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Fall decor selection at King's Gardens in Lexington, KY.
Business
🍂 How to win fall in Lexington (hint: start with your porch)
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Green Check certified businessses in Lexington, KY.
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Cheers to a sustainable summer in the Horse Capital of the World
Make your summer gatherings greener by shopping local and supporting sustainable Lexington businesses.
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Business
These are your favorite businesses’ favorite businesses
For Small Business Week, we asked Lexington entrepreneurs to share their love for other small bizzes that everyone should know about. Here’s what they said.
May 8, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Vegan and vegetarian eats in Lexington
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Lexington, KY.
May 5, 2025
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Small Business
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Lexington
Independent Bookstore Day is your chance to turn the page on your next adventure while supporting local businesses and authors.
April 24, 2025
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🌹 Celebrate Mom with the gift of gardening this Mother’s Day
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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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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
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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.
March 6, 2025
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Curious about horse racing? Here’s your way in.
Here’s everything you need to know about this local racing syndicate, created to offer affordable opportunities to experience the “Sport of Kings” through fractional ownership.
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Get to know some of Lexington’s favorite cats
Cats and public places, a purrfect pair.
February 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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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
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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
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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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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.
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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
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City
Council approves Mayor Gorton’s budget for fiscal year 2026
The approved budget includes a $300 million investment in public safety, as well as significant investments in city infrastructure.
June 17, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The Tates Creek Community Center, a one story brick building with a green roof. On top of the roof are several large, dark solar panels.
City
Lexington to go net zero by 2050
Lexington has just 25 years to achieve net zero emissions by avoiding the use of oil and plastic products and focusing on renewable energy.
June 12, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Two people clinking glasses of bourbon together.
The history of National Bourbon Day
Grab a glass and some ice — this is a good story.
June 12, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Neighborhood Guide: Kenwick, Mentelle Park + The Warehouse Block in Lexington
From where to eat + drink to their humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about Lexington’s Kenwick, Mentelle Park, and Warehouse Block neighborhoods.
June 11, 2025
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Staff
A full moon rising over the Natural Bridge State Resort Park.
Tats, Tunes, and Intention Setting: 3 ways to celebrate Friday the 13th
Break a mirror, walk under a ladder, and pet that black cat, because we’ve got three charming ways to witness Friday the 13th — good luck only.
June 10, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks