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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
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Development
Sneak Peek: New $8 million distillery coming to Midway
Check out the upgrades coming to this historic Midway farm.
February 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Development
New $5.65 million affordable housing complex in Hamburg
And there’s more coming this year.
January 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Sponsored
Kentucky’s growing farmland crisis
What does the future of farming look like? Take a peek ahead to 2040.
Sponsored by
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Business
Keeneland purchases historic Manchester Farm
One of Lexington’s most iconic farms has been purchased by Keeneland.
November 21, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Development
Triangle Center sold to new developers
A piece of prime real estate in downtown Lexington was just recently sold to new developers.
November 15, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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City
Urban Service Boundary Updates
November 1, 2022
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Development
Lexington’s resilient downtown
October 27, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Government
A conversation with VisitLex
We sat down to chat with VisitLex, the convention and visitors bureau of Lexington, to learn more about their plans for Lexington’s growing tourism industry.
October 14, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Development
Hamburg Development Updates
Lexington’s Hamburg neighborhood is growing and these are the new developments you need to know about.
October 12, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Development
Town Branch Park renderings
September 22, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Private, modern and refined living
Slip inside this Mansion Monday pick to experience elegance and attention to detail.
April 11, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
Celebrate National Pet Day in Lexington
Give some love to the four-legged friend in your life with our city’s best pet adventures and experiences.
April 10, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Live
Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Lexington
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Lexington’s many beautiful patios.
April 9, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
Celebrating Record Store Day 2025 in Lexington
Get prepared to snag those Record Store Day vinyl releases you’ve been eyeing.
April 4, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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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.
April 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Lexington
The bread type is more popular than ever, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in our city, or start making your own.
April 1, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Jockeys + racehorses competing at Keeneland.
Plan your perfect day at the Keeneland Spring Meet
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from eating, shopping, and more during the ideal trip to the Keeneland Spring Meet.
March 31, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Keeneland makes LEX a better place
Take a closer look at the historic horsetrack’s charitable giving to see how Lexington continues to benefit from Keeneland’s presence.
March 31, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
Taking a look back at 3.5 years of LEXtoday
City Editor Molly shares some of her favorite memories from her time at LEXtoday.
March 28, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
53 women-owned businesses in Lexington
Take a virtual stroll through 53 of Lexington’s favorite women-owned businesses with everything from digital media consultation to high end retail.
March 27, 2025
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Aayat Ali