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City Heights’ needs: $51MM

Report details work to reach ‘safe, decent and sanitary’ standards   COVINGTON, Ky. - Restoring the apartments at Covington’s City Heights public housing complex to “safe, decent and sanitary” standards would cost almost $51 million, with the cost of a total modernization estimated at over $84 million.   That’s according to an independent Physical Need...

New look for Sixth Street

Streetscape project an investment in economic development COVINGTON, Ky. -- Workers with Adleta Inc. construction are making progress on the $1.37 million Sixth Street and Scott Boulevard Restoration Project.   Here, workers dig up the sidewalk and bury the utilities on the north side of Sixth, in-between Madison Avenue and Scott Boulevard.     Work on the long-discussed, federal...

Deal will bring 50 jobs, $5.5MM in investment

Under the pending deal, Icon Marketing Communications of Fort Mitchell would buy and move into the building owned, recently renovated and occupied by ROAD iD, while … ROAD iD move makes way for Icon Marketing Communications   (EDITOR'S NOTE: As discussed during tonight's meeting, Libby's Southern Comfort restaurant -- currently housed in the ROAD iD building, will remain with the re...

Happy America Recycles Day

Saving the turtles, the environment, and so much more one piece of trash at a time COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington's Neighborhood Services, Solid Waste and Recycling Department and Keep Covington Beautiful would like to wish everyone a Happy America Recycles Day! America Recycles Day® (ARD), a Keep America Beautiful® national initiative, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated ...

A flurry fix

COVINGTON, Ky. - It's official: the first snow landed in Covington this past week and well, we are not really sure how to feel about it. Here in #LoveTheCov, we have plenty going on to keep your mind off the cold this weekend.   Parents Night Off THIS. IS. NOT. A. DRILL. Nanny McTea Sitters (yes, this is the coolest name) will be hosting an evening of storytelling, music, games, and...

City Hall is Closed on Veterans Day

As a reminder, City Hall is closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.  The City would like to thank and honor all of the brave men and women who have served!

RX for end of daylight savings

COVINGTON, Ky. - If the dreary weather and the end of daylight savings have you feeling low, we have what the doctor ordered in #LoveTheCov this weekend ... (and it’s not more cowbell).   Try belly dancing (with wine). Tarot cards. Edible cookie dough. Drinking a beer to honor military veterans who have a second career protecting the public here in Covington. Helping a new boutique...

Rivalry at Braxton: FOP vs. Local 38

Friday event honors City’s first responder military veterans   COVINGTON, Ky. - With nearly 50 military veterans serving in its Police and Fire departments, Monday’s holiday will be particularly meaningful at the City of Covington.   Ahead of the solemnity of Veterans Day, however, comes the festivity:   Friday night, a public event at Braxton Brewing Co. ...

Covington swears in new police officer

New recruit Paul Mace, center, poses with, from left, Captain Greg Jones, Assistant Chief Brian Steffen, Captain Brian Valenti, and Mayor Joe Meyer.   COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s newest police officer comes to the City from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where he’s been a security officer for nearly three years.  Paul Mace was sworn in Monday morning by Mayor Joe...

Riverfront Commons taking shape

COVINGTON, Ky. -- Steady activity along the Ohio River is starting to create the shape for the $6.54 million Phase II of Riverfront Commons.   This picture provided by contractor Prus Construction shows the excavation of what will become a 1,350-seat amphitheater facing the river and Cincinnati in the shadow of the mural-decorated floodwall and RiverCenter office towers.   In addition, P...
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