COVINGTON, KY – On Friday, September 29, the City of Covington hosted a grand opening and rededication ceremony for the Armed Services Memorial in Devou Park. The Armed Services Memorial was rededicated to honor and remember all U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. Department of Defense personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and continue to pay the ultimate price in defending the freedoms and ...

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized the issuance of two façade improvement incentive grants to Peppe Cucina and Wunderbar through the City’s Small Business Program. Throughout fiscal year 2017-2018, the City has budgeted $72,000 for the Covington Small Business Program. The program provides approximately 12 rent subsidy or façade impr...

COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Parks & Recreation Department invites the public to attend its free Urban Ecology Workshop to learn about green infrastructure and stormwater management. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, at the City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, the workshop features loca...

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday, September 12, the Board of Commissioners approved a five year business retention incentive for Blair Technology Group (BTG) to fuel the company’s future growth and further invest in Covington’s existing business community. BTG is an ecommerce company that specializes in the sales and refurbishment of computing equipment. Located at 4314 Boron Drive, BT...

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized the issuance of seven rent subsidy and façade improvement incentive grants to new and existing businesses throughout Covington thanks to its Small Business Program. Throughout fiscal year 2017-2018, the City has budgeted $72,000 for the Covington Small Business Program to provide approximately 12 rent subsidy or...

On September 29, 2017, the City of Covington/Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium will submit its 2016-2017 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The CAPER evaluates the progress of the City in meeting the objectives outlined in its Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Cit...

On Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m., the City will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning map amendment for the Tuscany development, involving an area on the south side of Holdsbranch Road between Rust Drive and the end of Holdsbranch Road. The meeting will take place in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 W. Pike Street at the beginning of the Board of Commissioners Caucus Meeting.

Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click on "Learn More" or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151. Upcoming Events Outdoor Movies Labor Day weekend may be over, but there are more events to get excited about! There are three opportunities to catch an ou...

COVINGTON, KY – On August 8, the Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) agreement with 501 Main property owner and developer Flaherty & Collins Properties for the newly titled RiverHaus project. The developer, Flaherty & Collins Properties, has agreed to use PACE assessment financing to finance $4,032,936 in energy improvements and ...

On Friday, August 4, the City celebrated the grand opening and completion of the Randolph Park Shelter in conjunction with the annual Old Timers event. Additionally, the City honored community leaders James Brock and David Housley, naming the basketball court at Randolph Park 'James Brock Court' and the shelter at Randolph Park 'David Housley Shelter.' Located in the Eastside neighborhood, th...