City News
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Dec232020Merry Christmas 2020The 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...
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Dec232020Councilwoman Purvis announces two more drive thru COVID-19 testing sites to operate next weekCouncilwoman 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.
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Dec212020Holiday travelers strongly urged to visit COVID-19 testing sites; community partner launches text messagingLacuna 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...
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Dec212020Mayor: Despite historic challenges, Louisville maintains strong footing and will emerge as a more equitable, more unified cityDespite 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...
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Dec212020What the Holidays Mean to Me: Community partners share the importance of this seasonHere is just a sampling and glimpse from our community partners of what this festive season means to them.
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Dec212020Metro moving forward with REBOUND, Bates CDC, River City Housing and Center for Neighborhoods to create city’s first community land trustMayor 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...
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Dec212020What the Holidays Mean to Me: Community partners share the importance of this seasonLouisville 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...
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Dec192020Councilwoman Sexton Smith thanks community donors for helping make a successful Drive thru Food and Toy GiveawayWith 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.
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Dec182020Councilwoman Sexton Smith presented proclamations to two Waterfront Park Ambassadors recognizing their heroic efforts to pull a drowning man from the Ohio River.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...
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Dec182020City approves nearly $6.5 million in low-interest loans for 77 small businesses in 2020The 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...
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Dec182020Councilwoman Purvis announces COVID-19 testing at Lannan Park set for Tuesday, December 22ndCouncilwoman 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.
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Dec182020Louisville Forward moves ahead with new co-leadersMayor 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...
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Dec162020Build Back Better, Together leaders highlight 2020 progress, priorities for 2021Mayor 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...
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Dec162020Louisville Metro seeking input in advance of supporting incubator for minority-owned businessesLouisville 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...
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Dec162020The Last Waltz Edition of District 8 eNews is live!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...