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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...

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...

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...

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...

Louisville – The Democratic Caucus of the Louisville Metro Council will meet on Thursday, September 22, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Conference Room, Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street. The meeting is open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street entrance. Anyone needing assistance...

Louisville – Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) will host a town hall meeting to bring representatives of Metro Government to the residents of District 5 on Wednesday, September 21. “I want everyone to have an opportunity to meet with the departments of Metro Government that bring services to us every day,” says Councilwoman Purvis. “If you have a...

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

Louisville – For the first time since COVID-19, Louisville Metro Council Members Mark Fox (D-13), Nicole George (D-21), James Peden (D-23) and Madonna Flood (D-24) will host the South Central Regional Forum on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the South Central Regional Library, located at 7300 Jefferson Boulevard. As with all South...

During the month of September, City Hall’s historic Clock Tower will light up blue to bring awareness to prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in men, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, after lung cancer. Prostate cancer often has no early symptoms. In addition to being more likely to be...

Louisville – On Sunday, September 11, the flags at City Hall will be lowered to half-mast to honor the individuals who lost their lives the morning of September 11, 2001, when two planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. “Twenty-one years later we still remember that day with great sadness. During this...

WHO: President David James (D-6) Louisville Metro Council WHAT: The Louisville Metro Council will welcome a delegation from the Republic of Kosovo through the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana at this week’s Metro Council meeting. The visitors from Kosovo have been invited to the United States under the Department of State’s...