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City
Lexingtonian 101: our guide to becoming a Lexington, KY citizen
Becoming a new resident is easy with our LEX 101 guide to all things Lexington, KY citizenship.
May 24, 2023 11:10 AM
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Aayat Ali
LEX Fayette County Public Schools District Office
News
Fayette County Public Schools introduces historic $677.4 million budget
The money will support hiring new staff, increasing salaries, purchasing new equipment, and upgrading transportation within Fayette County Public Schools.
May 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Playground structures at Duncan Park.
Volunteer
Really Really Free Market returns for the 2023 season
Support the community while reducing unnecessary waste.
May 22, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A rendering of three buildings in downtown Lexington with people walking around
Development
High Street Redevelopment project gets green light to begin construction
Work could begin as early as 2024 — bringing a grocery store, hotel, parking + more downtown.
May 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A commemorative Juneteenth flag flying in downtown Lexington.
City
Remembering Fayette County’s historical hamlets
Learn about and share your stories on Fayette County’s 20+ historical hamlets.
May 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A little kid painting on a giant purple piece of paper.
City
Arts, outdoors, sports, oh my: 10 summer camps in Lexington, KY
Keep the kiddos engaged + entertained all summer long with these fun summer camps around town.
May 17, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
Meet the Fayette County Conservation District
Soil testing, rain gardens, pollinators, oh my.
May 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Two mascots walking wearing graduation caps and robes.
City
Where to take graduation photos around Lexington
Do it for the ‘gram.
May 2, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A bird's eye view of a margarita and a plate of tacos.
City
LEXtoday answers local Reddit questions
You asked, we answered.
April 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Mayor Linda Gorton standing in front of a podium speaking
Government
Mayor Linda Gorton reveals first round of 2023 budget
A robust, strong + can-do list of items.
April 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Trinity Gay mural outside of Wild Health Field.
Education
Counter Clocks honor Fayette County High School student with new scholarship
How the team is celebrating the memory of Trinity Gay.
April 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A large mural featuring two bulls nudging heads with flowers and birds around them
Arts
Lexington Public Arts Commission Collaborative Program
April 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Sponsored
4 ways you can get involved with Lexington’s growth plan
Sponsored by
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Volunteer
Celebrate Earth Day in Lexington
Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.
April 5, 2023
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Emily Shea
A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special LEXtoday contest.
March 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Green leaves backdropped by a blurry building.
Government
What is a LEED certification?
We break down how a building or community becomes LEED-certified and what the four levels mean.
March 22, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Terry Hicks speaking during the grant announcement.
Creating a brighter community through activism
How the city is supporting and keeping youth safe.
March 15, 2023
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Aayat Ali
two students look at a laptop
Sponsored
A career in tech is calling (and this program can help) 💻
With a variety of virtual + in-person courses, Flatiron School is designed to help Lexingtonians prepare for a career in tech.
Sponsored by
An analogue clock with several timezones (Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, etc.)
City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A bird's eye view of Downtown Lexington
Government
Lexington to move $6 million in COVID relief elsewhere
Here’s where the money is going.
March 1, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An aerial view of Henry Clay's monument at the Lexington Cemetery
History
Historical spots to visit for Presidents’ Day
You don’t need to travel to the National Mall to take in some of the most historical sites in the US.
February 17, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A person holding a blown up globe in front of a group of people.
Events
Everything is Science returns this week
See the lineup of activities for this annual interactive city-wide science festival
February 17, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Lexington, Kentucky's skyline with a sunset of blues, reds, and oranges
City
The rundown on Lexington’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Make your voice heard at the public hearing on Thursday, Feb. 16.
February 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Government
Lexington’s new ZOTA open space regulations
See how a new set of zoning guidelines will shape the future of green space in Lexington.
February 9, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A conveyor belt carries plastic and paper trash through a facility. It crosses other blue and yellow belts.
City
How to recycle in Lexington-Fayette
It’s not easy being green. Here’s what to keep in mind when recycling around the county.
February 7, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A person in a blue kayak
Outdoors
Celebrate Water Week in Lexington, KY
Help celebrate Kentucky’s 90,000 miles of surface waterways.
February 2, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A black and white photo of Vine Street in Lexington, KY
City
Local Government 101: Meet the City Council
Get familiar with how Lexington, KY’s local government works and explore your role as an engaged citizen.
February 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
A recap of Mayor Linda Gorton’s State of the City Address
January 24, 2023
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Emily Shea
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City
The TRF Second Chances Farm at Blackburn Correctional Facility
You might want to grab some tissues for this one.
January 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A large group of people marching down the street with an MLK banner
City
Martin Luther King Celebrations return to downtown
Head to Central Bank Center to honor the legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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