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Dinner with a view: Louisville’s guide to outdoor dining
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Louisville’s many beautiful patios.
March 10, 2026 03:00 PM
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Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with this UofL class
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January 4, 2024
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How to adopt a park in Derby City
It’s easy as one, two, tree.
January 3, 2024
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What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays
Out with the old, in with the New Year.
December 22, 2023
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The Parklands of Floyds Fork acquires 664 acres of new land
Your walk in the park is getting longer.
December 12, 2023
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Walking trends in Jefferson County
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Louisville compares.
December 7, 2023
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The art of snow plowing
Meet the Metro Snow Team and their artful plows.
November 30, 2023
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