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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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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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Sports
Counter Clocks opening weekend
The Lexington, KY minor league baseball team opens another season but this time with a new name, look, and amenities for fans.
April 25, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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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
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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
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Arts
Lexington Public Arts Commission Collaborative Program
April 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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4 ways you can get involved with Lexington’s growth plan
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City
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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Events
Everything you need to know about Festival Latino de Lexington
The annual Latin festival returns to Robert F. Stephens this weekend for two days of fun, music, food, and celebration.
September 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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City
The city announces expanded broadband connection to rural parts of Lexington
Through a partnership with Spectrum, the city will be able to provide internet to underserved areas of Lexington.
September 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Three favorite stories for three years of LEXtoday
As we celebrate three years of sharing hyper-local + positive stories, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorites.
September 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Live
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Lexington
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Lexington and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
September 19, 2024
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Trevor Peters
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Events
The Twelve Lions Film Festival makes a home for Lexington cinephiles
The festival, which runs from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29, will feature Q&As with filmmakers, panel discussions, and workshops for aspiring movie buffs.
September 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Woodland Skate Park celebrates 25 years of hosting flips, tricks, and joy in Lexington
Kick, push, kick, push, coast.
September 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
It’s election season — here’s all you need to know to share your voice
Pull out those planners, and grab your pens we’re sharing all the need-to-know information to get your prepared for election season.
September 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Tourism and Hospitality
Help inform future tourism development by taking the Resident Sentiment Survey from VisitLEX
Share your thoughts on local tourism with VisitLEX + you could win prizes like gift cards to local businesses.
September 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Your favorite cheeseburgers in Lexington
We’re relishing in our readers’ recommendations for National Cheeseburger Day.
September 16, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Movies filmed in Kentucky: Our pine to be the next Hollywood of the South
You may have noticed that we live in a pretty gorgeous state — so gorgeous it’s served as the backdrop for dozens of films.
September 13, 2024
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Aaron Mikel