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The Festival of Faiths facilitates ongoing conversations among civic leaders of diverse religions

As it enters its second year, the event will continue to celebrate interfaith understanding and collaboration. 

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Diversifying real estate with new classes that let participants network with industry professionals

The Real Estate Accelerator Lab (REAL) is open to people in the industry as well as those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Lady Gaga funds Dayton classroom projects in wake of mass shooting

The singer is committed to spreading messages about love and unity. 

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Covington’s legendary leader, Tom Dibello

Just over 40 years after it was founded, Covington-based nonprofit The Center for Great Neighborhoods operates in a very different environment from the one in which it began. 

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Major gifts to help NKU students stay in school

Students with academic potential often face obstacles in completing their educations. Two major grants from Northern Kentucky business leaders aim to help.

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A pioneering survey assesses the needs of local artists

The Cincinnati Artist Report will support local creators and help arts organizations be directly responsive to their requests.   

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Long overdue recognition comes for a groundbreaking photographer

Nancy Rexroth made a quiet living capturing the rural parts of Southeastern Ohio. Now her work is about to find a permanent home at the Cincinnati Art Museum. 

Northern Kentucky Buzz Covington creative firm BLDG is expanding with the acquisition of a Cincinnati agency.

Covington creative agency acquires OTR design shop

Growing branding and design firm BLDG acquired an Over-the-Rhine creative agency.

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Kroger Health will pilot its innovative depression treatment in 500 pharmacies across five states

The retailer collaborated with Myriad Genetics to use a diagnostic test designed to personalize medications for psychotropic disorders. 

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Covington's rare opportunity to reconnect to the river

Covington has a chance to re-imagine its core, create jobs and and reconnect to the river.

Northern Kentucky Buzz The 23-acre IRS site is already attracting interest from developers.

Public can weigh in on Covington development plans

Northern Kentucky residents can voice their opinions on the early concepts for redeveloping the site of the soon-to-be-closed Internal Revenue Service Center.

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Small but mighty grants create summertime learning

Supported by two regional foundations, Summertime Kids is funding 189 projects this summer, 37 of them in Northern Kentucky.

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Anissa Lewis tells the story of coming home — and her struggle with how things have changed

After growing up in one of Covington's poorest performing school districts and going on to receive a Masters of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art, Lewis brings her inspiring talents home to an ever-changing neighborhood.

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Safety Net grants help fund NKY mental health care

Mental health services in the region received a boost from GCF's 2019 Safety Net funds distribution.

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Love All: Badminton Brawl V [photo feature]

Covington architecture firm amps up leisurely backyard badminton into annual Badminton Brawl.

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Whiskey, tall tales, and a summer evening on the Bourbon Train

Enjoy a ride through the southern Ohio countryside on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad complete with drinks and historic tales. 

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Covington’s new high-rise rental apartments will offer sweeping views of downtown and the Ohio River

Prospective renters can take a first-of-its-kind virtual reality tour through the units.

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Queen City Pride: Cincinnati’s parade is a top destination for the LGBTQA+ community

Two magazines listed downtown as both a national and international destination for Pride Week.

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The region's first Mobility Solutions Summit aims to solve transportation challenges

During this three-day conference, local groups will connect with international experts to develop mobility solutions.