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Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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Travel and Outdoors
Bernheim Forest golden eagle gets a second chance at love
Athena’s heart will go on.
February 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Louisville
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Olmsted Parks Conservancy picks design group for the Beargrass Preserve Master Plan
The 25-acre expansion at Cherokee Park is the first in over 130 years.
February 15, 2023
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Katie Molck
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How bike friendly is Louisville
We take a closer look at Louisville’s bike score, and how we can increase bicycle-friendliness in Derby City.
February 14, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Drive down one of Louisville’s last remaining cobblestone streets
And it’s one bumpy ride.
February 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport’s expanded services open the doors to more destinations for Louisvillians.
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Airports and Transportation
Louisville lands $21 million grant for safe roads and streets
The $21 million grant will go towards resizing ten corridors in Louisville.
February 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Louisville, KY
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Vote for Waterfront Park in national contest
It’s the third year in a row it’s been nominated.
January 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
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