One of the three drop-off sites has its first tree ...
Program keeps holiday trees out of landfills
COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s three days after Christmas, and the first discarded “natural” tree has arrived at one of the City of Covington’s drop-off sites.
Soon, it’ll find new “life” as a pile of mulch.
But it’s lonely. Last year we colle...
COVINGTON, Ky. – We know there’s a lot more going on in The Cov this weekend than what we’ve listed here. We also know that most of the best things that are happening are likely taking place in the comfort of your home as you celebrate the holidays.
But in case you’d like to get out and about and partake in some neighborhood cheer before the stockings are emptied and the...
COVINGTON, Ky. – There’s a slight adjustment to the holiday trash pickup schedule we posted last week.
This part is still the same: Trash & recycling pickup for Covington residents will follow the normal schedule Monday-Friday next week leading up to New Year’s Day holiday, Rumpke Waste & Recycling says. (Commercial customers who usually see service on Saturday, howeve...
Just seconds after ignition, a Christmas tree whose needles were allowed to dry out becomes a fiery torch in this demonstration from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Covington fire officials offer tips on preventing holiday fires
COVINGTON, Ky. – The video, shown HERE, is breathtaking in a scary way.
Within mere seconds after flame is touched t...
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.)
COVINGTON, Ky. – Once your “live” holiday tree has lost its liveliness, we can help you give it a new (and eco-friendly) life – as a pile of mulch.
Likewise, your burned-out lights can have a bright...
COVINGTON, Ky. -- Merry Christmas from the City of Covington.
Offices at City Hall will be closed Friday, December 24 and Monday, December 27 but will reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m.
Stay healthy and safe.
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Bridget and Carlo Erna are preparing this apartment building for participation through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Property owners, tenants say modern voucher program
helps meet need for affordable housing
COVINGTON, Ky. – When it comes to getting affordable housing on the market, Bridget and Carlo Erna don’t have time for tired old myths.
That’s why the...
College-bound students need to write essay, fill out application
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s police union wants to give $500 to a college-bound high school senior.
To earn the Covington FOP Lodge #1 Fallen Officer Scholarship, seniors must fill out an application found HERE and write an essay answering, “What does living in Covington mean to me?” The essay ...
The Covington Economic Development Authority Meeting scheduled for January 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM at City Hall has been cancelled.
COVINGTON, Ky. – The holidays are a lot of work: Wrapping, baking, decorating, stringing lights, cleaning etc. etc.
But as your trash and recycling carts start to fill up, there’s no need to stress: Trash & recycling pickup for Covington residents will follow the normal schedule next week leading up to Christmas. (The same will hold true for the week between Christmas and New Ye...