This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. There are too many good places to eat in Northern Kentucky to count, so where to head when you want a bite of something new can be a challenge. Fortunately, the people at LINK like to eat (and occasionally drink), and […]
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Best date night spots in Northern Kentucky
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. Date night: When you want to go somewhere a little special with your someone special. With so many options in every corner of Northern Kentucky, it can be hard to narrow down the best spots for special occasions, so we did […]
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Streetscapes: The greatest hits tour
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. I’m a lifelong Northern Kentucky resident and self-appointed food and drink connoisseur. I’m also the author of Streetscapes, where each week I choose a street (or part of a street) in Northern Kentucky and write about its restaurants, bars or coffee […]
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Free and discounted meals for kids around NKY
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. It’s time to answer the age-old (and frustrating) daily question: What’s for dinner? Finding a convenient place where everyone can get something they like and that doesn’t break the bank is tough for a family. We’ve pulled together locations around Northern […]
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Ritchie Avenue can feed you morning to night
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 30, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. In this Streetscapes, we head to Ritchie Avenue in Crescent Springs, where we snack on doughnuts, enjoy some hibachi and end with pizza and beer. Moonrise Doughnuts Moonrise originally rose to local fame […]
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Literacy lays foundation for success
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. In talks with education professionals, the end of third grade is often treated as the linchpin for future student success, not just academically but economically in the long term. One skill in particular stands out as foundational: literacy. “Literacy is really […]
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Nontraditional programs pave new paths for students
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. After graduating from high school, Agnes Vanderputten wasn’t sure about the next step in her journey. Vanderputten attended Our Lady of Assumption Academy, a small parochial school outside Walton. She knew she wanted to attend college but wasn’t sure what she […]
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The impact of preschool on children, parents: A look at the facts
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. Will preschool give your child an advantage when entering kindergarten and beyond? Anecdotally, many say yes, but recent studies show mixed results. Parents who have had children in preschool, as well as early education experts, agree early learning can give kids […]
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Programs boost family involvement in child’s education
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. “I thrive on being involved in my children’s life,” said Ashley Barnes, a parent and participant in Brighton Center’s Every Child Succeeds program. “It makes the biggest impact in their well-being, their development, their physical, emotional, all of that. Parent involvement […]
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State of our schools: What’s working, how can we improve?
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. Matt Baker has seen big changes in Northern Kentucky public education in his six years as superintendent of Walton-Verona Independent Schools. As with all change, some is positive and some is not. A dichotomy has developed in the region, with school […]