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Draft complete: The Neighborhood Development Code

COVINGTON, Ky. - After years of suffering under an unworkable zoning ordinance, months of work with consultants, numerous large and small engagements with the public, and a sharp setback in the original timeline caused by the onset of social distancing, the Neighborhood Development Code steering committee of Covington representatives has completed its efforts in gathering initial public feedback, ...

Mom, Jason & Pappy

COVINGTON, Ky. - This is week gazillion of #HealthyatHome here in #LoveTheCov, so we’re still preaching caution while listening to Andy (aka Steve’s son or the Governor) start to roll out more details of reopening the local economy in a safe manner.   Nevertheless, we’ve again compiled a few suggestions for a safe and socially distanced weekend here in Covington, i...

Memorial Day parade canceled

Memorial Day typically kicks off in Covington with a series of Honor Guard salutes at various military memorial sites around the city and ends with the parade, which winds up in Linden Grove Cemetery. City hopes to reschedule later if and when appropriate   COVINGTON, Ky. -The City of Covington has canceled its annual Memorial Day parade, another event fallen victim to social distancing a...

New owners, concept for Latonia Plaza

A rendering from Hub+Weber Architects shows the proposed new look for the Latonia Plaza. ReGadget, Blair Technology creating jobs, $7MM modern workspace  in empty Value City/Burlington 'big boxes'     COVINGTON, Ky. - The long-beleaguered Latonia Plaza II shopping center has a new owner, new tenants, and an entirely new modern concept. ReGadget and Blair Technology Group - ...

Young readers 'just so impressive'

Pre-schooler Owen Tobergta completed the entire CleverKidsUniversity pre-reader program during the Mayor’s Reading Challenge. (photo provided) Mayor’s Challenge helped double use of Read Ready Covington apps  COVINGTON, Ky. - Some of Covington’s best young readers and pre-readers upped their game to impressive levels during the just-completed Mayor’s Reading Challenge....

Generous PPE donations continue

Covington firefighter/paramedics Jordan Warner and Chuck Wagner model the face shields donated by A & P Technology. City conveys appreciation to businesses, others  COVINGTON, Ky. - Businesses and organizations continue to generously donate and share PPE (personal protective equipment) with First Responders and others at the City of Covington who are working to keep the public safe.  ...

Fresh greens & family history

COVINGTON, Ky. - We’re still in #HealthyatHome mode here in #LoveTheCov, but with Gov. Beshear (Andy, not Steve) implementing the first phase of reopening the economy, we’re trying hard to resist thinking in terms of light at the end of the tunnel, proverbially speaking.   In other words, “caution” is still the word, and social distance is still the thing.   But ....

Sign up to join Covington contractors list

City creating resource for those needing services   COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington is creating a list of Covington contractors and service businesses that can be used by other Covington businesses applying for City of Covington incentives or anyone who prefers to patronize their fellow Covington businesses.   If you want to be on that list, please fill out the form HERE...

Levassor Park honors its 'heroes'

Yard signs honor those ‘supporting all of us during this crazy time’   COVINGTON, Ky. - One of Covington’s smallest neighborhoods is adopting a personal touch to thank those living within its community on the “front lines” of the COVID-19 fight.   The “touch”?   Signs thanking its very own “Frontline Heroes.”   And the Levas...

Interacted with City Hall? Tell us about it

COVINGTON, Ky. - Here's an ongoing reminder: If you've interacted with City Hall employees, we want to hear about it.   The City's website has a link to a short Customer Satisfaction Survey that includes a couple of questions, a numerical rating, and a place for comments.   Some 130 people have used the survey so far to rate responsiveness to issues and concerns raised during phone cal...
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