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The “Metro Gun Violence Dashboard” will be a platform for reporting daily gun violence, shots and homicides occurring in Metro Louisville (LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 27, 2023) — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg will hold a press conference that will debut and launch the new “Louisville Metro Gun Violence Dashboard,” a real-time, comprehensive reporting...

Louisville (November 27, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council’s Charging Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 28, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Metro Council Chambers, Historic City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street. The meeting is open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street entrance. Anyone needing...

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permit (FEDOOP) for Fervalue – Louisville Bakery (manufacturer of baked goods), 2287 Ralph Ave, Louisville, 40216, in accordance with Regulation 2.17. The 30-day public comment period starts November 28, 2023, and ends...

Louisville (November 27, 2023) – Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1) invites the community to attend the next District 1 Community Meeting on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. At the meeting, representatives from several agencies, including MSD, Air Pollution Control District (APCD), LMPD, and Fire Station Engine 16/Truck 3, will be...

Louisville (November 21, 2023) – Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) encourages the community to join her this Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, 2023, for the Annual Juice Bowl games and parade. This year, a parade will kick off the festivities beginning at 9:00 a.m. and travel from Southwestern Parkway to Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway. The...

Louisville (November 20, 2023) – Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2) invites the community to attend the monthly D2 Community meeting. These in-person meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. The November meeting is on Tuesday, November 21, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Avenue. These meetings are held to...

Alberta O. Jones Park officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of phase one of Louisville’s newest public park. The project has united California Neighborhood residents and community partners in transforming nearly seven city blocks of vacant property into a vibrant public greenspace. Under the leadership of the...

Louisville (November 16, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council’s Charging Committee will meet on Friday, November 17, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in Metro Council Chambers, Historic City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street. The meeting is open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street entrance. Anyone needing...

Louisville (November 16, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council is embracing the holiday spirit this year by spearheading a city-wide food donation initiative to support the Association of Community Ministries (ACM). The donation drive is set to kick off on Monday, November 20, and will continue until Monday, December 11. The collected donations will...

Administrative office and Criminal Division will move one block from Hall of Justice to 500W at month’s end; Child Support Division moves to centrally located Watterson Office Park in January 2024 Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell will relocate two of his office’s three divisions by year’s end to better serve the public and his employees...

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Monica Lakhwani as the city’s new Language Access Coordinator. “The Office for Immigrant Affairs is committed to facilitating equitable access to city programs and services through our Language Access program,” said Amos Izerimana, director, Office for Immigrant...

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Monica Lakhwani as the city’s new Language Access Coordinator. “The Office for Immigrant Affairs is committed to facilitating equitable access to city programs and services through our Language Access program,” said Amos Izerimana, director, Office for Immigrant...

Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected Louisville Metro Government as the recipient of a $25,000 grant through its Asphalt Art Initiative, a unique program that supports projects’ use of art and design to improve street safety, revitalize public spaces, and engage residents. Using the grant dollars, Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Arts and...

Louisville (November 14, 2023) – Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell (D-15) and Councilman Phillip Baker (D-6) are actively recruiting volunteers to participate in an upcoming tree planting event on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Louisville Grows, in collaboration with the MSD Urban Reforestation Program grant, will be planting a total of 125 new trees to...

Louisville (November 10, 2023) – Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) will host a District Dialogue on Monday, November 13, 2023. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Southwest Government Center, located at 7219 Dixie Highway. These quarterly meetings provide the residents of District 12 the opportunity to speak directly with...