The first vaccination event at the Esperanza Latino Center was sold out. (Photo used with permission from Esperanza)
Organizers say Moderna ‘brand’ to be administered
COVINGTON, Ky. – A large number of spots are still open at COVID-19 vaccination events scheduled for the Eastside and Latino communities in Covington next Saturday, April 24.
And organizers want to put t...
1st-in-a-while annual report touts 2020’s stunning growth
in The Cov’s economic development
COVINGTON, Ky. – An eight-page report released today confirms what City officials suspected: Despite the pandemic, 2020 saw stunning growth and investment in Covington’s economy.
For example:
Page 2 touts overall numbers: The announcement of 2,100 new jobs a...
(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. -- Just like the “12 Days of Christmas,” we think Earth Day deserves weeks of celebration.
So rather than just give you a single “tip” about recycling today, we compiled a list of events &...
Zahrah enjoys the tunnel slide at the newly renovated Barb Cook Park in Latonia.
Ribbon cutting Saturday, but new Barb Cook Park already in full use
COVINGTON, Ky. – Every time Covington Parks & Rec Manager Ben Oldiges drives past Barb Cook Park in Latonia, he sees first-hand evidence that the park’s recent renovation was long overdue:
“It’s filled with kids almos...
From left, the retiring Capt. Chris Ernst, Lt. Marcus Jordan (soon to be a captain), Sgt. Bryan Bogard (soon to be a lieutenant), and Detective Mike Gilliland (soon to be a sergeant).
Ernst’s retirement leads to promotions
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington will say “goodbye” to a veteran captain in its Police Department tonight, and his retirement will cause an ascending ser...
Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 04-13-21
The early morning sun rises over the vacant building at 314 Greenup St. that will soon open as Governors House Wine Bar + Kitchen, created by the owners of Blinkers Tavern steakhouse next door.
Small Business incentives move eclectic, electric projects forward; $75K still on table for last round of funding
COVINGTON, ...
Jah’Faye and her Mom with an alphabet sign “passport” book
((NEW LOCATION: Because of the anticipated thunderstorms, the Read Ready Covington walking tour event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today has been moved indoors at the Kenton County Public Library in Covington.
Families with small kids can pick up the “passport” activity booklets today and can head out to &ldquo...
Comment period underway for federal grant programs
COVINGTON, Ky. – The public has two opportunities to weigh in on a draft proposal that outlines how to invest almost $1.5 million in Covington neighborhoods, plus almost $600,000 on affordable housing in Covington and four surrounding cities.
The money represents the expected annual allocation from the CDBG and HOME federal gra...