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City
This project will ‘remake’ Louisville’s Main Street
Bike lanes + two-way traffic are on the way.
June 03, 2025 02:00 PM
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Jeff Milby
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Development
Ballard Park to receive $1.3 million investment
The Smoketown park will be overhauled next year to include a new basketball court, picnic area, and butterfly garden.
September 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
Construction on the Sherman Minton Bridge is almost finished
Derby City commuters can rejoice, the project will be complete in Mid-November.
September 6, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Business
New renovations announced for the Kentucky Expo Center
A ~$400 million, two-phase plan will add a new building and combine existing ones.
August 22, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Development
Louisville development updates for August 2024
Derby City is always growing.
August 14, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
Pedestrians stand on the sidewalk of a busy urban street, while a bicyclist rides along a path.
City
NuLu Streetscape Project continues
Construction will go block-by-block through fall 2025.
August 6, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Sponsored
7 Brew Coffee’s newest stand opens on Monday
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An artists rendering of a modern park, featuring walking paths, trees and, green space.
City
LOUMED Commons will soon be Louisville’s newest park
A decommissioned jail building is giving way to green space.
August 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Food
New Monk’s Road restaurant + tasting room to open on Whiskey Row
Monk’s Road Boiler House will bring fine dining to the corner of 2nd and Main.
July 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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City
This plan could make it easier to bike throughout Louisville
The Bikeway Implementation Plan hopes to make Louisville a “low stress” place for cyclists.
July 15, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
The history and future of Louisville’s Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park now spans 85 acres, but it wasn’t always green space and walking trails.
July 12, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Louisville’s James Beard nominees
Only one Louisvillian has ever cinched a James Beard award, despite Derby City consistently putting up finalists.
June 17, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Kentucky saw a record tourism last year — and Louisville played a big part
Governor Andy Beshear announced this week that Kentucky saw a record $14.3 billion from tourism last year.
June 12, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Marking History: The House of Ruth
Historical Marker 2519 marks a 19th-century church that became the home for a nonprofit still serving LOU today.
June 10, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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City
Stretch your detective skills with LOJIC Online
From trash pick-up to capital projects, the city planning resource is chalk-full of useful information — that is, if you can decipher how to use it.
June 9, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Food
Ultimate guide to donuts in Derby City
We don’t think you’re ready for this jelly.
June 5, 2025
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Katie Molck
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Work
Made in Louisville: 21 things created in Derby City
From brands to bands, LOU can be really inspiring.
June 4, 2025
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Staff
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Events
Buy Local Fair returns on Sunday, June 8
The annual Louisville event is returning to Lynn Family Stadium.
June 4, 2025
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Staff
A field of bluegrass, topped with brown seeds. A bare ridge in the distance is lined with trees.
Why are Louisville’s allergies so bad?
How plant life and geology make for a truly sneezy spring in Derby City.
June 3, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Cultural Pass 2025: Your passport to Louisville summer fun
Louisvillians up to 21 can get free access to over 50 cultural institutions this summer.
June 2, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Explained: Kentucky historical markers
Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Historical Society’s markers.
May 29, 2025
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Declan Lowthian