| Dec 10 2018 |
Work begins today to move George Prentice statue from outside Main library Work is beginning today to move the George Dennison Prentice statue from outside the Louisville Free Public Library’s main branch into storage at a city facility on Lexington Road. Preparation for the move starts today, with the actual move expected on Tuesday. |
| Dec 6 2018 |
Fun, affordable activities abound throughout Louisville during upcoming winter break Mayor Greg Fischer and other local leaders today reminded families of the many free and low-cost activities to keep students active and engaged during winter break. |
| Dec 3 2018 |
Mayor Fischer announces expansion of American Printing House for the Blind mobile app to Louisville Metro Hall Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that Metro Hall is now equipped with beacons tied to a mobile app to help people who are blind or visually impaired navigate indoor public with audio cues. The mobile app, Nearby Explorer Online, was developed by Louisville’s American Printing House for the Blind and is available for free on Apple and Android devices. |
| Nov 30 2018 |
Mayor Fischer appoints Lisa Osanka as Director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority
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| Nov 15 2018 |
Crews from Louisville Gas and Electric, as well as public safety agencies around Louisville Metro, work to clean up and restore powerLouisville Metro Emergency Services coordinating with Salvation Army, American Red Cross for overnight shelter |
| Nov 14 2018 |
TARC Executive Director J. Barry Barker to retire
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| Nov 13 2018 |
Tomorrow’s Talent summit to focus on challenges of technology, equity in the workforce and education How can the Louisville area ramp up an inclusive, tech-savvy workforce ready to tackle the rapidly developing knowledge economy? That’s one of the key issues bringing together national and local experts and innovators at the 4th annual Tomorrow’s Talent workforce and education summit. |
| Nov 12 2018 |
Light Up Louisville returns Nov. 23 to Jefferson Square Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that the city’s largest and most beloved holiday event, Light Up Louisville, returns for the 38th year on Nov. 23, outside of Metro Hall in Jefferson Square. |
| Nov 12 2018 |
Mayor Fischer, partners announce federal grant to launch trauma resilient community initiative Mayor Greg Fischer and officials with the University of Louisville and Centerstone Kentucky announced today that the city has been awarded a $5 million, five-year federal grant to launch an initiative to promote resilience and equity for Louisville families and young people most affected by trauma, inequity and violence. |
| Nov 5 2018 |
Louisville again among top “Digital Cities” in U.S.
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| Oct 29 2018 |
Mayor Fischer, veterans' group announce 17 Louisville events to honor veterans Mayor Greg Fischer and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville today announced the fifth annual Mayor’s Week of Valor — a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans and their families. |
| Oct 29 2018 |
Louisville Metro seeks to intervene in LG&E rate increase case Louisville Metro Government is seeking to intervene in the pending case before the Public Service Commission (PSC) involving Louisville Gas & Electric’s request for an increase in utility rates. |
| Oct 29 2018 |
Mayor Fischer calls for stronger state hate crime law, announces Moment of Unity At a press conference this afternoon sponsored by the Interdenominational Ministerial Coalition to stand against hate, Mayor Greg Fischer reminded the community of work being done to fight hate and violence in our city, while also calling for a stronger state hate crime law and tightening gun laws related to domestic violence cases. |
| Oct 23 2018 |
Louisville Metro, LG&E partner to install electric vehicle charging station in Seneca Park Drivers of electric vehicles in Louisville have yet another place to “fill up” their batteries with the installation of a new public charging station at Seneca Park through Louisville Gas and Electric Company’s EV Charging Station Program. |
| Oct 23 2018 |
New initiative aims to give low-income children better chance at academic success by closing word gapPNC Foundation, NCFL, Metro United Way, Louisville Metro invest to serve thousands of families |
Mayor Greg Fischer today named Lisa Osanka as Director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA), a post she’s held on an interim basis since April.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that TARC Executive Director J. Barry Barker is retiring after nearly 25 years leading the city’s public transportation agency. His last day is Nov.
Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Louisville has again been ranked a top digital city in the U.S., placing third in the Center for Digital Government’