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Declan Lowthian

Newsletter Editor

Declan is based in Louisville, Kentucky, the sixth state they’ve lived in. They come from a background in pop culture journalism and outside of work they can be found biking all over town, frequently from used bookstore to used bookstore.

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Big changes are coming to TARC next year.
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Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
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This marker notes the location of the Clark family home — some of which is still there.
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This Louisville pastor documented colonialism in Africa in the early parts of the 20th century.
Reservation for two, please.
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Governor Andy Beshear announced this week that Kentucky saw a record $14.3 billion from tourism last year.
Historical Marker 2519 marks a 19th-century church that became the home for a nonprofit still serving LOU today.
From trash pick-up to capital projects, the city planning resource is chalk-full of useful information — that is, if you can decipher how to use it.
How plant life and geology make for a truly sneezy spring in Derby City.
Bike lanes + two-way traffic are on the way.
Louisvillians up to 21 can get free access to over 50 cultural institutions this summer.
Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Historical Society’s markers.
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Metro council approved a request to expand the Louisville Downtown Management District last week, increasing access to resources + funding.
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This $4 million estate features striking blue decor inside and out.