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...
COVINGTON, Ky. - First, some PSAs:
You have until Monday to request an absentee ballot for the June 23.
You have a little over a week to get a Father’s Day present.
And, most importantly, the pandemic is not over. We know that many businesses, offices, and other establishments that were closed have started to open up again. But you still have an obligation to do what you can to ...
Volunteers to help residents fill out confidential form
COVINGTON, Ky. - The latest stop in the Covington Census Committee’s tour?
The City Heights housing complex.
On a mission to make sure every Covington resident is counted in the 2020 Census, the committee will hold a Census party Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the complex at the end of Benton Road.
Tables wi...
COVINGTON, Ky. - It’s difficult - not to mention insensitive and inappropriate - to be witty and jocular when the world and the nation is convulsing in agony and hearts are so heavy, so we’re not even going to try.
Instead, we’re simply going to list a few things happening in #LoveTheCov this weekend:
Pride, virtually
In light of the pandemic, NKY Pride is eschewing...
The annual Pride parade has been canceled this year, replaced by other events.
Annual LGBTQ festival a ‘call to action ... message of solidarity’
COVINGTON, Ky. - With the City of Covington as the title sponsor, the 11th annual rendition of NKY Pride will be observed this weekend with the opening of a LGBTQ community center in Covington ... a decorate-your-porch “conte...
COVINGTON, Ky. - After a rainy start, it’s supposed to be a perfect weekend for getting outdoors, and we have suggestions, including new outdoor dining options, bike clinics, and the Farmers Market.
Reopen Respect ReCov
This is weekend 2 of #RecoverCovington, the City-assisted gradual reopening of the local economy, focused first on restaurants (with expanded outdoor seating!),&n...
COVINGTON, Ky. - First, the solemnity: Monday is Memorial Day, and although the parade had to be canceled this year, that doesn’t absolve us of the obligation to think about the sacrifice that so many made over the years so we could enjoy freedom and a higher quality of life.
There are many names of Covington natives on plaques around town, and many families who still grieve. We thank...
Volunteers to help attendees fill out forms at coffee shop’s Greenup grill-out
COVINGTON, Ky. - The Covington Census Committee is “crashing” Bean Haus Too’s community grill-out on Saturday in an effort to raise Census participation rates in surrounding neighborhoods.
The grill-out runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature free food, such as burgers, hot dogs...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky has begun Phase II of Healthy at Work: The Reopening, but socially speaking, we’re not there yet.
Still, there’s fun to be had in Love the Cov this weekend, what with the Farmers Market selling food and plants for your garden and all sorts of fantastic restaurants around the city delivering food or selling takeout.
There are also all sorts of vir...