COVINGTON, Ky. – You’ve got a three-day weekend to fill. Whether you choose to fill it with fun or leisure, you’ll find plenty of options right here in The Cov.
First, let’s be thankful for the 19th century labor activists who pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the American worker. They made it happen. And let’s be mindful of the group of workers p...
Let’s keep Covington’s First Responders safe this holiday weekend
COVINGTON, Ky. – Note that offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Monday for the federal Labor Day holiday and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
We all know that Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century as a day designated to honor the American worker and became a feder...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s newest police officer looks forward to a long career of service to the people of Covington.
Trevor Collins was sworn in by Mayor Joe Meyer this morning and received his badge from Assistant Police Chief Matt Winship in a ceremony at City Hall.
Prior to administering the oath of office, Meyer spoke to Collins about the significance of the Department&rs...
Familiar restrictions for fireworks display address safety, traffic, parking
COVINGTON, Ky. – Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the 47th annual Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sunday, Sept. 3, so the City and its Police Department are putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow.
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Photo provided by Southbank Partners.
Southbank Partners’ gift expands gallery of outdoor public art
COVINGTON, Ky. – Nashville has its winged “What Lifts You” mural. Chicago has “Cloud Gate,” aka “The Bean.” Cincinnati has its “Sing the Queen City” sculpture.
Soon, a 12-foot-high “Love The COV” sculpture created in t...
COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s no stretch to say that this weekend has some out-of-this-world happenings in store. Trust us. (Or “trust no one,” as Mulder and Scully might say.)
Among the fun in The Cov this weekend, you can swim the Ohio River, witness (and sip) a little alchemy, and maybe finally settle the debate on whether aliens are visiting for fellowship or destruction. Ye...
Full curriculum now available to teach in-demand skills
for work on historic buildings
COVINGTON, Ky. – After a series of weekend and week-long workshops earlier this year on topics like old-style wood windows and tuckpointing, the Covington Academy of Heritage Trades is ready for the big time: In-depth classes that will help “students” find new careers by mastering t...
COVINGTON, Ky. – At what point in adulthood do we no longer equate the return to the classroom with the end of summer? Even though your kids are back learning “i before e” and all about that theorem of Pythagoras, we’re positive the season doesn’t officially end until Sept. 23 – which means plenty of summer fun is still happening in The Cov.
We’re talki...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s new Director of Special Projects & Inter-Governmental Affairs brings a solid track record of public service to the position. Having worked as the City of Cincinnati’s Senior Project Coordinator and Assistant to the City Manager, Elizabeth Wetzel looks forward to being part of Covington’s “story.”
“Covington has a strong ...
The Covington Police Department's newest recruit, Jackson Sora, poses with Police Chief Brian Valenti and Mayor Joe Meyer, right.
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington Mayor Joe Meyer administered the oath of office today to the Police Department’s newest recruit, Jackson Sora, a Northern Kentucky native and enlisted soldier.
Sora is enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and is curre...