An alliance between the two organizations seeks to improve business coaching and mentoring services for Black and brown minority business owners and budding entrepreneurs. - 34 mins ago, 18 Jun 21, 1:51pm -
Baby Boomers have more than 30,000 empty spare rooms in their Louisville homes. A Boston-based startup says those unused rooms could be a part of the solution to the city's affordable housing crisis, and at the same time, help area seniors age in pla… - 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:51pm -
This gift is intended to fund 50 vacant and abandoned properties in Louisville’s West End to be rehabilitated into affordable rental units over the next three years. - 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:48pm -
Cheers! Two Highlands bars, located just steps away from each other on Bardstown Road, were recently named among the top 100 LGBTQ bars in the U.S.Chill Bar and Big Bar both made Yelp’s ‘Top 100 LGBTQ Bars Across the U.S.’ list. Big Bar, esta… - 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:44pm -
After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Louisville Ballet has announced a return to live performances in its 2021-22, 70th Anniversary season. - 56 mins ago, 18 Jun 21, 1:29pm -
Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Friday appointing Judge Eric Haner over two other nominees, including a Louisville councilwoman. - 1 hour ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:56pm -
Susan Hershberg, the owner of Wiltshire on Market, celebrates her restaurant's reopening after a year of restrictions and pivoting. - 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:23pm -
The Biden administration says it will invest more than $3 billion from the American Rescue Plan to accelerate the discovery, development and manufacturing of COVID-19 antiviral medicines. - 15 mins ago, 18 Jun 21, 2:10pm -
Among the counties where birds have been found is Jefferson County, and residents are being asked to stop feeding birds for the time being. - 32 mins ago, 18 Jun 21, 1:53pm -
Florida’s largest electricity producer takes steps toward clean energy by imploding the chimney stack of its last coal-fired generating plant. - 51 mins ago, 18 Jun 21, 1:34pm -
Police say the suspect, who's name has not been released, fired shots at several vehicles in the area of Kings Crown Drive, in Norton Commons. He also allegedly rammed at least one other driver. - 1 hour ago, 18 Jun 21, 1:23pm -
Biden is at risk of failing to meet his self-imposed target to have 70% of Americans at least partially vaccinated by July 4. - 12 mins ago, 18 Jun 21, 2:13pm -
The Canadian government expects to have enough vaccine delivered for 80% of eligible Canadians to be fully vaccinated by the end of July. - 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:46pm -
There isn’t an exact count of how many people are killed by hippos each year, but all estimates place hippo deaths far below those caused by mosquitoes and snakes. - 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:44pm -
As more pools reopen this year, people have had questions about the safety risks of going to a pool amid the COVID-19 pandemic. - 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:35pm -
Louisville Metro Government has received a $500,000 federal grant to revive The Bourgard College of Music and Art, a historic Black music school in the Russell neighborhood. - 22 hours ago, 17 Jun 21, 4:23pm -
Kentucky’s dispute with a Baptist adoption agency that rejects same-sex couples could be affected by a recent SCOTUS ruling. - 23 hours ago, 17 Jun 21, 3:41pm -
The CROWN Act aims to specifically target anti-Black biases within schools and workplaces across Louisville. It would protect cultural head coverings, natural hair textures and styles, including braids, locks and twists against race-based discriminat… - 23 hours ago, 17 Jun 21, 3:27pm -
By Anna Byerley Photo by Tina Gutierrez Arts Photography Louisville’s Speed Art Museum has selected accomplished curator, art historian and arts administrator Raphaela Platow as its new executive director. Platow has been the Alice & Harris W… - 1 day ago, 17 Jun 21, 1:08pm -
Visit Yew Dell Botanical Gardens for their upcoming Fairy Days and Children in the Dell events By Ella Treinen Photos courtesy of Yew Dell Botanical Gardens With the arrival of a much-needed summer full of warm weather and antsy young ones, the… - 8 days ago, 10 Jun 21, 12:59pm -
