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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 01:02 PM
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Aayat Ali
Memorial Coliseum — a tall stone building on UK's campus
Sports
Inside the $82 million Memorial Coliseum renovations
Learn about the changes coming to UK’s historic venue.
July 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Development
Decode the code: Residential zones
With the incoming Urban Service Boundary public hearing, we want to break down some basics of city codes that cover residential developments.
July 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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City
Public input session announced for Urban Service Boundary expansion
The community is invited to share their thoughts on the draft plans for the Urban Service Boundary expansion, which will allow for more growth on 2,800 acres in Fayette County.
July 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Business
Meet LEX Studios, Kentucky’s newest and largest TV + film production studios
Wrigley Media group has opened the state’s largest film + TV production studios right here in Lexington.
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Zone changes potentially coming to Lexington
June 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The WayPoint Center in the middle of construction, where historical about Palmer Pharmacy lined the walls.
History
Meet the new Marksbury family WayPoint Center
The new resource center in the East End is opening in the historical Palmer Pharmacy.
May 10, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A tan sign that says Davis Park with its address in front of a park with a playground, surrounded by a fence with acovered shelter.
Parks and Recreation
City cuts ribbon on the new Davis Park
Located near Oliver Lewis Way, this new park was designed + built thanks to feedback and input from the local community and surrounding neighborhood.
May 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Healthcare
New Baptist Health Hamburg Outpatient Medical Center opens next week
April 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A map of Lexington showing where the Legacy Business Park will be.
Development
$10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending will help bolster Legacy Business Park
The new business park will have 23 lots + create ~1,700 jobs once completed.
April 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Government
$121 million in state funding proposed for Fayette County road work projects
If approved, safety improvements will take place to several roads in Lexington.
April 3, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Play
Happy hour deals in Lexington
Go bargain hunting with our Lexington happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
July 22, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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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
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Culture
Say hay to horses, monkeys, and more with these animal encounters in + around Lexington
July 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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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
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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
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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