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‘It’s going to be a great summer’

Parks & Rec 2023 program guide includes re-energized activities, new events and programs, and plenty of family fun COVINGTON, Ky. – If you thought last year’s Parks & Recreation calendar was packed with fun, wait until you see what’s on schedule for 2023. The debut of new programs and events, along with ramped up and re-energized favorites, will take recreation in T...

St. Pat’s, madness & murder

COVINGTON, Ky. – Beer and basketball will likely define everyone’s weekend -- what with the start of the NCAA Tournament today and St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow -- but you don’t have to like IPAs and a “3” from downtown to have a good weekend in The Cov. We also have good theater, art, and music. Oh, and wrestling. Storm the court It’s all beer an...

Feedback needed on $2MM plan to address, prevent homelessness

One-time allocation earmarked for Covington, five neighbors COVINGTON, Ky. – A plan that allocates over $2 million in federal grants toward helping the homeless and those at risk of it in Covington and five neighboring cities goes before the public for comment starting today. Proposed activities include the development of affordable rental housing, supportive services and homeless prev...

Stories & crafts

  COVINGTON, Ky. – Is it just us, or did this week seem to drag on at the creeping pace of a slug? Oh well … we survived it, and now we’ve arrived at the weekend. Assuming you survived too, we have some fun things to do this weekend in The Cov. Take a look and see what appeals to you. iCuentame un Cuento! Tonight is iCuentame un Cuento! (Spanish Storytime) at th...

State, City’s vision for 4th Street: More friendly to bikes, pedestrians

Looking east on Fourth Street, a one-way street that carries traffic heading west and cuts through the heart of downtown. Study underway to see if road can be reconfigured for dedicated bike lane COVINGTON, Ky. – Fourth Street could be reconfigured from three lanes to two lanes to make way for a dedicated bike lane and wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks under a plan being e...

Preservation Excellence awards return to honor projects, people for historic rehabs

Photo: In 2019, Road ID and Hub+Weber Architects received a Preservation Excellence award in the Exterior Restoration/Commercial category for the former H. Johnson Building at 27-41 W. Eighth St. COVINGTON, Ky. – The name has changed but the standard for excellence remains the same. After a three-year hiatus, the City of Covington’s Historic Preservation Office is ...

Spring street cleaning starts April 3

Signs, link below show schedule to move vehicle COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Monday, April 3. As usual, how well the streets get cleaned will depend on the cooperation of residents moving their cars (to the other side of the street, into their driveways, around the block) so the street sweeper...

Bourbon, bellies & burlesque

COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend there’s belly dancing, bourbon judging, plogging, poignant art, and plenty of fine music in The Cov. Also, now we’re (finally) into March, which is Women’s History Month. So, if you happen to partake in the bourbon- or gin-drinking opportunities this weekend, maybe you’ll be inclined to take a moment to lift your glass in remembrance o...

City email updates to include police news, street-sweeping schedules

But you must sign up/change ‘profile’ to receive items COVINGTON, Ky. – People who sign up to receive news updates in their email inbox from the City of Covington now have two more categories from which to choose. In addition to the existing “General News & Information,” “Business & Economic Development,” and “Recreation & Events&rd...

Ploggers, take your mark

TrashDash’ event Saturday blends exercise with litter pickup in The Cov COVINGTON, Ky. – “Plogging.” Called “the union of ecology and sport,” a trendy new initiative that combines jogging with picking up trash along the way might have gotten its start in Sweden, but this weekend it’s happening in Covington and other cities across Kentucky. This Sa...
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