Board will provide input for strategies and priorities to grow housing stock
COVINGTON, Ky. – In a sweeping new initiative to combat Covington’s growing housing shortage, Mayor Ron Washington has announced the formation of a Housing Development Taskforce aimed at unlocking the city’s potential for equitable residential growth. The plan, still in early stages of development, si...
COVINGTON, Ky. – No rain in the forecast for Saturday and that means the Austinburg Park Grand Reopening is on, so put that at the top of your list for fun in The Cov this weekend, then scroll down and plan accordingly.
There’s lots of great live music, a cool art event at The Carnegie, paddlers on the river to watch, an event where you can create and heal, a quilling class, cat yog...
Covington pantries aim to help families
thru annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger event
COVINGTON, Ky. – Leave your donation of canned goods and other non-perishable food items in a bag near your mailbox this Saturday, May 10, and your postal carrier will do the rest to help two agencies in Covington who make sure low-income families get enough to eat.
Postal carrie...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Do you love the charm of historical homes but worry about the repairs and renovations?
Box gutters. Slate or tile roofs. Plaster. Repointing. The list of potential work to restore and maintain a historic home can seem daunting. The reality is, tackling those repairs and renovations doesn’t have to be intimidating.
The annual NKY Restoration Weekend event on Satur...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The region’s largest home builder, Fischer Homes, has announced plans to relocate corporate headquarters to Covington.
The announcement came today at a press conference in Covington.
Currently located in Erlanger, the new corporate headquarters will be located in Covington’s “First District” building at 525 Scott St.
"The City of Covingt...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Due to forecasts of inclement weather, this Saturday’s Austinburg Grand Reopening event at Austinburg Park is cancelled.
But not to worry, the event, which will celebrate and showcase an array of upgrades at Austinburg Park, will happen at a later date.
Covington Parks and Recreation Manager Greg Stacy said the event has been rescheduled for next Saturday, May 10...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Lots to celebrate and enjoy in The Cov this weekend.
Austinburg Park … cool art shows … a local take on World Labyrinth Day … Kentucky Derby events … a bourbon bar turns 13 and is having a party … a musical and cocktail experience ... great live music … bingo … trivia … yoga … wine tasting … an ar...
Year-round electronics recycling available
COVINGTON, Ky. – Last month’s Covington Recycles & Book Donation event at computer refurbisher Blair Tech’s Tech Castle location in Latonia welcomed more than 150 cars and collected an estimated 4,500 lbs. of e-waste – everything from laptops, desktops, televisions, cell phones, tablets, printers, cables, and more.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – Get ready to celebrate in a big way at Austinburg Park on Saturday, when the City unveils the park’s array of new upgrades.
The Austinburg Park Grand Reopening happens on Saturday, May 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the park’s location at East 15th Street and Eastern Avenue. The event will feature special appearances by FC Cincinnati’s Gary the Lion, DJ Pi...
Lack of lifeguards could impact pool hours
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington Parks & Rec needs to hire 10 to 12 lifeguards to open its swimming facilities in early June.
“If we’re not at full strength, it could jeopardize the hours our pools are open,” said Parks & Rec Manager Greg Stacy.
The City’s contractor, SwimSafe Pool Management, will hos...