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GE really does bring good things to life! Three folks representing GE joined Mayor Fischer at the Heine Brothers headquarters to celebrate another successful SummerWorks year.
Heine Brothers’ baristas are all smiles waiting to serve up another great coffee just for you - stop by.
Dr. Marty Polio of JCPS joins sponsors and two SummerWorks students as they shared their wonderful stories.
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SummerWorks generated almost 7,000 jobs this year and we are beginning to recruit more companies and organizations for next year. Don’t get left behind - call today!
Lynn Rippy from YouthBuild has been training youth and finding jobs for many years. She never stops and neither should we. Thank you Lynn!
Regina Blake and Mike Mayes want every organization in town to sponsor at least one young person in a SummerWorks job. You’ll be glad you did.
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Reggie Breeden visited with Councilwoman Sexton Smith at Historic City Hall to talk about the role of a Champion and the impact one person can make. Reggie is a team member of the 2019 Dirt Bowl Basketball Championship Team from Newburg. Congratulations!
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Have you seen our newest public art installation located on West Main Street at the Roy Wilkins Avenue intersection? Stop by, climb aboard, swing on the swing, take lots of photos and have fun?
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Councilwoman Sexton Smith celebrates the unveiling on The Knot on West Main Street among with Greg Braun, past president of Downtown Rotary. Greg led the way for Rotary to be a major funding sponsor. Thank you!
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Caitlyn Bowling and her husband were all smiles at The Knot - come on by and take lots of photos!
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The Knot has a built in swing and plenty of spaces to sit, relax, eat and enjoy.
The Downtown Rotary Rockin’ Band set up under the ramp on West Main Street near Roy Wilkins Avenue. The sound was amazing!
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Many students from Kentucky State University visited Louisville recently to show their pride and encourage others to support HBCU (Historically Black College and University).
JCPS Board Member Corrie Shull brought his expertise to West Louisville, talking about the importance of attending Simmons College of Kentucky: an HBCU. He is now attending Wake Forrest University.
HBCU’s make up 3% of our nation’s universities and graduate the majority of black doctors, lawyers, teachers, administrators, and many other professions.
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Twany Beckham and four of his closest friends launched their documentary telling their stories of growing up in Beecher Terrace and found their way through a focus on education. They are doing amazing work helping fathers and sons build strong relationships.
Twany Beckham and his father reunited telling their story in hopes of encouraging others to do the same. Twany’s childhood coach facilitated the conversation at Metro Untied Way.
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Happy Belated Birthday to Tiny as she celebrated HOPE during the recent announcement of plans to use the one million dollars in Metro funding for those experiencing homelessness. Many thanks to EVERYONE!
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Mayor Fischer congratulates Amanda Mills for the recognition she received from Today’s Woman Magazine for being a Fabulous Woman Under Forty!
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Ron Bolton, president of Schnitzelburg Neighborhood Association grabs a selfie with Councilwoman Sexton Smith and Dawne Gee. Making good things happen together.
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Lucretia’s Kitchen serves up home cookin’ in ChefSpace and can be found catering in the parking lot.
Enzo sells chocolate bars around town to become self sufficient as a disabled veteran.
Renovation has begun on 18th Street behind Sweet Peaches Restaurant. OneWest will develop a restaurant space for chefs when they leave ChefSpace. Way to go!
Johnetta Roberts and Damon Cobble joined others in a recent weekend to learn more about the Legacy Project by OneWest.
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Face painting is always a fun way for children to engage in community events. These students will grow up and run our city some day.
Evon Smith works as CEO of OneWest and is engaging the community in many conversations to explore development ideas for 18th Street near West Broadway.
Great music by DJ John Q!
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If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
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Senior Nutrition - 9am-1pm Monday through Thursday, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
Mondays - Book Mobile, Art Therapy, Bible Study Computer Classes (Based on Weekly Rotation)
Wednesdays - Exercise: Movement & Music, Silver Sneakers Aerobics, yoga (based on weekly rotation)
Thursdays - Pass the Trash game with prizes
The Louisville Metro Department of Community Services Senior Nutrition Program provides lunches at this location to people 60 years or older upon reservation (call 574-MEAL). Donations are invited and encouraged.
Recovery - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
Tuesdays 6pm-7pm - The Bridge 15th & Jefferson, CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for a relaxed time to worship God while focusing on recovery, grace, forgiveness and love! All are invited!
Tuesdays 8pm-9pm - FRESH START - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step free recovery treatment program for people suffering from alcohol addiction! All are invited!
Thursdays 7pm-8pm - ANONYMITY HOME GROUP - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for a combined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step free recovery treatment program or a recovery program based on Christian principals! Rotation of program based on home group. All are invited!
Reentry - Mondays 7/1/19 through 9/23/19, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
You may begin the program any time during the 12 weeks. However, attendance is mandatory for both Sessions of Boot Camp in order to receive 30-day credit toward time served. Attendance is also mandatory for all 12 sessions to receive a 12-week certificate and recommendation to the parole board.
