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This local bank makes dream (homes) come true
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Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Lexington
Lexington is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Recent openings + sudden closures at The Summit at Fritz Farm
One Fritz Farm fave says goodbye, while The Summit welcomes two newcomers
November 25, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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City
Three new businesses coming to Hamburg Pavilion
From a new hospital to an under-construction middle school, Hamburg is growing again with the addition of a new grocery store + two national retailers.
November 22, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Small Business
Meet The Willow, a new women-focused business collective coming to the Warehouse Block
The new women-owned business collective aims to house a variety of shops in one building like coffee, wine, smoothies, shopping + more.
November 11, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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The local spot for gifts + stocking stuffers
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Ways to honor veterans in Lexington
The city shows its gratitude for United States Armed Forces servicepeople through art, volunteering, and business opportunities.
November 8, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Take a stroll through Rupp Arena’s new store Wildcat Walk Thru
Scan your card, take your snacks, just walk out.
November 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Three Lexingtonians walk down a brick sidewalk in front of a bright blue house, flying the LGBTQ+ equality flag.
Bloomberg blesses Lexington with spot on 25 best places list
The exclusive list from the business news giant puts Lexington among the world’s best places including San Diego, Rome, and Bangkok
December 17, 2024
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Real Estate
Lexington’s Richardsonian Romanesque history
This architectural style gained popularity in the late 1800s but can still be seen at many of Lexington’s landmarks and homes.
December 16, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A top-down view of an octagonal Foucault pendulum installation surrounded by a group of people. The pendulum swings over a mosaic floor featuring an artistic map design with shades of blue and green, a pink compass rose in the center, and inscriptions along the edges. The surrounding floor has a checkered pattern of light and dark tiles.
Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Lexingtonians
Well, maybe not us directly — but Lexington really is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 13, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Winter is snow much fun in Lex
Dig up Lexington’s snowy past with this winter weather round-up + know when to stock up on milk, bread, and candles.
December 13, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Live
A guide to Lexington’s pizza scene
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
December 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Events
Festive films and must-see holiday movies
From “The Shop Around the Corner” to “Candy Cane Lane” this holiday movie roundup has a theater experience for everyone on your shopping list
December 11, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A catered table with trays of Cajun food, including chicken piquant and black beans + corn, bread, and rice.
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Meet your new favorite Lexington restaurants
Dining in Lexington is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
December 11, 2024
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The ultimate guide to sports teams in Lexington
From the Lexington Legends to the Lexington Sporting Club, we’re sharing all the details of Lexington KY’s sports teams.
December 9, 2024
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City Council adds public input opportunity
Formal city council meetings now have two chances for public input, one for topics related to the agenda + one for non-agenda topics.
December 9, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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City
Lexington signs deal to create a new regional business park in Berea
Designed to boost Central Kentucky’s economy, this multi-county business park aims to provide good jobs and tax revenue to Madison, Scott + Fayette counties.
December 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson