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Brent Spence Bridge could benefit from infrastructure bill

“If there is any project in America that is eligible, this would be it.”  

Health Match 360 cofounders Bailey Bryant and Jeremiah Harlan.
Health care startups selected for social capital accelerator

The program is focused on company founders and offers opportunities to pilot products and build customer connections.

Health Match 360 cofounders Bailey Bryant and Jeremiah Harlan.
Health care startups selected for social capital accelerator

The program is focused on company founders and offers opportunities to pilot products and build customer connections.

NKU has created an innovation lab and arena for its esports program.
Innovation challenge winner: A new sandbox to play and watch esports in

The Sandbox will serve as the official arena of NKU Esports and as a hub for students to practice and compete.

Forever home? Residential architects reimagine and improve domestic livability

The pandemic has changed how we live and what we need to function in our personal spaces. Here are some ideas from the design world.

NKY Restoration Weekend goes virtual for 2021

As in previous years, the event will feature workshops by local preservationists, craftsmen, and artisans, and is open to anyone interested in old construction.  

Kentuckian Roula Allouch is chair of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
“Beneath her warm personality beats the heart of a lion”

Kentuckian Roula Allouch has steered the Council on American-Islamic Relations through challenging times over the last five years. 

Brent Spence Bridge could benefit from Infrastructure Bill

As part of the President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, $115 billion will be earmarked to fix up to 20,000 miles of roadways and 10,000 bridges.  

Also in the Jobs plan: “Connect US”

With the $80 billion allotted to rail infrastructure under President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, Amtrak plans to expand their current rail grid in what they are calling a “Connect US” plan.

NKY Restoration Weekend goes virtual for 2021

As in previous years, the event will feature workshops by local preservationists, craftsmen, and artisans, and is open to anyone interested in old construction.  

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