Prichard Committee elects Garren Colvin to board, reports results of Top 20 by 2020 campaign
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence met this week as a kick-off to its two-week virtual annual meeting, titled “Education…
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Asbury United Methodist Church’s 41st annual Craft Fair going virtual this year, starts Oct. 1
A Northern Kentucky tradition for more than 40 years is going virtual with is annual fundraiser — and is hoping…
Horizon Community Funds to distribute $60,000 to four nonprofits, bringing COVID relief totals to $644K
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky will distribute nearly $60,000 across four nonprofits this week, bringing relief support totals to…
The outside is open! It’s Great Outdoor Week and there are healthy, safe activities around the region
From families to outdoor enthusiasts, this year’s Great Outdoor Week has something for everyone. Redesigned with safety in mind in…
NKY Restaurant Relief Fund makes a grant to Unataza Coffee in Dayton, founded by Alejandra Flores
The NKY Restaurant Relief Fund, launched in April, made a new grant to Unataza Coffee in Dayton, thanks to new…
‘Appalachia in the Bluegrass’ concert series returns Sept. 18 with virtual performance by Liza DiSavino
By Hayden Gooding University of Kentucky Though the public won’t be able to take in the 2020 “Appalachia in the…
Poetry Unites Kentucky contest deadline extended to Oct. 1; contest on favorite poem open to Kentuckians
Responding to several requests from the prospective contest’s participants, the Poetry Unites Kentucky contest’s deadline has been extended to Oct….
NKU Go Norse Fund announces campaign to raise money for renovation of softball locker room
Northern Kentucky University’s Go Norse Fund has announced a campaign to raise money toward the renovation of the Norse softball…
City of Covington seeking proposals to help distribute direct food assistance for COVID-19 relief
The City of Covington is looking for help spending $100,000 on food for residents affected by COVID-19. Recognizing that the…
Behringer-Crawford’s freshArt auction goes virtual; continues tradition online, offers livestream bidding
Behringer-Crawford isn’t letting the pandemic stop its 28-year tradition of auctioning freshly-created art to benefit our community’s youth through its…
Horizon Community Funds’ The 410 giving circle to award $16,000 for funding early childhood needs
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky’s giving circle for emerging philanthropists, The 410, kicked off this week with a vote…
Master Provisions’ MPower Lunch to be live on Facebook; Kristi Nelson to be keynote speaker
Master Provisions is preparing for its seventh annual MPower Lunch with a fun twist on its signature event. On Oct….
The Carnegie’s 13th annual Suits That Rock — a month-long virtual event this year — raised $76,000
(Story has been updated to include new amount raised as more donations came in.) The Carnegie says its month-long Suits…
Cincinnati Zoo opens African Penguin Point, new habitat gives warm-weather penguins room to roam
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has opened its African Penguin Point, the new home for African penguins three times…
Behringer-Crawford Museum presents NKY History Hour with Dave Schroeder on Cov’s neighborhoods
Covington is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own history and personality. From grand homes and civic buildings to…
NKADD, Team Shelter USA get $150,000 grant from Joanie Bernard Foundation for cat spay/neuter
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District and Team Shelter USA have been awarded at $150,000 grant from the Joanie Bernard…
NKY Black-Owned Business Town Hall, a free webinar, offered on Sept. 15; sign up here
The Covington Business Council and the Community Action Commission will present a webinar to inform small business owners and entrepreneurs…
Thoroughbred Charities of America awards more than $1 million in grants to 70 organizations
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has announced that grants totaling nearly $1,070,000 will be awarded this year. A record 92…
Ohio River Foundation offering ‘Russell the Mussel’ to help with its classroom education program
Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has a new team member to help with its popular Mussels in the Classroom education program….
Toyota Tsusho America rewards Georgetown College student’s idea with RAV4 XLE vehicle donation
Philipp Hoeper, a recent Georgetown College graduate and New Zealand native, experienced firsthand how challenging life can be without transportation….
Barnstable Brown family continues raising funds for diabetes research, despite no 2020 Derby gala
By Hillary Smith University of Kentucky It is Derby week in Kentucky. Yes, you read that correctly and yes, it…
New baby eastern black rhinoceros at Cincinnati Zoo is a boy — and you have a chance to name him
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s new baby eastern black rhinoceros is a boy. The calf, born Aug. 21, is doing well…