Eleanor McCrary
@eleanormccrary.bsky.social
writer/editor @pih.org
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May 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Thanks to you — our incredible supporters — millions of people around the world are safer and healthier today. 🧡
Here’s what your generosity made possible ⬇️
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Well, here it goes.
After nearly two wonderful years of being a part of this fantastic newsroom, it is with pain and gratitude that I announce I am leaving the @courierjournal.bsky.social.
After nearly two wonderful years of being a part of this fantastic newsroom, it is with pain and gratitude that I announce I am leaving the @courierjournal.bsky.social.
April 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Well, here it goes.
After nearly two wonderful years of being a part of this fantastic newsroom, it is with pain and gratitude that I announce I am leaving the @courierjournal.bsky.social.
After nearly two wonderful years of being a part of this fantastic newsroom, it is with pain and gratitude that I announce I am leaving the @courierjournal.bsky.social.
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Derby is a major opportunity for Louisville's mayor to showcase the city to VIPs who could bring lucrative business here.
Hosting them cost $100k+ last year.
This year, the city has failed to respond to Courier Journal records requests to see who's invited.
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Hosting them cost $100k+ last year.
This year, the city has failed to respond to Courier Journal records requests to see who's invited.
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Louisville mayor won't say who he invited to the Kentucky Derby, with the event weeks away
The Derby has traditionally been an important opportunity for Louisville's mayor to showcase the city to business people with economic influence.
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April 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Derby is a major opportunity for Louisville's mayor to showcase the city to VIPs who could bring lucrative business here.
Hosting them cost $100k+ last year.
This year, the city has failed to respond to Courier Journal records requests to see who's invited.
www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
Hosting them cost $100k+ last year.
This year, the city has failed to respond to Courier Journal records requests to see who's invited.
www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
On the steps of Louisville’s Metro Hall for the “Hands Off” protest against the Trump administration.
April 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
On the steps of Louisville’s Metro Hall for the “Hands Off” protest against the Trump administration.
I asked the Mayor's Office about the Camp Taylor pool opening delay at 12:09 p.m.
A few hours later, the administration announced the delay in the X post below. I have not received a direct response.
A few hours later, the administration announced the delay in the X post below. I have not received a direct response.
April 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I asked the Mayor's Office about the Camp Taylor pool opening delay at 12:09 p.m.
A few hours later, the administration announced the delay in the X post below. I have not received a direct response.
A few hours later, the administration announced the delay in the X post below. I have not received a direct response.
Updated with more info, including:
- Renderings
- Building design (with parking and retail store placement)
- Types of units
- Construction/move-in timeline
- Renderings
- Building design (with parking and retail store placement)
- Types of units
- Construction/move-in timeline
BREAKING: Apartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium
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Apartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium. Here's what to know
Soccer Holdings has partnered with a developer to build an apartment complex next to Lynn Family Stadium, as part of a larger stadium district plan.
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March 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Updated with more info, including:
- Renderings
- Building design (with parking and retail store placement)
- Types of units
- Construction/move-in timeline
- Renderings
- Building design (with parking and retail store placement)
- Types of units
- Construction/move-in timeline
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A reminder that we were reporting on government officials using Signal before it was cool.
From October: Top Louisville Metro Police officers used app to automatically delete their texts, a potential crime.
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From October: Top Louisville Metro Police officers used app to automatically delete their texts, a potential crime.
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Top LMPD officers used app to automatically delete their texts, a potential crime
Police use of the Signal app to automatically delete messages may be a criminal violation of open records law, said attorney Michael Abate.
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March 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A reminder that we were reporting on government officials using Signal before it was cool.
From October: Top Louisville Metro Police officers used app to automatically delete their texts, a potential crime.
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From October: Top Louisville Metro Police officers used app to automatically delete their texts, a potential crime.
www.courier-journal.com/story/news/i...
BREAKING: Apartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium
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Apartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium. Here's what to know
Soccer Holdings has partnered with a developer to build an apartment complex next to Lynn Family Stadium, as part of a larger stadium district plan.
www.courier-journal.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
BREAKING: Apartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium
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New: How can Louisville avoid a measles outbreak? These 'disease investigators' are here to help
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How can Louisville avoid a measles outbreak? These 'disease investigators' are here to help
The U.S. has seen high rates of quick-spreading illnesses in 2025. Here's how Louisville's "disease investigators" track cases locally.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
New: How can Louisville avoid a measles outbreak? These 'disease investigators' are here to help
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Cigar bars could be coming to Louisville.
