This Saturday night/Sunday morning do not forget to set your clocks forward one hour. We are getting another hour of daylight! Also, this is a great time to check your smoke detectors/batteries!
Louisville Metro Council hosted the 23rd Annual Black History Month Program on Thursday, February 27th, during a special meeting of the Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health & Education Committee, Chaired by Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin (D-2).
This year’s program continued with the theme of “Reaffirming our Diverse Culture. During the program, the committee honored special community honorees that all serve as Louisville Metro Government Directors.
Also, each of the twenty-six Metro Council members honored an individual with an award for his or her achievements in the community. This year Metro Council District 18 honored Yewande Olusesan- Adu. Congratulations to Yewande and all the 2025 honorees!
Pop-Up Drop-Off events are extremely popular, and our staff strives to make the drive-through experience as efficient as possible. Here are seven tips for attending a Pop-Up Drop-Off:
Do not arrive early! All Pop-Up Drop-Off events start at 10 a.m. A line of vehicles causes traffic backups and prevents our equipment from entering.
Only bring sensitive documents to be shredded! The line for shredding is usually the longest. We have seen catalogs, paperback books, etc. being shredded, which is unnecessary and takes up valuable time.
Make sure no items are mixed with your documents! We've seen hammers, scissors, and toys mixed in with documents. These contaminants can break the shredding truck's equipment!
Try giving away usable items first! We see a LOT of decent items being trashed or recycled at our events. Some residents even offer these items to workers - staff is not allowed to keep items. Please try to donate or give away BEFORE coming to our waste and recycling event.
Loads of construction materials, lumber, and loose debris are NOT allowed! Take these loads to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave instead. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are very popular - please follow the rules so we can keep the line moving.
Separate your loads into the various categories! More can be recycled, and the line moves faster when you are ready to offload your items at each station.
Check-in staff will ask for your zip code and which types of items you brought. We track this information so we can keep improving our events. Most residents bring large items, electronics, and documents for shredding. Other categories include metal (or mostly metal) items, tires, yard waste, household recyclables, prescription medication, and shoes.
The Louisville Zoo Walking Club is reopening with a new name and new way to join! From now through October 31, participants are invited to walk the Zoo before regular hours and watch as the Zoo wakes up during this free program. Entry is from 8 to 9:15 a.m., with exit by 9:30 a.m.
Membership to the Zoo is not required to enroll in the Walking Club. Walkers must simply register in person at the Zoo’s entrance before their first walk. Registration is available daily during program hours. After registering, members will receive a Walking Club membership card for quick entry on future visits.
The one-mile, paved walking loop includes both flat areas and hilly terrain, with directional signs to keep walkers on track. Walkers enter at the front gate and are checked in by a Zoo staff member.
Zoo exhibits, concessions, rentals, and other services are not open during Walking Club hours. If walkers wish to see the animals, they must re-enter the Zoo via the front gate at 10 a.m. with a paid admission receipt or Zoo membership. More information at louisvillezoo.org/walk.
Zoo Hours:
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 14, 2025, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. Beginning March 15, 2025, Zoo hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (enjoy until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
The attached invitation is being forwarded on behalf of the applicant for a change in zoning for the development of a LeafSpring School proposed on the vacant property at the corner of Whipps Mill Rd & Old Whipps Mill Rd in Lyndon. This is for an informational meeting the applicant is required to conduct before a formal application can be made with Louisville Metro Office of Planning for this development proposal. Please see the "meeting letter" below for further information.
MEETING: Location: University of Louisville Shelby Campus Founders Hall, Room 14 450 N. Whittington Parkway Louisville, KY 40222 Date: March 12, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and several community partners are sponsoring "Respecting Emotions, Recognizing Experiences: A Trauma Informed Approach" virtual presentation, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13.
This free session, led by Alison Waldorf, an experienced social worker with over eight years in the field, will focus on the ways our emotions and experiences shape our lives. Participants will gain insights on how to:
The annual pothole blitz will kick off Thursday, March 6! We are seeing exponentially more potholes right now than we typically have in the past several years because of record breaking amounts of snow fall and freezing for an extended period this snow season. We are prioritizing filling pot holes on major roadways (high volume/high speed – like Shelbyville road and Dixie Hwy), roadways that have excessive potholes, and responding to potholes submitted to 311.
Please be vigilant when driving:
1. Stay Alert! Keep an eye on the road ahead and watch for potholes.
2. Maintain a Safe Distance. Leave enough space between you and the car ahead so you have time to react to potholes.
3. Slow Down! If you can’t avoid a pothole, reduce your speed before hitting it. Hitting a pothole at high speed increases the impact force.
4. Avoid Sudden Braking. Braking hard just before hitting a pothole can push the front of your car down, making the impact worse.
5. Keep Tires Properly Inflated. Underinflated or overinflated tires are more vulnerable to damage. Check your tire pressure regularly.
Report a pothole through Metro311. Choose "Pothole" and enter the address along with a description if needed.
Louisville Metro Animal Services (MAS) is the only open intake shelter in Jefferson County. Serving as an authority for public safety and the humane treatment of animals, MAS provides a wide range of services including adoption, foster, and volunteer programs, animal care and control enforcement, and collaborative efforts with local partners around our city. MAS strives to create a safer and more compassionate environment for all residents, human and animal alike.
Serve the Louisville community through a rewarding public service career! The Department of Metro Public Works & Assets is currently hiring.
IMPORTANT! The link below is for all of Metro jobs currently open. To learn about career opportunities specifically in Public Works, once you've clicked the link, follow these 3 easy steps:
