The first HOMEARAMA Urban Edition is now open for tours in Newport’s Martin’s Gate, offering panoramic views of the Cincinnati skyline in an exciting new urban community. The show features various configurations of prospective completed homes in a variety of architectural styles and finishes. Prices start at $1 million. HOMEARAMA 2023 is co-produced by the […]
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NKY community discusses diversity in business at second annual inclusive summit
The second annual Investing in Equity: Building an Inclusive Business Community 2023, was held Friday, June 9, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Training facility in Erlanger. The event fostered conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion and advancement in the Northern Kentucky Metro business community, with speakers and breakout sessions for attendees. Lillian Dukes, senior vice […]
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Photos: Covington Pride 2023
The Northern Kentucky community gathered in Covington Sunday to celebrate Pride, and LINK nky contributor Alecia Ricker was there to capture the festivities in images. Click through the gallery below to see photos of the event.
Posted inElections
Photos: Voters take to the polls for the 2023 Kentucky State Primary
Despite the rainy weather, Northern Kentuckians still came out Tuesday to cast their votes in the 2023 state primary. On the ballot were gubernatorial candidates as well as attorney general, secretary of state, agriculture commissioner, auditor and treasurer. Find up-to-date election results here. Scroll through to see photos from the polling booths:
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PHOTOS: Flying Pig Marathon weekend 2023
After a stormy start, thousands of runners took to the streets of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for the Flying Pig Marathon this weekend. Click through to see photos from the marathon, Flying Fur Race and other events shot by LINK nky contributor Alecia Ricker.
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NKU students march in solidarity during Ally Week, Pride + Month
Advocates, students, parents, and supporters converged upon Northern Kentucky University to march in solidarity alongside the school’s LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives Organization. The first week of April marks NKU Ally Week on NKU’s campus, and students and members of the LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives Organization came out to show their support for the community. Students gathered in […]
Posted inBaseball
Sliding into the 2023 season: The Cincinnati Reds unveil their new ballpark menu
From burgers to nachos, you can’t go wrong with these new choices at Great American Ballpark. Debuting this season is Chick-fil-A, with their signature chicken sandwiches and baked treats. Joining the six-day-a-week-chicken-chain is 50 West, bringing Americana staples cheese burgers and fries, while the more discerning palates can find the Banks favorite E+O Kitchen, with […]
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Aid through ale: Local bars brace for March Madness after winter lull
This story originally appeared in the March 10 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. Spring is a natural and recurring economic stimulant, as revelers shake off the winter blues and come out in droves for holidays and events like St. Patrick’s Day and March basketball tournaments. Pockets lined […]
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Newport high school’s boys basketball team goes on pre-tournament tour
Newport’s intermediate and primary schools hosted mini pep rallies for the Newport High School boys varsity basketball team before they headed to Rupp Arena for the state championship tournament against Lyon County on Thursday. Newport claimed their first Ninth Region Championship in 13 years with their win over Cooper high school last Tuesday. After visiting the students […]
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Muscles! Mayhem! Spray tans!
Beefy biceps and hard-bodied athletes converged upon the Northern Kentucky Convention Center Saturday to compete in the Greater Cincinnati Arm Wrestling Championship and the NPC Grand Prix & Kentucky Natural Bodybuilding Championship. Check out photos of the event below.