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‘Southern Democrat,’ Poe & opera(s) cream

COVINGTON, Ky. – Thanks to the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial, the largest photography and video biennial in the United States, there’s some very cool art to see in The Cov this weekend. The FotoFocus Biennial theme is “backstories,” meaning stories within photographs that are not immediately understood, so you’ll want to study on the images, then maybe discuss and argue ...

CovData: Grants for urgent home repairs keep vulnerable families in their homes

(Editor’s note: CovData Shorts is a series of articles published regularly by the City of Covington to help residents better understand their City government’s operations.) COVINGTON, Ky. – More than 130 times in the last 10 years, the City of Covington has helped vulnerable low-income homeowners – including the elderly, veterans, and those with disabilities – fix ...

Get to know Eastside trees

The previous Urban Tree Walk in May meandered through the Kenton Hills neighborhood. Urban Forestry, Kenton Co. Extension to lead walking tour Saturday COVINGTON, Ky. – The Eastside neighborhood will be the site of the next Urban Tree Walk, happening this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Leading the tour will be Covington Urban Forester Patrick Moore and Kenton County Cooperative Ext...

Saturn’s rings, bridal gowns & bitters

COVINGTON, Ky. – How about that Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse this week? What a show. And we didn’t even have to purchase tickets. Did your dogs howl? Were your dreams wild? Turns out the night sky this weekend will still have plenty of cool stuff happening and Covington Parks & Rec want you to get a glimpse, so they’re inviting you to peek through their telescope. ...

‘Deplorable and dangerous’: Court clears way for City to save historic Duveneck home

CAPTIONS: One: Frank Duveneck’s former home lacks siding on its north side. Two: The attic floor is giving way, while gaps in the siding and missing window glass leave the attic open to rain and wind. Three: The hole in the foundation has gotten significantly worse since this 2022 photo. Four: Rudimentary bracing props up the interior wall on the south side, as seen in the dimly ...

CovData: Grants helped 14 neighborhoods

$170K spread throughout The Cov (Editor’s note: CovData Shorts is a series of articles published regularly by the City of Covington to help residents better understand their City government’s operations.) COVINGTON, Ky. – When neighborhoods have a plan and the desire to improve their communities, they turn to the City for financial help. Covington leaders created the Nei...

Lederhosen, carnival & fall fest

COVINGTON, Ky. –  It’s festival time in The Cov this weekend with the return of several annual events: Oktoberfest, the annual “twilight” event at Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, and a festival for families and young children. There’s also plenty of live music, football-watching events, the weekly farmers market, food tour, and more. Sippin’ &am...

Realtors® tout The Cov’s ‘Best Places’ honor with ‘Open House’ showing available homes

Event this weekend to showcase Covington listings COVINGTON, Ky. –  When Money magazine selected Covington as one of the “50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” earlier this year, Realtors® in Northern Kentucky took notice. The magazine, which releases its list of the best places to live on an annual basis, included Covington among its 2024 honorees based on the city&...

Read Ready Covington early childhood fest celebrates learning through fun

  Free event Saturday for kids up to 6 COVINGTON, Ky. – Saturday morning will be packed with fun, learning, community spirit, and more – all part of an organized effort aimed at helping Covington children get a strong start in their school careers. The third-annual Early Childhood Fall Fest  -- a free event sponsored by the Read Ready Covington (RRC) Coalition, the C...

freshART, book fair & music fest

COVINGTON, Ky. –Whether you’re an aficionado, connoisseur, aesthete, fancier, or enthusiast of art, books, and music, The Cov is the place to celebrate all that and more this weekend. There’s going to be creativity galore playing out on canvases, bookshelves, and the stage, so scroll down, find what suits you, and plan accordingly. Creating a creative sanctuary Looking t...
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