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City
A greener way to grab your coffee (and help our community)
Bring your reusable cup to participating local coffee shops and earn discounts while reducing waste and microplastics.
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City
Three free parking lots you might not know about in the Distillery District
May 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Cultural Pass: Your ticket to free summer fun
LexArts is giving local students the opportunity to experience 30+ local events and venues for a summer filled with learning and fun.
May 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Education
FCPS reveals tentative budget for 2024-2025 school year
Fayette County Public Schools states that 73% of the general budget will go back into schools and classrooms.
May 22, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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City
Lextran unveils $35.5 million budget for 2025
May 17, 2024
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Education
Audrey Grevious Center + FoodChain partnership supports new interest and skills for local students
Learn about the unique partnership the gives students the opportunity to create delicious meals from garden to plate.
May 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Fayette Alliance releases the results of its 2024 Primary Candidate Questionnaire
Familiarize yourself with each candidate ahead of this year’s primary election tomorrow, May 21.
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Culture
Canoeing and kayaking near Lexington
Whatever floats your boat, we’ve got a roundup for the best canoeing and kayaking spots in the area.
May 14, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
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City
Where to take graduation photos around Lexington
Do it for the ‘gram.
May 8, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A tan sign that says Davis Park with its address in front of a park with a playground, surrounded by a fence with acovered shelter.
Parks and Recreation
City cuts ribbon on the new Davis Park
Located near Oliver Lewis Way, this new park was designed + built thanks to feedback and input from the local community and surrounding neighborhood.
May 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
The Wellington Park Labyrinth
May 3, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Explore history with VisitLex’s African American Heritage Tour
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Real Estate
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Live
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Food
Lettuce talk about eating locally
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LEX looks for new film and TV stars
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