Fischer acknowledged the city’s shortcomings and said Louisville must rise above the second tier: The city has lost thousands of jobs in the last decade; educated residents have moved away; and current graduation rates are below expectations.
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Sixth District Tally Confirmed
Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson is now in possession of vote totals in the 6th District U.S. House race, as certified by local county clerks, but the numbers still must go before the State Board of Elections.
Louisville Hopes To Lure WEG Visitors With New Festival
City officials Tuesday announced the Experience Louisville Festival. Many of the festival events will be familiar to Louisvillians.
Creative Cities Summit Begins In Lexington
By Alan Lytle, Kentucky Public Radio The Creative Cities Summit begins Wednesday in Lexington. The conference brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and city officials from across the nation to discuss new ways of tackling old problems. Event Co-producer Phil Holubek says one challenge facing cities these days is the fact that young professionals are a… Continue reading Creative Cities Summit Begins In Lexington
Kennedy Center Head Advises Kentucky Arts Groups
The president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts visited Louisville and Lexington today to talk to arts groups about surviving the recession. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. [LISTEN HERE to the public forum with Michael Kaiser in Louisville hosted by Marc Masterson, the artistic director of Actors Theatre of Louisville, or right click… Continue reading Kennedy Center Head Advises Kentucky Arts Groups
Newberry Unveils Lexington Budget
Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry says this has been one of the most difficult economic times for the city since the Great Depression.
US Census Bureau to Hire 2000 in Louisville, Lexington
The U.S. Census Bureau needs workers for the 2010 census beginning in the spring of 2009. The Bureau has announced it will open offices in Lexington and Louisville, hiring up to a thousand full and part time workers for the temporary jobs in each location.
Louisville Invests $50,000 for Public Art Master Plan
Public Art is popping up around the country. There are more than 350 public art programs at the city, state and national levels. And today, Louisville announced it will establish a master plan of its own. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. Why is public art important? “Art is about life. It’s about economic development. It’s… Continue reading Louisville Invests $50,000 for Public Art Master Plan