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The former Lexington courthouse with a 250 birthday banner
City
City of Lexington announces grant winners for 250th birthday celebration
July 26, 2024 01:13 PM
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Sit back, relax, and sip at these wineries near Lexington
You don’t have to travel to the Napa Valley for that true vineyard experience — just outside of Lexington eight wineries are ready to host you for glasses, tastings, and tours.
July 24, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A basket of chicken wings next to a small cup of ranch and a few stalks of celery. A glass that reads "Burl Brew" is sitting to the left of the food and is filled with beer.
Food
Breweries and bites in Lexington
We’ve rounded up our favorite homemade drinks that also serve bites that are sure to please the palate.
July 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A light green drink with a lime and graham cracker crumble garnish.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Lexington.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A woman nose to nose with a little foal along a fenceline.
Culture
Say hay to horses, monkeys, and more with these animal encounters in + around Lexington
July 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The Manchester's lobby with green velvet chairs, blue velvet and floral couches, a navy tiled bar, and arch-like ceilings.
Culture
Bingo, music, and movies oh my — there’s so much to do at The Manchester
From monthly acoustic brunches + twice-a-week bourbon tastings, there’s no shortage of fun happenings at this Distillery District hot spot.
July 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Wise Bird Cider's frozen ciderita slush with a lime garnish and a glass of pink frozen rose.
Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Lexington, KY from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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A set of eight overflowing bouquets from In Bloom Flower Farm with hot pink, orange, purple, and light pink blooms.
Culture
Flower farms and subscriptions near Lexington, KY
You can buy yourself flowers, and support local at the same time.
July 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A man and woman sit on rocking chairs together.
Culture
What Harry Dean Stanton means to Lexington
Learn about the legacy of the “Paris, Texas” actor and how he’s impacted Lexington.
July 9, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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The Manchester's lobby with green velvet chairs, blue velvet and floral couches, a navy tiled bar, and arch-like ceilings.
City
The Manchester listed on TIME Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places”
July 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A barista hands a coffee cup to a customer through a drive-thru.
Food
Where to get your coffee to-go in Lexington
Need some caffeine on-the-go? Try out one of these six drive-thru coffee spots around town.
July 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A sculpture of the CRAVE logo which features the letter C with teeth.
Food
Are you ready to Crave more?
Sample some of Lexington’s best food, drinks, and music.
July 24, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Cold glasses filled with drinks and grapefruit, blueberries, limes
Food
A guide to mocktails in Lexington
Looking for a booze-free drink? No problem. Here are five spots in Lexington to grab non-alcoholic sips and mocktails.
July 23, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An intersection with cones going down the middle and detour signs, construction machinery, and piles of rocks.
City
Meet TIP: the Transportation Improvement Program
Learn about upcoming road projects at the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s public open house.
July 22, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The corner of a street featuring an old building surrounded by a truck and fenced off.
Real Estate
Be the Broker: What do you want to see go in at North Upper Street?
The corner of West Short and North Upper Streets is getting a much-needed renovation.
July 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
a group of adult men playing basketball at a park outside with lots of fans watching
Sports
Super Sunday Dirt Bowl Basketball returns this weekend
Head to Douglass Park this Sunday, July 21 to watch this headline-making historic adult basketball league show off their skills.
July 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Downtown Lexington with curly street lamps and the big blue building
Live
Cost of living in Lexington
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Lexington, KY, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
July 17, 2024
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Staff
Two plates with fries, dipping sauces, fried green tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella slices
Food
2024 Lexington Restaurant Week Preview
Get ready to dig into delicious meal deals from area restaurants.
July 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The colorful Olympic rings stand outside the tan and brown exterior of Place de l'Hotel-de-Ville in Paris, France.
Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Lexington competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Lexington is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 16, 2024
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Staff