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Four plates of food including etouffee and jambalaya.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: Meet your new favorite Lexington restaurants
Dining in Lexington is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
August 18, 2025 01:47 PM
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Staff
A variety of photos showcasing outdoor activities in Mercery County, including kayaking, live music, and golfing.
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5 outdoor adventures to add to your spring bucket list
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Four sunflowers in a sunflower field.
City
Shining a light on hidden disabilities
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program helps people identify their conditions that may not be noticeable.
March 21, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Rotating photos of spots in Cincinnati, including shops, bars, and restaurants.
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How to spend a weekend in vibrant Cincinnati, OH
From award-winning restaurants and unforgettable museums to Major League Baseball and countless events, Cincy has something for every traveler.
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Artist Wylie Caudill standing next to a painting with colorful roses and a gold statue for the 150th Kentucky Derby standing at Churchill Downs
Culture
Where in the world is Wylie Caudill? Catching up with the official artist of Kentucky Derby 150
March 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A large group of people sitting at picnic tables drinking cider at a brewery.
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Plan a spring day in downtown Harrodsburg
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City
Imagine Lexington 2045: Urban and rural balance
We’re wrapping up our five-part series breaking down each pillar of the Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan — here you’ll learn about how Lexington plans to balance urban and rural growth.
February 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A recycling can and trash can sitting on the edge of a walkway at with Kroger Field in the backgorund.
Education
The race to zero waste, UK aims to make Kroger Field a zero waste facility by 2030
Kroger Field set a new record last season for waste diverted from the landfill. Learn about the steps UK Recycling is taking to fulfill its goal of making Kroger Field a zero waste facility by 2030.
February 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Fountains spraying water with Rupp Arena in the backdrop.
Culture
Places to cry in Lexington
Who’s choppin’ onions in here?
January 29, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Weekend plans: Spend the day at one of the largest distilleries in the US
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A laptop screen with a logo that says "LEX Mission 859" above a blue horse shooting lasers out of its eyes.
Tourism and Hospitality
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s...a marketing campaign
Hey Aliens, want to take a trip to the Horse Capital of the World?
January 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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The facade of Rupp Arena.
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Give these Lexington live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concert-ed effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
May 1, 2025
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Aayat Ali
Horses + jockeys racing on a turf track
Culture
Kentucky Derby events around Lexington
How to celebrate the run for the roses in Lexington.
April 29, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A light blue Little Free Library in Lexington.
City
50+ free libraries in Lexington
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite summer read or you have a stack of books that need a new home, we’ve found ~50 Little Free Libraries in Lexington ready to be discovered.
April 25, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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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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Staff
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30+ volunteer opportunities in Lexington
This list of volunteer opportunities in Lexington includes everything from fostering a pet to getting hands-on at local build sites.
April 23, 2025
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Staff
An intersection with cones going down the middle and detour signs, construction machinery, and piles of rocks.
City
2026 LFUCG budget spotlight: Complete Streets
If approved by council, funding for the Complete Streets program would cover infrastructure upgrades and construction, plus safety and awareness.
April 22, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Volunteer
Celebrate Earth Day in Lexington
Dig into our guide for investing in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.
April 21, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
A view of the Legends Field from the center field.
Sports
Play ball: Lexington Legends 2025 season preview
Learn all about the return of the Lexington Legends for their 2025 season, beginning with a pre-season exhibition on Tuesday, April 22.
April 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A few gifts overlaid on a patchwork background, including a Carharrt lunch box and a jewelry dish.
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.
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A table full of plates with food + mimosas
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Time for brunch: Our favorite spots for a mid-morning meal in LEX
Don’t just pick a spot with pancakes and eggs — pick the spot that’s perfect for your gathering with this guide that includes menu recommendations, brunch categories, and beyond.
April 17, 2025
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Staff