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Louisville – Councilman Rick Blackwell announces the next “Coffee with your Councilman” on Saturday, October 1st. This an opportunity for District 12 residents to meet with their Councilman, and to enjoy a free cup of coffee. The meeting will take place at the Panera Bread, located at 6900 Dixie Highway, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. There is no...

Eligible residents can also apply for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program Louisville Metro Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Fall Subsidy Component. The pre-registration will begin on Monday, October 3, and end on October 31, or until appointments reach...

Mayor Greg Fischer and Metro Council members today announced the city is in contract negotiations to devote about $32 million of federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) dollars to five community organizations for permanent supportive housing projects, providing help to vulnerable people not only with more stable housing, but also more opportunities for...

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell has named Jeff Derouen as his First Assistant, effective October 1. Derouen will assume the office’s highest appointed position following the retirement of current First Assistant Ingrid Geiser. He joined the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office (JCAO) in February 2016 as Tax and Collections Section Chief...

Louisville – Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart (D-25) invites the neighbors of Southland Park to attend a neighborhood meeting on Sunday, October 2, at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Area 502 MMA, located at 444 Downes Terrace. “I’m looking forward to connecting with residents in Southland Park to discuss any community concerns or suggestions...

Louisville – The 66th Annual St. James Court Art Show begins this Friday, September 30, in Old Louisville. This fall tradition is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show, which features 600 artists from around the United States. Historic Old Louisville is also among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes. “The St. James Court...

Louisville – Established in 1930, it’s one of the oldest community events in Southwest Jefferson County, and this weekend will mark its return since the pandemic. The 2022 Fairdale Fair will feature rides, games, and many booths. The Fairdale Fair begins on Thursday, September 29 and continues through Saturday, October 1. The hours are Thursday 6-9...

Today, Mayor Greg Fischer joined Gov. Andy Beshear and Ford executives to announce that Ford Motor Co., which has produced motor vehicles in the commonwealth for 109 years, will expand its presence in Louisville with a $700 million investment creating 500 full-time jobs as the company prepares to produce the all-new Ford F-Series Super Duty truck...

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING VAPSTAT JOINT MEETING The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority, Inc. will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. The Special VAPStat Joint Meeting is open to the public and those interested in participating can attend the meeting in the Auditorium of the Old Jail Building, at 514...

Mayor Greg Fischer today joined the Louisville Metro Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability and members of the local development community to celebrate the recent closure of two agreements providing more than $9.1 million in private energy efficiency loan funds for downtown developments through the city’s Energy Project Assessment District...

Louisville – Councilwoman Angela Bowens (D-1) would like to invite the community to attend Parkland Day, on Saturday, September 24, from 2 – 6 PM. This one-day event will be held on 28th Street between Dumesnil Street and Virginia Avenue. Come out and support the historical Parkland Neighborhood. The event is produced by the Parkland Business and...

Community advocates call for more affordable housing to prevent victimization and support survivors LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2022) – Louisville is inviting professionals and community leaders, including those working in violence prevention, housing, youth services, social services, healthcare, education and law enforcement, to attend a two-part...

Louisville – The Democratic Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council has canceled the 4:00 p.m. meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2022. The Committee of the Whole is still scheduled to meet at 5:15 p.m. Then Louisville Metro Council will hold its meeting at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Minority Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet at its normally scheduled day and time of 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from the 2nd floor Caucus Room within City Hall (601 W. Jefferson Street). During the meeting members of the Minority Caucus will review upcoming items on the evening’s Metro Council agenda...

Louisville – Councilman Markus Winkler (D-17) will host another ‘Coffee with your Councilman’ meeting on Saturday, September 24, at 9:00 a.m. at Malcolm Chancey Elementary School, 4301 Murphy Lane. “These monthly meetings are offered at different days and times to accommodate various schedules. If you can’t make this one, I hope you’ll be able to...