64°F8:25 AM The Earth Day party of the century rages on all month at the Louisville Zoo [Family & Parenting]
Earth Day was established more than forty years ago as an environmental "teach-in" designed to raise awareness about ecology and the preservation of our precious ecosystem. Since then, and thanks to its official sanction by the UN, it has been celebrated every year in more than 175 countries around the world, and has energized whole populations to create lasting policies that protect our planet's future.
Renovations planned for Louisville’s historic Water Pumping Station [Opinion: The Arena]
Louisville’s beautiful Water Pumping Station, on River Road at Zorn Avenue, is scheduled for a major make-over soon. More than 150 years of Louisville Water Company history will be preserved, renovated and put on display as the company gears up for a $2.35 million interior restoration project at its landmark original Pumping Station.
Louisville news: Toxic edition [News roundup]
• Bullitt County judge unluckily strikes smoking ban. [Courier-Journal]
• John Ashcroft sings. [Courier-Journal]
Louisville news: Conway's strategy of focusing prosecutions on unpopular targets backfires edition [News]
- "The campaign manager for Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Williams has left the campaign, its chairman confirmed Thursday.
Louisville Water Company 'thanks you for your patience' [News]
Louisville Water Company posted this letter to its customers on its website, which it asked us to share with you:
Free bottled water and boil advisory due to water main break [news]
After a water main break on the hottest day of the summer, much of downtown and surrounding areas are without water or air conditioning. A good portion of the city is under a boil advisory.
According to the Louisville.gov, the boundary for those who should boil their water is the Ohio River to the north, Watterson Expressway to the south, 9th street to the west and Bardstown-Baxter Avenue to the east. See the image included.
Coffee beans but no water as pipe break closes Heine Bros., other Douglass Loop businesses [Highlands]
A series of water main breakages continues to disrupt business for several Douglass Loop establishments, including Heine Bros. Coffee. The popular local microroastery has been closed since early Saturday morning, with patrons invited to visit one of their other Highlands-area locations.
Pizza and sandwich shop Fat Jimmy’s has had intermittent operations since the disruption, reopening on Sunday only to close again on Monday. As of the time of this writing, it is open again. “They’re working on it now,” says assistant manager Justin Edwards.
Louisville Water Company added to Louisville Mobile app [Technology]
News, events, restaurant inspection scores, park finder and now the Louisville Water Company has been added to that line-up; all at the palm of your hands with the Louisville Metro Government mobile apps. Use the Louisville Water Company component to access your online account or keep track of news and events.
With the new addition, you can access your account, visit our web site, learn about current events and more.
Louisville news: We can handle it! edition [News roundup]
• Steve Beshear isn’t one to look a gift horse (or sheep, or ass) in the mouth. [Courier-Journal]
• The water tastes cleaner already. [WFPL]
Walking Wednesdays - Walk and Drink (Tap Water, of course)
We have all heard that Louisville has some of the best tasting tap water in the country. Join the Louisville Water Company on for Walking Wednesdays at the Crescent Hill Reservoir where you can learn a little about their history and innovation. This program has been offered throughout the summer in celebration of the Water Company's 150th anniversary.
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