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Bradford Building Groundbreaking

COVINGTON, Ky. - Reconstruction of an iconic Covington structure, the Bradford Building, is underway.   The Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky and Orleans Development Company broke ground at the Bradford Building project site November 29.   At the Groundbreaking ceremony, the Bradford Building Project was introduced by Jeanne Schroer representing the Catalytic Fund,...

Thanksgiving Day Fire Safety Tips

As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, the City urges you to think about fire safety. Did you know Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? The number of home fires double on Thanksgiving. Remember to keep these safety tips provided by the United States Fire Administration in mind as you prepare your meal: Turkey: If you are roasting your turkey, make sure you set a timer. This ...

Small Business Saturday

COVINGTON, Ky. – Saturday November 25, 2017 is Small Business Saturday. It is a day dedicated to celebrate and support small business throughout our communities. Here are a few ways to show your support on Small business Saturday: Grab a cup of coffee at your local coffee shop Share your love for Small Businesses on social media with a #ShopSmallSaturday Grab lunch at your ...

Covington Parks & Recreation Newsletter November 2017

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 Night Mountain Bike Rides Every Tuesday starting November 7 from 6 - 8 pm   The days are shorter, weather is colder and the air is...
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Covington Celebrates New Mural Commemorating 1937 Flood

COVINGTON, Ky. - Thursday morning, members of the community and Kentucky officials gathered to celebrate the new mural on the Russell Street Pumping Station in Covington.   The new mural, located in the 200 block of West River Center Boulevard, was designed and painted by local Covington resident Tammy Batson Stephens.  The mural, located on east side of the pump station, is a photograph...

The City of Covington Launches COVDATA

COVINGTON, Ky. - In an ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in City government, the City of Covington has launched a new initiative, COVDATA, which allows anyone to browse datasets and reports of information collected by the City to document government operations.   The COVDATA portal enhances transparency and accountability by sharing the City's data with citizen's and the g...
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City Issues 501 Main Project Update; Parking Addition

COVINGTON, KY - The City of Covington has issued an update regarding the 501 Main project and the Parking Mitigation plan.   The 501 Main Parking Mitigation plan has officially been in effect Since Monday, October 16, starting with the exterior garage construction (please see maps below).   Beginning on Monday, October 23, a portion of the 501 Main lot behind 410-424 6th Street has ...

2017 Covington Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours and Safety Tips

COVINGTON, KY - Get the candy and costumes ready! Trick-or-Treating is set for Tuesday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. in Covington this year. The City urges everyone to stay safe. For those participating or those who may be on the roads during this time, please review these safety tips from Safe Kids Worldwide:   Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and c...
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Covington Makes Adjustments to Alcoholic Beverage Control Sunday Sales

COVINGTON, KY - On Tuesday, the Covington Board of Commissioners voted to amend the Covington Code of Ordinances to allow the sale of distilled liquor, wine and malt beverages by the drink beginning at 9 a.m. on Sundays.  Kentucky alcoholic beverage control laws allow local governments to regulate the sale of alcohol on Sundays as well as the other days of the week.    Previously, s...

Independent Investigator Issues City Internal Investigation Report

COVINGTON, KY – A report by an independent investigator hired by the City of Covington to investigate activities within the city’s Code Enforcement Department found no instances of criminal activity or illegal conduct but did find a number of operational and managerial problems that he recommended be corrected. “While the investigation found that no crimes were committed, the rep...
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