Mid-City Mall houses over a dozen businesses across two levels. | Photo by LOUtoday
If you keep up with local development news,you probably hear a lot about projects when they are announced. But what happens a year later? Or two? These things take time, so we’re here to keep you posted on the latest developments.
Mid City Mall
Just over a year ago, this mall built in the 1960s went up for sale for an undisclosed amount of money.
In July, a zoning certification was filed by Georgia-based developer Gaskins + LeCraw with the Metro Office of Planning for the construction of a 54,000-sqft grocery store and several separate retail buildings.
JeffBoat
The extravagant renderings of this Southern Indiana redevelopment turned some heads when they were unveiled two years ago this month.
When it was announced, the project was expected to take 10 years, so it’s not surprising there hasn’t been a ton of movement. Last month, the city of Jeffersonville announced it had secured a $20 million grant, one small step towards fully funding the project.
Asked
Asked
JeffBoat was once the second largest producer of what in the United States?
A. Steamboats B. Sailboats C. Steam engines D. Barges
Classes have been canceled at JCPS schools following a UPS plane crash at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport last night. JCPS says it will test air and water quality at all its school locations.
Seasonal
Miracle on Market is returning to Galaxie Bar this holiday season, starting Tuesday, Nov. 18. Expect holiday music, decorations, and the signature dinosaur-shaped cups. (WHAS11)
Civic
The Main Branch Library will close on Monday, Dec. 1 and remain closed for ~one year for major renovations. To help supplement a lapse in services from the branch’s closure, several other library branches are extending their hours + adding Sunday hours. (Louisville Public Media)
Cause
Yesterday, we brought you a few opportunities to help support your neighbors with donations of food and money. LOUtoday reader Tracy G. — hi Tracy — brought us another. The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative is collecting goods for its Head Start families. Know of another place collecting donations? Let us know.
Holiday
Louisville’s Veteran’s Day Parade will take place in NuLu this Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.m (WAVE3)
Health
Free COVID-19 and flu tests are available at all Louisville Parks and Recreation community centers. Check out the complete list to find your nearest center the next time you’re feeling sniffly.
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals dominated South Carolina State 104-45 in their season opener, showcasing the team’s intensity and balanced attack. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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If you’ve been reading LOUtoday for a while, you know I’ll always find a way to bring things back to the zoo. Here’s today’s Louisville Zoo news:
Now through February, you can get discounted tickets by bringing one non-perishable food item per person to donate to Dare to Care. The zoo is only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, so there are plenty of chances to visit this fall and winter.
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