This genteel town just south of the Ohio River features a number of charming treasures including the lively MainStrasse district with its trendy bars, pubs and restaurants as well as beautiful homes stretched along the river beneath the strikingly modern architecture of the architectural jewel, the Ascent at Roebling's Bridge, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Covington is experiencing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and condos opening along Madison and Pike Streets, and a burgeoning Arts District that acts as the cultural glue that binds the city's charm to its proud denizens. Plus, its successful startup scene is attracting entrepreneurs, especially in emerging informatics and data-driven industries thanks to the UpTech business accelerator.
Money magazine's list of the six “best places to buy a home these days” includes Cincinnati. Money's list is of “the six cities where home prices are likely to rise the most - or fall the least - in the next 12 months.”
A crowd estimated at 500 people enjoyed live music, a magician, food and art at the grand opening party for the Covington Artisan's Enterprise Center, the new hub of the Covington Arts District.
With several signature buildings already sprinkled throughout the city, Cincinnati has become an ideal incubator for high-profile architects.
$1.7 billion in development projects are currently in the pipeline for Northern Kentucky, and local officials are hoping that the momentum continues.
On Saturday, Discover Covington held a city-wide open house for 19 properties, hoping to show off the diversity of the city to those interested in exploring urban living.
According to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the 15-county Greater Cincinnati region's population has topped that of the Cleveland metropolitan area, rising to 24th nationally.
The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge, a new landmark designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, is officially open for occupancy.
Northern Kentucky companies exploring alternative sources of energy have a new source of funding -- $5 million available to invest from the state of Kentuycky.
Covington's Renaissance Board is helping make renovation and change possible for young families, artists and anyone wanting to live in a neighborhood filled with character and history. Who says a trip across the river is too far away? We timed it. It's not.
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