City of Covington, Kentucky

If the threat of storms alters some of your plans for the weekend, just know that there are plenty of indoor activities and events happening in The Cov to keep you busy, dry, and entertained. https://bit.ly/3FP94oY

There's still time to decide what you want to submit for next Saturday's “Fill a Time Capsule” event! The event happens Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of the Latonia Branch of the Kenton County Public Library, and the City wants all Covington citizens to have an opportunity to submit items for consideration. The City is partnering with the Kenton County Public Library and LINK nky media for the event. Contents for the time capsule will be finalized by April 30 in time for the time capsule dedication on Tuesday, May 13, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the corner of Russell Street and Stewart Alley at the Covington Central Riverfront. The dedication will follow the presentation of the City’s annual Authenti-CITY and Historic Preservation Awards. Sharing the story at the link for more details. #timecapsule #Covingtontimecapsule #timecapsulesubmittal https://lnkd.in/gaVPD6hE

The City of Covington is seeking a Communications Manager to lead the public relations, marketing, and strategic communication efforts across the city. In this critical role, you will develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies, manage media relations, and ensure consistent, clear communication with the public, media, and city stakeholders. This position requires a skilled communicator with experience in building relationships with the media, managing high-pressure situations, and delivering effective messaging that aligns with the city’s mission and values. Applications can be submitted via the link below. #hiring #CovingtonisHiring #CommunicationsManager #Communications #CityofCovington #CovingtonKY #CovingtonNKY #BoldSideoftheRiver #UnapologeticallyCovington #LoveTheCov https://lnkd.in/gvHpSUjX

Thanks Sam Knef and Spectrum News 1 for the great article about the City's Small Business Incentives. “Covington is one of the few communities around that offers any kind of incentives for small business." - Paul Picton, owner, Maverick Chocolate Company. #smallbusinessincentives #smallbiz #smallbizincentives #CovingtonKY #CovingtonNKY https://lnkd.in/gGBVtfMi

The Cov celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting, seedling giveaway/Volunteers needed Saturday to dig holes at Goebel Park. The celebration of Arbor Day in The Cov will last throughout the month of April, and kicks off this week with two events at Goebel Park On Friday, April 4, at 11 a.m., the Kentucky Division of Forestry and the City will partner up for a Kentucky Arbor Day Ceremony at Goebel Park, at 501 Philadelphia St. The event will feature the planting of a memorial tree, followed by a seedling giveaway of 200 Bald Cypress seedlings. On Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, get ready to do some digging for more plantings when the Covington Urban Forestry Board hosts its Spring Tree Planting in Goebel Park. Between 25 to 30 trees are to be planted in the park area. More at the link. #ArborDay #ArborDayinTheCov https://bit.ly/446slfB

'Momentum builds on momentum.' City's Economic Development impact report shows big things happening on the 'bold side of the river.' More at the link. https://bit.ly/3XHtqXw #economicdevelopment #economicimpactreport #CovingtonKY #CovingtonNKY #momentumbuildsonmomentum #LoveTheCov #UnapologeticallyCovington #jobs #investments #smallbusinesses #development #workforcedevelopment

COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Tuesday, April 1. Residents who have questions, comments, or concerns about the street-sweeping process should reach out to Public Works at (859) 292-2292. Anybody with a parking enforcement issue or ticketing concern should reach out to City contractor ABM Parking Services at (859) 431-7049. Details at the link. https://lnkd.in/gG7-TXzZ

Opening Day festivities ... a seed starter class ... art workshops ... loads of live music ... disco bingo ... an art exhibit ... and more, This Weekend in #LoveTheCov. https://lnkd.in/gq2DGMyD

This evening, the Board of Commissioners was proud to promote Sergeant Aaron Ashley to the rank of Lieutenant and Specialist Kody Crank to the rank of Sergeant. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement and thanking them for their service to our city. #policepromotions #CovingtonKy #CovingtonNKY

A special e-waste drop-off event April 5 at computer refurbisher BlairTech in Latonia will kick off a vibrant partnership that will give residents a year-round recycling opportunity. The event – from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BlairTech’s Tech Castle retail location at 4314 Boron Drive – is in addition to the City’s annual e-waste drop-off event in June at Holmes High School’s parking lot. The new event will be held in partnership with the City of Covington and Keep Covington Beautiful, a program of The Center for Great Neighborhoods. Details at the at the link below. #ewaste #CovingtonKY #CovingtonNKY #recycle #recycling #yearroundrecycling #sustainability https://bit.ly/4kNpFcT