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This week in Florence
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New in Florence
Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
J & L Furniture
Home & GardenFurniture that fits you: J & L Furniture has been a locally owned, family-run go-to since 1991, with classic to contemporary pieces you can customize in a big range of fabrics and leathers.
Mothers Tattoo & Body Piercing
BeautyTrusted ink and piercings: Whether you're plotting fresh ink or a new sparkle, Mothers Tattoo & Body Piercing keeps it local and professional.
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Most read in Florence
The five stories Florence readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Brunch chain sets opening date for Cincinnati expansion
Biscuit Belly, a Louisville-based brunch franchise, has set a date for its expansion to Cincinnati.
Full story at local12.com ↗
DOGE laid him off. Now this Kentucky man is opening a board games store
A new board game store, Tabletop XP, is set to open in Florence, Kentucky over Labor Day weekend.
Full story at courier-journal.com ↗
Cincinnati restaurant inspections reveal new violations
Cincinnati restaurant inspections from Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky health departments have been posted in a searchable database to help consumers make informed decisions about safety and clean conditions at restaurants.
Full story at dispatch.com ↗
Lowe's opening 3 more stores in these states in 2026. See where
Lowe's is set to open three new stores in Florida, Kentucky, and Texas in 2026, with the opening set to take place on Friday, Sept.
Full story at finance.yahoo.com ↗
$100M Northern Kentucky development with 2 hotels, corporate headquarters moves forward
A $100 million project in Florence, Northern Kentucky, anchored by a conference hotel and corporate headquarters, is set to proceed with a local incentive package.
Full story at local12.com ↗
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