
Joseph Gerth
Metro Columnist at The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)
Native Louisvillian. Columnist for the Pulitzer Prize-winning Courier-Journal. Was once trolled by a preschool.
Articles
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5 days ago |
courier-journal.com | Joseph Gerth
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg canceled plans for a tennis and pickleball complex at Joe Creason Park after significant public backlash. Greenberg's initial decision to negotiate the deal without public input drew criticism. The community effectively organized opposition through social media, yard signs and the involvement of an environmental lawyer. The controversy delayed potential improvements to existing tennis facilities in the city.
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1 week ago |
usatoday.com | Joseph Gerth
The way I see it, it’s a two-horse race. You can probably guess who I’m betting on. I know, Journalism has taken its lumps over the past few years and Citizen Bull seems to have won recently in his duel with "60 Minutes."But in the end, Journalism has to win out. Our future depends on it. We're not just talking about the DerbyI know what you’re thinking. This is just a horse race. It’s got nothing to do with our future.
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2 weeks ago |
courier-journal.com | Joseph Gerth
Roots 101 African-American Museum was excluded from the Museum listings in Louisville Tourism’s “Planners Resource Guide.”Museum founder Lamont Collins expresses frustration over lack of local support despite national recognition. Roots 101 receives significantly less public funding than other Louisville museums.
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2 weeks ago |
courier-journal.com | Joseph Gerth
The University of Louisville Board of Trustees may have violated open meeting laws in their handling of former president Kim Schatzel's resignation. Emails suggest Schatzel was forced to resign or be fired, contradicting the board's public statements. The University of Louisville Board of Trustees lied and potentially broke the law.
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3 weeks ago |
courier-journal.com | Joseph Gerth
Pope Francis, known for his humility, chose to wear simple black shoes instead of the traditional red shoes of his predecessors. He prioritized caring for the environment, elevating women in the church, and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Unlike previous popes, Francis prioritized mercy over doctrine and challenged conservative viewpoints. From the moment news began circulating a few weeks ago that Pope Francis might be near death, the thought that came to my mind were the shoes.
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