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Carabello Coffee named as one of the best sustainable, hospitable shops in Kentucky

Food & Wine chose the Newport shop for its charitable giving. 

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Same name, new destination: Familiar brand earns buzz at CVG

Open three months and already No. 3 in the nation? That's a distinction given to Cork 'N Bottle's new location at CVG in a USA TODAY survey, thanks in large part to their bourbon sampling opportunities for travelers.

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New center next step for NKY Latino community

This Q&A piece with Leo Calderon, the board chair for the new Esperanza Latino Center in Covington, offers insight into how the founders hope their efforts will make an impact for NKY's growing Latino community.

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Collaboration lessens job loss impact from IRS center's closing

What was once seen as an initial loss of 1,800 jobs with this year's closure of Covington's IRS Submission Processing Center is now down to less than 200 jobs.

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Cyber security a worry? NKU developing answers

Cyber security is a problem that concerns almost every business. As success in competition is showing, NKU is developing some of the top talent in the field nationally.

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Callitas researches and develops alternative ideas to health and wellness

The Newport-based startup is partnering with LifeStyles and NuEthix, LLC for new product development.

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CVG offers small rental offices to business travelers

The Jabbrrbox units have desks, Wi-Fi, charging outlets, and privacy.

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We’re No. 83 – and that’s a good thing!

CVG is now near the bottom of the most expensive airfare list. 

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Covington's task: Build a better City HallCitizens step up to help plan a more functional future

A new task force will take the long view on city services and resident desires as Covington seeks a potential light at the end of the tunnel to the issue of its nomadic City Hall.

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Better together: Just because your job is remote doesn’t mean you have to be lonely

Sure, you can work at a coffee shop. But why not try a co-working space instead?

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Q&A with Brady Jolly on his quest to become flush with success

With a bit of irreverent humor and one of the strongest legacy service businesses in Northern Kentucky, Brady Jolly is a 27-year-old who isn't standing still.

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Bourbon gets top billing in new NKY 'signature event'

A major new celebration for all of Northern Kentucky debuting in October aspires to be the "SXSW for bourbon."

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Northern Kentucky natives create a nation of Elks

In the late 1800s, two men from Kentucky united to form the first fraternal organization for African-Americans.

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Greater Cincinnati Foundation grants support learning programs for at-risk kids

Thanks to Supporting Educational Success, 22 local organizations will be able to fund programs that improve both learning and health.

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New 'Edition': A Q&A with new WVXU host Michael Monks

Change will be on the air on Feb. 4, when WVXU's "Cincinnati Edition" gets a new host — River City News founder Michael Monks. Hear how he's preparing for his new platform.

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Two Ludlow venues add space, variety and flavor

It's almost showtime in Ludlow, with February's Cabin Fever Music and Arts Festival approaching and two of the city's most creative establishments adding to their repertoire.

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Tax law created hundreds of new “opportunity zones”

Developers can qualify for big breaks in certain underdeveloped and disinvested neighborhoods.

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New grant promises healthier future for innovations

Major new funding was awarded to Northern Kentucky for health innovation from the Department of Commerce. What will it mean in the long run?

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A call for artists: innovative installation proposals wanted for BLINK 2019

ArtWorks seeks unique proposals for visually compelling, fun sculptures with unique design, color, and scale elements.

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CVG accelerates (again) into 2019

Ahead of schedule, CVG nearly reached its 2021 passenger goal with continued strong growth in 2018. The goal has now been bumped up, and that's not the only change taking place at one of the region's biggest economic hubs.