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Northern Kentucky Buzz
PSA from CVG: A rise in fake IDs reveals growing dangers
Soapbox Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Source:
Business Traveler USA
Counterfeit identification documents are leading to increased cases of identity theft, human and sex trafficking, and terrorism.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Will urban voices be heard with new legislative districts?
David Holthaus
Thursday, January 13, 2022
New legislative boundaries split Covington neighborhoods and combine them with suburban and rural areas.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Demand for free, drive-thru tests spikes with surge in COVID Omicron variant
Nancy Daly
Thursday, January 13, 2022
“Omicron continues to burn through the commonwealth, growing at levels we have never seen before," says Gov. Beshear.
Feature Story
Ten stories of people who made a difference in 2021
Nancy Daly
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Teachers, librarians, cops, social workers, a veteran. Just some of the everyday people who, in their own ways, did great things in the last year.
Feature Story
City of Art: When the urban streets become a gallery for international artists and students
David Holthaus
Thursday, December 16, 2021
A public mural project helped create a sense of identity for a forgotten urban neighborhood, encouraged visitors, and sparked further investments.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Kentucky tornado relief: Here's how to help
David Holthaus
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Across the state, people have mobilized to help. If you’d like to assist, here’s a few ways to do that.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
The Saints surprise the college rugby world
David Holthaus
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The team came home with the trophy for a national championship, defeating a number one-ranked opponent at the final game in Houston.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
“Urban Safari” takes on themes from summer of 2020
David Holthaus
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Photographer and mixed-media artist Sharee Allen presents a four-part series depicting life before and during the pandemic, political unrest, along with a grounding exhibit bringing us back to the here and now.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Growing resilient economies: Local holiday markets help revive downtowns
Soapbox Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Source:
Governing
Pop-up holiday markets help showcase one-of-a-kind gifts made by local entrepreneurs.
Feature Story
Stories of our time: Here's our best-read pieces of 2021
David Holthaus
Thursday, December 2, 2021
In 2021, we covered the stories that shed light on who we are. We kept our eyes on new ideas, new people, and the changing landscape we live in.
Feature Story
'Your body, your choice.' A piercing artist teaches the notion of consent
Jessica Esemplare
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The #MeToo movement brought to light the many ways that people can be violated. One local piercing artist is making sure that kids know it’s ok to say “no.”
Northern Kentucky Buzz
A really big thank you to health care workers
David Holthaus
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The efforts of thousands of health care workers were honored with the unveiling of a monumental mural at Newport on the Levee.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Now accepting applications from students interested in learning about grit, growth, and creativity
David Holthaus
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs brings students from across the state into a three-week program to develop business models, design prototypes, and pitch startups.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
When The Beatles played in Cincinnati
Soapbox Staff
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Source:
The Columbus Dispatch
Despite their popularity — or perhaps because of it — some were not happy with their performance in Cincinnati.
Feature Story
The Ohio River Recreation Trail promotes geotourism and economies in river cities in three states
David Holthaus
Thursday, November 18, 2021
A coalition of outdoor enthusiasts and advocates is working to promote the river and its communities as sources of healthy recreation and economic opportunities.
Feature Story
The Entrepreneurial City: Where ideas, networks, and connections thrive
David Holthaus
Thursday, November 18, 2021
New ideas take root in cities, where the networks and connections exist to test those concepts, attract talented people, find partners and customers, and grow.
Feature Story
City Heights residents: 'Where are we all supposed to live?'
Kareem A. Simpson
Thursday, November 18, 2021
About 66% of low-income Kentuckians spend more than half of their income on housing. The problem is even worse in Northern Kentucky because of higher rents and a lack of affordable housing.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
A back porch conversation turned into a day of service for Thomas More and Covington Rotary
David Holthaus
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The two organizations share similar principles around service to community, as well as decades of shared members, trustees, and administrators.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Better access to health care coming for students in five rural Kentucky counties
David Holthaus
Thursday, November 18, 2021
A federal grant will expand access to telemedicine in Pendleton, Owen, Carroll, Grant, and Gallatin County schools.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Free concert will kick off 2021 FOUND holiday events
David Holthaus
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The theme revolves around celebrating the history of Cincinnati, which was founded in 1788 and originally called Losantiville.
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