash/recycling carts out the night before
COVINGTON, Ky. – Next week you should set your trash and recycling carts out the night before your collection day: On brutally hot days, the garbage trucks will be driving down Covington streets an hour earlier than usual.
In an effort to protect workers at Rumpke Waste & Recycling from heat-related illness...
COVINGTON, Ky. – You can make this weekend both productive and fun.
If you’ve been procrastinating about getting rid of old televisions, long-dead lightbulbs and batteries, stacks of Styrofoam packaging, and drawers full of old documents, then be sure to participate in Saturday’s E-Waste Collection and Recycling Event.
Once you’ve cleared out all that unwanted stuff f...
Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meeting.
COVINGTON, Ky. – Here’s a reminder that offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 20.
June 19 has long been celebrated by many African Americans as “Freedom Day” or “Juneteenth Independence Day,” marking the end to slavery in the United St...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine have unveiled a state-of-the-art design for the new companion bridge that will be part of the 8-mile-long Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, marking a major milestone on one of the nation’s most significant transportation investments that improves safety and strengthens economic development.
Mayor Ron Washingto...
A Special Meeting of the Alcohol Beverage Control Board will be held in person on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 for the purpose of a presentation by the City ABC Administrator regarding Riley & William, LLC dba Hattricks Sport Bar's 2:30 a.m. permit discussion of recommendations and evaluations of the permit.
Blackberries, Bluegrass, and brews on the riverfront
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Farmers Market presents its annual Farm to Fork fundraiser on Saturday, June 21, at Covington Plaza, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Farm to Fork is the main fundraising event for the Covington Farmers Market, and features food items from local growers and vendors.
This year, the event features a buffet-style m...
Free event Friday for kids up to 6 years old
COVINGTON, Ky. – Read Ready Covington’s annual Early Childhood Fun Fest has moved from fall to summer this year, but families and kids can count on the same engaging activities, learning, and community spirit.
The Early Childhood Fun Fest happens on Friday, June 20, at the David Housley Pavilion in Randolph Park (Prospect Avenue & ...