COVINGTON, Ky. - We’re trying NOT to focus on the all the things we’re missing out on in Covington this year because of COVID-19, like Braxton Beer Miles, the badminton tournament at Hub + Weber, Riverfest, the Softball Home Run Derby etc. etc.
Instead, we’re going to be positive.
Covington still has an array of places where you eat, including many with outdoor tabl...
COVINGTON, Ky. - We sound like the proverbial broken record these days, but it’s an appealing tune: If you can afford it, visit one of Covington’s restaurants or order carryout.
The food’s pretty fantastic, there’s a hugely diverse selection to pick from ... and you could very well help that restaurant and its employees survive this pandemic.
The Covington Bus...
Dari-Crest ‘grill-out’ Friday stresses need to fill out form
COVINGTON, Ky. - The Covington Census Committee’s next stop?
Dari-Crest Ice Cream in Latonia, where anybody who fills out the Census form during a grill-out on Friday evening will receive a swag bag and tasty Dari-Crest treats “to go”: foot-long hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, soft drinks and ice...
Decision joins neighboring cities in desire to protect residents
COVINGTON, Ky. - Citing health and safety concerns related to the pandemic, the City of Covington is canceling its participation in the annual Riverfest fireworks.
Covington joins the cities of Newport and Bellevue, which have previously made similar announcements.
“This is about protecting the health and s...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Yes, we know that cafes in Barcelona and the open-air markets in Cairo are out of reach these days.
We have the next-best thing: The Covington Farmers Market on Saturday, plus expanded outdoor dining options all around town. See HERE for places in two neighborhoods, but just realize this was Phase II and Phase I included many other restaurants.
Just make su...
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington worked its legal and infrastructure magic and expanded outdoor dining opportunities in the Roebling Point and Duveneck Square business districts this week. (See the announcement, HERE).
It’s another step we’ve taken to help our small businesses survive in this troubled time. But the restaurants in the release aren’t the only offe...
COVINGTON, Ky. - This used to be quite the fun column to put together every week, chock full of quirky, celebratory, odd, entertaining, unique, and lively things to do.
Now? Eh, not so much.
We’re not going to kid you. What with the pandemic canceling events and leaving us reluctant to tout others, we’re struggling to keep a good attitude here.
(So ... bear with us...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Fireworks, cookouts, and lots of red, white, and blue (tho no parades in Covington).
Judging by the “booms” and “bangs” we hear outside our house every night, Americans plan to celebrate the nation’s independence this weekend in style, pandemic be danged.
But don’t let the fireworks and charcoal fumes rattle your brains: Show some ...
COVINGTON, Ky. - It’s the calm before the boom (although the way the fireworks have been going, you’d think it already was the 4th of July).
With the pandemic, civil unrest, and pending election results continuing to provide the backdrop for daily life, nevertheless here are a few things going on in LoveTheCov this weekend (in addition to going out to eat and sitting o...
COVINGTON, Ky. - There are a gazillion (individualized and spur-of-the-moment) ways to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend in #LoveTheCov.
You could - for example - go canoeing or kayaking on the Licking and Ohio rivers, fish at Prisoners Lake (get a license though), buy him a six-pack of unique craft brew from Braxton Brewing Company, take a walk on the Licking River Greenway & T...