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A walk down Monmouth Street: Celebrating the old and the new

The thoroughfare is a fusion of the old and new, where  trendy eating and drinking establishments mix easily with decades-old businesses still patronized by neighborhood regulars.

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These NKY businesses made the list of the fastest-growing companies in the country

The companies on the list were ranked according to their revenue growth from 2018 to 2021.

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Newport Aquarium's research on shark rays is shared worldwide

Its work has helped teach scientists around the globe about the endangered species.

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Senior research scientist works with undergrads at Wood Hudson cancer lab

Dr. Erik Arnold Bey’s resume includes training and experience in cell and molecular biology, cancer biology, drug delivery, and nanomedicine.

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Boone County Arboretum’s annual fall plant sale is right around the corner

The sale will showcase a mix of native and non-native plants that perform well in this region.

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Milken Award winner: 'We must defend public education'

"A public school is a place of opportunity for people from all backgrounds." 

Feature Story Eva Ramsey of Elizabethtown High School describes EduCoach, which would help high school students plan for college.

Here's what the future of entrepreneurship looks like

A three-week, immersive experience for teens showed that there is no starting age to become an entrepreneur.

Feature Story “These kinds of discoveries are very exciting.” says Sung.

Behind every work of art lies a story. Sometimes those stories aren’t known for years.

Two new exhibits at the Cincinnati Art Museum reveal stories that have been under wraps for decades, even centuries.  

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How stuff gets built

From transparency in government to attempts at adapting the zoning code, cities are trying to create better built environments for everyone.

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With countywide fiber service, Boone County is emerging from the 'Fred Flintstone age'

The internet has arrived to the end of Big Bone Church Road and elsewhere in the rural county.

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Union resident just bought the whole pizza pie

Tim Gayhart started in the pizza business 30 years ago, borrowing $20,000 for his first franchise. 

Northern Kentucky Buzz Welcome to Covington Yard, an oasis-of-sorts in the middle of Covington.

Weekend in the City: The Yard, a shipping container oasis

No backyard for entertaining? A new Covington outside space has games, food, and drinks for your next get together.

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Online retailer opens brick and mortar boutique on Covington’s Madison Avenue

Inspired Fashion to offer highly personalized styling services at a new location.

Northern Kentucky Buzz How Stuff Gets Built panelists: top l to r - Carl Sterner and Sheri Scott; bottom row l to r - Rick Meyer, Steve Kenat and Doug Kramer

How Stuff Gets Built: An Architecture Matters Panel Discussion

If you’re curious about what gets built and how projects are designed and developed—whether the house next door, a mixed-use building in your neighborhood business district, or big projects downtown—this is the program for you.

Northern Kentucky Buzz A detail from "Black Box," by Cincinnati artist Michael Coppage, on the side of 21C hotel, downtown.

NKY thrives, Soapbox recognized for excellence in journalism

Writers David Holthaus, Bob Sandrick, and Jessica Esemplare honored in six categories for 2021 work.

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Two new public art projects celebrate local talent, spirit, and creativity

Northern Kentucky's pioneering innovators and the region's signature adult beverage will be recognized in two separate installations.

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The Healthy City: A collaborative effort saves babies lives, but still has long road ahead

While the overall infant death rate in Cincinnati fell to a new low in 2021, the achievement comes with a big asterisk.

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The Roebling Suspension Bridge is ready for its close-up

A photo contest celebrates the art, architecture, history, and engineering of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, a national historic landmark.

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$23M bourbon distillery, event center planned for Augusta

It will be Augusta Distillery’s first full-scale operation in the commonwealth.