Covington

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.

Shake-It’s exterior signage pays tribute to legendary performers.

Local shops spin National Record Store Day

Launched in 2007 to stoke store traffic in independent record shops, Record Store Day occurs every third Saturday in April and provides an opportunity for shops to provide live music and promotional events.

Nike’s Revolution shoe along with original shoe ideas submitted by Basil Lewis.
The shoe design that revolutionized Nike Air may have been seeded by an 18-year-old Covington kid

Basil Lewis shares his life lesson about protecting your ideas.  

For the love of books, shop owners, publishers, and authors will gather in Cincinnati

The tight-knit community of independent booksellers will gather to discuss preserving their 'sanctuaries of civility and culture.'

Covington embraced principles of historic preservation to safeguard culture and community identity

People learn to “skill up” on needed skills to restore older homes and buildings at [CAHT].

Friends and family remember the late David Housley at the opening ceremony of the Old Timers event .
Old Timers Reunion celebrates region’s African American accomplishments

Rural-Urban Solidarity Project premiered four films about rural Kentuckians' racial justice response to the killing of Breonna Taylor.

Enriching learning opportunities play critical role supporting Covington students during summer

Camp Covington supported students who lost the most during months of remote learning while reversing the summer slide in reading and math.

An oversized puppet named Little Amal walks across America

Find out how you can join the planned festivities during her Cincinnati visit.  

L to R: Civic Art Studio Artists Emilee Taylor, Zero Pruitt, Eve Miller, Madison Lentz, Aspen Stein (behind), Lexi Spurlock, Claire Wagner and Civic-Artist-in-Residence Asha White at ArtWorks' ArtAmplifed event in June.
ArtWorks reimagines the future of public art with New Monuments Initiative

Share your thoughts and ideas on monuments in your community to help inform the creation of new ones. Take the five-minute public survey now.

The Vizazi Awards celebrate the region's rich legacy and promising future of Black LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
LGBTQ+ communities and allies came together and celebrated the freedom to be themselves

Three separate Pride organizations hosted June festivities: NKY Pride, Cincinnati Black Pride, and Cincinnati Pride.  

Community input inspires the “Spoke” 4th Street Bridge design between Newport and Covington

Priorities include a safe three-lane, transit-ready bridge with a shared-use path.  

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