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Rows of Christmas trees
Culture
Tree farms around Lexington
Whether you opt for a live tree each year, or want to start a new treedition, this list of local spots can help kickstart your search.
December 04, 2024 12:23 PM
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Molly Thompson
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Hit the Road: a foodie foray to Cincinnati
Hit the road and head to Cincinnati — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
November 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A row of jack-o'-lanterns on a log.
Travel and Outdoors
What to do with your pumpkins and fall yard waste in Lexington
That’s fall, folks.
November 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A trick-or-treaters in a green costume holding a candy bag while kicking.
Culture
Trick-or-treat: celebrate Halloween in Lexington
Have a night full of treats — not tricks — whether you’re trick-or-treating, passing candy out, or just avoiding the extra traffic.
October 28, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Dishes from Tuk Tuk Snack Shop including a bowl with greens, meat, and rice; a sandwich on a wheat bun; and veggies and dipping sauce.
Food
Lexington ranks as the 4th best food city in the US
The city earned the ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for its culinary excellence and distilleries.
October 25, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A stucco house surrounded by a pool outdoor seating and manicured gardens
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Plan a stay you’ll never forget at one of these unique places in Lexington
From tiny homes to 21c, Lexington is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
October 24, 2024
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Four older adults sitting in chairs making music by playing instruments like the flute or recorder at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Culture
10+ activities for retired locals in Lexington
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Lexington.
October 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s glow: The Lex Glow Ride returns
Hundreds of Lexingtonians are planning to decorate their bikes with glowing lights and participate in a community-wide cycling event.
October 22, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
Masterson Park and Woodland Park activities; people and athletes
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Help maintain clean and beautiful local parks
Pick it Up and Play is a campaign being tested in several parks around Lexington, encouraging folks who use them to pick up their litter.
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A shot of downtown Midway from the street corner with colorful awnings.
City
Woodford County featured in Southern Living Magazine
Spend a day in Woodford County thanks to Southern Living Magazine’s list of favorite things to do + places to visit.
October 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A rack of sweaters for sale at Vintage Therapy.
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Sweater weather has arrived in Lexington
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
City Council adds public input opportunity
Formal city council meetings now have two chances for public input, one for topics related to the agenda + one for non-agenda topics.
December 9, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
An aerial Google map view of the proposed multi-city park in Berea.
City
Lexington signs deal to create a new regional business park in Berea
Designed to boost Central Kentucky’s economy, this multi-county business park aims to provide good jobs and tax revenue to Madison, Scott + Fayette counties.
December 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Joe Bologna's sits in the former Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church.
The new Joe Bologna’s is no baloney
December 5, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show - A two-story house with thousands of multi-color Christmas nights illuminating the nighttime.
Holiday light show for bright spirits
Lexingtonian uses love of music + technical knowledge to give community the gift of holiday light
December 5, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Old court house in downtown lexington with big blue LEX sign out front
Live
Lexington’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
December 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Lexington’s Municipal Equality Index score
Uncover how Lexington, KY earned a perfect 100 out of 100 score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
December 3, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
Four ballerinas in green outfits on the set of The Nutcracker in an arabesque position.
City
Celebrating 50 years of the Lexington Ballet
Learn more about what the local nonprofit is doing to celebrate 50 years of bringing dance to the stage and to the community.
December 2, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Get good at giving with the 14th GoodGiving Challenge
The annual GoodGiving fundraising campaign has returned, encouraging Kentuckians to support their favorite local nonprofits.
December 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
City
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Lexington
Lexington is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A selection of several plates of food + glasses of wine from CRU Food & Wine Bar.
Business
Recent openings + sudden closures at The Summit at Fritz Farm
One Fritz Farm fave says goodbye, while The Summit welcomes two newcomers
November 25, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks