COVINGTON, Ky. -- Steady activity along the Ohio River is starting to create the shape for the $6.54 million Phase II of Riverfront Commons.
This picture provided by contractor Prus Construction shows the excavation of what will become a 1,350-seat amphitheater facing the river and Cincinnati in the shadow of the mural-decorated floodwall and RiverCenter office towers.
In addition, P...
COVINGTON, Ky. - We can’t believe we’re even suggesting this, but you COULD start getting in the Christmas spirit this weekend (see below).
Or, if you like us bristle at the early mistle(toe), you could see what the inside of an aerial truck looks like, dig some holes for a good cause alongside some Covington streets, check out a Carnegie show, do yoga with the dogs, hear some p...
The Read Ready Covington mural will be seen by every driver on busy Fifth Street.
New art brings attention to Read Ready Covington literacy effort
COVINGTON, Ky. - Visible, fun, and interactive signs of Covington’s commitment to early childhood literacy and education are popping up around the city.
From murals to alphabet signs spread out like a scavenger hunt, the Read Ready Co...
Collaborative efforts aim to build more highly skilled workforce
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and Gateway Community & Technical College President Dr. Fernando Figueroa came together today to stress the importance of creating a more highly skilled workforce in Covington.
“With so many of our local residents underemployed, Gateway is committed to providing the educat...
About 3,000 vehicles are expected at the household hazardous waste drop-off event Saturday in Florence.
Fill out, bring registration form to make long lines go quickly
COVINGTON, Ky. - Think of it as the average home’s version of fuel rods from a nuclear reactor: dangerous waste that’s difficult to get rid of in a safe and eco-friendly manner.
Things like empty aerosol ca...
The City of Covington is buying the buildings at 614 Madison Ave. (center) and 19 E. Pike St. (the former YMCA building that wraps around the smaller building with frontage on both Pike and Madison). The City in turn plans to sell the property to a developer for a project whose details will likely be announced by the end of the year.
Landmark properties to be sold to developer for pending p...
COVINGTON, Ky. - One of the lower entrances into Devou Park will be closed this week for road work related to a storm sewer project.
Devou Drive will be closed to vehicles between Western Avenue and Haven Gillespie Boulevard, said William Matteoli, assistant project engineer with Covington’s Public Works Department.
Matteoli said a contractor for SD1 -Sanitation District No. 1...
Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 10-29-19
COVINGTON, Ky. - The rainy forecast has delayed the City’s massive Touch a Truck showcase and the five-neighborhood tree planting originally scheduled for this Saturday, so we guess y’all will just have to focus on Halloween.
Fortunately, if you like dressing in costume and all things spooky, there’s a lot going on, as the list below shows.
There’s also some t...