COVINGTON, Ky. – Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the 49th annual Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sunday, August 31, so the City and its Police Department are putting familiar restrictions in place, designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow.
The rules address issues like road closures, parking, alcohol, skateboards, ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend you can find entertainment beneath the wide night sky in a couple of The Cov's parks … learn about pollinators (birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and more), and why they’re so darn important … dress like a legendary god or goddess … listen to cool live music … sip some wine … smoke cigars … play ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s new Communications Manager, Dan Wohler, developed a sense for what makes a good story at an early age.
As a child growing up outside Boston, Massachusetts, Wohler’s parents modeled the importance of being well-informed through reading and watching reliable reporting. And, as Wohler noted, good information happened through strong storytelling.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – An art gallery … a home to doulas … a new restaurant … a corner building … a historic electric sign … a vintage clothing shop … a vintage retail furniture and décor shop … a Pilates studio … and a wellness studio … are among the nine businesses receiving support from the City by way of its Small Business Program....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 & ...
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...