COVINGTON, Ky. – Flags are flying and floats are gonna roll. (And there WILL be drag). It’s NKY Pride 2023 in the city where “Y’all really means all.”
Beyond that annual celebration of inclusivity and welcoming attitude, there’s a lot of other fun to be had this weekend here in The Cov (some of it involving doughnuts).
Kick it off, Braxton style
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Welcoming attitude attracts businesses, talent, City says
COVINGTON, Ky. – In the city where “Y’all means all,” this is the week to show up, wear your colors, walk, and wave that rainbow flag with PRIDE, because the annual NKY Pride is back with a full schedule of family-friendly events that will attract thousands of people.
NKY Pride 2023 officially kicked off in The...
A conceptual rendering that shows the levee park and public plaza, and how the parcels and buildings are meant to create a neighborhood feel.
New phase begins to reintegrate 23-acre ‘island’
with mix of office, commercial, residential and other uses
COVINGTON, Ky. – The transformation of the 23-acre former IRS site has entered a new phase – the City of Covington is...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
The public is invited to honor the military fallen at the annual parade and an array of ceremonies at military memorials around Covington that morning.
See for Memorial Day events for details.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – Before we shout our “woo-hoos” for the three-day weekend that is upon us, let’s be solemn and serious for a moment and reflect on the fact that Memorial Day is when we recognize those who died in service to our country. You can join others in remembering those who served at Monday’s Memorial Day events, which include nine hours of ceremonies and a par...
City weighing options to fill payroll tax shortfall
COVINGTON, Ky. – The work-from-home trend pervading America’s office culture since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 has crashed down on the City of Covington’s tax revenues.
Covington leaders are faced with filling significant holes in the City’s General Fund budget caused by decreases in payroll tax revenue as ...
Photo 1: Newly promoted Covington Police Sgt. Rachel White poses with Assistant Chiefs Marcus Jordan, left, and Justin Wietholter.
Photo 2: Among the programs White helped start with the Community Liaison team was the Covington Police Bookworms Club.
Photo 3: Newly promoted Covington Police Sgt. Rachel White poses with, from left, Vice Mayor Ron Washington, Assistant Police Chiefs Marcus Jor...
‘The possibilities in Covington to grow a business are infinite’
COVINGTON, Ky. – An ancient health care practice that provides continuous emotional and informational support to women before, during, and after childbirth, and a building that housed a mid-1800s pharmacy as well as the Covington Masons were among six businesses given financial help Tuesday by the Covington Board...
Planning organization (separately) salutes City’s efforts
to be inclusive, develop central riverfront site
COVINGTON, Ky. –The City of Covington has long walked the walk on being inclusive and welcoming. Through intentional policies, practical actions, and statements of support, “y’all means all” is a philosophy, not just a goal in The Cov.
It hasn’t go...