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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Aayat and Molly are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023 06:11 AM
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Sarah Leonhardt
A crowd of people sitting outside around a band playing acoustic music.
Small Business
Get into the spirit with these pop-up holiday markets
It’s officially gift-giving season, and there’s no better way to shop that to support local holiday markets around Lexington.
November 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A woman jumps in front of a tapestry featuring a rainbow and horse, with text that reads "Lexington, Kentucky #sharethelex"
Retail
7 new stores are coming to The Summit at Fritz Farm
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
photos of kroger's development projects, including produce, a gas station, and pickup area
Sponsored
A peek inside Kroger’s $170 million revamp
We’ve got details on Kroger’s renovation and expansion projects in stores throughout Lexington.
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Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
A row of vendors inside Julietta Market
Small Business
Updates coming to former Julietta Market space at Greyline Station
November 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A red brick building in Downtown Lexington with lots of windows
Development
Be the broker: What would you like to see added to this downtown corner?
We want to know, what would you like to see come to 325 W. Main St.?
October 24, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Green couch in a furniture and clothing store.
Play
Happy Hauling: vintage, thrift, and resale shops in Lexington
Here’s the deal — the thrift and vintage shopping scene is stellar in LEX.
October 23, 2023
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LEXtoday Intern
A wooden building with holiday greenery strung up
Retail
Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop moves to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate for 2023 season
October 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A tailgate set up with glasses, trays of bitesized snacks + bourbon
Small Business
A picture perfect local tailgate at Keeneland
Win the best tailgate, place your bets, and show off your hosting skills.
October 2, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A skeleton family made out of streamers in Poppy & Pomelo's windows.
Small Business
Festive storefronts in Lexington
We love a good theme.
September 26, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Field & Main Bank LEX Sept 2023
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Vote to help one local nonprofit win $20,000
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A photo of the Valley View Ferry.
Business
The story behind Kentucky’s oldest operating business
This free cable ferry is the oldest continuously operating business in Kentucky.
September 13, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A coffee in front of a Dutch Bros sign.
Business
Pass that Dutch Bros Coffee
This is what happens when the Pacific Northwest meets the Southeast.
September 5, 2023
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Aayat Ali
LEX Kentucky Castle Rooftop
Business
Kentucky Castle sold for $19 million
The faces behind Angel’s Envy bourbon purchased the Kentucky Castle last week.
September 5, 2023
 · 
Aayat Ali
Field & Main Bank LEX Sept 2023
Sponsored
👀 One Lexington nonprofit could win $20,000 from Field & Main Bank
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Sponsored
Take a peek at Gratz Park Private Wealth’s new office
The elegant and cozy space is inviting for Lexingtonians who are ready to start their financial journey.
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Sponsored
How to experience Kroger’s Ultimate Tailgate this football season
Make the most out of your attendance of UK Wildcats games this season with Kroger’s Ultimate Tailgating Experience.
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A woman in a wedding dress with a colorful, floral backdrop.
Culture
Announcing the best bathroom in Lexington, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in Lexington.
August 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A rendering of the planned Blue Run Distillery Campus in Georgetown.
Business
Molson Coors to acquire Blue Run Spirits
Molson Coors, the second-largest beer maker in the US, will purchase Georgetown-based Blue Run Spirits.
August 8, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A girl sitting at a table reading a book.
Small Business
Turn the page on National Book Lovers Day in Lexington
Comb through some of our favorite authors, book stores, and library resources.
August 8, 2023
 · 
Aayat Ali
two women stand in front of a building
Sponsored
How exceptional employee benefits can help your business succeed
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A metal building with big glass windows
Development
Learn about UK’s new James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits
We’re distilling the details on the world’s largest teaching distillery, housed right here in Lexington, KY.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A MOKE electric vehicle parked in a parking lot.
Business
This ain’t no joke, Lexington is getting Moke
Country roads, take me home.
August 4, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A cinnamon roll, cup of coffee, and laptop sit on a table in front of a sign that reads "DV8."
Business
What would you do for free food for life?
Subway has a new offer for its customers that got us thinking.
August 2, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
People gathered in a park for an art fair.
City
Lexington events to watch out for in August
It’s a busy month for the Horse Capital of the World.
July 31, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A giant Monopoly board game on a stand that features Lexington businesses and horses.
City
Lexington’s Monopoly Board Revealed
Save those get out of jail free cards and make your way through Lexington’s Monopoly board.
July 26, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
A lavender latte
Live
Your guide to Lexington’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
July 25, 2023
 · 
Gabe Guarente
a man and woman sit at a table with coffee cups sitting in front of them
Sponsored
What should you consider while building your social security strategy?
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A photo looking inside the Horse & Jockey through a window.
Business
Fully equipped bar for sale in downtown Lexington
Now is your opportunity to own your own bar in downtown Lexington.
July 10, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
A photo of a hand holding a copper cocktail shaker next to a candle.
Small Business
Meet the makers behind Wixology Candle Company
Learn about how four friends turned a passion for cocktails into a national candle business.
July 10, 2023
 · 
Molly Thompson
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