For FMS president Scott Koloms, profitability and purpose don’t have to be opposing forces. During a leadership retreat he and his team determined that they wanted to formalize the idea that they truly cared about the people they work with and wanted to be more intentional about being mission and values driven.
Year: 2025
Roots on the River, the Black Presence in Portland Reunion
Read and see photos from third-generation Portlander Ed “Nardie” White covering the inagural Roots on the River Portland Reunion.
Bank Street Turret Building: A Story of Rebirth, Vision and Courage
The beautiful old “turret” building on the northeast corner of 26th and Bank Street has stood abandoned and neglected for years. Her age was showing. Now, she has been reborn.
Two Portland Youth Win The Unspeakable!
Nolan Eubank, 10, a 5th grader at Portland Elementary, and Mason Bell, 13, a 7th grader at Shawnee Middle School, were named national winners in a commercial contest for YouTube star Unspeakable (19.3 million subscribers). Their fast-paced spot—complete with flipping dolphins and clever cutaways—was one of three winners from more than 1,000 submissions.
Good Brothers Pharmacy Opens on West Market
After several years of obstacles and fundraising and multiple locations, lifelong friends Isiah Jones and DeShawn King – both of whom graduated from Central High School as well as Northern Kentucky University – finally achieved their goal of opening a pharmacy at 2306 West Market Street, with the intention of serving and providing care for West Louisville residents, including their own family members.
Charles Dickens and Jim Porter, A Literary Giant Meets A Real One
In January of 1842, Charles Dickens arrived in America for his first tour of the country. Not quite 30, he was already what we would now call a celebrity, having published five popular novels. During his brief overnight stop in Louisville, he requested to see one person, “Big” Jim Porter, regarded as the tallest man in the world, himself a local celebrity.
Portland Library to Celebrate Reopening with Family Fun Day!
Join Mayor Craig Greenberg, Councilwoman Donna Purvis, Library Director Heather Lowe, and other community leaders as we celebrate the Grand Reopening of our Portland Library on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 10AM, and Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 6th, from 10AM to 2PM.
Portland Cleanup Removes 15,000 Pounds of Trash!
Together a group of driven Portlanders led by Skyler Miller removed nearly 15,000 pounds of trash and hundreds of needles from the neighborhood! That’s 15,000 pounds of change. 15,000 pounds of hope. 15,000 pounds of proof that when a community comes together, anything is possible.
Honoring Local Leaders Judy Schroeder and Gary Watrous, Presented by Portland Save A Lot
Gary & Judy met at UK when he was teaching architecture and she was studying community development. Eventually, after they got married (nearly 54 years ago!) she persuaded him to move back home to Louisville and Portland where they happily raised their three kids, and did much more along the way!
The Portland Art and Heritage Fair Returns For Another Year of Neighborhood Love!
Read a full recap of Portland Museum’s 12th annual Portland Art and Heritage Fair including the Portland Almost 5K, Portland favorite vendors, film screenings, and more!