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Louisville news: Commissioner of Grifting, Richie Farmer, hired his sexy-time lady's friend too [News]
- "Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer is defending the hire of his girlfriend to the department as a special assistant." [WFPL]
Douglass Loop-area building under contract; CVS purchase thwarted [News]
After more than a year and a half, the struggle over the 2100 block of Bardstown Road—bounded by the Twig and Leaf diner at Douglass Boulevard and a vacant building at Princeton Drive—is over.
CVS at Douglass Loop: Not Dead Yet [News]
CVS, which attempted to get the Twig and Leaf property for a new drugstore, has reignited its interest in putting down roots in the Douglass Loop area.
According to Terra Long, legislative assistant to Councilman Tom Owen (8th District), the Woonsocket, R.I.-based chain is still trying to acquire property in the Douglass Loop area. Despite the landmark status granted to the Twig and Leaf restaurant this past April, a number of buildings—including Café Metro—are still vacant.
Louisville news: Kentucky values = pollution, sticking it to African kids, inferior eyecare edition [News]
- "CVS, which attempted to get the Twig and Leaf property for a new drugstore, has reignited its interest in putting down roots in the Douglass Loop area.
The EntrepreMayor [Louisville Magazine]
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Louisville news: Have Karen Sypher's new lawyers been taking hits from Aqua Buddha? edition [News]
- "Less than two months after saying Americans 'got burned,' [on the $787 billion economic stimulus bill, U.S. Senator Mitch] McConnell sent letters to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, quietly seeking support for local projects — which he characterized as important initiatives — to be funded by the bill he attacked." [Courier-Journal]
Critical Cherokee Triangle intersection’s realignment under way [Highlands]
Cherokee Triangle is about to get a lot safer.
Louisville news: Councilman Owen's going to ride his bike in this heat? edition [News roundup]
- "Republican Rand Paul and Democrat Jack Conway — have accepted invitations to speak at Kentucky’s premiere political event, the annual Fancy Farm picnic in western Kentucky." [Bluegrass Politics]
Get even higher at the Upper Highlands Festival [Highlands]
The Upper Highlands Neighborhood Association will celebrate its sixth annual Festival in the Upper Highlands this Saturday, June 26 on the front lawn of Atherton High School, 3000 Dundee Road in the Highlands—and there truly will be something for everybody.
Hey Bellarmine students! Park somewhere else!
As any college student with a car knows, it can be tough to find a parking space when you’re rushed. But those at Bellarmine University who skip the parking lot option—or truly can’t find a spot—have inflamed nearby residents who now find their own parking situation compromised.
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