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Gov. Beshear New Restrictions begin Today at 5

COVINGTON, Ky. – This week Gov. Andy Beshear announced new statewide restrictions on Wednesday to slow the surge of COVID-19 cases. (read the full release HERE)  The new restrictions for restaurants; bars; social gatherings; indoor fitness and recreation centers; venues and theaters; and professional services are effective at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. ...

Stay healthy & safe

COVINGTON, Ky. – We will not be publishing our #Weekend in LoveTheCov narrative events calendar this week.   One, we appreciate the opportunity to distract and entertain. But our usual jocular and irreverent approach (and any attempt at gallows humor) would be tone deaf given the magnitude of the historical crisis that is COVID-19.   And two, on a practical level, given the increa...

A ‘Greener’ Turkey Day:

(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.) Thanksgiving is all about a savory dinner, time with family and friends, and – of course – giving thanks. But as with most holidays, celebrating can create a lot of waste. Here’s how to make your Thanksgiving a little ...

Covington to Host Free Yard Waste Drop Off for Residents Saturday

COVINGTON, Ky. – If you live in Covington, you can get rid of yard waste for free come Saturday, thanks to a first-ever drop-off event organized by the City of Covington and Rumpke Waste & Recycling.   Residents can drop off yard waste, Saturday, November 21, 8 a.m. to Noon at the Covington Transfer Station at 4399 Boron Drive, at the southern end of the street. To get to the site, ...

Cats & stuff

COVINGTON, Ky. - Tired of raking leaves in the yard and need something to do? Then we have a few suggestions for you. Purr, Play, Sip Northern Kentucky’s first cat Café opens in Covington this Friday, November 13th. Purrfect Day Cat Café is located at 25 West 8th street between Libby’s and Zapata Cantina. At the Café you can grab a coffee, tea, pastries, sweets, be...

Brent Spence Bridge Detours

COVINGTON, Ky. – Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray updated Kentuckians on the early morning vehicle crash and fire on the I-75 Brent Spence Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati. (click here for Gov. Andy Beshear full press release)   Crews have worked overnight to clean up debris, and inspections are taking place. Until we rece...

‘Life’s a P!tch’ showcases entrepreneurs

Nov. 17 event lets the public pick favorite, award prize  from MORTAR Covington academy   COVINGTON, Ky. – Think “Shark Tank,” sans the gimmicks and over-the-top TV tension.   “Life’s a P!tch,” the inaugural “pitch night” from MORTAR Covington, will feature five local entrepreneurs trying to sell judges and the public on their emerging...

Streetscape designs go before the public

Goal: Make Madison, 7th more walkable, likely to attract investment   COVINGTON, Ky. – The public will get its first detailed look and chance to comment next week on new streetscape designs for Madison Avenue and Seventh Street aimed at complementing private investment by improving both the aesthetics and function of those downtown streets.   Separate online presentations will be h...

Young ‘super readers’ take aim at $500

Jah’Faye and her Mom check out a Read Ready Covington app.  Read Ready Covington to kick off Mayor’s Challenge for schoolkids  COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s said that reading supercharges the imagination. For Covington schoolchildren over the next few months, it could energize their piggybanks as well – in a big way.   With five $500 prizes dangling as m...

City giving $$$ for homeless assistance

(Photo provided by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Nov. 25 is deadline for proposals related to COVID-19  COVINGTON, Ky. – Continuing its efforts to help those affected negatively by the pandemic and its impact, the City of Covington is looking for proposals from agencies that provide homeless assistance to help it spend up to $300,000.   “Qualified and exp...
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