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Travel and Outdoors
Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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Travel and Outdoors
Beautify your backyard with the help of the Fayette County Conservation District
The Fayette County Conservation District wants to help beautify your backyard, and our local environment, with its Backyard Conservation Program.
April 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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5 outdoor adventures to add to your spring bucket list
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City
Lexington launches new initiative to increase tree canopy
Lex grow some trees, y’all.
March 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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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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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate Water Week in Lexington
Help celebrate Kentucky’s 90,000 miles of surface waterways.
March 18, 2024
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🥃 The one-stop shop for bourbon enthusiasts
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Plan a spring day in downtown Harrodsburg
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Culture
Everything you need to know about Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2024
This year’s convention that covers all things pop culture returns to Central Bank Center Thursday, March 7 through Sunday, March 10
February 26, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Step back into history at The Five Brothers Bar
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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
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Sports
Your guide to picking up pickleball in Lexington, KY
The pickleball craze continues — across the country and right here in Lexington.
April 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Private, modern and refined living
Slip inside this Mansion Monday pick to experience elegance and attention to detail.
April 11, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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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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Live
Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Lexington
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Lexington’s many beautiful patios.
April 9, 2025
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Culture
Celebrating Record Store Day 2025 in Lexington
Get prepared to snag those Record Store Day vinyl releases you’ve been eyeing.
April 4, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Play
Happy hour deals in Lexington
Go bargain hunting with our Lexington happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
April 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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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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Keeneland makes LEX a better place
Take a closer look at the historic horsetrack’s charitable giving to see how Lexington continues to benefit from Keeneland’s presence.
March 31, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
Taking a look back at 3.5 years of LEXtoday
City Editor Molly shares some of her favorite memories from her time at LEXtoday.
March 28, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
53 women-owned businesses in Lexington
Take a virtual stroll through 53 of Lexington’s favorite women-owned businesses with everything from digital media consultation to high end retail.
March 27, 2025
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Aayat Ali