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 Pavement restoration is planned to begin on the north lane of Story Avenue between Adams St and Cabel St on Monday 7/14/2025. Work is anticipated to last 2 weeks.
Please note that roadways running perpendicular to Story Avenue (Adams St, Wester St, and Cabel St) will have the roads closed to complete the pavement restoration work.
 Join me and Richard Price, Director of the Department of Codes & Regulations, for District 4's Quarterly Advisory Board Meeting.
Wednesday, July 16
6pm - 7:30pm
City Hall
1st FL conference room
 As part of his Safe Louisville crime plan, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) are launching a new initiative called Get Busy. The goal is to provide middle-school-aged youth who live in areas that are most affected by gun violence with new opportunities and activities after school and on weekends throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
“We know that preventing violence in Louisville requires a comprehensive strategy, and one of the vital components is providing safe activities for young people in neighborhoods with the most urgent needs,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Louisville is fortunate to have incredible non-profit partners doing work in this space, and this funding will provide opportunities to expand or develop programming to serve more young people in new and creative ways.”
OVP is offering three $116,000 grants to proposals from groups that address violence and promote youth development. Each proposal must involve a minimum of three community organizations. The programming must take place in the Russell, Park Hill/Algonquin, and Southside/Americana neighborhoods. The proposals must also have a personalized mentorship component and focus on attracting and serving as many middle-school-aged youth as possible.
One grant will go to each of the three neighborhoods.
Applications open on July 21, at 12 a.m. on the OVP website. There will also be an information session at the OVP office on July 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. If you cannot attend the meeting in-person, there will also be a virtual option.
The application deadline is August 20 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information on the grants, click here.
Stay in the know with what’s happening around our city.
Watch the latest Mayor’s Minute HERE for updates, highlights, and what’s ahead for Louisville.
 National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held on the first Tuesday of August to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It aims to enhance relationships between neighbors and law enforcement, making neighborhoods safer and more caring
Join the fun with the 1st Division
August 5th
at the Big Four Lawn
5pm - 7pm
  The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness recently detected mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in the Tyler Park area and parts of the Highlands. Crews have already fogged the area to help prevent infection and control the mosquito population.
So far, no human cases have been confirmed this year in Jefferson County. Most people infected show no or mild symptoms, but people over 60 and those with certain health conditions are at higher risk for severe illness.
Tips to Stay Safe:
- Use insect repellent as directed
- Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors
 The next Metro Council meeting is Thursday, July 31, at 6:00p.m.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here. To watch Metro Council Meetings live on YouTube, you can visit the LouisvilleMetroTV channel by clicking here,
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live-streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
For additional information or questions, you can reach the Metro Council Clerk’s Office at (502) 574-3902
 Each year, MSD’s Urban Reforestation Program partners with local organizations, neighborhood groups, and residents to plant 1,000 trees across Louisville and Jefferson County—strengthening our community’s green infrastructure one tree at a time. These trees actively manage stormwater while enhancing neighborhoods with beauty, shade, and cleaner air. Trees—and the green spaces they support—are powerful allies in protecting our waterways, reducing erosion, and creating a healthier, more resilient city for all.
The Urban Reforestation Program is now accepting applications for tree planting projects. Grants will pay for trees planted within the MSD Drainage Service area, which includes all of Jefferson County except for the cities of Shively, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews and Anchorage.
Visit https://louisvillemsd.org/trees for more information and to download the application. The application deadline is Friday August 1, 2025 at 5pm ET.
Please contact trees@louisvillemsd.org or (502)540-6022 with any questions.
 You Are Invited!
The SmoketownCLT Hancock Development Ceremonial Groundbreaking
Corner of Hancock St. & Jacob St., 40203
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Press Conference begins at 10:00 AM
Community Celebration & Finzer Visioning Talks begin at 12:00 PM
Join the Smoketown Community Land Trust as we celebrate a historic milestone in the heart of Smoketown — a neighborhood rich with legacy, culture, and resilience.
This ceremonial groundbreaking marks the beginning of new, community-led development that centers affordable homeownership opportunities and honors the voices of residents, past and present.
We welcome all Smoketown community members, partners, and supporters of affordable housing development to take part in this powerful moment.
Let’s build the future together — rooted in history, shaped by vision.
Please RSVP to smoketownclt@gmail.com or visit us online @smoketownclt.org!
 Green Leaves is excited to host an afternoon of learning, networking, and collaboration on Tuesday, July 15th from 1:30–3:30 PM at Treyton Oak Towers!
