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A black and white photo of Jackie Robinson, Georgia Davis Powers, and Lawrence Montgomery standing outside, backdropped by a crowd of people.
History
Dr. King’s ties to Louisville
Recognizing Louisville’s connections to Martin Luther King Jr. — including the March on Frankfort and A.D. King.
January 11, 2023 12:02 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Lifestyle
Commemorate Elvis’ birthday with local author Alanna Nash
Remember the King of Rock and Roll and learn about his ties to Louisville.
January 4, 2023
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Katie Molck
A 2,300 pound, 11 foot wide disco ball sits in the middle of Louisville's Fourth Street Live! corridor.
Lifestyle
8 Louisville-themed table topics for the holiday season
Sick of rotating through conversations about politics, religion, and your relationship status? Introduce these niche topics at your next meal.
December 16, 2022
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Laura Hackett
Potatoes and tomatoes in the foreground with a wall lined with produce. Above it a mural of Baxter Avenue.
History
The 10+ Louisville references you didn’t know about in Trader Joe’s
There’s even a recipe for Joe’s take on a Hot Brown
December 5, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Lifestyle
Louisville’s Hometown Heroes then and now
It started in 2002 with Muhammad Ali — next year, Jack Harlow will join the crew.
November 30, 2022
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Katie Molck
An old-timey page shows a drawn portrait of a man named Richard Chenoweth, "The Famous Pioneer."
History
Behind the Chenoweth name in Louisville, KY
We see it on street signs, schools, and stores — but who was the original Chenoweth?
October 25, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
A person dressed as the Pope Lick Monster, wearing a furry costume and goat horns, pretends to choke City Editor Katie. The photo has a playful and staged air about it.
History
Meet these legendary Louisville, KY monsters
Allow us to make formal introductions
October 21, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
Brick building with red awning and glass windows. Large red letter spell out "Caufield's"
History
History of Caufield’s Novelties in Louisville, KY
Unearth the old and new frights at this century-old novelty store.
October 14, 2022
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Katie Molck
Three images rotate one of a wrought iron fence within red hedges, another of just red hedges, and the final one of a 19th century cemetery with five headstones.
History
Cemetery hidden in St. Matthews parking lot in Louisville, KY
You’ve driven past it 1,000 times and never knew it was there.
October 10, 2022
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Katie Molck
The Belle of Louisville steamboat
History
Local business’ birthdays in Louisville, KY
It’s Libra season and this Venus-ruled sign is known for its beauty and popularity.
October 7, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
Bright red cardinal bird mascot with a large yellow beak bearing big white teeth stands in front of a team of football players.
Sports
Get acquainted with Louie the Cardinal in Louisville, KY
He’s the fiercest mascot you’ll ever meet + he skydives.
October 6, 2022
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Katie Molck
Screenshot from an Instagram account depicting six small round green and yellow pin buttons for St.X and Trinity high schools.
History
“Kentucky Rivalries” coming to the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, KY
Learn about some of the Bluegrass State’s most iconic feuds in this new temporary exhibit.
September 28, 2022
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Katie Molck
A large, old school building with the words "THE GARDENS" emblazoned on the front stand before a sidewalk in downtown Louisville. The "ar" in "Gardens" is missing, but the imprint of the letters is still there. The Beaux Arts-style building features columns and is three stories tall.
History
Remembering the Louisville Gardens venue
It’s come a long way since 1905.
September 21, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
A historical marker reading "Jug Band Pioneer: Earl McDonald (1885-1949) helped establish Louisville as the home of jug band music. An accomplished jug blower, vocalist, composer, leader, and recording artist. Bands in Australia, Europe, and Japan continue to admire, perform, and emulate his 42 recorded tunes of the 1920s and 1930s."
History
The legacy of Earl McDonald in Louisville, KY
A look at Earl McDonald’s influence on jug band music and the Kentucky music scene through his historical marker at Waterfront Park.
September 19, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two big construction vehicles sit in front of a pile of rubble where the Nelson Distillery rickhouse used to be
History
Nelson Distillery rickhouse demolished
Just like that, it’s gone.
September 2, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
News
St. Matthews Potato Festival returns after 76 years in Louisville, KY
August 25, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Civic
Cliffhangers plane crash in Louisville, KY
August 15, 2022
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Katie Molck
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History
Elvis Presley in Louisville, KY
August 4, 2022
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LOUtoday Intern
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Louisville’s most missed businesses
July 14, 2022
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Katie Molck
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History
Visit The Avish Estate Garden Complex
July 11, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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History
Learn the history of the Louisville RiverFrogs
July 7, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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News
Claudia Sanders Dinner House and estate are for sale in Shelby County, KY
July 6, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Visit Harrods Creek, a neighborhood in Louisville, KY
March 8, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Civic
A brief history of the University of Louisville Hospital
February 18, 2022
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Katie Molck
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History
Black History Month exhibits in Louisville, KY
February 4, 2022
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Katie Molck
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