COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington welcomed more than 100 volunteers for a successful Pollinator Garden cleanup event held on Thursday, April 23, highlighting the power of community partnerships and environmental stewardship.
103 volunteers from Fidelity joined City staff and partner organizations to help clean up six of Covington’s Pollinator Gardens. During the event...
COVINGTON, KY - The Covington Farmers Market, a program of the Center for Great Neighborhoods, is proud to announce its return to Washington Street in downtown Covington for the 2026 outdoor season. The market officially kicks off on Saturday, May 2, at 9 a.m.
This year’s outdoor season features a rotating lineup of over 30 vendors, including local farmers, artisans, and civic group...
COVINGTON, KY — The City of Covington is preparing to welcome runners for the 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday, May 3, with a new race route that brings participants deeper into Covington neighborhoods.
Due to the demolition of the Fourth Street Bridge, this year’s marathon course has been adjusted. Runners will cross into Covington from Newport via the Girl Scou...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Every Thursday, we round up a selection of weekend events happening across Covington, featuring live music, markets, food festivals, art shows, family fun, and more.With the 152nd Kentucky Derby taking place this Saturday, several establishments across Covington will be hosting watch parties and celebrations, so don your...
COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington’s Neighborhood Services Department has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) aimed at redeveloping more than two dozen City-owned vacant properties into new housing, advancing Mayor Ron Washington’s Housing Development Initiative.
Covington, like many communities across Northern Kentucky and the nation, is facing a ...
COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington celebrated the graduation of the inaugural class of the Covington Mayor’s Academy on April 28, 2026, marking the successful completion of an eight-month immersive program designed to connect residents and stakeholders with the inner workings of City government.
Launched in August 2025, the Covington Mayor’s Academy brought toget...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington is inviting residents and community partners to review and provide feedback on its 2026-2027 Draft Annual Action Plan during a 30-day public comment period from April 25, 2026, through May 25, 2026.
The 2026-2027 Draft Annual Action Plan outlines how the City proposes to allocate federal funding...
COVINGTON, KY — The City of Covington is proud to announce it has once again been named a Tree City USA for 2025 by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking 22 consecutive years in the nationally recognized program. The City has also received the Growth Award for the tenth year in a row, recognizing its ongoing commitment to going above and beyond in sustainable community forest...
Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 3/28/2026