NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER

Compiled by Michael Monks

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SHOULD COVINGTON OWN ANY PARKING GARAGES?

A case is made against municipal ownership of parking garages:

Cities provide transit because it affords an environmentally-friendly transportation option that’s accessible to those too poor to own a car. It encourages city-living in urbanized neighborhoods near stations and reduces automobile congestion. And the private sector neither can nor will construct a train through a built-up city. Absolutely none of these arguments apply to a parking garage. 

Click the link for the full-read. Then there's this amazing parking concept from Budapest:

Hat tip for both entries: Andrew Sullivan's The Daily Dish at The Daily Beast (my favorite blogger).
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MORE PEOPLE ARE RETIRING TO... KENTUCKY?
It's true. Welcome to the Bluegrass!
WBKO
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TOP STORIES FROM THE RIVER CITY NEWS:
Must-reads in case you've missed some of them today and this week:

Violent Crime Increase Prompts Rally, March
After six murders and a spike in other violent crimes, neighborhoods take to the streets

Covington Teen Beaten; Calls For & Against Curfew
A group of 10 beat up one Holmes student. Thankfully, all but one is now behind bars.

Sad Entry To Mainstrasse to Become Gateway To Neighborhood
Great news for this vibrant part of town. Details and pics of plans at link.

City Hall Is Falling Down
No, seriously, it is.

Candlelight Vigil for Covington Teen Bullied at School, Online
A very sad situation for the family of this Woodland Middle School student.
SEE ALSO: Commissioners Want Resolution Following Bullied Teen's Death
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NKY CHAMBER PRESENTS 2012 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
They joined with Cincinnati's Chamber to present expectations that indicate continued slow growth. Read the whole report at the link.
Cincinnati USA (PDF file)
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SUSPENSION BRIDGE IS SUBJECT OF NEW BOOK
"The Roebling Legacy" author will speak on the subject at the Behringer-Crawford Museum.
Kenton County Connects/Nancy Daly
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GOOD & BAD NEWS FROM THE NKY INTL AIRPORT
The Good:
Pics from contruction at Terminal 3: @CVGAirport on Twitter
Pics from construction at DHL: Metro Flyer
The Bad:
Delta & United to raise fares (again): Cincinnati Business Courier
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IS WINNING THE POWERBALL YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN?
Even that's about cost more. Tickets will be $2 instead of $1 starting next week.
Louisville Business First