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Travel and Outdoors
Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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Travel and Outdoors
Spring equinox in Lexington, KY
Participate in a community event or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Ain’t no boulder high enough
Outdoor climbing boulders come to Northeastern Park
March 3, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
Pack your bags, LEX — we’re heading to Greenville.
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Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Lexington?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Lexington
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Lexington’s new ZOTA open space regulations
See how a new set of zoning guidelines will shape the future of green space in Lexington.
February 9, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Travel and Outdoors
Keep Lexington Beautiful
Get free supplies, help clean up, and keep Lexington beautiful.
January 31, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Lexington, KY
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
What’s new at Woodland Park
December 9, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Real Estate
Be the broker: Pepper Rickhouse in the Distillery District
Tell us your hopes and dreams for this historic Distillery District staple.
February 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Cupid lands at Blue Grass Airport
Pick up more than just your luggage — Blue Grass Airport is Kentucky’s most romantic place to take flight.
February 13, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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8 events to honor Black History Month in Lexington
250Lex is celebrating Black History Month with food, music, and a deep dive into the making of Lexington.
February 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Lexington listed on AFAR magazine’s top places to visit this spring
From travel magazines to world’s best lists, Lexington is making headlines as a top travel destination.
February 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Local Government 101: Meet LEX’s legislative aides
Take a peek behind the scenes of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government with this ongoing series spotlighting our city’s legislative aides.
February 10, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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City
Ready or not, registration has started for local summer camps
Keep the kiddos engaged + entertained all summer long with these fun summer camps around town.
February 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Date night ideas in Lexington
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Horse Capital of the World.
February 7, 2025
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Staff
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We asked ChatGPT to roast Lexington
The popular AI chatbot had plenty to say about the Horse Capital of the World, but we didn’t let ChatGPT leave without saying something nice.
February 7, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
Stay in an art installation at 21c Lexington
21c Lexington has transformed one of its rooms + is giving you the opportunity to stay the night in an interactive art installation.
February 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Business
Get to know some of Lexington’s favorite cats
Cats and public places, a purrfect pair.
February 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson