WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrated its 16th anniversary with four days of expanded world food, music, dance, culture and education  Labor Day weekend on Louisville’s Belvedere downtown. 

Dress for Success launched its Mobile Career Center at 4th Street Live!

Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire & development tools to help them thrive!

El Taco Luchador is taking over the space that once belonged to Zoe's Kitchen, 500 W. Jefferson St. El Taco Luchador serves more than 10 types of fresh, cooked-to-order tacos along with Mexican sandwiches known as tortas. The menu also features salads and sides such as grilled corn on the cob with mayo, cotija cheese and chile pequin and homemade churros.

Come on downtown and enjoy!

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana announced Thursday that it will begin the renovation of the Greater Louisville Medical Society Building at 101 W. Chestnut St., also known as the Old Medical School building, next week.
The $21 million project will nearly double the capacity and improve facilities of the Ronald McDonald House in Louisville. The project will add 20 rooms, which will increase the number of families who can stay in the house from 1,500 to 3,000 per year. It serves families who travel to Louisville from out of town for their children’s medical care and need to stay near the hospital. They are asked to contribute $20 per night, but no one is every turned away for inability to pay, Hedley said. The Ronald McDonald House has had to turn families away, however, because of lack of space.  

The Louisville Academy for English as a Second Language (LAESL) meets the needs of nonnative English speakers who are functioning at higher levels. This program helps nonnative English speakers transition into General Educational Development (GED) classes, postsecondary education, or careers. Classes provide intensive instruction for intermediate- to advanced-level students. Thank you Jayne West for all you do! 

Henry Greene Apartments have begun its renovation project upgrading its apartments and adding new lighting. To celebrate its renewal there was a groundbreaking ceremony with residents and area leaders.

The Spirit of Kentucky, a new exhibit at the Frazier History Museum explores the history, craft and culture of Kentucky bourbon.

The exhibit, which occupies a 10,000 square-foot wing on the third floor of the museum, divides into three themed rooms: “Enchanted” looks at how the geography and geology of Kentucky promote bourbon-making; “Gracious” celebrates the camaraderie of bourbon makers and “Refined” examines the culture of bourbon consumers and collectors.
A secret door is hidden somewhere in the exhibit leads to a speakeasy where visitors can play checkers and listen to jazz. Of course, they’ve got to find the entrance first! Happy hunting!

There are hundreds of families in Louisville Metro living with the burden of Sickle Cell Disease. This means a lifetime of painful episodes, blood transfusions and frequent trips to the hospital. These treatments can often cause complications that are just as bad or worse than the effects of the disease itself. With good health care, many people who have sickle cell anemia can live productive lives. The Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana, Inc. (SCAK) has been an advocate and resource for patients and families throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. 

The 8th Annual Sickle Cell Unity Walk to bring awareness to and secure funds for families living with this disease  took place in Shawnee Park Labor Day weekend. 

You've heard the old saying, "walk a mile in my shoes." If we take time to listen to each other we might just learn something. 

Arthur M. Walters served this community for nearly 50 years as one of Louisville’s most effective leaders for justice and opportunity, and was respected for his sincerity, honesty, and unwavering commitment.  In 1963, Mr. Walters joined the Louisville Urban League as the Director of Job Development and Employment, later was named Executive Director, and served in that capacity until 1987, and worked tirelessly in creating employment, housing, and educational opportunities previously denied minorities.

Arthur M. Walters’ service to Louisville Metro will  hereby recognized with the placement of an honorary street sign on the corner of South 16th Street and West Broadway next to the Louisville Urban League in Louisville, Kentucky and so designated as “Arthur M. Walters Way” on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 1pm.

See Something Say Something!!!!

We all know that illegal dumping--putting waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility--is an eyesore that is expensive to clean up, diminishes quality of life, discourages economic development and even sends plastic debris into our waterways.

That's why people caught dumping along our city's alleys, sidewalks, fields and roadsides are subject to fines and impoundment of any vehicle used in the dumping. That's where citizens can help with the problem. If you witness illegal dumping while it's happening, report it.

We've developed a new online form you can use to tell us where it happened, describe the vehicle(s) involved, preferably with license plate number(s), and even upload pictures. Of course you can always call Metro Call 311 or 574-5000. For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form, visit our illegal dumping webpage.

For the third year, the Shelby Park neighborhood Association invites you to experience the Shelby Park neighborhood at House of Ruth 607 E Saint Catherine.

We are showcasing 8 properties with New Directions Housing and River City Housing: four properties are dedicated ‘affordable’ as the neighborhood continues to seek parity as Louisville’s first blended community.

House of Ruth hosts our vendor fair in their education building dedicated to the housing trades and PNC Mortgage will provide information on home ownership.

Walking or biking, almost each and every repurposed building will host open houses so you see our businesses and active non-profit culture vitality and connection to the neighborhood.

Olmsted Parks will host a docent-led tour of Shelby Park: an early turn of the 20th century Olmsted sons’s design. From there, we encourage visitors to see the many examples of public mural art or the 5 Kentucky Historical Society roadside markers connecting our sense of place to the rest of The Commonwealth. 

