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The Christian holiday of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and born of the Virgin Mary. This is the miracle of Christmas. It is celebrated on December 25th each year, though that day is unlikely when Jesus was actually born. In fact, the date was not recorded in the Christian...

Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) announces two more drive thru COVID-19 testing sites will be in operation next week to keep the pandemic in West Louisville under control.

Lacuna will begin sending text messages to positive cases on Monday LOUISVILLE (December 21, 2020) – Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness urges residents to get tested for the coronavirus as a precaution before traveling or attending gatherings during the holidays. The Shively Community Center and many other free testing sites...

Despite the “historic challenges” of 2020, Louisville is moving into the new year with a unique opportunity – and the necessary economic strength, resilience and compassion – to grow from tragedy to transformation, Mayor Greg Fischer said today. Despite the overlapping challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn, righteous...

Here is just a sampling and glimpse from our community partners of what this festive season means to them.

Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Louisville Forward will enter into an agreement with community development organization REBOUND to establish a community land trust (CLT) in the Russell and Smoketown neighborhoods, using up to $2.1 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funds. REBOUND is partnering with Bates Community...

Louisville is a compassionate city with many faiths and diverse cultures. Although the holiday celebrations might look different, there is one uniting principle: goodwill toward all. Here is just a sampling and glimpse from our community partners of what this festive season means to them. We would love to hear from you on our social media channels...

With the help of The Palm Room, along with the private sector and non-profit groups, hundreds of families in the Russell neighborhood will have a special holiday. Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) has issued a big thank you to the all the people who helped make today’s Drive thru Food and Toy Giveaway a success.

The Fourth Street Wharf was the scene of a very special ceremony this week. The occasion: honoring two people who did not hesitate to act and as a result their actions saved a life. LMPD Sergeant Christina Beaven nominated Les Helphenstine and Delvone Jackson for Distinguished Citizen awards and Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) took swift...

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) board this year approved low-interest loans, totaling nearly $6.5 million, to help 77 small businesses get started, grow and stabilize amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, the board approved $2.5 million in loans. “Given this year’s dual challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting...

Councilwoman Donna Purvis (D-5) is sponsoring a drive thru COVID 19 testing event set for Tuesday, December 22nd at Lannan Park to help fight the pandemic in West Louisville.

Mayor Greg Fischer today announced new leadership for Louisville Forward, the city’s community and economic development agency, as former chief Mary Ellen Wiederwohl departs Louisville Metro Government after eight years of service. Rebecca Fleischaker, a long tenured city leader and decorated economic developer will share leadership of the...

Mayor Greg Fischer today gathered with leaders of the city’s Build Back Better, Together initiative to listen to the top priorities headed into 2021 and strides made in 2020. “Louisville has taken positives steps in 2020 toward building back better, but significant work is still ahead of us in 2021 and well beyond if we are truly to become a more...

Louisville Metro Government today issued a Request for Information (RFI), asking all interested parties to submit comments, questions and ideas that will help the city shape its decision-making around financially supporting the creation of an incubator to serve minority-owned businesses, or growth of an existing entity. “We know that minority-owned...

Councilman Brandon Coan Email Brandon Jasmine Weatherby Legislative Aide Email Jasmine Tel: 574-1108 District 8 Website Fare You Well Officially, it is a designated off period for Metro Council between now and the January 4, 2021 Council Organizational Meeting when Council Member-Elect Cassie Chambers Armstrong takes office. There are no...