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Celebrate Irish culture every day in Lexington
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to learn about Irish culture in Lexington, just head to Upper Street to shop, sip, and spend time at Irish-owned businesses.
March 11, 2026 12:52 PM
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Leestown Coffee House’s award-winning cold brew recipe
July 26, 2022
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Town Branch Commons wins national award
July 21, 2022
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Hidden gem strip mall restaurants in Lexington, Kentucky
July 20, 2022
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An explanation karst topography and how it affects Lexington, KY
July 18, 2022
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Culture
Q+A with Wesley Saylor, a Lexington-based artist and songwriter
July 14, 2022
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Ada Limón | Photo by Library of Congress
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Ada Limón named 24th US Poet Laureate
July 12, 2022
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The sister cities sign outside of the Bluegrass Airport
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Visiting one of Lexington’s sister cities
July 12, 2022
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Clay Ave. in Lexington
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Reintroducing: LEXtoday’s Neighborhood Guide
July 11, 2022
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The results of Lexington’s civic artist in residency program
July 8, 2022
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The invention of the steamboat and Lexington, KY
July 6, 2022
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Support our local greenspaces through the new Adopt-A-Park program
If you love your local park, now you can be more involved in its future thanks to the new Adopt-A-Park program.
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An entrance that reads "The Fountains."
Development
What’s coming to Lexington: 2024 development updates
Everywhere you look, it seems like Lexington is growing. Here’s what projects are completed and the timeline for future developments.
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Support fellow community members at the inaugural Lexington Black Philanthropy Week
In conjunction with Black Philanthropy Month, learn about the 26 Black-led organizations you can support during the inaugural Lexington Black Philanthropy Week.
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Finding the intersection of art and activism at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival
This year’s festival takes place at the Farish Theater within Central Library on Friday, Aug. 30.
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Yes, we still have over a month of summer left. Yes, we’re already scouring the shelves for all things orange.
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