COVINGTON, Ky. - Lack of financial resources keeps some people from owning a home. So does lack of knowledge.
Credit scores, loans, closing costs, real estate contracts, appraisals, inspections - it's almost a separate language, one that's confusing enough to keep some people from pursuing the dream of homeownership.
On Saturday, June 30, a free fair aimed at helping would-be homebuy...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Volunteers who cleaned debris off Covington’s riverbanks Saturday carried away spare tires, half a pallet, a cloth folding chair, about 90 bags of garbage and debris and 15 large bags full of plastic bottles to be recycled.
But there was no doubt what the crown jewel of Ohio River Sweep 2018 was:
“The cart.”
Almost completely buried in the mu...
Some 300-400 people a day come to the Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad on weekends.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Since the publication of this article, the Water Park has been repaired and is open.)
COVINGTON, Ky. - Electricians and Covington Public Works technicians are working furiously to fix the water filtration system at the Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad heading into what is expected to be the hottest weeken...
Sunday is Father’s Day, but there’s no need to take a long, expensive trip out of town to celebrate.
As usual, Covington is host to a long list of exciting events this weekend for all ages. Here are some of the highlights:
Ohio River Sweep
Join an estimated 13,000 volunteers from Pittsburgh to Cairo (Ill.) in picking up trash and debris along the Ohio River and its...
The 2018 Ohio River Sweep T-shirt was inspired by Landon Reid of Covington’s Glenn O. Swing Elementary.
COVINGTON, Ky. - Tired and sore muscles are likely. Muddy gloves a given. And a sense of accomplishment a certainty.
But the one thing that volunteers in the annual Ohio River Sweep are most prone to compare after several hours of picking up garbage are unusual stories - because you just ...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Declaring that inclusivity and diversity are hallmarks of Northern Kentucky’s largest city, City of Covington officials are gearing up to participate in Sunday’s NKY Pride Parade.
The parade - whose theme is “Y’all Means All!: The Future is Bright” - will be led by Mayor Joe Meyer and Police Chief Rob Nader, riding in a golf cart. Further back ...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Want to see a kid get excited?
Put a fishing pole in her or his hand and watch their face light up when a fish suddenly tugs on the other end. The surprise, the anticipation and the thrill of reeling in the fish ... these emotions all but guarantee a contagious grin that spreads to anyone nearby.
This Saturday, May 19, such excitement will dominate the banks around P...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s Adult Softball League is in danger of being canceled this year due to lack of registrations.
By Friday, the City’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities department needs two more teams to register in order to guarantee games will be played in the summer 2018 season.
“We’ve advertised and advertised and made call after call to find those last ...
COVINGTON, KY - The City of Covington's Parks, Recreation and Facilities department is teaming with Jenergy and 20 Days on the Run to offer Fit in the City, a festival-style fitness event tied to the 20th running of the Flying Pig Marathon.
In celebration of its anniversary, "the Pig" is paying tribute to the communities along the course with a 20-day event leading up to the race. ...
COVINGTON, KY - Keep Covington Beautiful is preparing for the Great American Cleanup, Covington's largest annual volunteer day of service, taking place on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Each year the Great American Cleanup attracts nearly 1,000 volunteers working at more than 25 project sites across Covington. In previous years volunteers have picked up three tons of trash, planted nearly 8...