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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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Love your neighbor: DiverCity Festival Preview
April 28, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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How to get involved in community gardens in Lexington
April 27, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Lexington’s City Nature Challenge
April 25, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Celebrate Earth Day in Lexington, KY with #BuyLocalBuyGreenLEX
April 15, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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History
The history and legacy of Will Harbut
April 13, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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The latest on Lexington Sporting Club
April 12, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Where to find Easter egg hunts in Lexington
April 8, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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On the Table: Lexington’s city-wide conversation
April 7, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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A sure bet for a good time at Keeneland
April 6, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
A new card game designed in Lexington
April 5, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Education
KCTCS introduces new pathways to transfer
In recent months, our local higher education institutions have teamed up to make school transfers easier.
June 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Lexington’s proposed budget for 2024-2025
Mayor Gorton has unveiled the proposal of Lexington’s 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.
June 10, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Food
Answered: Where would you film a Lexington episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”?
Here’s where our readers think Guy Fieri should stop the next time he’s filming an episode in Lexington.
June 7, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Father’s Day experiences around Lexington
Plan out the perfect Father’s Day for the father figure in your life, no matter how they prefer to celebrate.
June 7, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Hunt for mushrooms around Lexington during this worldwide art event
Several artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 8.
June 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Beat the heat (and the rain) with six indoor summer activities in Lexington
Tired of the rain? Melting in the heat? Find refuge indoors with books, axes, skates, pottery, and more.
June 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Tourism and Hospitality
Lexington tourism rakes in $1.6 billion for 2023
The Kentucky Department of Tourism recognized Lexington for a record-breaking year last year.
June 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A panel of speakers on stage with a sign that says "SoulFeast Week."
Culture
Commemorating Juneteenth in Lexington
Celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth with events running from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 25.
June 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Wise Bird Cider + Burl Brew announce can releases
Cheers to summer. Now you can enjoy even more of your favorite local brews wherever the season takes you.
June 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Pride events around Lexington
From concerts + parades, Pride brings months of festivities to Lexington in 2024.
June 3, 2024
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Aayat Ali