April 15 is deadline; young students to win prizes
COVINGTON, Ky. – With April being “Fair Housing Month,” the City of Covington is co-sponsoring a poster contest for students in grades 1 through 5 to focus attention on the meaning of the words “fair housing.”
Six artists in two age categories will win prizes, with the two first-place posters featured on T-shirt...
COVINGTON, Ky. – We’re releasing this weekend’s narrative events calendar a day early because tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and we don’t want you to miss out on all the festivities.
You might want to call in sick right now (you have a bellyache, not Covid, right?) because the celebration starts bright and early – as in breakfast-time – and to put a new...
12 Ukrainian flags will soon fly on Main Street in MainStrasse Village, with the first one raised Wednesday by Covington City Commissioner Shannon Smith, whose stepmother is from the war-torn country.
Covington raises Ukrainian flag in solidarity
as City Commissioner describes phone calls from war zone
COVINGTON, Ky. – The blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine began flying in an offi...
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.)
COVINGTON, Ky. – Wednesday follows Tuesday, and Tuesday is known for its association with that crunchy goodness that wraps a shell around protein, veggies, and seasonings.
Here’s a recycling cheat sheet for our...
Allan to continue CGN work nurturing entrepreneurs, minority voices
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s new assistant Economic Development director loves seeing the potential in things – and seeing that potential realized.
“It’s why I love Covington so much,” Sarah Allan said.
Over the last 12 years, Allan has quite a bit of experience realizing potential in T...
Among other things, Covington uses federal HOME funds to help people buy houses. Each dot on this map (spread in almost every neighborhood in the city) represents an award through the Homebuyer Assistance Program over a recent six-year period.
Survey, public hearing guide annual CDBG/HOME spending
COVINGTON, Ky. – Using an online survey and a virtual public hearing next week, the publi...
Vivify Counseling & Wellness received funds from the City's Small Business Incentive Program for facade improvements in 2021.
City offering help renovating exteriors, paying startups’ rent
COVINGTON, Ky. – Small businesses in Covington have until Friday, March 25, to apply for the next round of City help in paying first-year rent or fixing up their exteriors.
The City&...
Public Works hiring for warm months
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington’s Public Works Department is hiring “seasonal” workers to tackle an array of primarily outdoors duties, including things like cutting grass and weeds, filling potholes, and painting over graffiti.
While temporary (most run about nine months), the positions help workers build a resume and accumu...
COVINGTON, Ky. – At first blush, those two topics might seem incongruent. One evokes coziness and comfort while the other spurs a watch-where-you-step shudder. But read on. Each plays a role in this weekend’s list of fun and entertainment in The Cov.
All told, there is plenty to play, sip, stitch, see, and hear this weekend, including pickleball, tarot readings, art exhibits, concer...
COVINGTON, Ky. – A new online registration system will make it easy for Covington residents to learn details about Parks & Rec activities and programs like soccer, pickleball, softball, and swimming and stay up to date on event delays and cancellations.
It’s also going to help the City’s Parks and Recreation Department better plan.
Through RecDesk, a manageme...