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Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025 06:00 AM
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Lexington Public Arts Commission Collaborative Program
April 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Meet CannaBuzz: Lexington’s first cannabis bar
We’re not blowing smoke, it opens on 4/20.
April 3, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Local chef gets national braise
Lexington’s very own Sam Fore is a James Beard Award finalist.
March 29, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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YMCA introduces Y on the Move
The wheels on the bus go round and round.
March 28, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Lexington Counter Clocks reveal stadium renderings
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March 24, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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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
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City
Making money moves: 2022 Breeders’ Cup brings $81.8 million to Lexington
We’re taking a deeper dive into the big numbers from our weekend hosting the world championship of horse racing.
March 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Creating a brighter community through activism
How the city is supporting and keeping youth safe.
March 15, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Wildcats ready for NCAA tournament play
Here’s who, when, where’ they’ll play in the NCAA basketball tournament.
March 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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