Week 1: Introduction pre-survey - Ferguson // Reading Comprehension - Fitzgerald
Week 2: Math Review - Fitzgerald // Management/Budgeting - Fitzgerald
Contact: (502) 583-5544, molovillage@att.net, wanda_molo@att.net
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We Have Moved! Vision Russell’s Choice Office has moved to a new address: United Building, 600 South 7th Street, 4th Floor (at the corner 7th & Chestnut), Louisville, KY 40203
The Votes Are In!
“After hundreds of residents cast their vote and expressed their desire to honor the rich and important history of Beecher Terrace, the decision has been made to retain the Beecher Terrace name for the redeveloped site. The strong and on-going level of engagement the Beecher Terrace and Russell community members and stakeholders have demonstrated throughout the naming process is consistent with the support they have shown during the planning and implementation stages and is helping to ensure that both communities remain a place residents are proud to call home.”
Construction is underway on the first building, which will be called the 450 Roy Wilkins Avenue Building, and is scheduled for completion in Summer 2020. To learn more about leasing new Beecher Terrace units call 502-569-4972. Thanks to everyone who voted!
SMELL MY CITY, WE ALL HAVE A RIGHT TO LIVE IN HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS.
Pollution poses a significant threat to our health and quality of life.
The “Smell my City” app crowdsources community reports of pollution odors, and visualizes your city’s air quality landscape. Local residents, organization and regulators can use smell report data to help track down potential sources of pollution in their neighborhood. For more info visit: SmellMyCity.org
IOS: SmellMyCity.org/ios
ANDROID: SmellMyCity.org/android
Women Hold Up Half the Sky - Opening Reception: Saturday, September 21st @ 5p – 8p, Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Come join us in the heritage Center Lecture Gallery for an extraordinary exhibition featuring images of everyday women in Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal, as seen through the lenses of photographers Aukram Burton and Bud Dorsey. This exhibition document women living extraordinary lives serving equally important yet unacknowledged roles as leaders in their community and nations.
Russell Neighborhood Association Meeting - Monday, September 23rd @ 6:00 pm, Western Library, 604 S. 10th Street
Come join Russell neighbors and stakeholders for their regular meeting, held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For additional information please email: msjackie6040@gmail.com.
An Extraordinary Evening with Dr. Lonnie Bunch - Wednesday, September 25th @ 5pm – 8:30p, Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
- KCAAH’s first Bourbon Tasting feature top tier brands
- Tour of the Heritage Center and its new exhibits
- Cocktails, Southern Savories, Networking
- Brief comments from VIP guests, Mayor Fischer and Aukram Burton, Executive Director, KCAAH
For tickets or to RSVP for this event click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-re-introduction-of-kcaah-with-dr-lonnie-bunch-tickets-65210934661?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
“A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture” Global Humanities Lecture 2019 - Thursday, September 26th @ 4p – 5:30p, Bingham Humanities Building, 2216 S. First Street Walk – UofL Campus
Guest Speaker: Lonnie G. Bunch III
Secretary Bunch will discuss the relevance of the African American museum, how it is impacting the dialogue about race, discrimination, inclusion and reconciliation in America, and the implications of the African American historical experience for our country today. Limited Seating Available.
Focus Community Meeting - Thursday, September 26th @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 426 S. 15th Street
Focus Community Meeting for Delores Pre-School Tutoring Service in the Russell Community. All community residents and leaders are invited to attend. For additional information please email deloresbutler1240@gmail.com.
Molo Village CDC Presents: The African IBHOLA - Friday, September 27th @ 7pm – 10am, Beuchel Women’s Club, 3758 Pulliam Drive
Come out and enjoy an evening with Maestro J. at this “Formal Attire” fundraising event. For more information and to purchase your ticket online visit www.moments2remember.co/molovillage.
Russell Community Walk - Saturday, September 28th @ 10am – 1pm, Joshua Tabernacle Baptist Church, 426 S. 15th Street
A gathering of neighbors, friends and families. Let us walk, talk and build up our community.
Community Conversation & Reception / 2019-2020 Forum Series - Monday, September 30th @ 5:15p – 6:40p, The Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway
Moderator: Honorable Gerald Neal, Kentucky State Senator
It’s been one year since Dr. Neeli Bendapudi became the 18th President of University of Louisville and launched the 2018-19 A&S Yearlings Club Forum Series. Join us for a second “community conversation” with President Bendapudi and Senator Gerald Neal. Hosted by UofL College of Arts & Sciences. To RSVP: Call Clest Lanier 502-852-3042 or cvlani01@louisville.edu.
