Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. Nestled below the Roebling Bridge in downtown Covington is one of my favorite spots. The Gruff, a slightly unassuming neighborhood joint, has expertly leveraged itself within North Covington. It’s […]
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Rekas hopes Covington can get into the lucky spirit
Ashley Nation, owner of Rekas Butcher and Delicatessen, is allowing members in the community to celebrate with the luck of the Irish, this St. Patrick’s Day. Rekas in Covington is hiding a leprechaun sign within a 2-mile radius and hoping their customers can help them capture the little green mischief man. “I’m going to start […]
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AI meets Bourbon: General Thomas brand uses tech to customize bottles
What you need to know Fort Thomas native Dan Gorman wanted to find a way to express his appreciation for his hometown. As a Kentuckian, he decided the best way was through bourbon —the signature spirit of the Bluegrass State. Taking his cues from George Remus Bourbon, a brand he has long admired, Gorman launched […]
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Community Voices: Why a human centered entrepreneurial mindset matters more than ever
This Community Voices column is written by Zac Strobl, the director of Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Northern Kentucky employers frequently express concerns about how to prepare the workforce for rapid changes, new technologies, and, of course, artificial intelligence . When considering the future workforce, the solution isn’t simply to teach students […]
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Vote for the NKY Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. By highlighting their dedication, […]
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Community Voices: Creating your own gratitude practice for entrepreneurship
This Community Voices column is written by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur in the Greater Cincinnati Region who builds companies through the lens of spreading the message of gratitude & building community. If there’s one thing the last decade of my life has taught me, it’s that entrepreneurship will stretch you in every direction. It will […]
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Preparing financially for the Big Day
A wedding is the most expensive party most of us will ever throw. Many couples want family and friends to eat, drink, dance and celebrate their love to mark the start of a new stage in life with them. The costs, however, can stack up pretty quickly. LINK spoke to Katie Meckstroth, a wedding planner […]
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NKY Equinox to celebrate Appalachian arts, heritage in Covington
Covington is set to be the host of the first Northern Kentucky Equinox — an Appalachian arts and heritage celebration. Set for March 15 at the Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center in Covington, the festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the heritage and themes of Appalachian culture through activities such as live music, […]
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This Alexandria artist is putting the city on the map — literally
Sue Watson of Town Artist is creating a new hand-drawn cartoon map of Alexandria, highlighting local businesses and landmarks. Watson creates cartoon maps of cities and towns all over the country. Municipalities typically hire Watson, who owns the company, to do the artwork, but once or twice a year, she said she makes maps of […]
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Florence Dutch Bros proposal approved
What you need to know An Arizona-based coffee shop chain is opening a new location in Northern Kentucky. In February, Dutch Bros requested a modification to the concept development plan for a 10.7-acre parcel at 7606-7654 Mall Road in Florence to construct a 990-square-foot coffee shop with a drive-thru. This was done through Village at […]