Samaritan Car Care Clinic scales up Covington operation to help low-income drivers
The Samaritan garage is an answer to a pastor’s directive and a community need as a regional economic development strategy to support transportation.
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.
Rocco Castellano returns to Cincinnati for more than the weather
Radio made Castellano a household name. After 14 years of moving, growing his business and building his brand, he boomerangs to a place where “people care about people.”
Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance Fund fills revenue gaps, awards $1 million in Campbell County
The fund makes direct payments to nonprofits affected financially by the pandemic. Most recently, $1 million was awarded to 14 organizations in Campbell County.
Kenton County Library’s career services can help meet new Kentucky requirements on jobless benefits
The library has built a nationally recognized career and job services program that assists a couple thousand people a year.
Dress for Success, always about more than clothes, opens a site in Covington
New location will provide a support network, professional attire, and tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
City of Immigrants: The growth of Cincinnati and other cities depends on immigration
As Congress and the states fail to update, reform, and address immigration laws and regulations, cities are where the future face of America is taking shape in real time.
Helping the homeless makes you ‘change outlook on life’
“I think most people want to help those in need, but you don’t quite know how to go about it or where the greatest need is,” says nurse and volunteer Donna Kramer.
NKY native takes over as theater director at The Carnegie
With design work at theatres in NYC, LA and locally at Memorial Hall, NKU, Falcon Theatre, and Cincinnati Chamber Opera, Tyler Gabbard is excited to continue to offer meaningful artistic experiences close to home.
First patient dosed in Bexion cancer drug trial
The trial is being conducted at CTI Clinical Research Center in Cincinnati. The plan is to enroll 20 patients.
Bold ideas wanted to make Covington a better place
“The grant enables citizens, nonprofits – really anyone – to work with the city and spend some money to make our community a better place to live, work and play,” says Kyle Snyder, the project manager.
