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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.
August 25, 2025 01:00 PM
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Staff
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Parks and Recreation
Town Branch Project reaches $39 million Phase I funding goal
June 22, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
City council approves $507 million budget, the largest in Lexington history
Learn about the latest votes from the city council, including a breakdown of the historic $507 million budget + Urban Service Boundary expansion.
June 16, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
Remembering Fayette County’s historical hamlets
Learn about and share your stories on Fayette County’s 20+ historical hamlets.
June 14, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
A rare piece of history returns home to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
June 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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City
LEXtoday answers local Reddit questions
You asked, we answered.
April 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Clip in for the citywide biking campaign Cycle September
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2024 fall weather forecast for Lexington
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City
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Aayat Ali
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August 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Asked: Are you part of a walking club?
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