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Just how bad is the traffic in Louisville?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
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Louisville’s sister cities
It’s all in the family.
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Bernheim Forest celebrates 95 years
The forest is a nonagenarian.
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Jefferson Memorial Forest recieves $2.5 million in state investment
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May 15, 2024
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A guide to Louisville bike groups
Louisville is full of passionate cyclists looking to improve city infrastructure and connect with other riders — so let’s get you up to speed.
May 15, 2024
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All you need to know about the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
To help make your entire process at SDF as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 52 nonstop flights.
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