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Riverfest rules set for downtown, Devou

Familiar restrictions for fireworks display address safety, traffic, parking COVINGTON, Ky. – Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the 48th annual Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sunday, Sept. 1, so the City and its Police Department are putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow. ...

Quadragenarian, mini fest & a little belly dancing

COVINGTON, Ky. – As always, there is something for everyone to enjoy in The Cov this weekend. Seeking self-discovery? Got you covered. Want to immerse in original, local art? There’s a cool new exhibit you’ll want to see. Have a thirst for a new brew? You’re in luck. Looking to replace a demure weekend brunch with a little “Hips Don’t Lie” motion around...

CovData: Revenue ‘furnace’

Downtown glows red in a tax revenue heat map (Editor’s note: CovData Shorts is a series of articles published regularly by the City of Covington to help residents better understand their City government’s operations.) COVINGTON, Ky. – Just under 60 percent of the tax revenue generated in Covington for the City’s General Fund comes from occupational license revenue (wh...

From neighborhood workshops to Carnegie exhibit, Climate Action fellow made mark on, in The Cov

COVINGTON, Ky. – Communications professional Elese Daniel’s mission during her two-month stint at Covington City Hall was to gauge interest in climate and environmental issues and opportunities, and to be a resource for questions not only from City leaders and staff but also from community partners. That work involved nearly 40 hours of meetings with City staff, Daniel told the Covi...

A neighborhood walk, art & Shakespeare

COVINGTON, Ky. – Not sure what to do with your weekend? Let us quell your uncertainty by presenting an array of entertaining possibilities in The Cov. Calling all bookworms To make sure kiddos have the necessary essentials for school, Covington Police Officers will be at Meinken Field tonight for their annual Covington PD Bookworms Goes Back To School event. Officers will hand out b...

Covington allows medical cannabis businesses

Photos used courtesy of Jeff Volter But operations will be limited by state-set numbers, required buffer COVINGTON, Ky. – State-licensed medical cannabis operations will be allowed in Covington as of Jan. 1, 2025. The Covington Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to permit and regulate the growing, selling, and processing of medical cannabis under a statewide licensing system creat...

Police unit’s new full-time goal: Strengthening community ties

Photo one: Covington Police Department’s Community Liaison Unit consists of, from left, Officer Josh Knott, Officer Alex Rose, and Sgt. Rachel White. Photo two: The Community Liaison Unit at a recent event at Kroger, where donated supplies were gathered for Thursday's giveaway. Three-person liaison team elevated, formalized COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington Police Officer Rachel ...

Perseids, a ‘handful’ celebration & ‘beautiful’ musical

COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend there’s an anniversary to celebrate, fresh flowers to arrange, cats to paint, a musical opening, a meteor shower, a family-fun festival, live music, yoga, and more. Lion’s Gate Portal, Perseids … & a flick We can only imagine the cool energy that will be looming in the night sky Friday when Covington Parks & Rec hosts its Astrono...

CovData: Who recycles?

Percentage of households that participate has increased in every neighborhood COVINGTON, Ky. – The number of households that participate in the Covington curbside recycling program has grown tremendously in the last eight years. Here are the numbers by neighborhood. Numbers represent the percentage of households who contract for trash pickup that also use a recycling cart. Notice ...

Swing music, wet dogs, & J-strokes

COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s hot … summer break is winding down for parents of school-age children (thank goodness) … political campaigns are shifting into Ludicrous Speed (points for the Spaceballs reference) … and the Olympics Games has us all thinking we know more (and can do more) than we actually do (and can). You know, glory days (more points, a la The Boss). But...
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