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Ready to rock whenever the world is ready
David Holthaus
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The region's newest music venue, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation, is ready to open. We talk to PromoWest's CEO about the timetable for concerts, the bands, and live music in the pandemic era.
Feature Story
Your mental health toolbox: How our needs have changed this year
Jessica Esemplare
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The pandemic has brought to light the stark, systemic inequalities women and caregivers face in our country.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Vacant for years, former governor's home is about to get new life
David Holthaus
Thursday, April 29, 2021
John W. Stevenson had a long career in Kentucky politics and government. H
is former home is about to get new life as a w
ine bar and restaurant.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
A retail incubator will be part of revamped Newport on the Levee
David Holthaus
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Called Trade, it will give pop-up shops and ecommerce merchants a chance to try brick and mortar.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Kentucky-based restaurateur weighs in on the future of post-pandemic dining out
Soapbox Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Source:
Huffington Post
Edward Lee and Elaine Townsend have managed to stay afloat during COVID-19. But it will take a while for the industry to fully recover.
Feature Story
"Beneath her warm personality beats the heart of a lion"
Nancy Daly
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Kentuckian Roula Allouch has steered the Council on American-Islamic Relations through challenging times over the last five years.
Partner Content
Forever home? Residential architects reimagine and improve domestic livability
Julie Carpenter
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The pandemic has changed how we live and what we need to function in our personal spaces. Here are some ideas from the design world.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Innovation challenge winner: A new sandbox to play and watch esports in
David Holthaus
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The Sandbox will serve as the official arena of
NKU Esports
and as a hub for students to practice and compete.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Health care startups selected for social capital accelerator
David Holthaus
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The program is focused on company founders and offers opportunities to pilot products and build customer connections.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
NKY Restoration Weekend goes virtual for 2021
Liz McEwan
Thursday, April 15, 2021
As in previous years, the event will feature workshops by local preservationists, craftsmen, and artisans, and is open to anyone interested in old construction.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Brent Spence Bridge could benefit from infrastructure bill
Soapbox Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Source:
Architectural Digest
“If there is any project in America that is eligible, this would be it.”
Feature Story
The John A. Roebling Bridge: Fixing a national historic landmark takes time and patience
David Holthaus
Thursday, April 1, 2021
How do you repair a 154-year-old historic landmark and symbol of civic pride that stands exposed to temperamental weather 24 hours day?
Feature Story
Social service agency expands its traditional role to champion social justice
Kareem A. Simpson
Thursday, April 1, 2021
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission has taken on the charge to give voice to the voiceless, working to arm people with the tools to succeed, not only in life, but also in systemic reform.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Aviatra Accelerators celebrates a decade of empowering women entrepreneuurs
David Holthaus
Thursday, April 1, 2021
The organization will celebrate its alumnae, share stories of their journeys, lessons learned, and their successes.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
The zoo adds solar-powered EV chargers to its parking lot
David Holthaus
Thursday, April 1, 2021
The zoo is working with Cincinnati-based electric mobility company Electrada to make the service available.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Every address in Boone County should soon have high-speed internet
David Holthaus
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Students from kindergarten through high school in Boone who qualify will have access to discounted pricing programs for home-based internet.
Feature Story
'I’ve learned that it’s OK to slow down, take time, and take a breath.' Lessons from the pandemic
Nancy Daly
Thursday, March 18, 2021
How well we did in the fight against Covid-19 will be debated for some time. But the disease changed us all – in our behavior, attitudes, work life and family.
Feature Story
From projects to promise: The fall of area housing projects shows the need for affordable options
Kareem A. Simpson
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Originally designed to provide homes to working-class residents of all races, it wasn't until the passage of the Housing Act of 1949 that the projects began to house only the poorest minority communities.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Research firm plans to expand, add 70 jobs
David Holthaus
Thursday, March 18, 2021
CTI’s new laboratory business services unit will provide molecular, cellular, and bioanalytical testing.
Northern Kentucky Buzz
Falcon Theatre teams up to showcase Black playwrights
David Holthaus
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Local Black playwrights will have their works brought to life by local actors in a virtual event.
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