The Highlands-Shelby Park Library is slated to return to this site with a public green space for community events. | Rendering courtesy of Branch Properties
Mid City Mall went on the market in 2024 after over 60 years in business. Now, the long-time owners are working with Georgia-based Branch Properties to redevelop the site with a focus on “neighborhood needs, public space and compatibility with the surrounding community.”
The architecture is designed to echo the surrounding Highlands neighborhood, with small nods to buildings from up and down Bardstown Road.
Branch Properties is planning to hold more community engagement meetings as the project develops. The next will be tomorrow, Jan. 28 at Gilda’s Club on Grinstead Drive at 8:30 a.m.
You can also follow along with the project on Facebook.
Asked
Asked
What do you want to see in Mid City Market?
A. Local artists B. Sit-down restaurants C. Apartments D. Other
Feed Louisville’s kitchens are open today to feed three temporary overnight shelters. If you can safely do so, you can deliver donations to the Story Avenue kitchen — check out the list of needed items.
Civic
Garbage + recycling pickup resumed this morning, but recycling centers remain closed. Stay tuned to Public Works social media feeds for updates on houses that missed pickup over the snowy weekend.
Number
2,750 miles. That’s how much roadway the Louisville Metro Snow team covers with 200+ employees and a fleet of over 100 vehicles. You can track updates on the team’s progress using this map.
Weather
If your kids are itching to hit the slopes on this snow day, you’re in luck. Louisville has a handful of official sled hills that are designated as safe + approved spots to slide. Stay warm, Louisville.
Community
Nearly 5,000 Louisvillians lost power this weekend, but not from the weather — balloons were to blame. LG&E says a balloon release caused the outage, which lasted about an hour and a half. (WDRB)
Show
“Songbird”, presented by the Kentucky Opera, reimagines Jacques Offenbach’s beloved rom-com “La Périchole.” Set in Prohibition-era New Orleans, two lovers chase stardom in a city full of surprises. This one-act adaptation, sung in French and English, hits the stage Friday, Feb. 13, Sunday, Feb. 15 + Tuesday, Feb. 17. Grab tickets.*
Edu
Considering grad school to help advance your career? Join the UofL College of Business for a quick virtual info session and explore flexible seated + online programs starting in January or August. Sessions happen every Friday at noon — bring your questions and discover the next step in your education journey. Register here.*
Sports
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Job
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Shop
If we could only buy one thing this month? We’d buy two — a two-piece set, that is. Eliminate outfit guesswork + look instantly put together with this best-selling comfy travel set, or turn the cozy up a notch with this knit loungewear set.*
Category
Culture
Looking back at The Back Door
The mural of Louisvillians is an iconic part of The Back Door. | Photo by ATG Brewery
It’s been almost two years since The Back Door announced its closure, the first of a run of closings leading up to Mid City Mall’s sale.
Perhaps the most iconic part of the bar was its mural-covered walls. Even if The Back Door was empty — which was rarely true when it was open — the place looked full, the walls filled with the faces of loyal customers.
The tradition started in 2007, when Back Door regular Bill Page — a painter — filled one wall with a group of familiar faces, including his own. Since then, Page painted over 1,000 faces, filling almost every wall.
Many of the portraits were saved and wound up for sale at Mellwood Antiques — last time your friendly local editor checked, there were still some left.
The Buy
One of our favorite on-the-go essentials: deodorizing body wipes. We stash them in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick little refresh.
Well Louisville, the storm has come and gone and we’re left with a good amount of snow as a memento. I don’t know about you, but I looked pretty much just like this all weekend as I watched the flakes fall. Stay warm, LOU.
The Louisville Zoo’s gorillas are having a snow day just like we are.
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