COVINGTON, Ky. -- Radius Construction and its subcontractors continue turning vacant warehouse space at 1730 Russell St. into the new home of Covington’s Public Works Department.
Here was the view earlier today of the main space, where trucks will be stored. Despite supply chain challenges related to construction material, City officials hope to move in this spring.
The Depar...
COVINGTON, Ky. – How cruel: We were teased with a sunny, 70-degree day on Monday, and now we’re staring down the possibility Saturday of snow.
Sigh.
But while the weather may not be consistent, good live music in The Cov is. And there’s lots of it this weekend. In fact, much (most) of what’s happening around town this week involves music. Good. Local. Live. Music.
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Long-awaited dedication Saturday honors 31 from Covington
who died in the fighting overseas
COVINGTON, Ky. – The focus is on the names – 31 names, immortalized on a bronze plaque – representing 31 young men from Covington who were called to leave their families and fight in a war from which they would never return.
Some five decades have passed since those men and ...
Members of a new partnership in Covington pose in the space it will use in “Innovation Alley.” Crouching in front is Cheniece Wilson of the African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC). Otherwise, from left to right, are James Pullins from the AACC; Meg Stephenson of the NKU Collaborative for Economic Engagement; Henrietta Sheppard, Annette Smith-Tarver, Jill McCauley, and Gregory Parke...
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...