COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority is continuing its public outreach and phased approach to improve parking in the historic Mainstrasse Village commercial district.
An Open House will take place on Thursday, July 17, where residents, business owners, and visitors can weigh in on a range of proposed changes and discuss problems and opportunities desi...
Covington, Ky. – Mayor Ron Washington has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Ruth A. Eger Leader of Distinction Award, presented by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The accolade recognizes an individual who has dedicated their life to making meaningful contributions to the Northern Kentucky region.
Nominated by fellow graduates of Leadership Northern Kentucky, M...
COVINGTON, Ky. – After nearly three decades of service, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti is retiring, with Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter named as his successor.
Valenti, who has served as Chief since 2022, began his career with the Covington Police Department in September 1996. Most of his time as an officer, before being promoted through the ranks, was spent working third shift in...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s new Communications Manager, Dan Wohler, developed a sense for what makes a good story at an early age.
As a child growing up outside Boston, Massachusetts, Wohler’s parents modeled the importance of being well-informed through reading and watching reliable reporting. And, as Wohler noted, good information happened through strong storytelling.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s Independence Day weekend in The Cov, and before you grill the burgers and hotdogs, march or ride in a parade, wave a flag in the air, or sit beneath a burst of fireworks in the night sky, pause and remind yourself what we’re celebrating: when 56 courageous men signed a document making it clear that they, their families, and their neighbors had no inten...
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COVINGTON, Ky. – To keep neighborhood streets looking clean and to keep rain from washing trash and debris into storm sewers, Covington’s Public Works Department will start its annual summer sweeping of residential streets on Monday, July 7.
As usual, how well the streets get cleaned will depend on residents moving their cars (to the other side of...
COVINGTON, Ky. – An art gallery … a home to doulas … a new restaurant … a corner building … a historic electric sign … a vintage clothing shop … a vintage retail furniture and décor shop … a Pilates studio … and a wellness studio … are among the nine businesses receiving support from the City by way of its Small Business Program....
Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 6/10/2025
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...