Recent posts for Fort Thomas Matters
FTM 1st Annual Clark Griswold Decoration Challenge (Guest Post by Ben)
It goes without saying that we live in a beautiful city; a beautiful city that only becomes more incredible around the holidays. Trees are adorned with ornaments and red ribbons. Elegant lights and garland turn Fort Thomas into a literal winter wonde...
Posted: 11/30/2011 6:12 PM
NKy's Best Pizza Quest: Dewey's Pizza
Well, it's Thanksgiving weekend, and I can't think of any food more synonymous with Thanksgiving than pizza. Wait, what? I've obviously had too much coffee.The FTM crew visited Dewey's Pizza on the Levee on Tuesday at the behest of many commenters on
Posted: 11/26/2011 10:13 AM
Mio's Moving In
First reported here, for what seems like at least a year ago, Mio's Pizza is moving in to the old Warner's/Pergola building and has a general contractor in making changes. Here's hoping to them opening up the dining room, which seemed to be the the d...
Posted: 11/22/2011 4:28 PM
Turkey Week News & Notes
A few random items as we all give thanks and enjoy the family later this week: 1. The City of Fort Thomas is selling an older fire truck using a surplus auction - I assume it was replaced by the newer pump truck that was purchased recently. I am thin...
Posted: 11/21/2011 8:48 PM
Beat Cov Cath (Again)
It's fun beating Covington Catholic. And no, it's not because I'm still bitter about our friends who were girls going to hang out with them sometimes during our senior year. Okay, maybe it has a little to do with it.After the thumping the Birds hande...
Posted: 11/20/2011 6:28 PM
The Importance of NKU to Fort Thomas
When I have read or engaged in discussions of why Fort Thomas is great the conversation usually comes around to the schools, safety, location, or housing. But there is one overlooked factor that I think deserves a little additional attention - the ro...
Posted: 11/20/2011 4:03 PM
Fort Thomas Weekend News and Notes
A few items of note from around the Fort: 1. The Transportation Department announced this week the beginning of the I-471 resurfacing project. This has to come as welcome news for those living along or near the highway as it should go a long way towa...
Posted: 11/12/2011 1:36 PM
NKy's Best Pizza: Newport Pizza Company
After polishing off three different and distinct pizzas, a dessert calzone and a few libations, the FTM crew figured out a few things that we now know will be a running theme throughout the quest of finding Northern Kentucky's best pizza.1) We were c...
Posted: 11/10/2011 7:57 PM
What Can Fort Thomas Tree Trails Do for You?
Two UC researchers recently published a paper on how living near nature trails can have a significant positive impact on home values. According to the research study - homebuyers are willing to pay a $9,000 premium to be 1,000 feet closer to the Litt...
Posted: 11/8/2011 6:12 AM
Prepare Affair (Guest Post by Ben Petracco)
This weekend there is an outstanding opportunity for people of all ages to volunteer and help citizens of Ft. Thomas.The Prepare Affair is taking place on Saturday November 12th. The great event is put on by People Working Cooperatively, and it is pr...
Posted: 11/7/2011 6:20 PM
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