Development

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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
Farmland and a housing development
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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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
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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
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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