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Top 5: Stories Lexington Loved in 2021

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Time flies when you’re having fun, Lexington. And boy did we have fun in 2021. This year, we sent a total of 68 newsletters and posted around 190+ posts on social media with the goal of keeping our community informed, activated + engaged.

So before we celebrate the beginning of a new year, we wanted to look back on the top LEXtoday stories from 2021 + give a huge thank you to our readers and members of the community that made this year so spectacular.

1️⃣ December Plan Ahead | Nov. 30 | 💥 3,195

The month was filled with ho-ho-holiday merriment, local markets for shopping, and live shows aplenty. We don’t want anyone to miss out, that’s why we share our Plan Ahead every month.

2️⃣ 25+ things to do in Lexington, KY | November 23 | 💥 2,168

When the holidays roll around + you’re hosting out-of-town guests, planning can get exhausting. We shared 25+ things to do to build the perfect itinerary for your visitors.

3️⃣ Your local 2022 horoscope | December 22

We shared our locally-inspired horoscopes to get you ready for what lies ahead in 2022. In case you missed it, consider this your sign to see what 2022 has in store based on your stars.

4️⃣ Shops participating in Small Business Saturday | November 24

In honor of Small Business Saturday, we shared local shops that were participating + offering deals. Take a look, you might just discover your new favorite small business to support.

5️⃣ Chef Ouita Michel dishes out her holiday must-haves | December 20

We were blessed enough to sit down with the Queen of Kentucky Kitchens herself, Ouita Michel. She answered everything from her favorite menu item, to odd jobs she had growing up, to what she does in her very little free time.

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