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Brent Spence repair plan speeds along

Covington has rented signs to keep wayward trucks on state-governed routes. Covington continues efforts to keep trucks off City-owned streets COVINGTON, Ky. – In his periodic update on the status of the Brent Spence Bridge repairs today, Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray gave positive news:  The first of the new steel beams needed to replace those damaged in the fiery infe...

Neighborhood grant requests now due Dec. 30

This historic iron drinking fountain and the irrigation system in George Rogers Clark Park were funded by the Covington Neighborhood Grant Program.  City extends deadline for applications   COVINGTON, Ky. – Neighborhood associations and others will have an extra month to submit applications for grants of up to $5,000 from the City for small projects in their communities.   Rec...

Thanksgiving: No delays in trash collection

COVINGTON, Ky. – The remains of that fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner (well, we hope it turns out “fantastic,” even if it’s just for your own household) won’t sit in your trash cart this week any longer than it normally would.   Trash and recycling collection in the City of Covington will occur on regularly scheduled days this week: Rumpke drivers will be following ...

Gov. Beshear New Restrictions begin Today at 5

COVINGTON, Ky. – This week Gov. Andy Beshear announced new statewide restrictions on Wednesday to slow the surge of COVID-19 cases. (read the full release HERE)  The new restrictions for restaurants; bars; social gatherings; indoor fitness and recreation centers; venues and theaters; and professional services are effective at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. ...

Stay healthy & safe

COVINGTON, Ky. – We will not be publishing our #Weekend in LoveTheCov narrative events calendar this week.   One, we appreciate the opportunity to distract and entertain. But our usual jocular and irreverent approach (and any attempt at gallows humor) would be tone deaf given the magnitude of the historical crisis that is COVID-19.   And two, on a practical level, given the increa...

A ‘Greener’ Turkey Day:

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.) Thanksgiving is all about a savory dinner, time with family and friends, and – of course – giving thanks. But as with most holidays, celebrating can create a lot of waste. Here’s how to make your Thanksgiving a little ...

Covington to Host Free Yard Waste Drop Off for Residents Saturday

COVINGTON, Ky. – If you live in Covington, you can get rid of yard waste for free come Saturday, thanks to a first-ever drop-off event organized by the City of Covington and Rumpke Waste & Recycling.   Residents can drop off yard waste, Saturday, November 21, 8 a.m. to Noon at the Covington Transfer Station at 4399 Boron Drive, at the southern end of the street. To get to the site, ...

Cats & stuff

COVINGTON, Ky. - Tired of raking leaves in the yard and need something to do? Then we have a few suggestions for you. Purr, Play, Sip Northern Kentucky’s first cat Café opens in Covington this Friday, November 13th. Purrfect Day Cat Café is located at 25 West 8th street between Libby’s and Zapata Cantina. At the Café you can grab a coffee, tea, pastries, sweets, be...

Brent Spence Bridge Detours

COVINGTON, Ky. – Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray updated Kentuckians on the early morning vehicle crash and fire on the I-75 Brent Spence Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati. (click here for Gov. Andy Beshear full press release)   Crews have worked overnight to clean up debris, and inspections are taking place. Until we rece...

‘Life’s a P!tch’ showcases entrepreneurs

Nov. 17 event lets the public pick favorite, award prize  from MORTAR Covington academy   COVINGTON, Ky. – Think “Shark Tank,” sans the gimmicks and over-the-top TV tension.   “Life’s a P!tch,” the inaugural “pitch night” from MORTAR Covington, will feature five local entrepreneurs trying to sell judges and the public on their emerging...
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