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.

A reflection of the Big Blue Building + Lexington Marriott in the windows of City Center windows
City
Reflecting on the sounds of downtown
“Surface Reflections” offers a moment of serenity, and serves as a reminder to respect our waterways.
March 15, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Bourbon barrels in front of a rick house.
Work
Made in Lexington: 13 things created in and around LEX
From brands to artists, Lexington’s business scene is truly inspired.
March 15, 2024
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Monica Garske
LEXtoday_missyspie
Celebrating Pi Day in Lexington
It’s our favorite infinite number’s day, so let’s commemorate by eating infinite food.
March 13, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A colorful wall that says Lexington
Food
Your guide to Crave Taco Week
Crave Taco Week runs Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, where you can try out dozens of tacos from 25+ different restaurants.
March 11, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The outside of the new library with a sign that reads "Lexington Public Library - Marksbury Family Library Branch"
City
Meet the new Marksbury Family Public Library
Lexington’s newest library takes place of the former Village Branch at 2185 Versailles Rd.
March 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Terry Hicks speaking during the grant announcement.
Grant applications now open for violence prevention
The city’s ONE Lexington initiative is inviting local nonprofits to apply for grants that would support their cause.
March 1, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A pizza with pepperoni and basil with a woodfired curst on a white paper plate.
Food
Vote in LEXtoday’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in Lexington? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 1, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Aayat + Molly in front of The Burl's mural that reads "Buy the ticket, take the ride."
Culture
Choose your own LEXtoday adventure
Choose how LEXtoday City Editor Aayat should spend her bonus day in Lexington.
February 28, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Four people dressed as characters from Super Mario, including Waluigi, Bowser, and Peach.
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
A historic pink home and blue home sit side by side near Gratz Park in Lexington.
Live
Spring 2024 weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for spring weather in Lexington, KY with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
February 26, 2024
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Aayat Ali
The facade of a brick home with arch-shaped windows, a stoop, surrounded by trees.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Victorian wife aesthetic, anyone?
While many might be in their mob wife era, we’re proclaiming a preference for the late 1800s aesthetic.
February 22, 2024
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Aayat Ali
An eagle's eye view of Kroger Field
A look at Kroger Field’s $7 million renovations
See what upgrades are coming to make a better Wildcat experience.
February 22, 2024
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Aayat Ali
An outdoor space with a podium, speaker, a sign that reads, "Learn About Lexington's Untold Stories" and a flag that says, "LexArts."
Arts
Hear the untold stories of Lexington’s enslaved peoples
The art initiative aims to showcase the impact abolitionists
February 20, 2024
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Aayat Ali
The facade of the building with red brick and a round-shaped awning that will house The Melroy, a new dining club.
Development
Meet the private dining club coming to North Broadway
The Melroy aims to open at 144 N. Broadway this summer.
February 20, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A screenshot of a map marking where the new apartment complex will be located along Paris Pike.
Development
Meet the new apartment complex coming to Paris Pike
February 14, 2024
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Aayat Ali
The red and green Parkette Drive In sign that says chicken, shrimp, fish boxes
Business
Lexington businesses of yesteryear
From West African cuisine to music venues, here are the Lexington businesses our readers miss the most.
February 14, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A truck pulling the Mobile Market.
Development
The great grocery store influx
We’re rounding up the new grocery stores making plans to open in Lexington in the coming years.
February 12, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A pizza sitting on plate topped with spinach and artichokes
Food
Take a slice out of Lexington Pizza Week
Here’s everything you knead to know about this year’s pizzas.
February 12, 2024
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Aayat Ali
The outside of a quonset hut, a round, arch-shaped building.
Development
Be the Broker: What do you want to see on Delaware Avenue?
Will and Sarah Hanrahan hope to create a community-centric environment.
February 8, 2024
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Aayat Ali
The outside of the Lyric Theatre at night.
Culture
Honoring Black History Month in Lexington
Celebrate Black History Month through art activities, educational opportunities, discussions, and more.
February 6, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A rendering of what the entrance to Hamburg East will look like, featuring a sidewalk, crosswalk, greenery, and a sign that says "Hamburg East."
Development
Hamburg continues to expand with new development in the works
Construction on the new 40+ acre development in Hamburg is expected to begin immediately.
February 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A red sign above a building that says "Burl Brew"
Food
See what’s brewing at The Burl campus
A microbrewery will join The Burl campus this spring.
February 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A person stands in front of a sign that says "LEX Lexington, Kentucky"
Culture
From Lexington, With Love: a love letter
We sat down with Finis White, aka KY Engineerin’, to discuss his video series that pays homage to Lexington.
January 31, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Fountains spraying water with Rupp Arena in the backdrop.
Culture
Places to cry in Lexington
Who’s choppin’ onions in here?
January 29, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A sign that reads "It will be legendary."
Sports
Say goodbye to the Counter Clocks and hello to our new baseball team
The Lexington Professional Baseball team has announced a new slew of changes — including a rebranding.
January 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Fallen leaves on the street in front of the Big Blue Building, aka the Fifth-Third building.
City
Imagine Lexington 2045: Improving a desirable community
The Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan has been approved. We’re breaking down the 349-page plan section by section, continuing with Theme D: Improving a desirable community.
January 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Artist Savannah Guthrie holds a child near a display of the logo Lexington will be using for its 250th anniversary in 2025.
City
Lexington unveils 250th celebration logo
January 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali
An aerial drone photo of a neighborhood, a highway, a lake, and the sunset behind clouds
Live
2024 Predictions for Lexington Real Estate
Learn about current trends in Lexington’s real estate market.
January 23, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
The entrance of Keeneland lined with dozens of trees with orange and reddish leaves.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
After 100+ submissions, our readers have chosen their favorite picture of the year.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A laptop screen with a logo that says "LEX Mission 859" above a blue horse shooting lasers out of its eyes.
Tourism and Hospitality
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s...a marketing campaign
Hey Aliens, want to take a trip to the Horse Capital of the World?
January 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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