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A flurry fix

COVINGTON, Ky. - It's official: the first snow landed in Covington this past week and well, we are not really sure how to feel about it. Here in #LoveTheCov, we have plenty going on to keep your mind off the cold this weekend.   Parents Night Off THIS. IS. NOT. A. DRILL. Nanny McTea Sitters (yes, this is the coolest name) will be hosting an evening of storytelling, music, games, and...

City Hall is Closed on Veterans Day

As a reminder, City Hall is closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.  The City would like to thank and honor all of the brave men and women who have served!

RX for end of daylight savings

COVINGTON, Ky. - If the dreary weather and the end of daylight savings have you feeling low, we have what the doctor ordered in #LoveTheCov this weekend ... (and it’s not more cowbell).   Try belly dancing (with wine). Tarot cards. Edible cookie dough. Drinking a beer to honor military veterans who have a second career protecting the public here in Covington. Helping a new boutique...

Rivalry at Braxton: FOP vs. Local 38

Friday event honors City’s first responder military veterans   COVINGTON, Ky. - With nearly 50 military veterans serving in its Police and Fire departments, Monday’s holiday will be particularly meaningful at the City of Covington.   Ahead of the solemnity of Veterans Day, however, comes the festivity:   Friday night, a public event at Braxton Brewing Co. ...

Covington swears in new police officer

New recruit Paul Mace, center, poses with, from left, Captain Greg Jones, Assistant Chief Brian Steffen, Captain Brian Valenti, and Mayor Joe Meyer.   COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s newest police officer comes to the City from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where he’s been a security officer for nearly three years.  Paul Mace was sworn in Monday morning by Mayor Joe...

Riverfront Commons taking shape

COVINGTON, Ky. -- Steady activity along the Ohio River is starting to create the shape for the $6.54 million Phase II of Riverfront Commons.   This picture provided by contractor Prus Construction shows the excavation of what will become a 1,350-seat amphitheater facing the river and Cincinnati in the shadow of the mural-decorated floodwall and RiverCenter office towers.   In addition, P...

Savasana & digging holes

COVINGTON, Ky. - We can’t believe we’re even suggesting this, but you COULD start getting in the Christmas spirit this weekend (see below).   Or, if you like us bristle at the early mistle(toe), you could see what the inside of an aerial truck looks like, dig some holes for a good cause alongside some Covington streets, check out a Carnegie show, do yoga with the dogs, hear some p...

C-Forward mural celebrates family reading

The Read Ready Covington mural will be seen by every driver on busy Fifth Street. New art brings attention to Read Ready Covington literacy effort  COVINGTON, Ky. - Visible, fun, and interactive signs of Covington’s commitment to early childhood literacy and education are popping up around the city.   From murals to alphabet signs spread out like a scavenger hunt, the Read Ready Co...

Gateway, Covington: Job training critical

Collaborative efforts aim to build more highly skilled workforce   COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and Gateway Community & Technical College President Dr. Fernando Figueroa came together today to stress the importance of creating a more highly skilled workforce in Covington. “With so many of our local residents underemployed, Gateway is committed to providing the educat...

Free drop-off for household hazardous waste

About 3,000 vehicles are expected at the household hazardous waste drop-off event Saturday in Florence. Fill out, bring registration form to make long lines go quickly   COVINGTON, Ky. - Think of it as the average home’s version of fuel rods from a nuclear reactor: dangerous waste that’s difficult to get rid of in a safe and eco-friendly manner.   Things like empty aerosol ca...
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