Jan 18 Arts and Culture Two Black Louisville Photographers Reflect On Historic Year At the end of 2020, WFPL arranged a virtual meeting between two photographers to put some of what they’ve witnessed into words. By J. Tyler Franklin Jan 18 Arts and Culture Two Black Louisville Photographers Reflect On Historic Year J. Tyler Franklin
Dec 29 Arts and Culture What Does 2020 Sound Like? As 2020 draws to a close, we asked local musicians and composers... What does 2020 sound like? By J. Tyler Franklin Dec 29 Arts and Culture What Does 2020 Sound Like? J. Tyler Franklin
Oct 1 Education New Kentucky School Report Cards Are Out; Here’s How To Read Them The Kentucky Department of Education released new annual report cards Tuesday, and there's a lot of data that's available. By Liz Schlemmer and J. Tyler Franklin Oct 1 Education New Kentucky School Report Cards Are Out; Here’s How To Read Them Liz Schlemmer and J. Tyler Franklin
Mar 14 Community PHOTOS: Across Louisville, Students Join National Day Of Action Protesting Gun Violence Louisville-area schools joined nearly 3,000 others across the country Wednesday walking out of class at 10 a.m. to protest gun violence. By J. Tyler Franklin and Roxanne Scott Mar 14 Community Louisville Students Join Day Of Action Protesting Gun Violence J. Tyler Franklin and Roxanne Scott
Sep 5 Community VIDEO: Louisvillians Rally In Support Of Dreamers After Tuesday's announcement from the Trump administration officially ending DACA, supporters of the program rallied at the federal courthouse. By Roxanne Scott and J. Tyler Franklin Sep 5 Community VIDEO: Louisvillians Rally In Support Of Dreamers Roxanne Scott and J. Tyler Franklin
Jul 16 Arts and Culture PHOTOS: See What You Missed On Day 2 Of Forecastle On Saturday, Forecastle fans gathered in 90 degree heat to hear bands including Lucy Dacus, Vince Staples, Sturgill Simpson and LCD Soundsystem. By J. Tyler Franklin Jul 16 Arts and Culture PHOTOS: See What You Missed On Day 2 Of Forecastle J. Tyler Franklin
Jul 15 Arts and Culture PHOTOS: See What You Missed On Day 1 Of Forecastle On Friday, fans kicked off the Forecastle Festival in Louisville's Waterfront Park with performances by Cage the Elephant, Jaye Jayle, NEEDTOBREATHE, Waka Flocka Flame, Teddy Abrams and more. By J. Tyler Franklin Jul 15 Arts and Culture PHOTOS: See What You Missed On Day 1 Of Forecastle J. Tyler Franklin
Jun 12 Environment PHOTOS: Using Wearable Art To Increase Environmental Awareness Artist Dominique Paul’s dress specifically measures particulate matter, which has been linked to a number of health problems. By J. Tyler Franklin Jun 12 Environment PHOTOS: Using Wearable Art To Increase Environmental Awareness J. Tyler Franklin
Apr 27 Community As Downtown Louisville Changes, Check Out These New (Temporary) Views Our city's core is changing, and Fourth Street -- where Louisville Public Media is headquartered -- is a particularly good vantage point from which to observe the change. By J. Tyler Franklin Apr 27 Community As Downtown Louisville Changes, Check Out These New (Temporary) Views J. Tyler Franklin
Aug 10 Community WATCH: With Violence Up In Louisville, Do You Feel Safe? So far this year, the homicide rate is the highest it’s been since at least 2006, and gun violence is also at a record high. By J. Tyler Franklin Aug 10 Community WATCH: With Violence Up In Louisville, Do You Feel Safe? J. Tyler Franklin
Dec 2 Community WATCH: Old Water Company Building’s Facade Coming Down After a protracted dispute between Louisville Metro officials and preservationists over historic structures at the downtown site of the proposed Omni Hotel and Residences, the facade of the old Louisville Water Company building came down on Wednesday. At least, it began to. A demolition crew started the careful process of dismantling the building’s facade and sidewalls, […] By J. Tyler Franklin Dec 2 Community WATCH: Old Water Company Building’s Facade Coming Down J. Tyler Franklin