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Just How Fat IS Compassionate Possibility City?

May 22nd, 2012 · 4 Comments

Here’s how the paper in Lexington started out about West End murders yesterday: A woman was charged Monday with murder in one shooting death and police are seeking information into the unrelated deaths of two other people who were shot the same day just a block away in a crime-riddled west Louisville neighborhood. [H-L] The [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Business · Health Care · Homeless · Hype · Indiana · Lexington · Newspaper · Politics · Possibility City · Scandal · State Government · West End

Nope, Definitely Not Most Compassionate Or Safest

May 18th, 2012 · 6 Comments

What was that, Greg, about Louisville being the most compassionate city in the country? What was that, again, about Louisville being the safest city in the nation? Quit with the damn buzz words. You looked and sounded like an imbecile while 95% of the city was stressed and saddened over yesterday’s tragic mess of death. [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Bikes · Butchertown · Death · Economy · Greg Fischer · Guns · Hype · Metro Government · Politics · West End · WLKY

Sorry, But “Compassionate City” Isn’t A Real Thing

May 8th, 2012 · 3 Comments

Why is anybody still pretending the Charter for Compassion or whatever is a real thing in Louisville? It’s not. The city’s own mayor can’t even understand it. [C-J/AKN] Metro Police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man in front of a liquor store in West Louisville. [FOX41] The bourbon had been [...]

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Tags: Churchill Downs · Death · Education · Greg Fischer · Health Care · Hype · Indiana · Jerry Abramson · Kentucky Derby · Lexington · Metro Government · MSD · TV · West End

Another Reason Greg Fischer Is A One-Termer

March 12th, 2012 · 15 Comments

You already knew that Greg Fischer wouldn’t be going to the Portland neighborhood. We told you last week. But read this: Initially, the mayor’s office would not comment on the reason for the mayor’s absence, however, later confirmed in an interview that Fischer will be out of town on vacation. HAHAHA. Vacation. But it gets [...]

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Tags: Greg Fischer · Metro Government · Possibility City · West End

Frankfort Trying To Make Govt Handouts Secret

March 9th, 2012 · No Comments

If you can afford to read this but have not given something – even $1 – to tornado relief efforts in Kentucky? You should be loosely ashamed. Do so now. [Red Cross] Here comes your state government being more and more secret. Hiding spending records of businesses that are fully funded with your tax dollars. [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Charity · Economy · Education · Greg Fischer · Housing · John Yarmuth · Newspaper · Oops · Sports · State Government · Steve Beshear · University of Louisville · West End

Ruh Ro Moment For Ohio River Bridges Debacle

March 8th, 2012 · 3 Comments

If you don’t want to donate to the Red Cross, call the Gateway Area Development District at 606.780.0090 – the organization has established a fund for tornado assistance and relief in Eastern Kentucky. [Just Do It] This is a nice step for helping start-ups. But put it in a spot that’s convenient, where there’s parking [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Business · Charity · Indiana · Metro Council · Mitch McConnell · Ohio River Bridges · Parks · State Government · Weather · West End

New Muhammad Ali Historical Marker Unveiled

March 1st, 2012 · No Comments

Today several Metro Council members unveiled an historical Muhammad Ali Marker at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. “While Muhammad Ali is known the world over for his humanitarian work, I am happy this marker will serve as a reminder for everyone that he has roots in Louisville’s West End,” said Councilwoman Cheri Bryant [...]

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Tags: Possibility City · West End

New Albany Says Louisville To Blame For Its Crime

February 1st, 2012 · No Comments

A paramedic in Louisville is being ignored by Greg Fischer and most of his administration after an amputation. Meanwhile, the Parks director was allowed to keep his job after driving drunk in a city-owned vehicle, Metro Animal Services is killing more than ever before, the head of the Metro Sewer District was excoriated in an [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Greg Fischer · Indiana · Metro Council · Metro Government · Music · Old Louisville · Police · Possibility City · Scandal · State Government · Weather · West End

It’s Monday. What Will Float Up At MSD Today?

January 9th, 2012 · 2 Comments

The Metro Sewer District board is set to discuss ethics policy. Will you be holding your breath on that one? [WFPL] Let the Jerry Abramson knob-slobbing begin. We’re not sure how it’s technically possible to work full-time in Frankfort while he works full-time in Louisville. [WAVE3] This is the State of the Commonwealth speech that [...]

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Tags: Greg Fischer · Health Care · JCPS · Jerry Abramson · Library · Metro Council · MSD · Music · Scandal · State Government · Steve Beshear · University of Louisville · West End

Scott Says Greg Fischer Needs A Reality Ride

January 5th, 2012 · 1 Comment

Remember when Greg Fischer referred to Attica Scott as “Atticus”? Because he associates her with To Kill A Mockingbird or something equally weird? Councilwoman Scott has invited the mayor to join her for a “Reality Ride” and we couldn’t be more entertained/excited. From her announcement: Her “District 1 Reality Ride” is designed to show the [...]

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Tags: Greg Fischer · Metro Council · West End

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