A design from Renaissance Covington’s Small Business Saturday event last year, another “Shop Local” initiative.
Businesses urged to sign up for Shop Local initiative
COVINGTON, Ky. - Almost 30 Covington businesses - ranging from an electrician to a design firm to a locksmith - have already signed up to be included on the City’s newly created “Covington Contracto...
COVINGTON, Ky. - First, the solemnity: Monday is Memorial Day, and although the parade had to be canceled this year, that doesn’t absolve us of the obligation to think about the sacrifice that so many made over the years so we could enjoy freedom and a higher quality of life.
There are many names of Covington natives on plaques around town, and many families who still grieve. We thank...
A rendering of a renovated Barb Cook Park includes Phase I, future phases and an option that would need private funding.
$225K contract on Tuesday’s consent agenda
COVINGTON, Ky. - Phase I of the long-awaited renovation of Barb Cook Park in Latonia is set to begin in the next couple of weeks.
The Covington Board of Commissioners is expected to approve a construction co...
Covington is home to many unique small businesses, like these on the Pike Street corridor.
City’s rent-mortgage assistance program still available
COVINGTON, Ky. - An emergency fund set aside by the City of Covington to help small businesses pay rent and mortgages during the pandemic still has money waiting to be used.
On March 26, the City set aside $200,000 to award quali...
1st focus of #RecoverCovington effort: Helping restaurants
survive while honoring COVID-19 safety guidelines
COVINGTON, Ky. - Restaurants can apply to set up additional outdoor seating on a temporary basis beginning Friday under new rules developed at City Hall to help establishments survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Areas where tables and chairs can be added include sidewalks, ne...
Charles W. Beil III holds his (new) badge after being sworn in today by Mayor Joe Meyer, center, and welcomed back to the Covington Police Department by Chief Rob Nader, left.
COVINGTON, Ky. - The Covington Police Department welcomed back a familiar face today.
Charles W. Beil III was sworn in by Mayor Joe Meyer during a brief ceremony at City Hall.
Beil served as a patrol...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Join your neighbors and City staff for events on Wednesday to see how your feedback at the beginning of the Neighborhood Development Code effort shaped the final draft.
Here's some stats:
18 months of work (to date).
Roughly $250,000 invested.
Over 20 public presentations.
14 steering committee members.
8 consultant team members.
Countless, cal...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington's police union wants to give $500 to a high school senior who is headed to college.
To earn the Covington FOP Lodge #1 Fallen Officer Scholarship, seniors have to fill out the attached application and write an essay answering "What does living in Covington mean to me?" The essay should be 400 to 700 words long and must be original and previously unpublished.
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Volunteers to help attendees fill out forms at coffee shop’s Greenup grill-out
COVINGTON, Ky. - The Covington Census Committee is “crashing” Bean Haus Too’s community grill-out on Saturday in an effort to raise Census participation rates in surrounding neighborhoods.
The grill-out runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature free food, such as burgers, hot dogs...