Drive-thru coffee franchise 7 Brew donated $6,692 to a Northern Kentucky nonprofit after opening its second store in Florence at 7303 Turfway Road. To celebrate, 7 Brew hosted a donation week from April 10 through 12, where customers could try 7 Brew and “pay what they want” as a donation to the Northern Kentucky Children’s […]
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Covington considers adding new trails in Devou Park
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the trails and the funding for the trails at their meeting on April 28, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, April 28, 2026. Covington is considering adding roughly a mile of new trails in Devou Park to connect it to Cityview Station, the new Fischer Homes development in Ludlow. The Covington […]
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Cold Spring McDonald’s manager honored with national award
Zach Leister, the general manager at the McDonald’s on Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring, has been given the company’s Outstanding General Manager Award. The company awards the honor to managers who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, according to a McDonald’s press release. Only about 10% of all McDonald’s managers in the country are ever honored with […]
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Fast casual Teriyaki Madness franchise opens in growing Union Promenade
What you need to know Kush and Deep Patel are the latest franchisees to bring a fast casual food concept to the ever-expanding Union Promenade development in Boone County. Teriyaki Madness is a Japanese-inspired fast-casual restaurant that serves teriyaki-style dishes featuring grilled chicken, steak, tofu and stir-fried vegetables. Founded in Las Vegas in 2003, the […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will […]
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NKY on Tap: Soaking up spring sun at Braxton
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. Spring seems to finally be in full swing in Northern Kentucky, and as with every year in this area, it couldn’t have come soon enough. Where March often only […]
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Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend returns April 25
Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend will return on Saturday, April 25 in Newport. The free event will showcase historical preservation materials and techniques for interested homeowners. “Our region’s historic homes and neighborhoods are a vital part of what makes Northern Kentucky special,” Kaitlin Bryan, the City of Covington’s manager of historic preservation, said. “This event helps […]
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KSO’s Men in Black quintet comes to local high schools, libraries
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Men in Black brass quintet will visit local high schools and libraries in late April and early May as part of the orchestra’s ongoing music education programs. “The quintet, comprised of KSO brass players, began back in the late 1990s, adopting the appearance of the characters in the “Men in Black” […]
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Newport’s Mansion Hill Bridal to close
Newport’s Mansion Hill Bridal is closing after seven years in business. The bridal shop announced its closure via Instagram, stating that the decision comes as the owner steps into a new season of life, focusing on growing her family and being home with her kids. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for seven […]
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Teen’s persistence pays off as legislature adopts rescue dogs, cats as official KY pet
Hitching a ride on the backs of Treeing Walker Coonhounds, rescue dogs and cats are set to become the official pets of Kentucky. Senate Bill 37, which designates the hound as Kentucky’s official state dog breed, passed both chambers of the General Assembly in the final hours of the 2026 legislative session. Bill sponsor Sen. […]
