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Meet Southbank Partners’ Will Weber who leads the team behind Riverfront Commons

October 12, 2024October 11, 20240

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Will Weber is one of the lucky ones. “I found a field I love, in…

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Southbank Partners celebrates relaunch of Riverfront Commons, a 20-mile active destination along the river

October 11, 2024October 11, 20241

The reimagined Riverfront Commons, a 20-mile world-class active destination along the Ohio River connecting Northern Kentucky, was officially unveiled during…

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Southbank Partners announces major investment to begin on Riverfront Commons in summer 2024

April 13, 2024April 15, 20240

Southbank Partners has announced an investment of $2.7 million dollars across 2.5 miles of projects for the regional Riverfront Commons…

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Installation of new ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture enhances Covington riverfront and Riverfront Commons

March 28, 2024March 27, 20240

Covington’s riverfront has become even more vibrant with the installation of the eagerly awaited ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture. The 12-foot-…

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New ‘smart’ interactive signage to help visitors, residents navigate Covington’s locations, services

March 17, 2024March 16, 20240

Covington is getting an interactive outdoor kiosk to help residents and visitors navigate the city and locate businesses, landmarks, and…

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Signaling new era of growth, Southbank Partners unveils new branding for Riverfront Commons

July 20, 2023July 19, 20230

Southbank Partners, a leading regional economic development visionary in Northern Kentucky, has announced the official rebranding of its signature project,…

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Covington Commission: Jones, Jordan retire from police, Winship promoted to asst. chief, and more

July 20, 2023July 19, 20230

By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Change is always hard, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer said. But it is also constant. There…

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City of Bellevue gets $3.7m from RAISE federal grant program to fund final section of Riverfront Commons

June 23, 2023June 23, 20230

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation will distribute $3,774,940 for a project in…

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Modern-day ‘voyageurs’ make stop at Covington riverfront to help dedicate city’s river access point

June 9, 2022June 8, 20220

The opening of the $6.5 million Covington Plaza along the Ohio River in 2021 represented not only a dramatic physical…

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The Cov’s new Plaza space reconnects city with river, new vision long after failure of floating restaurants

May 23, 2021May 22, 20210

The sun was shining but the air reeked of frustration and failure. It was June 17, 1994 – and barge…

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New cameras provide ‘eyes’ on the river; grant to help first responders improve safety along waterfront

May 6, 2021May 5, 20210

Covington will soon have more eyes keeping watch on its riverfront — 18 of them, in fact. The “eyes” are…

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Mayor, city staff to meet with transportation cabinet regarding truck traffic, hazardous materials

December 2, 2020December 1, 20200

By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It seems all the members of the Covington Commission have heard it, with the Mayor…

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Cov commission to hear first reading on Airbnb licenses, Cathedral Square to be designated, more

November 25, 2020November 24, 20200

By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was 2007. Two imaginative young entrepreneurs had just moved from New York to San…

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Dayton City Council reduces property tax rate by 5%, first cut since 2008; mayor cites prudent management

November 7, 2020November 6, 20200

The City of Dayton City Council approved a five percent reduction in the city’s property tax rate – the first…

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City of Bellevue receives $1.1 million in federal funding for three major infrastructure projects

October 9, 2020October 8, 20200

The City of Bellevue received three federal grants Thursday to build the first-ever section of Riverfront Commons in the city…

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‘Dreams do come true’: Riverfront Commons takes big leap forward, as pathway connecting river cities

June 29, 2020June 29, 20200

By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern “Dreams do come true and we’re seeing that happen today.” — Mayor Jerry Peluso, Newport….

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Jack Moreland: Southbank Partners river cities have banner year in 2019 — here’s a progress roundup

February 3, 2020February 2, 20200

For the seven Northern Kentucky river cities that comprise Southbank Partners, 2019 was a banner year in terms of economic…

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City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part two looks at events, infrastructure, neighborhood investment

January 29, 2020January 29, 20200

The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. The second installment of this two-part series…

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NKY Chamber December Eggs ‘N Issues focuses on wide range of riverfront development projects

December 11, 2019December 11, 20190

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce December Eggs ‘N Issues discussion focused on riverfront…

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Riverfront Commons projects in Covington, Newport, and Dayton bring trail system closer to reality

November 22, 2019November 22, 20191

Three projects currently underway or just completed in the cities of Covington, Newport, and Dayton are bringing a complete Riverfront…

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Fences block access to Riverfront Commons construction site, murals, amid safety concerns

October 7, 2019October 7, 20190

Visitors who want to get an up-close-and-personal look of The Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront will be unable to…

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Riverfront Commons work begins next week, construction to take lot under Suspension Bridge

August 30, 2019August 29, 20190

The long-awaited construction of the “crown jewel” section of Riverfront Commons begins next Tuesday. Crews from Prus Construction will begin…

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