‘Our voices are crying out, saying enough is enough.’
The head of the Northern Kentucky NAACP talks in an exclusive interview about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the movements pushing for change in community policing.
Florence
Perhaps better known than the Florence Mall itself — one of the Tristate's largest retail centers — is the "Florence Y'all" tower visible from I-75. The tower was originally erected for advertising purposes, but highway regulations mandated it be changed and the new welcome message took hold with residents. Florence is the second-largest city in Northern Kentucky and one of the fastest growing in the state. A number of industrial employers are headquartered here alongside myriad hotels, restaurants and retailers that benefit from interstate and airport access as well as the city's favorable tax policies. Fun is Florence's other stock-in-trade. The city is home to the Florence Freedom independent baseball team, Florence Family Aquatic Center, Ollie's Skatepark and a full community calendar of events that include classes and workshops, Veterans Day parade, Halloween Night Out and annual lighting of the community Christmas tree.
Faith Community Pharmacy steps up to meet a growing need during the pandemic
Since March 1, the nonprofit has provided prescriptions with a total value of more than $1 million across Northern Kentucky.
Blue North launches supply chain meetup
Co-founders of the New York City-based REFASHIOND Ventures and The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation will participate in a virtual fireside chat.
Northern Kentucky native nominated for Grammy award for Best Rap Song
DJ Corbett has been nominated as a writer and producer in the Best Rap Song category for “Racks in the Middle,” performed by the late hip hop artist Nipsey Hussle.
NKU partners with national coalition to help returning students complete their studies
The program works will colleges to help re-engage students who have paused their studies.
NKU partners with national coalition to help returning students complete their studies
The program works with colleges to help re-engage students who have paused their studies.
Finalists chosen in pitch competition for funders’ grants
The NKY Funders' Grants competition brings philanthropists together in common causes.
NKU’s Institute for Health Innovation reaches out to rural communities to battle an epidemic
A Northern Kentucky University initiative created a team to reach out to rural counties in need of health care and mental health services to help in the battle against the nationwide opioid epidemic.
Major gifts to help NKU students stay in school
Students with academic potential often face obstacles in completing their educations. Two major grants from Northern Kentucky business leaders aim to help.
Safety Net grants help fund NKY mental health care
Mental health services in the region received a boost from GCF's 2019 Safety Net funds distribution.
