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Rumpke starting hour earlier on brutally hot days

 Residents should set trash/recycling carts out the night before COVINGTON, Ky. –  Next week you should set your trash and recycling carts out the night before your collection day: On brutally hot days, the garbage trucks will be driving down Covington streets an hour earlier than usual. In an effort to protect workers at Rumpke Waste & Recycling from heat-related illness...

City Hall closed Thursday for Juneteenth

COVINGTON, Ky. – Here’s a reminder that offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 20. June 19 has long been celebrated by many African Americans as “Freedom Day” or “Juneteenth Independence Day,” marking the end to slavery in the United St...
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Innovative design for Brent Spence Companion Bridge will create iconic ‘centerpiece’

COVINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine have unveiled a state-of-the-art design for the new companion bridge that will be part of the 8-mile-long Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, marking a major milestone on one of the nation’s most significant transportation investments that improves safety and strengthens economic development. Mayor Ron Washingto...

Farm to Fork returns, bigger and better than ever

Blackberries, Bluegrass, and brews on the riverfront COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Farmers Market presents its annual Farm to Fork fundraiser on Saturday, June 21, at Covington Plaza, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Farm to Fork is the main fundraising event for the Covington Farmers Market, and features food items from local growers and vendors. This year, the event features a buffet-style m...
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Early Childhood Fun Fest celebrates learning through fun

Free event Friday for kids up to 6 years old COVINGTON, Ky. – Read Ready Covington’s annual Early Childhood Fun Fest has moved from fall to summer this year, but families and kids can count on the same engaging activities, learning, and community spirit. The Early Childhood Fun Fest happens on Friday, June 20, at the David Housley Pavilion in Randolph Park (Prospect Avenue & ...
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Mayor Washington announces Housing Development Taskforce members

Process to build strategy will be ‘inclusive and community driven’   COVINGTON, Ky. – Mayor Ron Washington has selected the of members of the City’s newly formed Housing Development Taskforce. “This critical taskforce is comprised of individuals who bring the necessary vision and professional acumen to build a strategy that will grow our housing stock to...

Purge E-waste, old paper files, and more, Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Annual drop-off event provides secure eco-friendly disposal COVINGTON, Ky. – Saturday, June 21, brings the perfect opportunity to finally get rid of those burdensome electronic, paper and foam items in a way that’s eco-friendly.  The 2025 E-Waste and Paper Shredding event happens at Holmes High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (via its entrance on Madison Avenue). The annual ev...
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Bourbon Day & Father’s Day

COVINGTON, Ky. – Friday the 13th … National Bourbon Day … and Father’s Day all occur this weekend. As for the national bourbon holiday and Father’s Day, we’ve got some fun suggestions on how you can celebrate (they involve food and/or libations). Plus, there are plenty of other cool things happening, like lots of live music, art workshops, a creative eve...

City and Covington schools collaborate to improve, increase youth recreation opportunities

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington will collaborate with Covington Independent Public Schools to develop, expand, and improve Covington’s youth programming and recreational opportunities. Mayor Ron Washington introduced an order creating the Covington Recreation Committee at Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting, saying recreation and youth programs are as much fo...

CDBG/HOME seeking input from community

Comment period begins today for federal grant program COVINGTON, Ky. – Over roughly a month – from June 9 through July 10 – the public has an opportunity to weigh in on how the City should spend about $2 million in federal funds aimed at housing and community development. The money represents the expected annual allocation from the CBDG and HOME federal grant programs whic...
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