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Tristate summer camp expands reach with NKY location

UpSpring's Summer 360 camp will open a new location in Northern Kentucky, thanks to a $195,000 grant from Cummins, Inc.

Newport distillery announces $12M expansion

A local craft distillery is planning a $12 million expansion that would include a whiskey campus, restaurant and event space.

Popular German eatery moving to historic Newport building

The former site of Mary Lou's Bar and Grille will be spruced up in the coming months to reopen as the relocated home of Katharina's Cafe.

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Children's Home leads fight against national drug epidemic

The Children's Home of Northern Kentucky tackles adolescent substance-use issues through one-of-a-kind treatment services and regional partnerships.

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Wigmaker and health advocate touches lives through hair

NKY activist and businessperson L-A Stopa has built her career around helping people with medical hair loss lead comfortable, "fabulous" lives.

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BAWAC flips the script on expectations for NKY adults with disabilities

BAWAC focuses on what its clients can do instead of what they can't do, training them to be productive adults who contribute to (not take from) the local economy.

NKU excavation team collaborates with international scholar

Northern Kentucky University’s excavation of Ohio’s first co-ed, racially-integrated school resumes this summer in collaboration with Dr. Peggy Brunache, a Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Foundation fellow.

Campbell County baseball team ends impressive playoff run

Louisville's St. Xavier team stopped the Camels one game short of the KHSAA state baseball championship.

Newport's Packhouse restaurant goes mobile with food truck

Northern Kentucky restaurant focused on creative meatballs is hitting the street with a new food truck.

City approves completion of Newport's Riverwalk

The Newport riverfront will be more pedestrian-friendly after the completion of a project that will soon get underway.

Northern Kentucky to host River Cities Relay race

A new relay-race event will link the river cities of Newport, Bellevue, Dayton and Covington this summer.

Taylor Mill introduces LoveLock art project at Pride Park

City of Taylor Mill supports public community art projects such as the recently unveiled LoveLock LoveScape at Pride Park.

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra returns to Devou Park

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra returns to Covington’s Devou Park for a free, three-concert summer season beginning in July.

Skyward and CGN offer nano grants for NKY community improvement

Skyward and the Center for Great Neighborhoods partner for a new nano-grant pilot program in Dayton, Florence and Pendleton County.

Aqua on the Levee progresses, announces parking garage now open

After 18 months of construction, a new Aqua on the Levee parking garage is now open.

Levee Ferris wheel plans move forward

Levee organizers confirm plans are still moving forward for a 180-foot Ferris wheel and other NKY riverfront attractions.

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Catalytic Fund's Beyond the Curb offers inside look at iconic NKY homes

New initiative entices residential and commercial real estate buyers with a behind-the-scenes look at high-profile properties in NKY river towns.

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Old and new join forces to drive progress in Newport

An influx of community-minded businesses and people in recent years is helping expand Newport's residential and commercial growth.

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Renaissance Covington says "yes" to fun events, creative placemaking and economic development

Even when things go wrong and goats run amok, Covington has a knack for putting smiles on faces thanks to the new nonprofit organization spun off from city government.

Covington a "City to Watch" according to national urban development group

Northern Kentucky’s largest urban center gets national recognition for its burgeoning central business district.