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Wellness
Serve your way to the Sunshine State
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The program helping athletes stay healthy in our community
The sports medicine specialists at UK HealthCare know what it takes to keep athletes healthy and in the game.
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Parks and Recreation
Share your thoughts, hopes, and dreams for green space with Lexington Park Equity Accelerator
Lexingtonians are invited to submit proposals for $1,000 projects to help increase accessibility + belonging to all locals in the community.
August 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
Help plan the sixth annual Nature Hop by submitting your educational events
August 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Feeling sick? Then try one of these reader-favorite local comfort foods
We asked + you answered. Here’s a list of reader and follower favorites for when they are feeling a little under the weather or need a pick-me-up.
August 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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The gold standard for aesthetics has arrived at Pelo Lexington
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Education
Fayette County Public Schools says focus is on life after the diploma for the upcoming school year
Learn about the development of its “Portrait of a Graduate” + other key areas of focus for the 2023-2024 school year.
August 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
Act like a kid again at Adult Wilderness Camp
Disconnect from technology, reconnect with yourself, and maybe learn some new hobbies at Adult Wilderness Camp.
July 28, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
Parks & Recreation introduces new outdoor programming
Inhale, exhale, explore
July 14, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
Explore Kentucky’s physiographic regions at The Arboretum
Learn about and explore in real life the hundreds of species of native plants at The Arboretum.
July 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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How the UK Markey Cancer Center is shaping a cancer-free tomorrow
They provide Kentuckians access to state-of-the-art technology, highly-trained specialists, innovative treatments, and so much more.
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Six pot-bellied pigs race on a turf track at the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington, KY.
Festivals
3 must-dos for the Bluegrass Fair
Whether you’re looking for food that’s fried, an extreme ride, or something you’ve never tried — this is your guide.
June 2, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Play
Hiking and nature walk guide for Lexington
These 10 hiking trails cater to all skill levels in and around town.
May 29, 2025
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Staff
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Arts
LEX get lit(erary) during Lexington Poetry Month
Celebrate Lexington Poetry Month this June by registering for the LexPoMo Challenge and writing your name in the history poetry books
May 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Pedestrian safety pilot program comes to High Street
One of Lexington’s busiest intersections is getting a face lift in an attempt to increase pedestrian safety and boost neighborhood foot traffic.
May 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Travel and Outdoors
Public pools to keep you cool in Lexington
To make those hot days a little more bearable, we’ve rounded up some spots to beat the heat.
May 23, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
What the cicadas missed since their last visit to LEX in 2008
After 17 years the bugs are back + Lexington is a whole lot different these days.
May 23, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Food
3 ways to mark International Pickle Week in Lexington
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself by ordering a pickle dish at a restaurant, buy a jar of local pickles from the store, or make your own pickled dish at home — we’ve got your cravings covered.
May 22, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Culture
What to know about the Kentucky Beer Cheese Festival
The one-of-a-kind event returns June 14 to downtown Winchester and is set to include a few “firsts” for its 2025 line-up.
May 21, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Stay safe during severe spring storms
We’ve got the resources LEX residents need to stay informed, report storm damage, and help each other recover from this spring storm state of emergency.
May 20, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Events
What to do this Memorial Day Weekend in Lexington
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26 and we’re rounding up events to commemorate and honor the day.
May 20, 2025
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Aayat Ali