A new Bath & Body Works store is opening at Florence Square this Friday, bringing the brand’s latest store concept, Gingham+, to Northern Kentucky shoppers. The new 5,012-square-foot space features the company’s refreshed design concept, which includes elevated interior elements, technology enhancements, and an immersive fragrance experience designed to create a more engaging customer environment. […]
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NKY cities embrace regional collaboration to tackle housing, workforce challenges
Large municipalities in Northern Kentucky are opting for increased collaboration across county lines as regional leaders call for greater intergovernmental cooperation to tackle some of the region’s most pressing issues. Currently, NKY is facing a myriad of complex challenges, including workforce development and housing. To address these issues, cities, counties, and regional stakeholders have invested […]
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Tacos and Tequila Festival comes to Y’alls Stadium in October
The Tacos and Tequila Festival is coming to the Florence Y’alls Stadium in October. This 21 and over only event will see hip hop musical performances from Lil Jon, Bow Wow and Soulja Boy, among others. Other festivities include craft margaritas, tacos from a variety of vendors, tequila shot bars, lucha libre wrestling, an exotic […]
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Beechwood School Board to hold first meeting since superintendent barred; other NKY meetings this week
This week, in NKY government meetings, Covington is discussing a common consumption area where alcohol could be legally consumed outside, while the Beechwood School Board will hold its first meeting since its former superintendent was barred from renewing his teaching certification. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week […]
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Kenton County to weigh elementary renovations; fiscal court considers RV storage
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of Education will vote on design plans for three elementary schools, while the Kenton County Fiscal Court will continue to discuss RV storage in the unincorporated county. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you […]
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New nonprofit offers life skills to neurodiverse youth
Perspectives: Skills for Life, a new Florence-based nonprofit focusing on teenagers and young adults with autism and related developmental diagnoses, is set to open this fall. The organization will open its new headquarters on Oct. 15 at 45 Cavalier Blvd. Perspectives will offer structured, research-based programs focused on developing essential social, life, and vocational skills. […]
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What you missed in NKY government before 4th of July slowdown
This week, due to the holiday weekend, many Northern Kentucky government meetings have been canceled. Here is what you missed from last week. What happened last week in NKY government? Florence passes budget, approves solar panel ordinance The Florence City Council approved its 2025-2026 budget during a special meeting on June 17, setting general fund […]
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Kenton County Police reorg, Covington gov. transition on this week’s agenda
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Fiscal Court will discuss a Kenton County Police Department reorganization, while the Covington Government Transition Committee will hold a meeting. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened […]
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Florence Juneteenth event celebrates history, community
A celebration in Florence on Thursday highlighted local service agencies, businesses, culture and history in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the final delivery of news of emancipation to Black Americans in 1865. This was the event’s third year, and it focused on the theme of “family reunion,” said event organizer Sienna Thompson. Thompson […]
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Kenton County, Covington, Dayton all talk budget
This week, in NKY local government meetings, many municipalities, including Covington and Dayton, along with Kenton County, are discussing their new fiscal year budgets. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Fort […]
