The Greentree road closures are expected to be completed by the end of April. | Photo by Amy Wallot
Last week, Mayor Linda Gorton submitted her proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Totaling over $830 million, the plan funds everything from new fire trucks to the Lexington Children’s Museum. With roads and traffic an increasingly popular pain point, let’s look at how the mayor plans to allocate funds for the Complete Streets initiative.
$14 million for paving
$1 million to install and upgrade ADA sidewalk ramps
$1 million to connect existing sidewalks
$500,000 for four new and rebuilt traffic lights
$400,000 for the homeowner sidewalk assistance program
$400,000 to paint lane stripes
$150,000 for neighborhood street safety
$125,000 for a raised pedestrian crosswalk over Short Street
$75,000 in matching funds for paved paths along Alumni Drive and Harrodsburg Road
If approved the mayor’s budget would take effect July 1 of this year.
Events
Events
Wednesday, April 23
How to Grow Your Small Business | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Scott County Public Library, Georgetown | Free | Learn how automation can help grow your small business with six key strategies.
Salt & Sip Sessions | Wednesday, April 23-Saturday, April 26 | Times vary | Lexington Salt Cave & Wellness + The Willow | $35 | Enjoy 30-minute community centering session in the Salt Cave followed by a glass of wine at The Willow.
Thursday, April 24
Trivia | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lost Palm | Price of purchase | Put your trivia skills to the test while you compete for a gift certificate + sip creative cocktails at the Manchester’s rooftop bar.
Kite Fest | 12-4 p.m. | Masterson Station Park | Free | Bring your own kite (or buy one there) as you celebrate all things aerial with kite flying, children’s games, inflatables + more.
Sunday, April 27
Coldstream Derby 5K | 3 p.m. | Coldstream Park | $38+ | Dress in your Derby-themed best + support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with an afternoon filled with movement and music — plus, kiddos get to run the Little Foal Furlong.
Basketball season is still months away, but the UK men’s team is starting to take shape. So far, coach Mark Pope has secured five returning veterans, three incoming freshmen, and five players from the transfer portal. (Kentucky Sports Radio)
Watch
Hold your horses — just in time for Derby season, Netflix dropped “Race For the Crown.” The 6-episode docuseries follows the lives of jockeys, trainers and owners competeing for the Triple Crown.
Traffic
Beginning Monday, April 28 West Maxwell Street will be closed for construction between Oliver Lewis Way and South Broadway. Carpoolers can expect affected traffic patterns for three to four months while workers replace a sewer line. (WEKU)
Plan Ahead
With the Derby just 10 days away it’s time to start planning your trifecta. Get to know the 18 thoroughbreds making their way to the starting gate, and their odds of going the distance. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Festival
Check out the event lineup for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. From beginning to end, May is stuffed with everything from musical performances and food trucks to poetry readings and movie screenings.
Arts
Celebrate the Written Word and National Poetry Month with the Kentucky State Poetry Society at the Loudoun House, Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m. Mix + mingle with literary luminaries, and don’t forget to sign-up to strut your stuff onstage during the evening’s Open Mic.
Health
We can’t plan for unexpected illnesses or accidents. However, we can create a foolproof health plan when things do go wrong. UK HealthCare Acute Care Clinic offers efficient, cost-effective, and timely care from the experts at UK HealthCare. Pro tip: You don’t need to be a UK HealthCare patient to visit the clinic — learn more.*
Sports
Would you believe us if we told you that the life goal of owning your very own racehorse in Lexington is way easier (and way less expensive) than you thought? You should.*
Cause
The Masters may be over, but Lexingtonians can still show off their skills at the Putt-Putt pARTee, hosted by The LASC. Gather a group of two, four, or six and show off your putt putt skills on Friday, June 20 (6-10 p.m.), all while supporting The LASC. Register your team.*
Biz
These home service pros don’t miss a detail. From sparkling windows to spotless exteriors, they deliver reliable, thorough work tailored to your home’s needs. Take a peek at the top-tier results you can expect.*
Shop
These cannabis gummies keep selling out — just one can get you feeling right within five minutes. Get 20% off with code FIRST20.†*
The Buy
A 100% leak-proof tumbler. The Hydracy Soulmate boasts a sleek design (read: it’s cup holder-friendly), three layers of insulation to keep your drink cold for 24 hours, and is dishwasher safe.
Today is technically National Cherry Cheesecake Day, but there’s no law stopping you from ordering one of Backroads Bakery’s 37 other cheesecake flavors. Personally, I prefer strawberry.
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