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News from July 2023

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Public input process beginning on pool improvements

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 31, 2023

Louisville Parks and Recreation and Metro Council are beginning the public input process on renovations to the Algonquin and Camp Taylor pools with four opportunities coming in August for interested residents to weigh in.

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Congressman Morgan McGarvey Fights for Survivors of Louisville Shootings to Receive Tax-Exempt Donations

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 31, 2023

On July 28, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting that donations received by the survivors, victims, and families of the Old National Bank and Chickasaw Park shootings are tax-exempt in accordance with IRS policy.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending July 29

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 31, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at one gas station in the week ending July 29, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 29

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 30, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at one gas station in the week ending July 29, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Louisville City Wire area weekly mass times

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 29, 2023

The following parishes in the Louisville City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Morgan McGarvey Leads Colleagues to Take Next Steps to Open Louisville’s First Passport Agency

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 28, 2023

On July 27, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), Congressman Thomas Massie (KY-04) and Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Rona Bitter, calling for the Bureau of Consular Affairs to consider opening a passport agency in Louisville Kentucky.

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Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion to undergo emergency demolition this week

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 25, 2023

Emergency demolition work will begin this week on Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion at Cherokee Park.

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Louisville City Wire area weekly mass times

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 22, 2023

The following parishes in the Louisville City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Reps. Morgan McGarvey and Gregory Meeks Lead Congressional Colleagues in Calling for Creation of Muhammad Ali Postage Stamp

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 21, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) led their Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee calling for the creation of a Muhammad Ali postage stamp.

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Mayor Greenberg appoints Gwinn-Villaroel to lead Louisville Metro Police Department

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 21, 2023

Gwinn-Villaroel has served as interim chief of LMPD since January

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4 companies in a city within Jefferson County received four inspections in Q2 2023

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 21, 2023

There were four companies in a city associated with Jefferson County that received four FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Congressman Morgan McGarvey Denounces House Republicans Playing Political Games to Undermine our National Security

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 17, 2023

Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which continues House Republicans’ attacks on freedom and undermines our national security

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Louisville City Wire area weekly mass times

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 15, 2023

The following parishes in the Louisville City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Louisville City Wire area weekly mass times

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 8, 2023

The following parishes in the Louisville City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Councilman Baker Statement on UPS Negotiations

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

I am very disappointed that contract negotiations have hit a stalemate. As one of Louisville’s largest employers, UPS sets a tone for others in the community.

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Fourth Art in the Park to be held at Central Park in partnership with Kentucky Shakespeare on July 18

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

Louisville Parks and Recreation's Art in the Park returns for its fourth year this month in celebration of Park and Recreation Month.

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Mayor Craig Greenberg and Deputy Mayor Pat Mulloy announce two new Strategic Advisors for Economic Development

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Bringing in expertise to help Louisville develop a comprehensive and robust plan to grow the city’s economy, Mayor Craig Greenberg and Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Pat Mulloy announced on Monday that two prominent members of Louisville’s business community have been appointed Strategic Economic Development Advisors for Metro Government.

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Public Health and Wellness looking for person that encountered bat at local restaurant

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is looking for the restaurant customer who came into contact with a bat at Railyard Billiards & Sports Pub, 630 Barret Ave., between the hours of 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. on June 17.

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Louisville City Wire area weekly mass times

By Louisville City Wire | Jul 1, 2023

The following parishes in the Louisville City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Crisis Call Diversion Program to expand service hours

By Louisville City Wire Report | Jul 1, 2023

Beginning July 1, 2023, Louisville Metro Government’s Crisis Call Diversion Program (CCDP), also known as “Deflection,” to send certain 911 calls to a non-police response will expand its service hours to 10 a.m.-10 p.m.