Purple People Bridge to host first Spring Soirée May 31 to raise funds for preservation, enhancement
On Saturday, May 31 from 6-10 p.m., the Purple People Bridge in Newport will transform into a Regency-inspired affair for…
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Meet Southbank Partners’ Will Weber who leads the team behind Riverfront Commons
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Will Weber is one of the lucky ones. “I found a field I love, in…
Southbank Partners celebrates relaunch of Riverfront Commons, a 20-mile active destination along the river
The reimagined Riverfront Commons, a 20-mile world-class active destination along the Ohio River connecting Northern Kentucky, was officially unveiled during…
World Peace Bell makes its way safely to temporary resting site; exciting options await
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The World Peace Bell, an international commemorative bell that ceremoniously opened the 21st Century with…
Purple People Bridge to ‘partially open’ on Kentucky side on Friday to pedestrians, repairs are underway
Staff report The Purple People Bridge will partially reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 24. The bridge has been closed…
Southbank Partners announces major investment to begin on Riverfront Commons in summer 2024
Southbank Partners has announced an investment of $2.7 million dollars across 2.5 miles of projects for the regional Riverfront Commons…
Installation of new ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture enhances Covington riverfront and Riverfront Commons
Covington’s riverfront has become even more vibrant with the installation of the eagerly awaited ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture. The 12-foot-…
New ‘smart’ interactive signage to help visitors, residents navigate Covington’s locations, services
Covington is getting an interactive outdoor kiosk to help residents and visitors navigate the city and locate businesses, landmarks, and…
Southbank Partners, Retail Strategies to partner for market analysis of NKY commercial corridors
Southbank Partners, a nonprofit regional economic development organization in Northern Kentucky, has announced a partnership with Retail Strategies for a…
‘Love The Cov’ sculpture, a gift from Southbank Partners, to overlook river at Covington Plaza
Nashville has its winged “What Lifts You” mural. Chicago has “Cloud Gate,” aka “The Bean.” Cincinnati has its “Sing the…
Signaling new era of growth, Southbank Partners unveils new branding for Riverfront Commons
Southbank Partners, a leading regional economic development visionary in Northern Kentucky, has announced the official rebranding of its signature project,…
City of Bellevue gets $3.7m from RAISE federal grant program to fund final section of Riverfront Commons
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…
Southbank Partners unveils new branding along with updated five-year strategic plan
Southbank Partners for 25 years has helped lead the development, enhancement, and revitalization of Northern Kentucky’s river cities. It now…
NKY Chamber honors Jack Moreland with Community Award for nearly 50 years of service to the region
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce honored Jack Moreland with its NKY Community Award for his nearly 50 years of…
Leadership Kentucky announces Elevate Class of 2021, which includes five Northern Kentuckians
Leadership Kentucky has named the members of the Elevate Kentucky Class of 2021 which includes five Northern Kentuckians. Elevate Kentucky…
Jack Moreland surprised with special send-off on his retirement — proclamation, drive-by parade
Jack Moreland, who has led of Southbank Partners for the past 11 years, was recognized at a surprise retirement send-off…
Jack Moreland retires as president of Southbank Partners; Will Weber to succeed him July 1
Jack Moreland has announced his retirement as president of Southbank Partners, the community and economic development organization for Northern Kentucky’s…
Southbank Partners names new board leadership; Ray Beil, founder, long-time chair, steps down
Southbank Partners, the community and economic development organization for Northern Kentucky’s river cities, will have new board leadership in 2021….
After unveiling of first floodwall murals, Southbank Partners seeks input on future public art in Newport
What should public art in the City of Newport look like in the future? City and community officials want to…
City of Bellevue receives $1.1 million in federal funding for three major infrastructure projects
The City of Bellevue received three federal grants Thursday to build the first-ever section of Riverfront Commons in the city…
Newport, CRG Residential dedicate $37M apartment building on site of former 4th Street School
Officials from the City of Newport joined representatives of CRG Residential Wednesday in cutting the ribbon and formally dedicating Academy on…
Newport celebrates floodwall murals in honor of 225th birthday; one finished, three unveiled
Newport celebrated the completion of its first floodwall mural Thursday and unveiled the designs of three additional murals that pay…