Northern Kentucky families are now getting free books from the moment their children are born. St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Educate-NKY and public libraries across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties have partnered to offer new parents the chance to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library directly from the hospital. “It’s a QR code. You sign up, they get […]
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These are the 25 best restaurants in the region right now, according to Yelp
LINK’s sister publication CityBeat knows a thing or two about picking the best restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (nominations for the 2026 Best of Cincinnati are live here), but Yelpers have some hot takes of their own. Whether you’re a local or coming to the region for a visit, the platform offers an easy […]
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Check out Covington’s 2026 neighborhood project grant winners
Covington has approved 2026’s round of grant recipients for neighborhood projects throughout the city. The program, which is administered in partnership with the Center for Great Neighborhoods, helps neighborhood groups fund community projects. Roughly $35,000 in total were furnished to nine recipients, according to city documents. The neighborhood groups below received grant funding for the […]
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Florence brings back Valentines for Troops program for 2026
The City of Florence is bringing back its ‘Valentines for Troops’ initiative for 2026. Through ‘Valentines for Troops,’ Florence residents are invited to send a thoughtful or heartfelt message to United States military personnel deployed overseas on Valentine’s Day. From now until Jan. 16, community members are encouraged to drop off Valentine’s cards, handwritten letters, […]
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New grants help support La Soupe feed NKY community
La Soupe, a Cincinnati-based food nonprofit, recently received grant funding from two foundations, the R.C. Durr Foundation and the Butler Foundation, to expand its services in Northern Kentucky. “The funding will support La Soupe’s work in the Covington, Highland Heights, Newport and Florence communities of Northern Kentucky, ensuring families and individuals continue to have reliable […]
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Yuca in Bellevue to close
A post on Yuca’s Facebook page Friday announced the Latin-inspired eatery will close once their lease ends at the end of the month. While weekends have always brought in good business, the post said, traffic during the week hasn’t picked up enough to justify staying open. “This has led us to the hard decision that […]
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Community Voices: The art of the elevator pitch
This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com. If you want to see a grown adult freeze like a squirrel in headlights, just say the words: “So… what do you do?” Every business owner I know has stumbled through this moment at […]
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Queer Kentucky recognized for independent journalism
Queer Kentucky, an independent publication focused on LGBTQ+ issues in the commonwealth, has secured a nomination from GLAAD for Outstanding Independent Journalism. GLAAD is a well-known LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization. “This nomination is a recognition of what local queer journalism can do when it’s trusted, resourced and allowed to tell the truth,” said Missy Spears, […]
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Kentucky Foundation for Women awards NKY artists with grants
An individual artist and two arts organizations in Northern Kentucky have been awarded funding for their work by the Kentucky Foundation for Women. The recipients are three out of 46 awardees throughout the commonwealth, “totaling $182,568 to Kentucky feminist artists and arts organizations committed to creating positive social change throughout the state,” according to the […]
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How’s the progress on Erlanger’s Eons Park?
What you need to know The early phases of Erlanger’s Eons adventure park are coming together. LINK nky joined community members and city leaders this week for a tour of areas that are either complete or near completion, specifically the areas around Houston Road and Sycamore Tree Lane, near the area where the park’s groundbreaking […]