Northern Kentucky University will host its second Experiential Learning Week from April 11-15, celebrating the work, experiences and learning opportunities of students involved in study abroad, internships, research and creativity, and service-learning. Members of the NKU campus community and nonprofit organizations will share their experiences and insights with visual presentations throughout the week.  “Experiential Learning Week is […]
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From co-workers to kidney buddies
Mike O’Bryan and Anne Wolking were co-workers at Sanitation District No. 1 in Fort Wright. They would say hello to one another as they passed each other in the hall or on the elevator, but the two didn’t have much connection aside from being co-workers and Facebook friends. That was until one day, when […]
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ACI awards $80K in scholarships to next generation construction talent
Allied Construction Industries , or ACI, marked its 93rd annual meeting on March 23 by handing out 35 scholarships to 22 area college and university students who are entering the construction industry after graduation. The scholarships totaled more than $80,000. ACI’s annual scholarship campaign started with a single donation from an instructor who refused payment for […]
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If charter schools aren’t the answer, then what is? NKY educators weigh in on HB9
House Bill 9 on charter schools has caused waves in the public-school communities across the commonwealth, specifically here in Northern Kentucky — an area that has eyes on it as a possible location for a charter school. One landing spot that has been in question throughout the process is a space next to Ovation in […]
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Japanese steakhouse to replace old Flipdaddy’s location at the Newport Pavillion
The previous Flipdaddy’s building in Newport has sat vacant since its closing; now, a sign posted in front of the building says Sakura Japanese Steakhouse coming soon. Flipdaddy’s opened in 2013 and served the Newport area until 2020, when they officially closed their doors. This location is unrelated to the ones in Cincinnati and Lawrenceburg, […]
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Campervan startup showcased as Aviatra success during annual meeting
Sophia Mimendi and Emily Bruns started a camper van business in 2019. Their business, Aclipse Campervans, gained momentum in early 2020. Then the pandemic hit. Bruns said they realized what they were doing was special. Getting to be the first people to listen to their customer’s travels and hear stories about the places they visited. […]
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Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine announces opening of Fort Thomas location
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine opened its 25th Cincinnati-area office and its third in Northern Kentucky at 775 Alexandria Pike in Fort Thomas. It is near the entrance to the Highland County Club in a building developed by Ashley Development Group. “Northern Kentucky continues to be a major focus at Beacon, and the opening of […]
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Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce Adds Five New Members
The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce announced five new members to its board of trustees. The new members include Garri Davis, Shannon Lawson, Marcus Margerum, Erica Parker and Marcus Thompson. “I am thrilled to welcome these new members to the Board of Trustees for the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky […]
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Crescent Springs Villa Hills Fire Department approved for new firehouse
The Crescent Springs city council passed a resolution at Monday’s city council meeting to build a new firehouse for the Crescent Springs Villa Hills Fire Department. The Crescent Villa Fire Authority (CVFA) was created through an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Crescent Springs and Villa Hills along with the Crescent Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. “The […]
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Nominations now open for next Leadership NKY Class
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Leadership Northern Kentucky (Leadership NKY) Class of 2023, which will mark the 44th year of the program. It began in 1969. Leadership NKY is a 10-month program designed to help develop business and community leaders and to gain an understanding of the strengths and challenges of the […]
