Tradition of military service strong in The Cov and its government
COVINGTON, Ky. –The tradition of military service in Kentucky predates the state itself.
Even before the Bluegrass territory was ratified as the 15th state in the fledgling union, the men and women who lived within these borders contributed energy, sweat, and blood in support of our nation’s security and values.
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New sidewalks and updated storefronts are among the changes made to the bend of Pike Street near Montague Street as part of the City’s first The RIPPLE Effect proposal that started at Herb & Thelma’s Tavern.
Partnership spurs street improvements, new business
(Part 2 of 2: The RIPPLE Effect program was created in fall 2018 to coordinate public and private investments and ener...
(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. – Thanksgiving Day is all about getting together. Well … the food too.
But along with the big dinner comes a big mess – and a lot of preparation.
Fortunately, with a little forethought ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at City Hall will be closed to the public tomorrow, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
The building will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday.
(Meanwhile, above, construction continues on the new Vietnam Fallen Memorial where Decoursey Avenue, Church Street, and 38th Street come together. Here’s some background on the project: http://bit.ly/2Z03W7a).
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The business district/node Highway Avenue and Altamont Road is in line for attention under the City’s The RIPPLE Effect.
Botany Hills neighborhood wins grant for improvements, City attention
(Part 1 of 2: The RIPPLE Effect program was created in fall 2018 to coordinate public and private investments and energy and focus those on a proverbial corner of Covington. Today we feat...
COVINGTON, Ky. – After weekends of more events than we (or our little keyboard-pecking-fingers) could believe, life during the first weekend in November seems to have slowed down a wee bit.
Maybe it’s the frosty nights.
That said, the quality of the entertainment and engagement value remains large in The Cov. There are some seriously good events happening, so get out there &ndash...
More maps, data sets detail road conditions, rentals and more
COVINGTON, Ky. – Aberdeen Avenue in Latonia is 628 feet long, its driving surface has an estimated remaining service life of six years, and its recommended maintenance plan currently involves patching.
Out in South Covington, meanwhile, Otter Court has three homes that are rented out.
And in the Eastside neighborhood, sev...
Covington’s Neighborhood Services Department is led by Director Brandon Holmes, left, and Deputy Director Keith Bales.
Holmes promoted to director; Bales returns to City Hall
OVINGTON, Ky. – The department at the City of Covington that oversees everything from trash collection to parks to housing vouchers and more has new leadership.
They’re both familiar faces.
Brand...
The inside of the sprawling former IRS facility.
J.S. Held to oversee complex preparation of 23 acres for private development
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington is hiring a global multi-disciplinary consulting firm to oversee the complex and time-intensive work of preparing the 23-acre former IRS site for private development.
J.S. Held is a familiar name.
The company has performed or is ...
One of the pandemic-related RecoverCovington outdoor dining areas, this one on Court Street.
But changes are in store for pandemic-related ReCov program
COVINGTON, Ky. – A special program that temporarily created additional outdoor dining and drinking areas in public spaces in Covington – including parking spaces, alleys, and medians – will be extended until Feb. 28, 2022...