Why the old idea is aflame — and how they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
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Why the old idea is aflame — and how they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
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Cigar bars in Louisville? How they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky Derby
Businesses that make at least 15% of revenue from cigars or tobacco might soon be allowed to let patrons smoke inside their shops.
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March 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Cigar bars could be coming to Louisville.
Why the old idea is aflame — and how they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
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Why the old idea is aflame — and how they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
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LMPD is on track to be, perhaps, the most-studied police department in the country.
Since 2020, Louisville police have had investigations and data analysis done by Hilliard Heintze & the federal Dept. of Justice.
And now... whatever this is.
Important reporting from @eleanormccrary.bsky.social:
Since 2020, Louisville police have had investigations and data analysis done by Hilliard Heintze & the federal Dept. of Justice.
And now... whatever this is.
Important reporting from @eleanormccrary.bsky.social:
Is LMPD biased? Louisville is spending $350k to answer that question
Louisville hired Sigma Squared to analyze Louisville Metro Police data for bias. Critics say the company will only tell the city what it wants to hear.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
LMPD is on track to be, perhaps, the most-studied police department in the country.
Since 2020, Louisville police have had investigations and data analysis done by Hilliard Heintze & the federal Dept. of Justice.
And now... whatever this is.
Important reporting from @eleanormccrary.bsky.social:
Since 2020, Louisville police have had investigations and data analysis done by Hilliard Heintze & the federal Dept. of Justice.
And now... whatever this is.
Important reporting from @eleanormccrary.bsky.social:
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An amendment tacked onto a Kentucky bill about swimming pools now sets new standards for how cities can regulate short-term rentals — a last-minute move that overrides some restrictions in Louisville.
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Airbnb restrictions in Louisville at risk under revised Kentucky bill
An amendment tacked onto an unrelated bill now sets new standards for how cities can regulate short-term rentals.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
An amendment tacked onto a Kentucky bill about swimming pools now sets new standards for how cities can regulate short-term rentals — a last-minute move that overrides some restrictions in Louisville.
From @eleanormccrary.bsky.social
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From @eleanormccrary.bsky.social
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Some call them "a group of angels." Others slam the door in their faces. At times, people speak with them for hours, unloading their pain and fear.
The members of Louisville's Quick Response Team come baring Narcan, fentanyl test strips and their own souls.
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The members of Louisville's Quick Response Team come baring Narcan, fentanyl test strips and their own souls.
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If a Louisvillian overdoses, this team will be there within 72 hours
Members of Louisville's Quick Response Team previously experienced substance abuse themselves. Now they help others stay alive.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Some call them "a group of angels." Others slam the door in their faces. At times, people speak with them for hours, unloading their pain and fear.
The members of Louisville's Quick Response Team come baring Narcan, fentanyl test strips and their own souls.
www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
The members of Louisville's Quick Response Team come baring Narcan, fentanyl test strips and their own souls.
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"Getting $700,000 in cash and burning it in the middle of Jefferson Square Park would be more effective, because at least that would keep a few people warm for a short amount of time."
Why a seemingly uncontroversial diversion program for homeless people is getting pushback.
Why a seemingly uncontroversial diversion program for homeless people is getting pushback.
March 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Getting $700,000 in cash and burning it in the middle of Jefferson Square Park would be more effective, because at least that would keep a few people warm for a short amount of time."
Why a seemingly uncontroversial diversion program for homeless people is getting pushback.
Why a seemingly uncontroversial diversion program for homeless people is getting pushback.
Want free preschool? Louisville's Bezos Academies open applications for the first time
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Want free preschool? Louisville's Bezos Academies open applications for the first time
Louisville's first three Bezos Academy schools are accepting applications for free preschool.
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March 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Want free preschool? Louisville's Bezos Academies open applications for the first time
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New from me this morning: Louisville Republicans urge rejection of consent decree, say mayor does not speak for them
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Louisville Republicans urge rejection of consent decree, say mayor does not speak for them
The Louisville Metro Council Republicans believe the city does not need a consent decree and that local officials can monitor reforms.
