Molly Thompson in a black shirt

Molly Thompson

City Editor

Molly is based in Lexington, KY and has worked for a variety of entities including JMI Sports, the Harrodsburg Herald, and the Sports Business Daily. When she’s not writing + editing for LEXtoday, you can find her teaching or practicing yoga or exploring the city with her husband and dog Ziggy.

A gray hospital with lots of big windows, some brick accents and a flower beds surrounding.
Healthcare
New Baptist Health Hamburg Outpatient Medical Center opens next week
April 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
sign outside of an old stone building
City
Your guide to voting in the primary for Lexington
Districts 1, 4, and 7 will all have a primary election for the Urban County Council as each district has more than two candidates who have filed to run for the offices.
April 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Molly and Aayat sitting at a Kenwick Table on their laptops.
Business
Remote working in Lexington
April 11, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The outside of the new library with a sign that reads "Lexington Public Library - Marksbury Family Library Branch"
Culture
Free educational resources at the Lexington Public Library
The Lexington Public Library offers free educational resources that citizens can utilize to learn new skills, advance their careers, or just continue to stay curious.
April 11, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Play
Happy hour deals in Lexington
Go bargain hunting with our Lexington happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
April 11, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A map of Lexington showing where the Legacy Business Park will be.
Development
$10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending will help bolster Legacy Business Park
The new business park will have 23 lots + create ~1,700 jobs once completed.
April 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A wide angle shot of a man standing underneath a rock arch formation.
Culture
Celebrate native plants at the 2024 Wildflower Weekend
Learn about surrounding plant life with the Kentucky Native Plant Society’s 2024 Wildflower Weekend.
April 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A picture of the building for The Nest Lexington.
Culture
Where to make spring cleaning donations in Lexington, KY
Support local organizations by cleaning out your closets and cabinets.
April 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A map of Hamburg Pavilion in Lexington with red stars
Government
$121 million in state funding proposed for Fayette County road work projects
If approved, safety improvements will take place to several roads in Lexington.
April 3, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of people sitting in lawn chairs at a concert.
Culture
Your guide to outdoor live music in Lexington
Grab the chairs and blankets for a fun summer night of music under the stars.
April 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A pollinator garden filled with flowers and native plants along the sidewalk
Travel and Outdoors
Beautify your backyard with the help of the Fayette County Conservation District
The Fayette County Conservation District wants to help beautify your backyard, and our local environment, with its Backyard Conservation Program.
April 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Little girls look at easter eggs
Events
Hop up to these egg hunts and brunches to celebrate Easter around Lexington
Pull out those planners for some egg-citing events around town.
March 25, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A child paints a canvas hanging on a wall.
Play
Kid-friendly activities around Lexington
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
March 20, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A shaded path surrounded by trees and low-lying plants
City
Lexington launches new initiative to increase tree canopy
Lex grow some trees, y’all.
March 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A person in a blue kayak
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate Water Week in Lexington
Help celebrate Kentucky’s 90,000 miles of surface waterways.
March 18, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A red brick condo with a red brick driveway and wood panel garage door
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Three townhouses under $400,000
March 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
LEX_kildare irish national stud gardens
Culture
Meet Lexington’s sister city County Kildare, Ireland
March 14, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Irish culture every day in Lexington
March 14, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An aerial shot of Lexington.
Work
The top industries and employers in the Lexington metro area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Lexington metro area with this guide to local business.
March 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of men standing with arms around each other surrounded my musical instruments
Culture
Meet GreenRoom Exchange
GreenRoom Exchange aims to bring cultures and communities together by hosting international musical acts locally in Lexington.
March 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A drone shot of Lexington's downtown area.
City
Open meetings means open communication
National Civic Learning Week aims to educate and inform local community members on how to get more involved in their cities, so we’re helping you understand how and where to participate in local governments meetings.
March 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A colorful wall that says Lexington
Food
Your guide to Crave Taco Week
Crave Taco Week runs Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, where you can try out dozens of tacos from 25+ different restaurants.
March 11, 2024
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Molly Thompson
LEX Blue Grass Airport exterior
Work
All you need to know about Blue Grass Airport
To help make your entire process at Blue Grass Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking to details on the airport’s 16 nonstop flights.
March 8, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Artist Wylie Caudill standing next to a painting with colorful roses and a gold statue for the 150th Kentucky Derby standing at Churchill Downs
Culture
Where in the world is Wylie Caudill? Catching up with the official artist of Kentucky Derby 150
March 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A little kid painting on a giant purple piece of paper.
City
Arts, outdoors, and sports, oh my: 11 summer camps in Lexington
Keep the kiddos engaged + entertained all summer long with these fun summer camps around town.
March 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of women dressed up, sitting and standing in front of a sign that says Ziva Voices HerStory.
Culture
Meet Ziva Voices, the local online magazine and women’s empowerment movement
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a lineup of empowering events curated by local online women-focused magazine, Ziva Voices
March 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A two-story navy blue house with a red door and white shutters.
City
Blue Grass Trust: More than just a sign
Learn about Blue Grass Trust, the organization behind those infamous bronze signs around town + how you can celebrate 70 years of historic preservation and education in Central Kentucky.
March 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A big wooden picnic table with stations featuring items to make your own candles in a room with bright floral wallpaper at Poppy & Pomelo.
Culture
March means shopping in Lexington
February 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
People standing in the doorway of an art exhibit next to a sign that says "The Lexington Senior Center Bell House Painters"
City
Activities and resources for older adults in Lexington
February 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Erin Goins with Bites of the Bluegrass Tour leading a group.
Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Lexington
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
February 27, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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