Although the size and elongated shape of Covington make the details of this map difficult to read, the dots (color-coded by year) show how awards under the Homebuyer Assistance Program have been allocated in virtually every neighborhood.
$$$ awards to increase in down payment program used
in neighborhoods across Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. - Like twinkling Christmas tree lights, the color-cod...
The Covington Board of Commissioners has been meeting virtually since late March.
Public can attend tonight with restrictions, or watch at home
COVINGTON, Ky. - For the first time in almost four months, tonight’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners will be conducted in person and open to the public - but with attendance restrictions.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in t...
COVINGTON, Ky. - On brutally hot days, the garbage trucks may be driving down Covington streets an hour earlier than usual.
In an effort to protect workers at Rumpke Waste & Recycling from heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion, the City of Covington has agreed to let Rumpke begin residential and commercial collection at 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. on certain days.
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COVINGTON, Ky. - This used to be quite the fun column to put together every week, chock full of quirky, celebratory, odd, entertaining, unique, and lively things to do.
Now? Eh, not so much.
We’re not going to kid you. What with the pandemic canceling events and leaving us reluctant to tout others, we’re struggling to keep a good attitude here.
(So ... bear with us...
One use for federal grants: Improving sidewalks and other streetscape elements to make downtown more conducive to business investment and job creation.
Comment period ends Tuesday for federal grant programs
COVINGTON, Ky. - The Covington public has until the end of the day Tuesday, July 14, to weigh in on how the City should spend over $4 million in federal funds aimed at neighborhood and do...
Fill out form, get BBQ, and talk to business experts
COVINGTON, Ky. - The next stop in the Covington Census Committee’s tour?
Randolph Park.
On a mission to make sure every Covington resident is counted in the 2020 Census, the committee will hold a cookout Saturday starting at noon at the park in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood. The community is one where...
Laborer III Ryan Tuemler of Covington’s Public Works Department wraps a chain around a play-set post so technician III Harold “Hector” Klette – in the backhoe – can yank it out of the ground.
Demolition begins work on Latonia park’s massive rebuild
COVINGTON, Ky. - Playground equipment in Barb Cook Park is being removed today as Phase I of the Latonia park...
Public can weigh in as Parks & Rec master plan nears completion
COVINGTON, Ky. - A proposed 10-year master plan for parks and recreation investments that is nearing completion in Covington is jammed full of exciting ideas to expand how residents and visitors interact with the outdoors and have fun.
Among the ideas?
A dog park or parks. ... Better canoe and kayak launc...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Fireworks, cookouts, and lots of red, white, and blue (tho no parades in Covington).
Judging by the “booms” and “bangs” we hear outside our house every night, Americans plan to celebrate the nation’s independence this weekend in style, pandemic be danged.
But don’t let the fireworks and charcoal fumes rattle your brains: Show some ...
Green lamps in the windows of Covington City Hall continue to honor Kentuckians who have died of complications from COVID-19, as requested by Gov. Andy Beshear as a sign of statewide unity and compassion.
COVINGTON, Ky. - The lobby of City Hall will reopen to walk-in visitors with restrictions on Monday after being closed since March 16.
Among the restrictions:
All visitors must w...