Aayat Ali

Aayat Ali

City Editor

Aayat is an editor based in Lexington, Kentucky. She has spent the last several years working alongside entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups to share their stories with readers around the world. When she’s not writing, you can find her sifting through vinyl at one of Lexington’s local record stores.

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Play
Kid-friendly activities around Lexington
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 18, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A pizza covered in fennel and onions.
Live
A guide to Lexington’s pizza scene
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
December 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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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 skeleton for Dia de los Muertos at the Living Arts and Sciences museum in lexington.
Culture
Día de los Muertos events around town
Help celebrate Día de los Muertos and honor those who have passed at one of these events happening in town.
October 29, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A neon sign that says "Order L8Nite" and has an image of a burger next to a menu.
Food
Where to get late-night bites around Lexington
Munchies? We don’t know her.
October 24, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A house decorated with grave stones, lights, and spooky music.
City
Have you heard about the nightmare on Versailles Road?
Come see this Hamilton Park house and fulfill your fearful fantasies.
October 24, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A shaded path surrounded by trees and low-lying plants
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate local trees during Lexington Tree Week
The seventh annual tree week is returning with a ton of fun, educational events around town.
October 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
City Editors Molly and Aayat chat over their laptops.
Culture
City Editor Aayat’s top 5 favorite stories
Alexa, play “I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan.
September 27, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A woman dances on stage next to a man.
Events
Everything you need to know about Festival Latino de Lexington
The annual Latin festival returns to Robert F. Stephens this weekend for two days of fun, music, food, and celebration.
September 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two hands holding two steins filled with beer.
Events
Celebrating Oktoberfest in Lexington
It’s the most wonderful time for beer.
September 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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City
The city announces expanded broadband connection to rural parts of Lexington
Through a partnership with Spectrum, the city will be able to provide internet to underserved areas of Lexington.
September 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two women standing in front of the LEX sign in downtown lexington
Culture
Three favorite stories for three years of LEXtoday
As we celebrate three years of sharing hyper-local + positive stories, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorites.
September 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An outside shot of the Kentucky Theatre at night in Lexington KY
Events
The Twelve Lions Film Festival makes a home for Lexington cinephiles
The festival, which runs from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29, will feature Q&As with filmmakers, panel discussions, and workshops for aspiring movie buffs.
September 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
sign outside of an old stone building
City
It’s election season — here’s all you need to know to share your voice
Pull out those planners, and grab your pens we’re sharing all the need-to-know information to get your prepared for election season.
September 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A hand holding a burger covered in cheese and lettuce, with a basket of fries in the background.
Food
Your favorite cheeseburgers in Lexington
We’re relishing in our readers’ recommendations for National Cheeseburger Day.
September 16, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A roundabout with a big bronze horse statue in the middle.
Culture
Movies filmed in Kentucky: Our pine to be the next Hollywood of the South
You may have noticed that we live in a pretty gorgeous state — so gorgeous it’s served as the backdrop for dozens of films.
September 13, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
A group of people stand around a table covered in building designs.
History
Meet Herb Greene, trailblazer of the organic architecture movement
Get a first look at the new documentary about Herb Greene, his life as a professor at UK, and revolutionary work that shaped the architecture industry.
September 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Street art outside of Cup of Commonwealth.
Culture
Birthday freebies around Lexington
It’s your party and you can get free things if you want to.
September 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A person sits in the center of a group of people, also sitting.
City
Meet your district council candidates
Want to get to know your future local representatives? Join CivicLex and the League of Women Voters for a question + answer series.
September 9, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two people clinking glasses of bourbon together.
Food
A crash course in Kentucky bourbon
Grab a glass and pour up, September is National Kentucky Bourbon Heritage Month.
September 9, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A home with a cobblestone exterior.
Real Estate
Limestone living on Cooper Drive
Take a peek at this home straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale in the middle of 40502.
September 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A hand holds an iced coffee.
Food
Get ready for Lexington Coffee + Tea Week 2024
To brew or not to brew, that is the question.
September 3, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A photo of a road with tall buildings in the background.
City
So long, summer: Our top stories for August 2024
In case you missed it, here are the stories y’all found the most interesting last month.
August 30, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two girls walking a dog
Wellness
Asked: Are you part of a walking club?
We recently asked our readers about local run clubs, but now we want to know about walking clubs.
August 29, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Kids kayaking in Jacobson Park's reservoir.
Weather
Remembering Lexington’s hottest day on record
Lexington’s hottest day on record was July 15, 1936 when LEX hit 108°.
August 29, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A mural featuring Abraham Lincoln with bright colors surrounding him
Arts
Be part of this year’s PRHBTN Exhibition
The Lexington Art League brings the premier art festival back to The Loudoun House this fall.
August 26, 2024
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Aayat Ali
NOOGAtoday | Various members pose on mats during a yoga class.
Culture
Celebrate National Wellness Month in Chattanooga
Breathe in, breathe out.
August 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali
An aerial shot of Christ the King's Oktoberfest festivities.
Festivals
Fall festivals happening in and around Lexington
Can’t stop, won’t stop (peepin’ leaves).
August 22, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A crowd looks at a stage where a band performs.
Events
Fall concert roundup for Lexington
Break out the flannel, because no matter what the weather decides to do, Lexington live music will be there.
August 22, 2024
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Aayat Ali
People participate in an outdoor yoga class.
City
Celebrate National Wellness Month in Lexington
Breathe in, breathe out.
August 21, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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