- Auto-Heavy Equipment Technician I (2nd shift) (subject to shift)
- Automation Controls Specialist / Grade 17
- Automation Controls Specialist / Grade 17
- Electrical Engineering Co-op
- Engineering Co-Op (Civil/Environmental) - Infrastructure Planning Department
- Engineering Co-Op (Civil/Environmental) - MS4 Environmental Program Department
- Floodwall Maintenance Electrician I / Grade U26
- Maintenance Electrician I / Grade U26 - 2 positions
For detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
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The public comment period is 30 days after the announcement is printed in the Courier Journal. If you chose to voice your opinion, letters must be mailed to: Alcohol Beverage Control Board 1003 Twilight Drive Frankfort, KY 40601.
915 E. Liberty Street
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Small Farm Winery license being applied for, located at 915 E. Liberty Street, Louisville, KY. 40204. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure The Office of Planning and Design has received a demolition permit application for the properties listed below:
Learn more about the Zero Hunger Mobile Market and find a stop near you!
The Louisville Community Grocery meets every second Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 at Joshua Tabernacle, 426 S 15th St. We are looking for neighbors to let us know what you need in a grocery store and to get involved to get the store opened. Food is provided; bring a dish to share if you are able.
Join us for upcoming 2019 meetings: October 8, November 12, December 10
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MetroCall has switched to a new Metro311 reporting system for the general public. You can now report issues, track issues, view past issues, comment on issues, and more from one site. Please visithttp://iframe.publicstuff.com/.
To report a new issue, follow these steps:
- Visit http://iframe.publicstuff.com/
- For City, type in Louisville and select “Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government”
- Program developers suggest you now “sign up” for an account in top right corner. This will allow the system to track all requests. You can also choose not to sign up, which will let you make service requests anonymously.
- To report an issue, select the issue or type something into the search box. Then select issue.
- Next fill out the series of questions. You can enter an actual address or drag and drop the pin on the map to the location.Please be sure to check the address to ensure it’s a valid address.
- Include all details in the description and click submit.
Play around with the new system to become familiar with all the great features. You can now track other people’s service requests and the system will keep them in your account. Please let our office know if you have any issues.
During this In Focus Kentucky segment, Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith talks about the rise in the popularity of electronic scooters in the state of Kentucky and share how the Commonwealth’s two largest cities are developing additional policy to help regulate this growing form of transportation.
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https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/in-focus-shows/2019/08/19/scooter-laws-in-kentucky--part-2
The approved operating budget ordinance can be found here - https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/services/most-requested-ordinances
The Mayor presented his budget plan, the Community responded, and we rolled up our sleeves doing the work we were elected to do. No one got everything they wanted and not everything got funded. I voted for the budget because it maintained a focus on public safety by putting LMPD trained Officers on the street sooner than expected and we continued to fund affordable housing in addition to the $41 million provided during the past four years. We responded to the many concerns related to homelessness by providing $1 million for sheltering and services. This will help provide for pets, partners and possessions in homeless circumstances. Complex challenges require common sense solutions and it is our responsibility to provide safer neighborhoods and better services for all. This includes basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.
And yes, we fought for swimming pools and libraries to make sure no one gets left behind. Not our children, not our seniors, not anyone.
There’s room for everyone to help our community be as good as we say it is. We need businesses, healthcare, education, nonprofit and interfaith communities to reimagine their roles and create common sense solutions. Together – we hold the answer. We can do this, YES we can!
Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith
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Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.
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Butchertown - butchertownpres@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:00 pm
Germantown Paristown - 1094 E. Kentucky St. 396-4836 judithmagrem28@gmail.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Irish Hill Neighborhood Association - For more information info@irishhillneighbors.org
Original Highlands - 1228 E. Breckenridge St 287-3938 driddle121@yahoo.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Paristown Pointe - 1228 E. Breckinridge St 502-587-1595 jorobinson854@icloud.com 2nd Tuesday @6:30 pm
Phoenix Hill - 451 Baxter Avene 583-7133 phoenixhillna@gmail.com 4th Monday @ 5:30 pm
Portland Now - 2503 Montgomery St. 438-0189 larry.stoess@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Russell Neighborhood - 604 S. 10th Street at Western Library, (502) 389-7004 or email Jackie Floyd, 4th Tuesday every month @ 6:00pm
Schnitzelburg Area Community Council - St Elizabeth's 1020 E Burnett Schnitzelburg.org
Shelby Park - 600 E. Oak Street 417-5336 Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Smoketown - 325 E. Kentucky Street 836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm
South Fourth Street - Jim Reskin, President
Meriwether Fort Hill Neighborhood Association - 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 at Shelby Traditional. Jess Brown 270-227-9123
Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Public Works: (502) 574-5810
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-4016
TARC: (502) 585-1234
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Legal Aid: (502) 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
LMPD 1st Division: (502) 574-7167
LMPD 2nd Division: (502) 574-2478
LMPD 4th Division: (502) 574-7010
LMPD 5th Division: (502) 574-7636
Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov
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