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.
Mid-2020, as the pandemic showed no signs of an end, the World Affairs Council found new ways to support their mission of promoting cultural awareness and international education in the COVID-19 era of masks, social distancing, and quarantines.
The hotel, which has breathtaking views of the river and skyline, received an upgrade that will appeal to both business and leisure travelers.
Anglers interested in catching rainbow trout won’t have to travel far.
The grants were part of a round of funding totaling nearly $27,000 made to seven neighborhood groups as part of Covington’s Neighborhood Grant Program.
In 2020, Gravity Diagnostics went from testing 20 COVID-19 samples a day to more than 20,000.
In 2020, Gravity Diagnostics went from testing 20 COVID-19 samples a day to more than 20,000.
A $30,000 donation will help low- to moderate-income business owners get access to training, mentorship, inspiration, and coaching.
Twenty-seven companies either expanded or relocated to Northern Kentucky in 2020, exceeding the goal of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, the primary economic development organization for Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties.
Siri and Alexa have yet to meet Ulimi, a Covington-based startup that is developing artificial intelligence products to make worklife easier for manufacturers and other employers.
The Maltster Malted Rye and Malted Wheat Bourbon — two new, experimental releases — are considered “especially striking” by the writer.
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