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
New route powered by MeetNKY offers increased connectivity between river cities
COVINGTON, Ky. – Powered by MeetNKY, a new GEST cart service route will launch on April 23, between Covington and Newport to expand connectivity across Northern Kentucky’s riverfront.
“MeetNKY is proud to power this service to strengthen access across Northern Kentucky’s river cities,...
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COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington is taking a strategic step toward modernizing its vehicle fleet by launching a pilot program focused on electric and hybrid vehicles. The initiative aims to reduce long-term costs while lowering the City’s carbon footprint.
The City’s pilot program will include a mix of hybrid and fully electric vehicles across multiple departme...