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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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City
This new nonprofit organization will help shape Louisville’s economy
The Louisville Economic Development Alliance will take on creating a new brand for Louisville, among other responsibilities.
July 1, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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City
Louisville libraries are getting a $1.5 million boost
The funds come from the James Graham Brown Foundation.
June 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Business
Trellis Brewing is open in Smoketown
Louisville’s newest brewery is officially open
June 20, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A brick mural, featuring an image of a race horse, occupies one corner of a boutique hotel.
Real Estate
New boutique hotel planned south of Broadway
The 48-room hotel would be built on the former property of the former Bob “The Smiling Irishman” Ryan used car lot.
June 17, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Business
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority is selling 52 acres of land in Heritage Creek
The South Louisville plot is left over from the time LRAA helped move an entire town.
May 31, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Development
$7 million hotel proposed for the Henry Clay Building
One of Louisville’s historic buildings is getting a new lease on life.
May 21, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Government
A new plan to improve Preston Highway
After last year’s Metro Government-led Preston Corridor Plan, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is beginning its own study on improvements to Preston Highway.
May 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A garden features benches and a horse statue.
City
New Community Healing Garden open in downtown Louisville
It’s located outside of the Louisville Ballet headquarters.
May 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A car drives along a street, just past an intersection.
City
UofL leading project to revamp streets near campus
This street project is for birds Cards.
May 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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City
Louisville working to install Wi-Fi at every city park
Louisvillians will will be able to log on outdoors.
May 8, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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April 28, 2025
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Culture
Kentucky Derby Museum turns 40
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Culture
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Louisville
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Events
Pegasus Parade: Know before you go
Expect a ‘Pink Out Party’ downtown as the signature Kentucky Derby Fest event rolls down Broadway.
April 23, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Play
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April 23, 2025
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Your guide to Louisville’s biggest art fairs
Each year, artists from around the state, region, and even country come to Louisville for these art fairs.
April 22, 2025
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Business
Get to know the trade shows held in Louisville
Louisville’s convention and exposition centers are home to national, and international, trade shows from almost every industry.
April 21, 2025
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Declan Lowthian