Reposted by Eleanor McCraryPartners In Health @pih.org · 28/05/2025Thanks to you — our incredible supporters — millions of people around the world are safer and healthier today. 🧡 Here’s what your generosity made possible ⬇️ 1172
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Well, 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. 150
Reposted by Eleanor McCraryJosh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Derby 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...courier-journal.comLouisville mayor won't say who he invited to the Kentucky Derby, with the event weeks awayThe Derby has traditionally been an important opportunity for Louisville's mayor to showcase the city to business people with economic influence. 011
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 10/04/2025DOGE cuts lead to lay offs at new park in west Louisville www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comDOGE cuts lead to lay offs at new park in west LouisvilleThe Parks Alliance of Louisville was granted $500,000 for Alberta O. Jones Park. Most of it has been cut by the Department of Government Efficiency. 022
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 05/04/2025On the steps of Louisville’s Metro Hall for the “Hands Off” protest against the Trump administration. 642982
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 01/04/2025I 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. 130
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Updated with more info, including: - Renderings - Building design (with parking and retail store placement) - Types of units - Construction/move-in timeline 000
Reposted by Eleanor McCraryJosh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 25/03/2025A 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. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/i...courier-journal.comTop LMPD officers used app to automatically delete their texts, a potential crimePolice use of the Signal app to automatically delete messages may be a criminal violation of open records law, said attorney Michael Abate. 021
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 25/03/2025BREAKING: Apartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...courier-journal.comApartments planned next to Louisville soccer stadium. Here's what to knowSoccer Holdings has partnered with a developer to build an apartment complex next to Lynn Family Stadium, as part of a larger stadium district plan. 030
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 25/03/2025New: How can Louisville avoid a measles outbreak? These 'disease investigators' are here to help www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...courier-journal.comHow can Louisville avoid a measles outbreak? These 'disease investigators' are here to helpThe U.S. has seen high rates of quick-spreading illnesses in 2025. Here's how Louisville's "disease investigators" track cases locally. 000
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Cigar bars could be coming to Louisville. Why the old idea is aflame — and how they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky Derby. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...courier-journal.comCigar bars in Louisville? How they could be legal before the 2025 Kentucky DerbyBusinesses that make at least 15% of revenue from cigars or tobacco might soon be allowed to let patrons smoke inside their shops. 010
Reposted by Eleanor McCraryTessa Duvall @tessaduvall.bsky.social · 18/03/2025LMPD 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:courier-journal.comIs LMPD biased? Louisville is spending $350k to answer that questionLouisville 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. 274
Reposted by Eleanor McCraryBailey Loosemore @bloosemore.bsky.social · 14/03/2025An 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 www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comAirbnb restrictions in Louisville at risk under revised Kentucky billAn amendment tacked onto an unrelated bill now sets new standards for how cities can regulate short-term rentals. 051
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Some 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...courier-journal.comIf a Louisvillian overdoses, this team will be there within 72 hoursMembers of Louisville's Quick Response Team previously experienced substance abuse themselves. Now they help others stay alive. 000
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 13/03/2025"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. 100
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Want free preschool? Louisville's Bezos Academies open applications for the first time www.courier-journal.com/story/news/e...courier-journal.comWant free preschool? Louisville's Bezos Academies open applications for the first timeLouisville's first three Bezos Academy schools are accepting applications for free preschool. 010
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 07/03/2025New from me this morning: Louisville Republicans urge rejection of consent decree, say mayor does not speak for them www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comLouisville Republicans urge rejection of consent decree, say mayor does not speak for themThe Louisville Metro Council Republicans believe the city does not need a consent decree and that local officials can monitor reforms. 000
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 06/03/2025NEW: 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. 111
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 06/03/2025New from me: Louisville hires company to review snow routes after widespread complaints www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...courier-journal.comLouisville hires company to review snow routes after widespread complaintsSnow 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. 000
Reposted by Eleanor McCraryConnor Giffin @connorgiffin.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Louisville'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. With @eleanormccrary.bsky.social: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comLouisville weakens laws on lead exposure, rental registries amid pressure from state GOPSeveral Democrats voted with Republicans to weaken protections for renters, fearing preemption from the state legislature. 013
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Scoop: 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. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comA councilwoman was fined $10K over campaign finance issues. Now she's facing new complaintsCouncilwoman 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. 000
