Fort Thomas resident Katie Beck spoke up at the March city council meeting to sound the alarm about a pretty yellow flower blooming behind the Mess Hall and other areas of Tower Park in the city. It is indeed a pretty plant and among the first signs of spring. However, Beck warned, the sweet yellow […]
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Next Level Gaming’s Velocity Esports to open first location at Newport on the Levee
Velocity Esports, a new esports and entertainment company, is launching its first location this spring at Newport on the Levee. Opening in The Gallery in the former GameWorks space on March 31, Velocity will feature a premier esports lounge, arcade games and prizes, a social gaming lounge, live and online tournaments, live entertainment and a […]
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Michael Taylor named president of Turfway Park and Newport Racing & Gaming
Turfway Park Racing & Gaming announced today that Michael Taylor has been named president of the state-of-the-art live thoroughbred and historical racing machine entertainment venue and president of Newport Racing & Gaming. Taylor brings 20 years of gaming leadership experience in both regulatory and corporate roles. He has led a variety of operational teams including […]
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Signature Events return to Newport on the Levee in April
Spring has sprung in Northern Kentucky, and that means Signature Events are back at Newport on the Levee, the entertainment destination overlooking the Ohio River and Downtown Cincinnati. From April 1 through October 28, the community is invited to experience the Levee’s largest, most consistent activation season yet. “One of my favorite things about working […]
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Act of kindness inspires Newport business owner
Kim Newberry said she wants to encourage people to #BeASheryl. The hashtag is part of a personal campaign to share and encourage acts of kindness like the one she experienced as a customer at Walmart. She and her husband own Newberry Bros. Coffee in Newport and have shared the story on both their personal and […]
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Taco Bell site plan approved for Bellevue
The Bellevue Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a site plan and conditional use for a Taco Bell restaurant at 55 Donnermeyer Drive near the Bellevue Kroger. The restaurant will seat about 20, with 80 percent of its business from drive-thru sales. While restaurants are a permitted use in Bellevue’s form-based Transect 5 or T5 […]
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Fort Thomas continues deep dive review of zoning ordinances
Following up on its Comprehensive Plan, the Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Commission has launched an extensive review of zoning ordinances. The plan itself was a culmination of more than a year of planning and community-wide discussions. City officials are working to implement parts of the plan, and updating the zoning ordinance is part of […]
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Biggby Coffee drive thru coming to Alexandria Village Green
A new Biggby Coffee location is headed to Alexandria’s Village Green Shopping Center. The 348-square-foot stand-alone restaurant will offer drive through service. It will feature a small patio but no inside dining. Locals noted it will be on the site of the former Harry’s Diner. Owners Michael and Holly Chatterton also opened a location in […]
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Cold Spring files appeal over DAV property
The city of Cold Spring announced it has filed an appeal to halt the transfer of the former Disabled American Veterans property to the Campbell County School District. In late November 2021, Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Julie Ward ruled to allow the school district to continue with its efforts to seize the property through […]
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Hard hat tour highlights Fort Thomas projects
Fort Thomas Economic Development Director Chanda Calentine recently hosted a series of tours for city and county officials, business and community leaders to update them on the work underway at several projects within the city. First stop: Village Players building The tour started with a look at a new gallery space at 8 North Fort […]
