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Rainbow flags & American Idiot

COVINGTON, Ky. – (Cue walk-up music. Maybe “Back in Black,” Gwen Stefani’s “Let Me Reintroduce Myself,” or “Back from the Dead.” … Then barge in doing the Conor McGregor strut … )   Did you miss us?   We grudgingly put the Thursday evening “Weekend in #LoveTheCov” narrative events calendar feature on ice during th...

Devou’s paved trails to be closed for maintenance

2-day sealing project to take place Monday, Tuesday   COVINGTON, Ky. – The paved multi-purpose trails in Covington’s Devou Park will be closed to use on Monday and Tuesday for maintenance.   Specifically, Queen City Blacktop will be applying a seal that preserves the pavement and keeps it looking nice and less weathered, said Parks & Rec Manager Ben Oldiges.   &ldquo...

The Cov embraces inclusivity with Pride

The front window at City Hall, decorated by Covington Parks & Rec, is on the "walking tour" or "reverse parade" route. Support for LGBTQ community:  Part of City’s economic development strategy   COVINGTON, Ky. – The 12th annual celebration of NKY Pride begins this week with the City of Covington as a financial sponsor and Covington as the site of an array of festivities ...

Police Dept. again up for ‘rare’ affirmation

Mechanic Mark Ranson from Covington’s Public Works Department attached a CALEA decal to a police cruiser back in 2018. Covington 1 of only 3 police agencies in Ky. to earn  independent accreditation  COVINGTON, Ky. – The public should know three things about the gold, blue, and white decal on the side of Covington Police cruisers: It’s rare. Getting one is a ...

City Hall closed Monday

Memorial Day parade, events held in City   COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at City Hall at 20 W. Pike St. will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.   The public is invited to honor the military fallen at the City’s annual parade and an array of ceremonies at military memorials around Covington that morning.   See https://bit.ly/...

A steady but thoughtful return to ‘normal’

Even as life slowly returns to “normal,” signs at City Hall advise City employees to be cautious and considerate of others. City starting to roll back pandemic-related restrictions, programs COVINGTON, Ky. – The pandemic isn’t over … yet.   But as COVID-19 case numbers continue to decrease and the number of people vaccinated continues to rise, the City of Covin...

Neighborhood cleanup event(s) on Saturday

Volunteers worked in the Monte Casino neighborhood, among others, during the first Great American Cleanup weekend in April.  Businesses also urged to do their part, clean their ‘front yards’  COVINGTON, Ky. – Volunteers will again spread out around Covington on Saturday to pick up litter and/or spread mulch and plant flowers.   The beautification event – or, ...

Need a job? Pool hiring events Thursday

No training, resume needed   (EDITOR’S NOTE: This release originally and mistakenly said “Friday.” The interview sessions are today, Thursday.) COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s not too late for Covington teens to get a job at the City’s two pools and water park this summer.  Two hiring events will happen Thursday, and any teen 15 or older can show up...
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A day of sobering reflection

Covington to honor fallen heroes with Memorial Day parade, ceremonies   COVINGTON, Ky. – Nine hours of activity on Monday morning will honor the military dead as part of Covington’s annual Memorial Day services – but the tone will be less of celebration and more of sobering reflection.   Over the last two centuries, men and women from Covington have fought valiantly in ...

Reconnecting to the river

Officials from the City and Prus Construction did a walk-through of the Covington Plaza space this week. With floating restaurants a failed experiment, The Cov’s new plaza space represents new philosophy COVINGTON, Ky. &nd...
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