City gets OK to use up to $45.5m in future state tax revenue to help develop IRS project
The City of Covington can use up to $45.5 million in future state tax revenue to help develop the 23-acre…
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Covington encouraging rehab of historic properties with new incentives targeting commercial spaces
The City of Covington has created a new incentive program to help “activate” vacant commercial buildings in neighborhood business districts…
Covington Business Council’s first luncheon of the year is Jan. 21 on growing jobs in Covington
The Covington Business Council’s first luncheon of 2021 is January 21, noon to 1 p.m. on “Four Paths of Prosperity…
Covington streetscape designs for Madison Avenue and Seventh Street go before public Nov. 18-19
The public will get its first look and chance to comment next week on new streetscape designs for Madison Avenue…
Covington creates new grant program (up to $50K) to help city businesses survive ongoing pandemic
The City of Covington has created another program to help businesses protect jobs and survive the pandemic — and this…
Covington Commission passes new zoning ordinance, votes to keep property tax rate the same
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was another first for Covington Commissioners on Tuesday night. Earlier this year, the city…
Covington adds yet another corporate headquarters with M&M Service to growing list of new businesses
Yet another growing leader in its industry is moving its corporate headquarters to Covington, and this project, City officials say,…
Why LoveTheCov? Hear what executives of companies who are moving into the city are saying
With about 1,000 jobs announced in Covington since March 1 and a seemingly unending plethora of unique and high-profile economic…
Covington creating temporary outdoor dining space for restaurants in Roebling Point, Duveneck Square
Seven restaurants/bars in the Roebling Point and Duveneck Square business districts will soon have additional temporary outdoor seating, thanks to…
Hilltop moving headquarters to Covington RiverCenter, surrounded by projects it helped build
A company that has been shaping Covington’s skyline will soon be a part of it. Hilltop Basic Resources Inc. –…
City of Covington fine-tunes its Small Business Incentive program in a new year of funding
New eligibility for daycare centers and “bonus points” for businesses owned by minorities, women, and military veterans are among changes…
Covington observes 11th annual NKY Pride LGBTQ festival this weekend with opening of community center
With the City of Covington as the title sponsor, the 11th annual rendition of NKY Pride will be observed this…
ReGadget, Blair Tech bringing new ownership, new tenants, modern concept to Latonia shopping center
City of Covington The long-beleaguered Latonia Plaza II shopping center has a new owner, new tenants, and an entirely new…
Covington waives construction/renovation permit fees; goal is to keep projects on track, protect jobs
The City of Covington is temporarily waiving permit fees – but not application requirements – commonly associated with development, construction,…
Covington works to help staff, residents through COVID-19 pandemic; $23.4M in investment moves forward
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff In 2016, the Internal Revenue Service announced it was leaving the city, taking with it…
Covington Commission approves agreement for Monarch Building to become home to DBL Law
The recent resurgence in Covington’s urban core continues with another large-scale project, this an $11.3 million expansion of a historic…
Design to start on two more Covington streetscape projects; envisioned to invite economic investment
The ongoing effort to improve the look, “feel” and walkability of Covington’s primary business district to make it more inviting…
More development on the way in Covington, Monarch Building, Streetscape projects will move forward
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter More changes and updates are on the way in Covington, this time courtesy of the…
Covington Commission to hear first reading of shelter ordinance: YMCA property is closer to sale
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff It’s about balance, City Manager David Johnston says. It’s about showing compassion for your residents…
A (literal) ton of food; City Hall ‘trash talk’ bridges hunger, benefits Be Concerned’s Christmas Store
The unity and collaboration that Covington’s leadership fosters at City Hall devolved last week into a flourish of trash talking,…
Salyers Group, vR Group, City of Covington announce $22.5M project revitalizing historic YMCA
NKyTribune staff Two historic buildings on one of Covington’s most visible intersections will be developed by the same people who…
Covington’s LGBTQ ‘score’ soars; national advocacy group cites ‘welcoming’ talk with policy
The nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group has given the City of Covington high marks for how its laws, policies, and…