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May is Historic Preservation Month in Covington

COVINGTON, Ky. – In recognition of the importance of preserving historic buildings and sites, the Covington Board of Commissioners has declared May “Historic Preservation Month.” This proclamation is in support of Preservation Month nationally, which was established in 1973 by the ...

Covington Rids Itself of 40-Year Old Borrowing Habit

  COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington has finally freed itself from the need of a $3.5 million short-term loan, relied on for the last 40 years. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Covington Mayor and Commissioners voted not to renew the City’s annual short-term loan known as a Tax...

Covington Begins Annual Street and Sidewalk Projects

COVINGTON, Ky. – The beginning of spring and warmer weather marks the start of Covington’s annual street and sidewalk projects. This year’s projects include street resurfacing and road repair in Latonia and South Covington and sidewalk repair and replacement in northern Covington. ...

Celebrate Covington May 6 and 7 with Community Focused Events

Covington, KY – Celebrate Spring in Covington with an array of community events for families and friends to enjoy all in one weekend, hosted by Renaissance Covington. Friday, May 6: Curb’d Parklet Reveal Time/Location: 4-6 p.m. at Left Bank Coffeehouse (East Seventh and Greenup Streets) ...

Covington Mural Testament to Power of Public Art

COVINGTON, Ky. – One of Covington’s most recognizable murals is going away, but not without leaving a lasting impact. The colorful mural, an ArtWorks Cincinnati project titled “The Divine Proportion of All Things,” is located on the north wall of the Be Concerned, Inc. buildi...

Covington to Complete Last Phase of Model Urban Forestry Corridor with Street Tree Planting During Great American Cleanup

COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington Urban Forestry Division has partnered with Keep Covington Beautiful and Make Goebel Great to host a community tree planting event. Event organizers are seeking volunteers to help plant 55 trees on West Ninth Street between Greer and Philadelphia Streets and 20 ...

Covington Moves Forward With Art, Technology and Infrastructure Projects

COVINGTON, Ky. – Tuesday night’s Covington Board of Commissioners meeting covered new art, technology and infrastructure projects. The projects are all part of larger city initiatives and strategic goals. Placement of three new bike racks at West Seventh Street and Washington Avenue was ...

Parks & Recreation Newsletter April 2016

Want to receive City of Covington Parks & Recreation information directly to your inbox? Sign up here!  For additional information or any of the events or programs below, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 292-2151. New Facebook Page The...

Preferred Developer Chosen for City-owned MainStrasse Property

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City has selected a preferred developer for the City-owned property located at 501 Main Street. A development team headed by Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins Properties and including Cincinnati-based Al. Neyer, LLC and PDT Architects will be given the opportunity ...

Covington Takes Steps toward Reducing Increased Disease Rates Linked to Heroin Epidemic

COVINGTON, Ky. – The operation of a substance abuse treatment outreach and disease prevention program that includes a needle and syringe exchange component was approved unanimously at Tuesday night’s Covington Board of Commissioners meeting. The proposed program will be operated by the N...
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