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Historic preservation legend’s name graces new award

Covington's elected leaders on Tuesday honored Vic Canfield for 37 years of service on the Urban Design Review Board. Posing with Canfield are, from left, Commissioners Tim Downing and Jordan Huizenga, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Commissioners Michelle Williams and Bill Wells.  COVINGTON, Ky. - It’s a clichéd but revealing exercise, but to grasp the length of Victor J. “Vic”...

Back-to-school special: Sidewalk fixes near 6th District

COVINGTON, Ky. - The crumbling sidewalks that children use to get to school at Sixth District Elementary will soon be fixed.   A contract with TMS Construction of Fort Thomas for nearly a quarter of a million dollars - at a cost of no more than $244,870, to be exact - is expected to be approved as part of the consent agenda of the Covington City Commission during its legislative meeting tonig...

City Seeks Applications for Administrative Assistant

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team! Job Title: Administrative Assistant Department: Varies Salary:$38,000.00 - $55,322.00 (DOQ) SUMMARY The Administrative Assistant's primary responsibility is to provide day-to-day administrative support to the department in which they are employed. This position will perform a vari...

20th street pop-up block

COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington is working with The Center for Great Neighborhoods and residents of Heletown, Austinburg, Wallace Woods, and Levassor Park to update the zoning code and bring new energy to E. 20th Street corridor.   This Sunday, July 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a "pop-up block" set up beginning at 20th and Greenup. The pop-up block is a tempora...

Superstitions and Shakespeare

COVINGTON, Ky. -On this Friday the 13th weekend you will find plenty of family friendly activities to do in Covington.   Here are some highlights:   Grand Day @BCM: Hocus Pocus, Black Cats & All That This Friday, July 13th, grandparents can come spend the day with their grandchildren exploring magic, superstitions and more at the Behringer-Crawford Museum.   For info, ...

Chippie's Science Lab: On Tour in Covington Parks

COVINGTON, KY - Behringer-Crawford Museum's mascot, Chippie is packing his sensational science lab up and heading out to Covington parks. Designed for children in grades K-8, this educational program engages and entertains while teaching kids science basics that tap into their natural curiosity. Jr. Scientists conduct hands on, mind-boggling experiments and learn about the amazing worl...

#lovethecov this Weekend

COVINGTON, Ky. - Whether you are into live music, fitness, art, or theater there is something for everyone in Covington this weekend.   Here are some highlights:   Pike Street Stroll   Taking a long holiday weekend? Enjoy your time off with a stroll down the Pike Street Corridor between Scott Street and Holman. Experience local shops, galleries, restaurants and live music. &nbs...

Firework safety reminder

COVINGTON, KY - This upcoming Fourth of July, the City of Covington wants to ensure its residents are safe and made aware of the dangers associated with fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks caused an estimated 18,500 reported fires, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires from 2009-2013 in the United State...

City Seeks Applications for Risk Manager

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently seeking a Risk Manager to join our Human Resources Department. Job Title: Risk Manager Department: Human Resources Department  Salary: $51,000.00 - $60,000.00 (DOQ) SUMMARY The Risk Manager is responsible for leadership, innovation, governance, and management to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor the City’s Safety ...

City Hall training reinforces welcoming stance on LGBTQA

Training facilitator Bonnie Meyer talks about how Covington can bring up its  2017 score on the Municipal Equality Index. The index, published by the advocacy group Human Rights Campaign, measures how inclusive a City’s laws, policies, and services are for LGBTQ people who live and work there. COVINGTON, Ky. - About two dozen department heads and other managers at the City of Covington ...
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