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Poppy and Pomelo shop in Lexington, KY.
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🎁 Meet your one-stop shop for gifting this season (and beyond)
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Business
Kentucky exported $40B in goods in 2023
The record-breaking number is supported with additional funding to the STEP program to help local businesses enter the global market.
October 28, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
People playing on a pickleball court in a venue that features multiple pickleball courts.
Sports
Take a peek inside the new Pickleball Paddock in Lexington
October 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A city area flooded with water coming up to the roof tops.
City
Local businesses helping to support hurricane relief efforts
As nearby states are assessing damage done by Hurricane Helene, local businesses and organizations are hosting drives + donating a portion of sales to support relief efforts.
October 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A tailgate set up with glasses, trays of bitesized snacks + bourbon
Small Business
A picture perfect local tailgate at Keeneland
Win the best tailgate, place your bets, and show off your hosting skills.
October 3, 2024
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Molly Thompson
two women work in a clothing store
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Is your small business ready for the holiday rush?
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The outside of coffee shop Kenwick Table.
Work
Places to work outside in Lexington
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
September 12, 2024
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Staff
three people laughing while enjoying a spirits tasting at lexington's bespoken spirits
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🥃 You’re invited to experience the art and science of whiskey
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This newly-expanded Lexington bar wants to help spark your creativity
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Kids sitting at desks, with some raising their hands, as a teacher sits at the front of a classroom.
Education
Getting cool before back to school
Don’t let pop quizzes burst your bubble.
August 8, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Tons of jack-o-lanterns all lit up
Culture
How to celebrate Summerween in Lexington
Yes, we still have over a month of summer left. Yes, we’re already scouring the shelves for all things orange.
August 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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A couple dancing on the rooftop of the Kentucky Castle in Lexington, KY.
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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
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.
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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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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.
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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
Mayor Linda Gorton standing in front of a podium speaking
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
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
The Explorium's Healthy Me gallery with a massive model of a mouth.
Free Cutural Pass keeps kids engaged all summer long
Prevent your student’s summer slump with everything from live music to art classes, thanks to the free Cultural Pass from LexArts.
June 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A packed audience at the Kenwick Table look on as a speaker stands at the microphone reading from a piece of paper.
Arts
Share your spirit at LEX’s 5 best open mics
From musical Mondays to teens trying trochees, these open mics will have you signing up for more in the Horse Capital of the World.
June 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks