Ross Patten has two new titles at the City of Covington -- assistant economic development director and co-author.
Collaborative book a roadmap for economic revitalization
COVINGTON, Ky. - The title of the new book is “Economic Development is Not for Amateurs!” ... but as one of its authors says, “it’s not rocket science” either.
That juxtaposition ...
Ripple Wine Bar’s outdoor seating on Pike Street was hopping on Tuesday night.
City urges support for (& compliance at) bars, restaurants
COVINGTON, Ky. - The state of Kentucky’s ever-evolving response to COVID-19 had good news for eating and drinking establishments this week: As of Tuesday, bars could reopen and restaurants could return to 50 percent seating capacity.
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Noting that the parking lot adjacent to Innovation Alley has hosted events over the years, the report from Emersion Design said it was “important for the new alley improvements to allow for these grassroots, pop-up activities to continue and thrive. This alley should become a ‘place’ and a ‘path.’ ”
New ‘hub,’ other changes to energize entrepreneurs...
Thousands worked at soon-to-be-demolished IRS center
COVINGTON, Ky. - A single photograph shared by City Hall this week from inside the soon-to-be-demolished IRS processing center triggered memories for Covingtonians who used to work at the massive facility:
... “I met a lot of good people there. Good times.”
... “Brings back a thousand memo...
Millions of federal tax returns were processed over the last 52 years within the cavernous IRS facility on Fourth Street. With the center shut down, the City now owns the building and 23-acre site.
With purchase final, demolition of cavernous building up next
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington took possession of the 23-acre IRS site today, officially closing t...
A banner outside the Monarch Building on Fourth Street, the future home of Northern Kentucky’s law firm, DBL Law.
Don’t listen to us, let the business executives explain
COVINGTON, Ky. - With about 1,000 jobs announced in Covington since March 1 and a seemingly unending plethora of unique and high-profile economic development headlines recently, clearly something is catching the...
Posters on the door of Gypsy’s “dive bar” on Main Street in MainStrasse Village ask patrons to wear a mask.
Request aims to protect restaurant and bar staff
while keeping local economy open
COVINGTON, Ky. - “We don’t want to go backward.”
As the number of COVID-19 cases steadily rises across the country and some governors consider re-institu...
Parks and Facilities supervisor Brad Schwenke and technician III Richard Baucum (in the Bobcat) of Covington’s Public Works Department start the process of setting up an outdoor dining area outside Smoke Justis on the east side of Court Street.
Temporary areas aim to help restaurants in Roebling Point,
Duveneck Square survive pandemic
COVINGTON, Ky. - Seven restaurants/bars in ...
A public engagement event early in the Neighborhood Development Code process asked attendees what they liked about Covington.
Tune in for summary of proposed Neighborhood Development Code
COVINGTON, Ky. - The final draft of a 1½-year effort to fundamentally transform how Covington uses land-use regulations to guide development will be presented to the Covington Board of Commissioners ...
The amphitheater designed as part of the City of Covington's Riverfront Commons continues to take shape on the banks of the Ohio River, courtesy of Prus Construction.
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