This event is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals, families, and community partners to come together, share resources, and gain valuable insights into the services and support available for seniors. We have a great group presenting next month!
Date: Tuesday, July 15th
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Treyton Oak Towers
For more information, contact Gabby at 502.851.5267
 Mark your calendars & Hop on / off at 8 exciting stops along Frankfort Avenue and Brownsboro Road:
July 25th | 4–9 PM
October 24th | 4–9 PM
May 29th | 4–9 PM
- Mellwood Art Center (Park & Ride- 1860 Mellwood Ave)
- Bingham Park (Brownsboro Rd & Haldeman)
- Chicken Steps (Brownsboro & N Clifton)
- Frankfort & S Galt
- Crescent Hill Library (Frankfort & S Birchwood)
- Irish Rover (2319 Frankfort)
- Core Fluency / Retta’s Ice Cream (2015 Frankfort Ave)
- Silver Dollar (1761 Frankfort Ave)
What to Expect:
- Free trolley rides connecting you to local gems
- Exclusive deals and pop-up events from neighborhood businesses
- Live music, art, and family-friendly fun
- A celebration of all things LOCAL
More info: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-9/fat-friday-trolley-hop
 July 19th
2pm - 4pm
Main Library (301 York Street)
Join the fun of dance, fun warm-up activities, meeting new friends and a goody bag with Miss Aubrey (Hinkle), Louisville All-Star Dance Producer & Choreographer.
 Join us on East Market Street for some fun in the sun during NuLu Summer Fest!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
12pm - 7pm
NuLu's annual summer celebration, NuLu Summer Fest, will return to the 700 & 800 blocks of East Market Street on Saturday, July 19 from 12-7 pm with surf-inspired tunes, a watermelon eating contest, limbo contest, putt-putt, pickleball, summer yard games, local food trucks, 80+ vendors, and a tiki bar from Crowler Catering.
Admission is free to NuLu Summer Fest.
PLEASE NOTE: WE LOVE YOUR FURRY FRIENDS, BUT PLEASE LEAVE THEM AT HOME.
 Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Office of Sustainability leading are leading a city-wide effort to cut down on single-use plastics.
As part of this global movement, residents and businesses are encouraged to share reusable swaps, support sustainable practices, and learn more about plastic pollution.
Throughout the month, the Office of Sustainability will offer tips, highlight local sustainability champions, and host a documentary screening of "We’re All Plastic People Now" at Trellis Brewing on July 24.
Follow and tag @SustainLouisville with your sustainable swaps for a chance to win eco-friendly prizes
 Age Friendly Louisville is seeking older adult communities who wish to be involved in an intergenerational project.
Interested groups would write letters, cards, or notes for K-12 students in the Louisville-Jefferson County area as the head back to school in August.
If interested contact Kyra at 502.436.7972 or Chris at 502.640.7716
The deadline to be involved is August 1st
 Councilmembers Andrew Owen, Donna Purvis, Ben Reno-Weber, Jennifer Chappell, Stuart Benson, and Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge have partnered with Metro Animal Services and EthanAlmighty to host a series of free spay and neuter clinics from July to December 2025.
The first clinic is scheduled for Sunday, July 27, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and will provide spay and neuter services, microchipping, vaccinations, and heartworm testing to fifty pre-registered dogs.
The clinics will be held monthly, on the last Sunday of the month. Local veterinarians will perform the procedures throughout the day. After surgery and wellness updates, the dogs will recover at Metro Animal Services.
Registration is now available for the July clinic on the EthanAlmighty website (https://ethanalmighty.com/ola/services/ethan-s-kindness-clinic-1).
 On Saturday, July 19, the California Community Center will host a community-driven event dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of BIPOC residents across Jefferson County.
From 12:00 to 4:00 PM, attendees can explore resources, engage with over 50 participating organizations, and enjoy a welcoming space that promotes culturally competent mental health care.
With more than 350 people attending last year, this festival continues to serve as an essential platform for raising awareness, building connections, and fostering healing in the community
 You're warmly invited to take part in one of Louisville’s most joyful traditions—the Parade of Cultures at WorldFest!
Taking place on Saturday, August 30th at Noon during the festival, this lively parade is a chance for the community to walk proudly down 5th Street in traditional clothing, celebrating the customs, colors, and stories that make your heritage special. Whether you're walking with a group or cheering from the sidelines, your presence adds to the energy and beauty of this beloved event.
Join us in honoring the traditions that make our city feel like home for so many.
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