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More than 100 people joined RCN's Michael Monks as he had fun at Northern Kentucky's expense - and also talked about some important issues with special guests Jim Gray, the Lexington mayor and Democratic U.S. senator candidate, and new Gateway Community & Technical College president Fernando Figueroa. The all-star panel discussion featured former Kentucky Auditor Adam Edelen, TV Journalist and mom Alison Montoya, and former Enquirer politics writer-turned-public relations strategist Pat Crowley. Fort Thomas Matters publisher Mark Collier provided live updates from the conversation on social media.

Campbell County wants to increase the number of new business developments happening, and is undergoing a study of its potential sites. County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and economic development manager Seth Cutter join RCN's Michael Monks to discuss.

Does it seem like all new apartment buildings being constructed in urban centers across the country look the same, or at least, similar? That conversation has been taking place in Covington and Cincinnati recently as calls increase for more original design approaches that better complement their historic surroundings. Hub + Weber Architects' Jim Guthrie recently created a rendering for a project called Ludlow Yards, which would buck the trend by incorporating more of the city of Ludlow's identity and history into the concept. He joins RCN's Michael Monks to discuss.

It sits high atop RiverCenter, overlooking the rolling hills of Kentucky and the bright lights of the Cincinnati skyline - and is the routine destination of many of the region's movers and shakers. Now, upon its 25th anniversary, the Metropolitan Club prepares to evolve as it works to attract new, younger members. New president Dan Bockrath joins RCN's Michael Monks to discuss.

25 new homes are on the way to Park Hills - but some neighbors and members of the city's leadership are not too happy about it. Mayor Matt Mattone joins RCN's Michael Monks to discuss the facts of the case.

Covington Mayor Sherry Carran faced off with challenger Joe Meyer for their second debate of the fall. RCN's Michael Monks offers quick analysis of a pair of awkward moments, Steve Frank, and what this election is shaping up to be about.

The charming village of Camp Springs - literally tucked into the hills of southern Campbell County - opens its doors for the annual Herbst Tour. One of the event's organizers - Mark Ramler - joins RCN's Michael Monks to talk about this special little corner of Northern Kentucky.

Beyond the Curb is back and this time the Northern Kentucky urban living tour produced by the Catalytic Fund is in Ludlow - a quiet hamlet west of Covington where young creatives are opening businesses and historic stately mansions still stand proud. Matthew "Catfish" Williams bought a property there and and he joins RCN's Michael Monks to talk about why he lives in, works in, and loves Ludlow.

As Election Day 2016 nears, the Covington Business Council has listed its six priorities for whoever makes up the leadership at City Hall in January 2017. CBC Exexutive Director Pat Frew joins RCN's Michael Monks to discuss the highlights.

How can a neighborhood become more vibrant? There's now a blueprint for success: The Neighborhood Playbook, created by Bellevue's Kevin Wright and Joe Nickol. They join RCN's Michael Monks to talk about it.