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City
Edelen Renewables proposes solar facility at former Haley Pike Landfill
If approved, 400 acres of brownfield land will be used to push sustainability forward in Lexington.
July 31, 2025 03:26 PM
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Haley Bartlett
A bird's eye view of downtown Lexington.
Real Estate
Share your thoughts on new affordable housing
The proposed multifamily units would be located on North Martin Luther King Boulevard.
January 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
The exterior of a former convenience store with a blue mural on the side.
Development
Black Soil to open grocery store off Georgetown Street
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Instagram
Putting your LEXtoday knowledge to the test
Unwritten rules, Lexington’s largest mansion, and happy hours deals ruled the LEXtoday headlines this year.
December 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A map of New Circle road with a red line showing where work will be done
City
$21.7 million grant to help reconstruct north New Circle Road
Thanks to a $21.7 million federal grant, Lexington will reconstruct north New Circle Road to increase safety with a shared-use path, increased lighting, and improved pedestrian crosswalks.
December 13, 2023
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City
Imagine Lexington 2045: Protecting the environment
The Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan has been approved. We’re breaking down the 349-page plan section by section, continuing with Theme B: Protecting the environment.
December 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An aerial drone photo of a neighborhood, a highway, a lake, and the sunset behind clouds
Development
Imagine Lexington 2045: Building + sustaining successful neighborhoods
The Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan has been approved. We’re breaking down the 349-page plan section by section, starting with Theme A: Building + sustaining successful neighborhoods.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
The facade of the former Cross Gate Gallery Building.
Real Estate
What the future of the pink building on East Main Street holds
Following a four-hour hearing, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to alter zoning of the iconic house.
November 30, 2023
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Aayat Ali
the skyline of Lexington, KY
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A rendering of new apartments
Real Estate
Luxury apartments are coming to Lake Fontaine
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A row of vendors inside Julietta Market
Small Business
Updates coming to former Julietta Market space at Greyline Station
November 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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A horse in a field in the morning haze. There is a yellowish glow from distant sunlight coming through the trees, casting yellowish tones on the grass. Fences and trees surround the lone horse who is grazing.
Music
Our LEXtoday readers’ local playlist
We asked for songs that remind you of home, and here are the suggestions you sent in.
August 5, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Lexington Public Library Central Library location
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Lexington?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in LEX.
August 4, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Black wrought iron archway at Gratz Park entrance with vivid autumn foliage and a bright blue sky, conveying a serene and welcoming atmosphere.
History
Mapping out history: Gratz Park, Lexington’s oldest neighborhood
Considered to be the city’s oldest neighborhood with history dating back to the 1700s, let’s take a walk through the park + learn something new.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
The Fireworks Burger from Harry's is shown with ghost pepper cheese, fried pickled jalapeños, and lettuce on a bun. Chips in a cup are behind the burger.
Food
Bun in a million: Lexington Burger Week 2025 returns
Where’s the beef? It’s on the menu at 30+ different restaurants during Lexington Burger Week.
July 8, 2025
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Molly Thompson
a sandwich and soup
City
Lexington’s best sandwich and soup lunch spots
July 3, 2025
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Aaron Mikel
A pathway along Raven Run Sanctuary.
Events
Celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month
This is the fourth year of special collaborations with local businesses, which will help fund new trees in local parks.
June 30, 2025
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Sarah Andrews
A couple dancing on the rooftop of the Kentucky Castle in Lexington, KY.
Play
Wedding venues in Lexington
If wedding bells are in your future, check out these quintessentially Lexington wedding venues.
June 30, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A person in a green hat stands next to a blue penguin and stares at a painting of a grassy hill in a gold frame on a white wall.
Play
13 museums in Lexington
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Lexington have it all.
June 25, 2025
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Staff
Maysville, KY mural behind train tracks
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak from Lexington
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
June 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Two plates featuring avocado toast with lettuce + paprika with a coffee mug and orange juice from Beau's Cafe.
Live
Lexington’s best gluten-free restaurants
No matter why you’re avoiding it, you can find gluten-free restaurants throughout the Horse Capital of the World.
June 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson