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Commission discusses chemical plant odors

The release of a “chemical irritant” at Interplastic Corporation in March 2019 required a “shelter in place” order for residents and businesses of West Latonia. Although options are limited, City taking steps COVINGTON, Ky. – Even while acknowledging “limited options” and “tied hands,” Covington officials say they’re taking steps in...

Don't get glassy-eyed

  (EDITOR'S NOTE: Confused about what you can and can’t recycle, not to mention the “where” and “how”? Let Covington’s Solid Waste & Recycling team break it down for you.) COVINGTON, Ky. – Glass can be reused almost endlessly. The key is to recycle correctly, because the “wrong” kind of glass contains contaminants that...

Rainbows, unicorns & Watermelon Wheat

COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s a veritable party all weekend long in The Cov as the city is home base for Northern Kentucky’s celebration of inclusivity and diversity called Pride Week. Tonight’s drag show and beer tapping party will set the tone for festivities that climax with Sunday’s 12th Annual Pride Festival (in a City of Covington park) and parade (through Covington ...

Eastern Corridor efforts win national praise

Officials from the City of Covington and The Center for Great Neighborhoods, who are partnering on the Eastern Corridor Initiative, pose with the award from the American Planning Association. The picture was taken at Covington Yard during the recent awards ceremony at which the City unveiled its new branding message and marketing vision for its economic development efforts. APA award salutes co...

CANCELLED - Board of Devou Properties Meeting 6/15/2022

The Board of Devou Properties Meeting scheduled for Wednesday June 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM has been cancelled.

Covington giving $1.15MM to non-profits

Purple designates the federal Qualified Census Tracts where services must be delivered. Note that the 501.00 and 506.00 tracts in the upper right corner are actually in Newport and not eligible for Covington’s funds. City seeking proposals to use ARPA money to mitigate damage of COVID-19 on families, workers COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington has $1.15 million to gi...

NKY Pride 2022: Week culminates with parade, festival in The Cov

Inclusivity part of City’s core identity, economic development strategy COVINGTON, Ky. – Whether you call them “unicorns” or “gargicorns” (to play off their gargoyle-esque vibe), the concrete magical beasts donated to the NKY Pride Center and installed on top of its Pike Street building late last week arrived just in time: NKY Pride 2022 kicks off with a y...

7 recipients of small business assistance epitomize ‘all character, no chains’ brand

The Empanada’s Box, a South American-themed restaurant, will be moving to 212 W. Pike St. from Cincinnati in June. COVINGTON, Ky. – A specialty South American restaurant, a cigar lounge, a specialized chiropractic care business, a destination bourbon bar, a legacy auto repair center, and a flower truck delivery business all received funds during the recent round of Covington’s...

City offices closed Monday

Memorial Day parade, events held in Covington COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. The public is invited to honor the military fallen at the annual parade and an array of ceremonies at military memorials around Covington that morning. See for MEMORIAL DAY AGENDA details. # # #
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