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4th of July in NKY: all the local events happening today
It’s Independence Day, and cities around Northern Kentucky are poised to celebrate with runs, parades, and concerts. Here is a list of what’s happening today and where:. Edgewood 4th of July Extravaganza — 550 Freedom Park Drive, Edgewood. Annual 5K race steps off at 7:30 a.m. 4th...
Cincinnati dispensaries ready for recreational cannabis sales, Kentucky buyers beware
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - In the next week or so, Greater Cincinnati medical marijuana dispensaries should be cleared to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. The state already granted several local medical dispensaries provisional licenses, so it's just a matter of getting a state inspector inside to allow them to start selling recreational products to the public.
Erlanger celebrates finished Railroad Depot Project
On Tuesday evening, the City of Erlanger celebrated the painting of the underpass adjacent to the Railroad Depot that overlooks Dixie Highway. After years of advocating from many community members and council members, the bridge’s repainting feels like a transformational and philosophical moment 28 years in the making for the city, said Mayor Jessica Fette.
4th of July events in Cincinnati
Happy Independence Day, Cincinnati! I’m Luann Gibbs, and I’m the calendar editor here at The Enquirer. As a kid, I looked forward to the Fourth of July more than any other holiday (yes, including Christmas). Each year, my family constructed floats for our town’s annual parade. Riding in the parade, the cookout with homemade ice cream afterward and the huge fireworks display in the community park that evening were highlights of my summer.
Where to get your choo choo fix in Cincinnati as local train attraction sets 2025 closure
Chugga chugga, choo choo! Trains have long been part of Cincinnati’s fabric. Entertrainment Junction, which has celebrated all things trains since 2008, recently announced it will close permanently in January. This news inspired us to put a list together of train attractions in the Cincinnati area – so you can keep your family's passion on the rails, chugging into the future. ...
Where to Find Great Fireworks Shows
What’s more iconic than the thunderous boom of fireworks on the Fourth of July? The crack of the explosion, followed by a colorful light display, signifies the midsummer festivities we all enjoy. As you plan your Independence Day celebrations in the Cincinnati area, here are some of the best places to witness spectacular fireworks displays.
Tri-State families adjust firework plans amid higher prices, still celebrating 4th of July
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - Lit Fireworks has been operating in Covington for several years, and it draws in people from both sides of the river because it's so convenient. Despite the rain on Thursday, there was a steady stream of people looking to make the most of the 4th of July.
Check to see if your local Fourth of July firework show Wednesday was delayed, canceled
Inclement weather is expected Wednesday night, and that could mean cancellations for the multiple firework shows happening around Greater Cincinnati. The National Weather Service's detailed forecast for Wednesday night indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before midnight, as well as a 60% chance of precipitation. Cincinnati may experience possible rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. The forecast also calls for wind at 5 to 9 mph before becoming calm after midnight.
Red, White, and Blue Ash: Rainy conditions not stopping Cincinnati from celebrating Fourth of July
BLUE ASH, Ohio — As storms rolled through Cincinnati Thursday, you'd think that would stop people from celebrating their Fourth of July outside. The rain didn't stop the thousands at the annual "Red, White, and Blue Ash" celebration. Robert Eustice got out to Summit Park early Thursday morning. "We...
Metro offering free rides on Fourth of July
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Metro is offering free rides home to teens today celebrating the Fourth of July. Brad Mason, Director of Communications for Metro, said it’s offering up to 200 single-bus ride passes. to be given out at Smale Riverfront Park and Ziegler Parks starting at 10 p.m. Mason...
Perfetti Van Melle unveils giant 3-D Airheads sign at Erlanger plant
Did you know Northern Kentucky is the birthplace of Airheads?. Steve Bruner created the popular bar-like candy at Perfetti Van Melle’s Erlanger plant in 1985. The candy has grown to become a staple of modern candy culture around the world. Today, Perfetti Van Melle produces 6.5 million Airheads bars...
Union proposes golf cart regulations for city-wide use
Regulations and requirements for operating a golf cart on public roads were discussed at the Union Commission meeting this Monday. Multiple neighborhoods in Union have requested that golf carts be permitted to operate in their subdivisions. Rather than giving each subdivision individual permits, Mayor Larry Solomon said golf cart operations would be much easier to regulate by passing a blanket ordinance for the whole city.
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