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City

Celebrate Earth Hour with 8 events around Lexington

The City of Lexington is celebrating Earth Hour Saturday, March 22 with 8 events including bike rides, hikes, and community clean ups.

March 20, 2025

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Molly Thompson

Five Kentucky Colonels posing for a picture inside of DV8 Kitchen's bakery, surrounded by baking equipment and fresh baked goods. One of the Colonels is using a wheelchair.

How to become a Kentucky Colonel

Everything you need to know about joining the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

March 19, 2025

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Samuel Collins Hicks

A Lextran bus waiting to pick up passengers from the station with the Abe Lincoln mural in the background.

City

Upgrades + updates coming to Lextran’s downtown terminal

Planned renovations will make it easier, safer, and more comfortable as you wait for your ride on Lextran’s 25 fixed routes.

March 18, 2025

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Molly Thompson

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Home Services

Lex composts: Get the dirt on going green

The Lexington Composter sale has everything you need to celebrate World Recycling Day and build sustainability in your home.

March 17, 2025

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Samuel Collins Hicks

A conveyor belt carries plastic and paper trash through a facility. It crosses other blue and yellow belts.

City

The Lexington-Fayette resident recycle guide

It’s not easy being green. Here’s what to keep in mind as you recycle across the county.

March 17, 2025

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Dayten Rose

Culture

Meet Lexington’s sister city County Kildare, Ireland

Learn about the similarities and connections between Lexington + its sister city County Kildare, Ireland.

March 14, 2025

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Molly Thompson

City

Celebrate Irish culture every day in Lexington

You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to learn about Irish culture in Lexington, just head to Upper Street to shop, sip, and spend time at Irish-owned businesses.

March 14, 2025

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Molly Thompson

weaving a God's Eye wall hanging at the kids craft tent.

Arts

5 ways to get crafty in LEX this National Children’s Craft Day

National Children’s Craft Day is an opportunity for parents, teachers + guardians to celebrate young people with creativity and self-expression.

March 13, 2025

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Samuel Collins Hicks

Food

LEX make the most of Pi Day 2025

Pi Day is the perfect excuse — as if we needed one — to enjoy the versatile bakery confection in all its many forms, and at special prices.

March 13, 2025

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Aayat Ali