Covington’s user-friendly form-based code takes effect today
COVINGTON, Ky. – Less red tape. Quicker decisions. Clearer guidance. Less expense. Easier research. And a more flexible attitude.
Those are the earmarks of a fundamentally new approach to land development – commonly known as “zoning” – that takes effect today in the City of Covington.
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Almost 700 computers have been distributed as part of Covington Connect at previous drive-up distribution events in Latonia.
$2.5MM Covington Connect to hold another distribution
COVINGTON, Ky. – If you registered your family in hopes of getting a free desktop computer as part of the Covington Connect digital equity project, watch your phone.
Several hundred more free comput...
Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 10-13-20
When the leaves start to fall, the political signs start popping up. Here’s a photo taken in the 1970s by a photographer for the now defunct The Kentucky Post. (Photo used courtesy of the Kenton County Public Library)
City to remove posters in the right of way
COVINGTON, Ky. – Colorful political signs have sprung up around Covington on poles and fences and in yards, visual remind...
The City is looking to separately sell 1530 Holman St., left, and 1716 Garrard St. to developers or rehabbers who will renovate them into single-family, owner-occupied homes.
City seeking proposals to create single-family housing
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington is looking to sell two 100-year-old long-vacant houses to a rehabber or developer who will renovate them and re...
Ben Oldiges started this week as Covington’s new Parks & Rec manager.
Oldiges brings passion, 15 years’ experience to critical position
COVINGTON, Ky. – When Ben Oldiges was 15, he took a part-time summer job with Boone County Parks & Recreation overseeing kickball games and craft activities.
He realized – immediately – what he wanted to do wit...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Other than the safety protocols in place at each event – and we strongly urge you to follow them – this weekend makes it possible to feel like fun still exists.
Spooky COVID cabaret
This weekend’s “Tiny Concert Series” at The Carnegie features fun pop songs with a scary theme from the likes of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” &ldq...
(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. -- When it comes to recycling, the biggest source of “Can I or can’t I?” confusion comes from plastics.
So let’s break it down:
While we tend to think of plastic recycling by the number...
The new detention basin above the Lewisburg neighborhood.
Drainage project designed to hold back 3.5MM gallons of rain
COVINGTON, Ky. – From Mont...