Covington

An effort to adopt a business improvement district (BID) in downtown Covington failed a few years ago, never receiving a vote at City Hall. But the Covington Business Council is trying again, this time with new boundaries and a new brand.

Brian O'Donnell has information about the May 11 Duveneck Memorial Art Show, celebrating its 50th anniversary, happening in Covington's George Rogers Clark Park. 

The City of Covington is hosting several meetings this week in hopes of using community stakeholders' opinions to revamp the zoning ordinance. 

A conference focusing on reviving historic districts is coming to Covington this week.

Covington officials are announcing a Neighborhood Grant Program in hopes of encouraging residents to help beautify the city.

Irish tenor and member of Celtic Thunder, Emmet Cahill, is returning to the Cincinnati area for a solo concert on Wednesday, April 24. 

A show featuring big band music and swing dancing is coming to the stage of The Carnegie in Covington starting March 30. 

Northern Kentucky's largest city is in the midst of a noticeable renaissance. Downtown Covington is now home to dozens of new restaurants, small businesses, bars and residential projects. It's a far departure from the downward trend the city experienced starting in the 1970s when it was noted by the federal government as one of the nation’s most distressed.

2018 is the 100th anniversary of the first publication of a Seckatary Hawkins kid's story, written by Covington native Robert Franc Schulkers. 

Kenton County, already busy cranking out start-up technology companies in Covington, is ramping up efforts to increase its tech footprint.

Covington is resurrecting its litter and graffiti removal program as the city continues to attract new development.

Beginning June 5, crews will concentrate on Rivercenter Boulevard  south to Seventh Street and Madison, Scott and Greenup south to Fifth. Since August, 80 oversized round and square planters have popped up along Madison Avenue between Fourth and Seventh Streets sprouting bright colored flowers.

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