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Dinner with a view: Louisville’s guide to outdoor dining
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Louisville’s many beautiful patios.
March 10, 2026 03:00 PM
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Staff
Tall buildings overlook a river. It's the skyline of Louisville, Kentucky, which overlooks the Ohio River.
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Sip this outdoor happy hour in downtown Louisville
The series kicks off Thursday, April 11.
April 8, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A young person climbs a rock wall, surrounded by trees.
Events
Celebrate Arbor Day in Louisville with TreeFest
Take nature hikes, learn how to identify tree species, and take home a free sapling to plant in your yard on Saturday, April 19.
April 8, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Windsor park groundbreaking
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Ground has been broken at Windsor Park
Louisville’s park family has a new member.
April 5, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
Concrete statue with a small statue on top.
Culture
Louisville statues are getting a facelift
A conservation firm will be performing maintanance on several pieces of public art around LOU.
April 3, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
three people planting a tree in a green area within the city
City
This master plan will increase Louisville’s tree canopy
A little green can go a long way.
March 29, 2024
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Jeff Milby
An old map of Louisville, Kentucky, showing forts from the Civil War era.
City
Clifton’s lost Civil War fort
Plus, have you heard of Louisville’s “Chicken Steps”?
March 19, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Play it up at Derby City Gaming’s new downtown location
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A banner showing a jockey hangs from a light post on a downtown street. A tall church steeple stands in the background.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Derby
Hundreds of banners now line downtown Louisville’s streets.
March 13, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Mayor Greenberg delivers a press conferance showing off two Bardstown road lights
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Bardstown Road traffic lights hit the auction block
Now’s your chance to own a piece of Highlands history.
March 4, 2024
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JCPS Students rally for change at JusticeFest
JCPS students gathered this weekend to talk with city leaders about ideas to improve our community.
February 29, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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