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Retail
Get derby-ready with Six & Main
April 12, 2024 03:18 PM
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Live
Your guide to Lexington’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
April 11, 2024
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Staff
A dog sits in front of a mural.
Play
Dog-friendly businesses guide for Lexington
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Lexington that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
April 3, 2024
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Staff
Downtown Lexington's skyline overlooking the old courthouse.
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Lexington
As Lexington continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 27, 2024
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Staff
Bourbon barrels in front of a rick house.
Work
Made in Lexington: 13 things created in and around LEX
From brands to artists, Lexington’s business scene is truly inspired.
March 15, 2024
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Monica Garske
A big wooden picnic table with stations featuring items to make your own candles in a room with bright floral wallpaper at Poppy & Pomelo.
Culture
March means shopping in Lexington
February 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A big wooden picnic table with stations featuring items to make your own candles in a room with bright floral wallpaper at Poppy & Pomelo.
Culture
Galentine’s and Valentine’s experiences in Lexington, KY
If your sweetheart’s love language is quality time, this one’s for you.
January 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 23, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Live
2024 Predictions for Lexington Real Estate
Learn about current trends in Lexington’s real estate market.
January 23, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Crystal Wilkinson's hands holding her book "Praisesong of the Kitchen Ghosts"
Culture
Crystal Wilkinson kicks off nationwide book tour tonight at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
This is your chance to meet award-winning author Crystal Wilkinson as she begins her nationwide tour for her new book, “Praisesong of the Kitchen Ghosts.”
January 22, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
A guide to Lexington’s best giftable experiences
Looking for a gift that won’t go in the clutter closet? We’re serving up some experience gifts so you have one less thing to wrap.
December 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Unique gifts from local businesses
From local businesses’ curated gifts to handmade goods supporting nonprofits, we’re here to help you sleigh holiday shopping this year with these unique local gifts.
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A wine shop with wooden crates filled with wine bottles and a flower display
Retail
Host your own New Years Eve party with these local vendors
Looking to for a cozy night in to celebrate New Years Eve? Check out these local ideas from vendors to plan your own party.
December 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Aayat and Molly are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A crowd of people sitting outside around a band playing acoustic music.
Small Business
Get into the spirit with these pop-up holiday markets
It’s officially gift-giving season, and there’s no better way to shop that to support local holiday markets around Lexington.
November 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A shot of downtown Lexington looking down Main Street
Culture
Thanksgiving itinerary 2023: Where to take out-of-towners
Keep visitors busy with our itinerary of things to do in Lexington.
November 20, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A woman jumps in front of a tapestry featuring a rainbow and horse, with text that reads "Lexington, Kentucky #sharethelex"
Retail
7 new stores are coming to The Summit at Fritz Farm
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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A peek inside Kroger’s $170 million revamp
We’ve got details on Kroger’s renovation and expansion projects in stores throughout Lexington.
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Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
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Small Business
Updates coming to former Julietta Market space at Greyline Station
November 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A wooden building with holiday greenery strung up
Retail
Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop moves to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate for 2023 season
October 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An entrance with a sign that says Turner Commons Way that has trees and purple plants and a water tower
Development
The Commons is anything but
Lexington’s newest mixed-use development is underway on the outskirts of downtown.
September 11, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Bourbon & Beyond: 3 tips for pairing your bourbon to the music
Bourbon expert Chris Blandford is sharing his recs for pairing your bourbon to the music at the Bourbon & Beyond festival.
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A bird's eye view of UK's campus.
Culture
Welcome to the Horse Capital of the World: What to do around Lexington
Calling college co-eds — this easy guide with places to eat, shop, explore, and play will help you feel like a local in your new town.
August 24, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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How to experience Kroger’s Ultimate Tailgate this football season
Make the most out of your attendance of UK Wildcats games this season with Kroger’s Ultimate Tailgating Experience.
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Culture
Announcing the best bathroom in Lexington, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in Lexington.
August 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A boy sits at a desk with books, colored pencils, and a clock.
Education
Getting cool before back to school
Don’t let pop quizzes burst your bubble.
August 4, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A photo of a hand holding a copper cocktail shaker next to a candle.
Small Business
Meet the makers behind Wixology Candle Company
Learn about how four friends turned a passion for cocktails into a national candle business.
July 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Plan a perfect picnic with these top picnic picks
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An aerial google map view of New Circle Road in Lexington, KY.
Development
Imagine New Circle Road with so much more
The road that everyone loves to hate, might just get a refresh thanks to the work of those behind Imagine New Circle Road.
June 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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