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Ex-councilman faces hearing over sexual harassment complaint, despite losing his seat www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comEx-councilman faces hearing over sexual harassment complaint, despite losing his seatA former legislative assistant said she was sexually harassed by a former Louisville Mero Council member and fired in retaliation. 021
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Under pressure from state GOP, Metro Council considers loosening lead paint protections From me and @connorgiffin.bsky.social. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...courier-journal.comUnder pressure from state GOP, Metro Council considers loosening lead paint protectionsA new ordinance could be Louisville's only option for salvaging local control of regulation on lead paint in housing. 042
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Pressure 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. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comA police report, lawsuits and ethics complaints: Pressures mount against councilwomanWhile some constituents support Louisville Metro Councilwoman Donna Purvis, others have called for her to step down amid growing controversies. 010
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Is Louisville a sanctuary city? What to know amid immigration crackdown www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comIs Louisville a sanctuary city? What to know amid immigration crackdownPresident Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration has put a renewed focus on "sanctuary" cities. Here's what that means. 011
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Some familiar names on the council agenda tonight. 👀 Blackwell and Fowler lost their Metro Council reelection races in November. 010
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Dismissed: Homeless woman cited for street camping while in labor cleared of charge www.courier-journal.com/story/news/c...courier-journal.comDismissed: Homeless woman cited for street camping while in labor cleared of chargeThe pregnant woman was cited for unlawful street camping by Louisville Metro Police while in labor in September. 1104
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 22/01/2025SCOOP: A top LMHA official was fired for allegedly attempting to approve “excessive and extravagant” spending of housing authority money. In the hours before a meeting where he was set to be fired, he accused the agency's director of harassment. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comA top LMHA official was set to be fired. Then he accused the agency's director of harassmentKeith Gregory was one of the first hires after Elizabeth Strojan took over the Louisville Metro Housing Authority as executive director. 020
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 16/01/2025New: Louisville Metro Council committees. Five of the chairs are Republicans, five are Democrats. 100
Reposted by Eleanor McCraryJosh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 14/01/2025In 2023, the CJ asked Louisville's mayor if he contested the findings of the DOJ investigation of LMPD. He said he accepted the findings of the entire report. Today, he said there were "allegations" he contested. From @eleanormccrary.bsky.social and me: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...courier-journal.comIn reversal, Louisville mayor Greenberg says he contests some DOJ findings on LMPDCraig Greenberg has previously, and regularly, said he accepted the DOJ report, which followed a wide-ranging "pattern or practice" investigation. 032
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Lead is a neurotoxin, especially damaging to the developing brain of young children. It targets cognitive development, decision-making ability, memory, learning and behavior. Brian Guinn, a University of Louisville epidemiology professor, called HB 173 “a direct assault on childhood health.” 097
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 02/01/2025New from me: Unarmed security guards in Louisville don't have to be trained. This law could change that www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comUnarmed security guards in Louisville don't have to be trained. This law could change thatThe proposed 'Christopher's Law' comes almost five years after an altercation with a bouncer at Nowhere Bar left a man dead. 020
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 21/12/2024New: Mayor Greenberg’s midterm exam. I spent weeks researching his campaign commitments and combing through his archived campaign website. Halfway through his first term, Greenberg has progressed on some of his goals while others are falling flat. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comMidterm exam: Is Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg keeping his campaign commitments?Halfway through his first term, Mayor Craig Greenberg has progressed on some of his campaign pledges. However, others are falling flat. 000
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 12/12/2024NEW: Mayor Craig Greenberg's crackdown on wearing masks in public is dividing Democrats on Louisville Metro Council. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...courier-journal.comGreenberg wants to update the city's 'mask ban.' This councilwoman wants to rewrite itMayor Craig Greenberg announced in October the city would begin re-enforcing a ban on wearing masks in public. 040
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Louisville is taking an average of 43 days to fill open records requests. Despite reducing its backlog from 1900 to 845 since March, open records advocates are concerned it could have shrunk through improper denials - which the city emphatically denies. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...courier-journal.comGreenberg committed to reducing Louisville's open records backlog. Here's where it standsMayor Craig Greenberg unveiled a plan to reduce Louisville's open records request backlog in 2023. It's gone down, but some are still concerned. 022
Eleanor McCrary @eleanormccrary.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Hello, Bluesky! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Eleanor McCrary and I’m the city government reporter at the Louisville Courier Journal. You should follow me if you enjoy: - Local politics - Government ethics reporting - Occasional photos of an adorable tortoiseshell rescue kitty 1123