Gold Star will donate a portion of sales from all chili menu items during October to the Freestore Foodbank as part of its annual National Chili Month campaign. The effort is part of a partnership between the Cincinnati-based restaurant chain and the Freestore Foodbank, which serves families across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. […]
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Starter Coffee revived as SparkHaus exclusive brand
What you need to know Blue North Executive Director Dave Knox wants Starter Coffee to become the unofficial brand of entrepreneurial progress in Northern Kentucky. Knox, who leads Blue North, the region’s primary resource and advocacy organization for entrepreneurs, spearheaded an effort to revive the dormant coffee brand, reintroducing it as an asset for SparkHaus, […]
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$25K homebuyer grants expand into Kentucky
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and nonprofit partner Fahe are expanding their Rise Up Program into Kentucky, offering $25,000 grants to qualifying first-time, first-generation homebuyers. The program, funded by FHLB Cincinnati, provides up to $3 million in Kentucky for down payments, closing costs, or principal reduction assistance. To qualify, applicants must: Households must […]
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America’s River Roots Festival to feature riverfront events at Ovation in Newport
America’s River Roots Festival, a five-day celebration of Greater Cincinnati’s river city culture, is set to kick off in Northern Kentucky next week. Running from Oct. 8 to 12, the festival will feature various activities at Ovation in Newport, including riverboat races, food and drink experiences and live music. To celebrate the launch of America’s River […]
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Boone County considers 882-unit Union development
What you need to know As the Union area continues to expand, developers are aiming to add more housing units to the bustling bedroom community. From 1960 to 2020, Union’s population increased from about 600 to over 7,000 residents, turning the city into a hotbed for suburban development. On Wednesday, the Boone County Planning Commission […]
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Covington, Newport commuters to get free shuttle during 4th Street Bridge closure
What you need to know The 4th Street Bridge is one of the most vital pieces of cross-river infrastructure in all of Northern Kentucky, connecting the densely populated cities of Covington and Newport across the Licking River. The truss bridge, which was erected in 1936, serves pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike, seeing large volumes of […]
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Fort Wright to see lowest property tax rate since 2008
Fort Wright City Council held its first reading this week of the proposed 2025-2026 property tax rate. The real property tax rate will decrease, and the personal (“tangible”) property rate will stay the same at 3.85%. “The proposal this year is a fairly substantial tax cut,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. “As a whole, […]
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Learning Grove opens new outdoor ‘LearningScape’ in West Covington
Learning Grove has completed the first phase of a new nature-based LearningScape at its Altamont Early Learning Center in West Covington. The project is designed to expand outdoor play and learning opportunities for local children. The outdoor classroom received funding through a PNC Foundation grant that supports high-quality outdoor spaces across PNC’s markets. The LearningScape […]
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Entrepreneurship a key driver in NKY economy: ‘We need to keep that support going’
What you need to know Following the recent opening of SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s economic development leaders have a renewed focus on marketing the upsides of the region’s entrepreneurial community. To align with SparkHaus’ opening, BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s leading economic development organization, commissioned a report with Blue North, Northern Kentucky’s key entrepreneurial resource […]
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Catalytic Fund reaches 100th project with Covington warehouse redevelopment
The Catalytic Fund has reached its 100th project, backing the redevelopment of a former warehouse in Covington’s Westside neighborhood. Orleans Development is converting the long-vacant building into 39 market-rate apartments. The Covington-based firm received an acquisition and pre-development loan from the Catalytic Fund, a Community Development Financial Institution focused on Northern Kentucky real estate projects. […]