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Arbor Day in The Cov: Seedling giveaway in newly anointed ‘Tree City of the World’

Tree seedlings in need of a home. Seedlings will be available at Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum from 9 a.m. - noon on Saturday. COVINGTON, Ky. – Today is Arbor Day, and the City of Covington’s new urban forester, Patrick Moore, has a favorite quote that lends spirit both to the holiday and the City’s 2022 celebration of it: “The true meaning of ...

Yarn Day, GAC & fairy portals

COVINGTON, Ky. – While we can’t guarantee sunny skies and 70-degree temperatures, we can promise worthwhile things to get outside and do in The Cov this weekend. Pick up a tree seedling to plant on Arbor Day. … Clean up an area of The Cov during the Great American Clean Up (or help the Covington Street Hockey League clean up around its rink). … Make a sustainable flowe...

Fresh faces, energy sought for boards, commissions

City seeking applicants to fill pending vacancies COVINGTON, Ky. – This is an all-call for resumes and citizen engagement. Do you enjoy studying the nuances and legalities of zoning? Would you like to help guide development in Covington? Do you believe in the obligation of local government to help provide affordable housing? Do you love the incredible attractions of the City-owned Devo...

(Not so) heavy metal

(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. – Everybody knows you can recycle that empty 6-pack of Ale-8-One or PBR. But what about aluminum foil, wire coat hangers, spray deodorant cans, and other metal ob...

Regional ‘Senior Games’ return

A scene from the 2018 games. Photo from Covington Parks & Rec. Two-week event engages those 50 and above in competition, exercise COVINGTON, Ky. –  After two years on the shelf because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Northern Kentucky Senior Games return, and just in time for its 40th anniversary. The games begin May 3 and run through May 30 and are organized by the Parks and...

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 04/12/2022

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 04/12/2022

Saturday: All about beautification

Volunteers spread mulch and planted flowers on Scott Boulevard during a previous Great American Cleanup event. (Photo from Keep Covington Beautiful) Volunteers needed for 1st of 2 Great American Cleanup days COVINGTON, Ky. – If you’re a fan of fresh air, physical exercise, community spirit, and contributing to the “public good,” Saturday’s your opportunity to co...

CANCELLED - CEDA Meeting 5/5/2022

The Covington Economic Development Authority (CEDA) Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

Earth Day ’22: Passion for recycling growing in The Cov

Some of the 424 new curbside recycling carts waiting to be claimed. (Photo used courtesy of Rumpke) Delivery of 424 new carts expands households in free program COVINGTON, Ky. – “The Earth is what we all have in common,” said the renowned Kentucky poet, essayist, environmental activist, AND farmer Wendell Berry, and it’s a fitting thought for the annual celebration of...
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