The Jewish Community Center’s Aquatics Director By Elizabeth Scinta Photo by Kathryn Harrington Johnny Kimberlin, the Jewish Community Center’s aquatics director was introduced to the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in a roundabout way. “Ab… - 15 days ago, 3 Jun 21, 4:22pm -
Spend your day enjoying this annual fine arts and crafts festival at Maples Park By Emily Renco Photos provided by Arts on the Green With the arrival of warm summer weather comes fun and exciting outdoor events for everyone in the family to enj… - 15 days ago, 3 Jun 21, 2:48pm -
Photos by Marvin Young Churchill Downs and The Fund for the Arts joined together on April 24 to kick off Derby week and celebrate Louisville’s extraordinary arts community with the 2021 Awards in the Arts. Attendees witnessed a variety of musici… - 16 days ago, 2 Jun 21, 5:29pm -
Louisville mourns the death of one of its favorite sons. Actor Ned Beatty passed away this past weekend at the age of 83. Born in Louisville on July 6, 1937, Beatty began his career with a role in the iconic film, “Deliverance.” Beatty seemed to… - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 21, 5:16pm -
Metro government wants to invest more into a violence prevention effort that goes beyond simply pumping money into the Louisville Metro Police Department. Its new strategy however, still heavily involves police. One council member said he thinks th… - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 21, 11:29am -
In an industry where gimmicks are often rewarded, sometimes an artist peeks through the noise, offering a moment of clarity and honesty in the craft of music. Grammy-nominated singer Yola is one of those artists. Her debut, Walk Through Fire, introdu… - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 21, 10:46am -
Coming back to the road after a forced hiatus due to COVID, Styx is set to play Louisville’s Waterfront Park on June 22 with Collective Soul. The band has been around longer than most LEO readers, but remains a popular touring act attracting a wide… - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 21, 10:40am -
from the Kentucky Board of Realtors Lexington, KY (5/27/2021) – The aggregate volume in pending home sales contracts for the state of Kentucky reached a record high last month. $2.2 billion in transactions were under contract in April 2021. This is… - 22 days ago, 27 May 21, 11:43am -
With more time being spent at home than ever before, a large number of Louisville locals are turning their hands to home improvements and renovations. This pastime is currently trending in the region, and here is why:- Information and support In the… - 56 days ago, 23 Apr 21, 2:21pm -
Kegs & Eggs is Back! Friday, April 30 – KY Oaks Morning 8AM – Noon Lou Lou Food & Drink 108 Sears Avenue Call 502.893.7776 for Reservations Louisville, KY – – Derby Week is Back! And Kegs & Eggs has returned to start the weekend off the only… - 73 days ago, 6 Apr 21, 4:04pm -
When it comes to working in healthcare, you have a lot of options. As great as it is to have a wide variety of choices, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming, especially when all you know is you want to work in the medical sector. To help you dec… - 85 days ago, 25 Mar 21, 6:43pm -
There are many ways in which the pandemic has changed the way we should approach our finances. After all, many people lost their job security, had to live off savings or off government help, had major health expenses, and simply faced incredible inst… - 88 days ago, 22 Mar 21, 8:22am -
My allergies are bad enough here without having a nasty carpet holding onto every possible allergen known to man, even after being "professionally cleaned." submitted by /u/luhumushu [link] [comments] - 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 12:41pm -
I’m selling a utility trailer, and I have the clear title in my name. I wanted to transfer it to buyer to get it out of my name, avoid the yearly taxes, etc. it seems most of the interested buyers so far don’t care about titling it, and me wantin… - 3 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 11:15am -
Is it still purported to be full of e. coli and sewage? Or did MSD get around to fixing it as this article suggests they were planning to do over four years: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/tech/science/environment/2016/10/22/relief-way-cheroke… - 5 hours ago, 18 Jun 21, 9:31am -
During one of the last "Recommend a local restaurant" threads, a bunch of you suggested Red Top and I've been working my way through their various hot dogs. Thanks so much to everyone who recommended them! In that vein, is there a good local, non-cha… - 17 hours ago, 17 Jun 21, 9:23pm -
