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The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center celebrates its first year in new location

Jessica EsemplareThursday, January 23, 2020
Their move in January 2019 to the 12,000-square-foot facility at Union Terminal nearly tripled the amount of exhibit space.
Northern Kentucky Buzz The latest facility can accommodate the largest aircraft for maintenance.

FEAM Aero sets up new hangar at CVG expected to generate 100 aircraft mechanic jobs

Soapbox StaffThursday, January 23, 2020
Source: Airport Technology

The new $19 million facility spread out over 103,000 feet will support the economic development of both the state and the region.

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“Vogue” lists Khora as one of 2020’s “Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings”

Soapbox StaffThursday, January 23, 2020
Source: Vogue
Chefs Edward Lee and Kevin Ashworth will rework local classics at their new location in the forthcoming Kinley Hotel.
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Embrace the Danish tradition of Hygge with a few good books this holiday season

Liz McEwanThursday, December 19, 2019
Two local bibliophiles from Joseph-Beth Booksellers weigh in on their top picks, perfect for gifts or relaxing on your own.
Northern Kentucky Buzz Denice Robertson and Kristy Hopfensperger, NKU biology faculty, lead the pollinator initiative.

Students, faculty work to expand butterfly habitat

David HolthausThursday, December 19, 2019
The NKU Research Foundation was recently awarded $10,000 to fund the Greater Cincinnati Pollinator Habitat Initiative, a partnership with the Cincinnati Nature Center and area schools.
Northern Kentucky Buzz Thomas More University was named tops in Kentucky in return on investment.

It pays to go Thomas More University, new study finds

David HolthausThursday, December 19, 2019
A new study finds that Thomas More University students and alums enjoy the highest long-term financial gain among four-year institutions in Kentucky that primarily grant bachelor’s degrees.
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The Cannoli Guy brings Italian favorites to Covington

Jennifer MooneyThursday, December 19, 2019
Steve Del Gardo grew up cooking with his family. Now he runs a successful shop in Northern Kentucky and hopes to one day have a national following. 
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ArtsWave grants $23,364 to LGBTQIA+ projects

Jennifer MooneyThursday, December 19, 2019
The amount being awarded this year has grown 90% since 2018.
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New Riff in Newport produces one of the best whiskeys in the country

Soapbox StaffThursday, December 19, 2019
Source: Whiskey Advocate
The Bottled in Bond Rye is No. 17 on Whiskey Advocate's 2019 list. 
Feature Story The St. Elizabeth Cancer Center is scheduled to open in August 2020.

The new St. Elizabeth Cancer Center will offer holistic treatment and cutting-edge research

David HolthausThursday, December 5, 2019
The St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, scheduled to open in the fall of 2020, is designed to do more than treat cancer. Prevention and early diagnosis will be priorities too.
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That’s a wrap: How People’s Liberty impacted the region's next generation of leadership

Jessica EsemplareThursday, December 5, 2019
During their five-year tenure, the staff at the philanthropic lab learned five key lessons from the community.
Northern Kentucky Buzz Tri-State Trails organized a series of slow rides in Newport as part of its ConnectNKY program.

Making Newport safer and friendlier for bicyclists

David HolthausThursday, December 5, 2019
Newport experimented with ways to make bicycling safer and more enjoyable, employing a technique called “tactical urbanism.”
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In its eighth year, LGBTQ film festival celebrates inclusion and tolerance

Kareem A. SimpsonThursday, December 5, 2019
OutReels helps enlighten, educate, and entertain the community through stories and documentaries created by talent from around the world.
Northern Kentucky Buzz A rendering of the planned $22.5 million redevelopment of the old Covington YMCA building.

Bourbon trailhead planned as part of $22.5 million Covington redevelopment

David HolthausThursday, December 5, 2019
The historic 72,000 square foot Covington YMCA building, vacant since 2015, will be transformed into a bourbon distillery experience, 10,000 square feet of office space and suites and hotel rooms.
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Living young, gay, and black: Is it still a triple threat?

Kareem A. SimpsonThursday, November 21, 2019
More and more social service agencies, organizations, and events support LGBTQ minority youth in the region. 
Northern Kentucky Buzz The Licking River drains 3,600 square miles of Kentucky.

The World Resources Institute wants to finance projects that will protect Northern Kentucky's water

David HolthausThursday, November 21, 2019

The World Resources Institute wants to support projects to protect the region’s watersheds and is making grant money available to worthy ideas.

Northern Kentucky Buzz A rebuilt Peaselburg Park was dedicated with a day of activities including face painting.

Remaking neighborhood parks one community at a time

David HolthausThursday, November 21, 2019
Peaselburg Park was the second Covington park to be rebuilt in an ongoing schedule that aims to have one park under construction each year while another is being redesigned.
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Aviatra Accelerators’ programming helps women-owned businesses grow

Jennifer MooneyThursday, November 21, 2019
The organization works to break down barriers for people looking to launch new careers. 
Feature Story Kenton County resident Heather Grothaus just published her thirteenth romance novel.

From teenage fan to author, she just published her thirteenth romance novel

David HolthausThursday, November 7, 2019
A serendipitous visit to a local antiques and used books store provided the inspiration for her latest entry, which will be the first of a planned four-part series.
Northern Kentucky Buzz The audience voted on the pitches and a popular vote winner was selected.

One night, one pitch, $100,000 in grants

David HolthausThursday, November 7, 2019
Fourteen nonprofit organizations pitched their work and their results in a competition for a pool of funds created by some of the region's leading foundations and philanthropies. 
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