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Mayor Greg Fischer today recognized the contributions of the LOU Covid Rapid Response Group to helping combat the COVID-19 pandemic through the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) starting in March. The group is a collection of manufacturers, suppliers, universities and individuals designing and manufacturing or 3D...

Mayor Greg Fischer today recognized the contributions of the LOU COVID Rapid Response Group to helping combat the COVID-19 pandemic through the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) starting in March. The group is a collection of manufacturers, suppliers, universities and individuals designing and manufacturing or 3D...

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and Lacuna Health has increased staffing for its COVID-19 Helpline to even more quickly provide support and answers to residents and businesses with questions about COVID-19 – and to initiate the contact tracing process among those testing positive for the virus. Metro’s Contact Tracing...

The Louisville Metro Council will offer a public comment session for those who would like to speak on the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Metro Government and the River City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #614.

Councilman Coan and Councilwoman Jessica Green (D-1) discuss her life, experiences and relentless pursuit of a more just city. Available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify or your podcatcher of choice!

Mayor Greg Fischer and Public Health and Wellness Director Dr. Sarah Moyer stated today that Louisville’s COVID-19 cases are continuing to increase at an alarming rate, and we remain in the red alert level in every ZIP code in Louisville. That means there are more than 25 cases per 100,000 residents. “This virus isn’t going away,” the Mayor said....

Mayor Greg Fischer and Metro Council President David James today announced their Civilian Review Board Work Group’s proposal to establish a new Civilian Review & Accountability Board will be heard by the Council’s Public Safety Committee at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. The group’s recommendation would add a new layer of independent review to...

President David James (D-6) has announced the Historic City Hall Clock is shining pink in as reminder of the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

With winter just around the corner, the Metro Council’s Community Affairs, Health and Education Committee will hold an important discussion on Wednesday, October 28th to learn what local utilities plan to do to help those facing cutoffs due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2) announces an expansion of health services will be available at the current drive thru COVID 19 testing site in District 2 this coming Monday, October 26th.

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and Norton Healthcare are sponsoring a Facebook Town Hall on the topic of substance abuse and its impact on pregnant women and their families Thursday, October 22 at 6 p.m. With October being Substance Abuse Prevention month, the health department’s Healthy Start program and partners are...

An increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Louisville has elevated the city’s COVID status to alert level “Red.” Speaking during the city’s weekly COVID-19 update, Public Health and Wellness Director, Dr. Sarah Moyer, explained that a Red alert level means there are more than 25 positive cases per 100,000 people per day, based on the most...

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Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that Louisville Metro Government has removed the income requirement for all of its eviction prevention assistance programs in an effort to streamline the application process for all applicants. The income requirement has been replaced with a maximum cap on monthly rental assistance. Eligible residents can now...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 21, 2020)–The Louisville Free Public Library's Middletown branch is one step closer to having a new,more permanent home. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Middletown Mayor Byron Chapman, and Library Director Lee Burchfield today announced a lease agreement that will provide a new Middletown-owned site for the library rent-free...