It’s almost summer. The sun stays up later and later, the kids will soon have nothing to do, and the outdoor weather is calling you to do something other than stay home. Whether you’ve got bored kids or the nice weather is simply motivating you to get out there and do something fun, figuring out […]
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Erlanger announces Summer Sendoff music lineup
The City of Erlanger has announced the music lineup for this year’s Summer Sendoff, which serves as the largest annual community event in the city. Last year’s event drew nearly 6,000 attendees, according to a press release from the city. “Summer Sendoff has become a signature community gathering, often described by attendees as a ‘block […]
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Rhinegeist and New Riff combine for new whiskey collaboration
Two of the region’s biggest names in alcohol have linked up for a collaboration sure to delight whiskey fans. Rhinegeist and New Riff released “DUET,” a new American whiskey, this past Friday. Since barley is a primary ingredient in the production of both beer and bourbon, the collaboration uses barley to focus on showcasing both […]
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BLINK goes international ahead of 2026 art and light festival
BLINK has gone global. The four-day Cincinnati art and light festival features illuminated murals and installations spanning 30 blocks within the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The event debuted in 2017, and ahead of the biannual event’s return, festival organizers traveled to Paris and London. The goal was to expand global awareness and cast BLINK […]
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‘Love is Blind’ contestant who had viral nail glue moment works in Fort Thomas
Cincinnati resident who works in NKY, Elissa Finley, recently garnered nationwide fame for appearing on season 10 of Netflix’s dating series “Love is Blind,” where she brought new meaning to the show’s namesake after being medically evacuated in the first episode for putting nail glue in her eye instead of eyedrops. “I just saw a […]
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‘SNL’ writer Maddie Wiener returns to Dayton comedy club
“Saturday Night Live” writer Maddie Wiener is returning to Commonwealth Comedy Club in Dayton, Ky. for a second comedy show after previously performing there in January 2025. “I love Commonwealth, it’s such a cool venue. I think it’s, like, so punk rock and so awesome to turn an old church into a comedy club,” she said. Wiener got her […]
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Florence Y’alls release 2026 season schedule
The Florence Y’alls have released the schedule for their 2026 season. The season’s home opener is set for May 12, against the Mississippi Mud Monsters at Thomas More Stadium. The very first game of the season is on the calendar for May 7 against the Evansville Otters in Evansville. The team will continue popular promotional […]
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French film showings, discussions come to NKU this March & April
A series of French films and discussion sessions will return to Northern Kentucky University in March and April. The films will be brought to the campus thanks to a partnership between Albertine Cinémathèque of French Films, as well as NKU’s Cinema Studies, English and World Languages & Literatures programs. Albertine Cinémathèque is a program funded […]
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The Hidden Chapter Bookstore: A sanctuary built on community
Written by The Northerner’s Ella Rose Johnson Cozy warm lighting illuminates those who trickle into the whimsical shop. A room comes to life as creative kindred spirits enter the space. People of all walks of life wander in looking to find their favorite book or hoping to pick up a new read. Regardless, all who […]
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Silver Grove Dari Bar sets opening day
The unofficial start of spring is here. The Silver Grove Dari Bar is officially opening on Saturday, March 14. The family-owned spot is serving up its burgers, fried food and soft serve ice cream on Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Dari Bar is […]