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Northern Kentucky Buzz DHL has invested hundreds of millions since 2009 in its hub at CVG.

Rapid growth in online shopping drives the addition of 650 jobs at DHL's air hub

The hiring surge is a result of the dramatic rise in shipment volumes due to the increase in online shopping during the pandemic.

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Playwright Roger Collins’ surrealist story about a traffic stop goes virtual

He was inspired by the knowledge that, out of nearly 50,000 traffic stops carried out in the U.S. every day, many of them are not “routine” and end tragically.  

Feature Story A rendering of proposed improvements to Covington's Innovation Alley.

More than a mere shortcut, Innovation Alley is a hub of entrepreneurship that is about to grow again

Innovation Alley is continuing to evolve, and as it does, so will Northern Kentucky’s environment for entrepreneurship.

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Residents, old and new, find a home and livelihood in welcoming Camp Washington

For those who have lived in the neighborhood since birth, there’s no other place to call home. And in the past few years, newer Campers are learning why.


Northern Kentucky Buzz NKU's Institute for Health Innovation has launched a plan to reduce opioid overdoses in two rural communities.

With opioid overdoses rising again, a new plan emerges to improve access to treatment in rural areas

Northern Kentucky University’s Institute for Health Innovation has launched a plan to reduce opioid overdoses among those who come into contact with law enforcement in two high-risk rural communities.  


Northern Kentucky Buzz SoCap Accelerate is looking for new health care ideas, the kind that Covington's Gravity Diagnostics works on.

In search of life-changing ideas: Health innovation accelerator open for applications

SoCap says it seeks companies with strong teams who have the grit and hustle necessary to grow and scale.

Northern Kentucky Buzz This year's event will look different, but still provide innovative ideas and authentic storytelling.

TEDxCincinnati pivots to drive-in event

The Holiday Auto Theatre will host the first virtual Main Stage with innovative speakers and, of course, concessions.


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& Co. [VIDEO] featuring Rebekah Kik, Dir. Community Planning and Development in Kalamazoo, MI

The final & Co. installment - a limited series focused on COVID-19 and the impact on cities - features Rebekah Kik, the Director of Community Planning and Economic Development from Kalamazoo, MI, who is leading the charge by revising city strategies during the crisis.

Feature Story The CEO of FEAM Aero sees an ongoing need for skilled aircraft technicians at CVG.

When will the region's economy recover? CEOs shared their forecasts

Northern Kentucky Tri-ED spoke to 20 business leaders in the fields of manufacturing, food, life sciences, health care, aviation, technology, real estate, and financial services who agreed to share some of their experiences and expectations in this most unusual of years.

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Camp Washington residents create a brighter future

In this gritty, quirky neighborhood, citizens are working together from the ground up — literally — to invest in community development.

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Home away from home: The changing workplace

Offices naturally transform with the trends. But how will that look in a post-COVID world?

Northern Kentucky Buzz The 23-acre IRS site is considered one of the biggest redevelopment opportunities east of the Mississippi.

'Now we own it.' Major IRS site plan moves forward

The vision includes a restored street grid, a levee park, a community plaza for festivals, and a mix of offices, retail shops, and housing.

Northern Kentucky Buzz The Catalytic Fund helped get the Hotel Covington redevelopment off the ground.

Foundation invests $500,000 in Northern Kentucky's urban renaissance

The Catalytic Fund jump starts development by providing financing assistance and technical expertise for projects that have the potential to spark further development in Northern Kentucky’s urban cities.

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Spectrum launches free news app, bringing award-winning news to 28 million residential customers

Innovative app delivers the best local news, weather, and state and local political content along with live streams of its television networks


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Masch Masch, the famous stuffed Dalmatian, reunites with his owner

After finding the lost dog, CVG launched a search for the owner on social media that included pictures of his masked adventures through the airport.

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& Co. [VIDEO] featuring Lauren Hood about equitable development and inclusive growth

& Co. episode seven features Lauren Hood from Deep Dive Detroit who leads dialogues and initiatives around equitable development and inclusive growth.

Feature Story Residents want more paved trails, like this one in Devou Park.

Dogs, canoes, trails, and trees: The public has spoken

One thing is clear: we love our dogs and our dog parks.

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There's a stadium going up in the West End, but an old theater could be just as vital

A critical step is establishing a lively business district in the West End begins with the Regal Theater, one of many theaters that breathed life into Cincinnati.

Northern Kentucky Buzz Conservancy Park was purchased and established by the Boone Conservancy.

The Boone Conservancy's mission to protect greenspace has a new source of funding

A new partnership should enable the Boone Conservancy to expand its mission to protect the natural landscapes of Boone County.


Northern Kentucky Buzz Brit Fitzpatrick, left, will continue to lead Blue North, assisted by Abby Ober, right.

State grant of $510,000 launches Blue North as an independent startup hub

Blue North was started in 2019 after it received a RISE grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s Office of Entrepreneurship.