Slow up and visit? See how the community is revitalizing our shotgun heritage and other housing stock. Make sure to visit The Logan Street Market. Louisville’s first, permanent market in 30 years. We welcome you to Louisville’s neighborhood on the move: Shelby Park. 

Click HERE for more information

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Registration Appointment Letter Pick-Up runs Sept 4th through Sept 28th for families needing Christmas Assistance.

The Angel Tree campaign is now in its 35th year and is designed to help struggling families enjoy a Merry Christmas with gifts, toys, clothing and food.

Step 1 – is for a family member or guardian to Pick Up a Registration Letter at The Salvation Army, 911 S. Brook Street ( the old Male HS).

Letters can be picked up WEEKDAYS 9A-4P in September from the front receptionist desk at 911 S. Brook St. A Registration Appointment letter will provide the information needed and what to bring to a registration appointment in October. All families with children age newborn through 12 years old who know that they will struggle to provide Christmas for their family should pick up an Angel Tree Registration Appointment Letter on a weekday Sept 4-Sept 28th. For more information call 502-671-4900 or visit www.salvationarmylouisville.org

 Mayor Greg Fischer announced that Louisville Forward’s Small Business Development team is accepting applications for the second cohort of the city’s Entrée-preneurship Series, a free program designed to foster the development of new restaurateurs and food entrepreneurs.

The interactive 10-class series, originally called the Food Entrepreneurship Series, will run from Sept. 8 to Dec. 1, and will be taught by local industry-leading professionals. All classes will meet at Chef Space, 1812 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., on Saturdays from 8:30 – 11 a.m.

The inaugural Food Entrepreneurship Series launched earlier this year and graduated nine entrepreneurs with skills needed to start or grow their businesses in Louisville’s food industry.

Registration is open, but space is limited. To participate, individuals must be over 18 years of age, attend 9 of the 10 classes and be a Louisville resident. There is no fee to participate in the series. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive continued assistance and connections to resources from Louisville Forward’s small business development team. 

To apply for the Entrée-preneurship Series visit

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/entree-preneurship-series

Get damaged garbage carts replaced.

It's free once a year if damage is shown.

A damaged garbage or recycling cart is bad for multiple reasons. The damaged cart won't hold the garbage or recycling as well as it should which can lead to litter and attract animals. Broken handles or wheels also make it difficult and potentially dangerous for our Solid Waste Tippers to lift and empty carts.

 So let us know if you have a damaged cart. Call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000. Provide them with your name, address and daytime phone number along with the serial number from the cart and a description of the damage. Or complete this online form.

This week Metro Public Works is highlighting sections of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances that often come as a surprise to residents. They basically require property owners and residents to keep the area around homes clean and free of obstructions, from the center line of the street to the center line of any adjacent alley.

§ 156.051 RESPONSIBILITY OF PERSONS.

(1)         Cleanliness.  Every occupant of a structure or part thereof shall keep that part of the structure or premises which that occupant occupies, controls, or uses in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, and in the case of a single-family structure, the owner shall keep the premises free of all weeds...to the center line of such street, easement or alley as are adjacent to or abut the premises.   

That includes that patch of grass between the sidewalk and the curb known as a verge.

What is a Right-of-Way Obstruction?

Any structure that may prevent or impede the full and free use by the public of the entire sidewalk, street, alley, or public way (right of way).  Some examples of right-of-way obstructions:  basketball goals left on the curb line, concrete pyramids, piles of brush, items being sold, political/advertising signs, trees, shrubs, retaining walls, cars parked in the right of way, and any obstructions to cross visibility. 

If someone close to you were very depressed, or having suicidal thoughts -- would you recognize it, or know what to do or say? 

Far more people die from suicides than homicides in Louisville and we hope you will make plans to join a training on suicide prevention the week of September 9 - 15, National Suicide Prevention Week.

There are more than 80 free trainings on a proven suicide prevention technique being offered around our city.  Anyone 18 or older can take the training.  You need no health, healthcare, mental health or counseling knowledge to participate.  The training, called Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), helps participants learn the myths about suicide as well as warning signs, and includes how to give someone hope and help.

Anyone who is interested can visit QPRLOU.com to find and register for classes being offered all over the city.  Please make plans to help prevent suicides by joining a training in September! 

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure      

The Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review has received a demolition permit application for the property listed below:

Subject Property:  411 S. 18th St.

Case Number:    WR1072172

The above reference property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places.

Per LMCO (150.110), the requested demolition permit can be issued on the following date: 9/28/18

For additional information regarding this application visit the website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review 

or contact Mike Beard, Plan Review Supervisor at 574-3321 or

Cynthia Johnson, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

Louisville Metro Develop Louisville, Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review

444 S. Fifth Street, Suite 100, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-4313

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure      

The Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review has received a demolition permit application for the property listed below:

Subject Property:  619 S. 20th St.

Case Number:    WR1061820

The above reference property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places.

Per LMCO (150.110), the requested demolition permit can be issued on the following date: 10/4/18

For additional information regarding this application visit the website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review 

or contact Mike Beard, Plan Review Supervisor at 574-3321 or

Cynthia Johnson, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

Louisville Metro Develop Louisville, Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review

444 S. Fifth Street, Suite 100, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-4313