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March 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New from me this morning: Louisville Republicans urge rejection of consent decree, say mayor does not speak for them
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NEW: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg says he will not sign either of the ordinances passed by Metro Council last week regarding the lead and rental registries.
The ordinances will still go into law, just without Greenberg’s signature.
The ordinances will still go into law, just without Greenberg’s signature.
March 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
NEW: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg says he will not sign either of the ordinances passed by Metro Council last week regarding the lead and rental registries.
The ordinances will still go into law, just without Greenberg’s signature.
The ordinances will still go into law, just without Greenberg’s signature.
New from me: Louisville hires company to review snow routes after widespread complaints
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Louisville hires company to review snow routes after widespread complaints
Snow that refused to melt in January left many complaining about roads that went unplowed across Louisville. What to know about the city's next steps.
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March 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
New from me: Louisville hires company to review snow routes after widespread complaints
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Louisville's protections against childhood lead poisoning were eroded by the Metro Council last night — along with some other protections for tenants — amid pressure from Republicans in the state legislature.
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Louisville weakens laws on lead exposure, rental registries amid pressure from state GOP
Several Democrats voted with Republicans to weaken protections for renters, fearing preemption from the state legislature.
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February 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Louisville's protections against childhood lead poisoning were eroded by the Metro Council last night — along with some other protections for tenants — amid pressure from Republicans in the state legislature.
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Scoop: Councilwoman Donna Purvis is facing new campaign finance complaints by her former legislative assistant, Denise Bentley.
The new complaints come in tandem with Purvis reaching an agreement with KREF to pay $10K for other violations.
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The new complaints come in tandem with Purvis reaching an agreement with KREF to pay $10K for other violations.
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A councilwoman was fined $10K over campaign finance issues. Now she's facing new complaints
Councilwoman Donna Purvis faced up to $20,000 in fines but reached an agreement to pay a lower amount. She now faces new complaints of violations.
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February 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Scoop: Councilwoman Donna Purvis is facing new campaign finance complaints by her former legislative assistant, Denise Bentley.
The new complaints come in tandem with Purvis reaching an agreement with KREF to pay $10K for other violations.
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The new complaints come in tandem with Purvis reaching an agreement with KREF to pay $10K for other violations.
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Ex-councilman faces hearing over sexual harassment complaint, despite losing his seat
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Ex-councilman faces hearing over sexual harassment complaint, despite losing his seat
A former legislative assistant said she was sexually harassed by a former Louisville Mero Council member and fired in retaliation.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Ex-councilman faces hearing over sexual harassment complaint, despite losing his seat
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Under pressure from state GOP, Metro Council considers loosening lead paint protections
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From me and @connorgiffin.bsky.social.
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Under pressure from state GOP, Metro Council considers loosening lead paint protections
A new ordinance could be Louisville's only option for salvaging local control of regulation on lead paint in housing.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Under pressure from state GOP, Metro Council considers loosening lead paint protections
From me and @connorgiffin.bsky.social.
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From me and @connorgiffin.bsky.social.
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Pressure is mounting against a councilwoman.
Councilwoman Purvis was accused of harassment after following an elderly constituent back to her apartment building after a heated verbal altercation at City Hall — the latest in a string of legal + ethics fights.
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Councilwoman Purvis was accused of harassment after following an elderly constituent back to her apartment building after a heated verbal altercation at City Hall — the latest in a string of legal + ethics fights.
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A police report, lawsuits and ethics complaints: Pressures mount against councilwoman
While some constituents support Louisville Metro Councilwoman Donna Purvis, others have called for her to step down amid growing controversies.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Pressure is mounting against a councilwoman.
Councilwoman Purvis was accused of harassment after following an elderly constituent back to her apartment building after a heated verbal altercation at City Hall — the latest in a string of legal + ethics fights.
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Councilwoman Purvis was accused of harassment after following an elderly constituent back to her apartment building after a heated verbal altercation at City Hall — the latest in a string of legal + ethics fights.
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Is Louisville a sanctuary city? What to know amid immigration crackdown
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Is Louisville a sanctuary city? What to know amid immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration has put a renewed focus on "sanctuary" cities. Here's what that means.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Is Louisville a sanctuary city? What to know amid immigration crackdown
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