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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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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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Par6 Social set to open February 27
Get a sneak peek at Lexington’s newest interactive entertainment destination.
January 3, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Lexington named first city for Our Common Purpose project
Learn about how Lexington was chosen to help lead the way to strengthen American democracy.
December 12, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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City
Railbird announces lineup for 2023 music festival
Get a first look at what to expect + who you’ll hear at the 2023 Railbird Music Festival as makes plans for its new venue, Red Mile Racetrack.
December 6, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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City departments in Lexington, KY
December 5, 2022
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Jessica Te
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Government
The future of the Town Branch Trail
Now that Lexington’s newest downtown greenway is completed, what’s next?
November 21, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Urban Service Boundary Updates
November 1, 2022
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Redistricting Updates
Here’s what’s happening in city hall for the week of October 24-28.
October 24, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Government
A conversation with VisitLex
We sat down to chat with VisitLex, the convention and visitors bureau of Lexington, to learn more about their plans for Lexington’s growing tourism industry.
October 14, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Government
Wanted: Christmas trees for downtown Lexington
The City of Lexington is in search of two evergreen trees to use for its annual downtown holiday light displays in downtown.
October 12, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Unwritten rules of Lexington
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August 19, 2024
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Three ‘takeoffs’ from Blue Grass Airport’s economic impact study
Last week, our airport revealed the findings of its economic impact study after 1.3 million passengers flew to and from Lexington last year.
August 16, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Do Lexingtonians go to the Kentucky State Fair?
From rides + games to fried food and farm animals, there a whole lot of fun happening in Louisville at the Kentucky State Fair.
August 15, 2024
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If parking downtown makes you panic, we feel you. We’re helping to take the stress out by sharing who is in charge, how much it costs, and our pro tips for finding parking in downtown Lexington.
August 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Movin’ on up: Lexington Sporting Club climbs the ranks
This week, the soccer league announced it would join the USL Championship for the 2025 season.
August 14, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Festivals
Best practices to have the best time at the Woodland Art Fair
Shop from nearly 200 artists at the annual Woodland Art Fair where you can also sip local beer, listen to live music, and enjoy plates from food trucks.
August 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Third annual Bike Walk Kentucky Summit returns to Transylvania University this weekend
Walk or pedal your way to Transy to learn more about + share your voice on all things bike and pedestrian friendliness in the state of Kentucky.
August 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Fall events coming to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
As the weather begins cooling off, we’re exploring four events coming to one of the most historical properties in Lexington.
August 12, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Grab your book, buy a drink, and connect with fellow readers at Lexington’s Silent Book Clubs in Lexington
August 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Education
Getting cool before back to school
Don’t let pop quizzes burst your bubble.
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