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Declan Lowthian

City Editor, LOUtoday

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.

an aerial view of cherokee park in the autumn
Two conservation groups helping to keep LOU green
From native plants to tree cover, Louisville is full of nature-focused organizations — let’s dive into some of these conservation efforts.
April 25, 2024
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A TARC bus in Louisville, Kentucky.
City
TARC launches a new ticketing app
Ditch the cash and coins when you ride the public bus.
April 23, 2024
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An abandoned seven story brick building
Government
What’s up with the Urban Government Center?
The third attempt to renovate the Paristown Pointe complex is working its way through Metro Government.
April 23, 2024
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The two tall spires at churchill downs against a blue sky
Business
The latest Churchill Downs renovations look both forwards and backwards
How do you remain historically faithful to a building as dynamic as Churchill Downs?
April 17, 2024
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Events
Celebrate Earth Day in the Parklands
The Roots & Rhythms Earth Day Fest is coming this Friday to the Parklands
April 15, 2024
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Trumpet honeysuckle
City
How to turn your yard into a managed natural landscape
Louisville’s Code of Ordinances allows managed natural landscapes — under certain conditions.
April 15, 2024
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City
What does middle housing look like in Louisville?
Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning has released new info + data on middle housing
April 11, 2024
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Black and white image of Muhammad Ali in the corner of a boxing ring.
History
A pair of Muhammad Ali’s trunks are up for auction
They could be one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever sold.
April 9, 2024
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A wide shot of the louisville public library main branch.
City
5 Louisville Free Public Library services you might not know about
Genealogy, telescopes, and book club kits at your local library.
April 9, 2024
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Windsor park groundbreaking
City
Ground has been broken at Windsor Park
Louisville’s park family has a new member.
April 5, 2024
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A map of the US showing the paths of totality for the 2023 and 2024 Total Solar Ecplipses, with description text by NASA. The yellow 2023 line crosses from Oregon through Texas, while the blue 2024 line crosses up from Texas through Maine.
Culture
How to enjoy the eclipse last minute
Even if you don’t have big plans, you can still enjoy the solar eclipse right here in Louisville.
April 5, 2024
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Culture
A Louisville science experiment flies to the International Space Station
This is ground control to UofL.
April 3, 2024
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Concrete statue with a small statue on top.
Culture
Louisville statues are getting a facelift
A conservation firm will be performing maintanance on several pieces of public art around LOU.
April 3, 2024
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An archetectural rendering of a teal building and a sign reading "yachtsea"
Business
A Q&A with Merryweather + YachtSea co-owner J.C. Denison
We get the scoop on the new nautical-themed bar and restaurant coming to Butchertown.
April 1, 2024
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a group of brightside volunteers
City
How to help keep LOU clean
Help keep our streets clean with community-wide cleanup initiatives.
March 28, 2024
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A bright blue shark scultpure at wild lights
Culture
Spring break events for kids in Louisville
They say it takes a village, and Louisville has plenty of activities for kids on spring break.
March 26, 2024
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Culture
SDF spring break travel tips
Muhammad Ali international airport is expecting record numbers of travelers this weekend.
March 26, 2024
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A dark building with the word Schnitzelburg painted on the side, plus red and white traffic barriers in the foreground
Live
Neighborhood Guide: Schnitzelburg
Full of history and character in equal measure, Schnitzelburg is a small neighborhood with a big personality.
March 20, 2024
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a white bookshelf covered in romance books
Business
2 genre-based bookstores are bringing readers to LOU
When it comes to books, LOU really knows how to turn a page.
March 18, 2024
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This could be your view from the front row at the new Tyler Park stage
Development
Construction to begin on Tyler Park stage
The Highlands neighborhood is getting a new outdoor venue.
March 14, 2024
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children and families play at a neon-lit bowling alley
Business
Executive Strike & Spare closing one door and opening another
The iconic bowling alley announced the closure of one location and the opening of another.
March 14, 2024
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Paristown
Events
A brand new Bluegrass festival is coming to Paristown
Uncle Boojie’s Roots Revue will feature Bluegrass legends and benefit the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music
March 12, 2024
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Greetings from Louisville
Culture
Louisvillans share why they call Louisville home
Chance encounters, big life changes, and true love are all part of your Louisville stories.
March 12, 2024
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A large poster for JusticeFest covered in marker writing
City
JCPS Students rally for change at JusticeFest
JCPS students gathered this weekend to talk with city leaders about ideas to improve our community.
February 29, 2024
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Qannik the polar bear in the snow at the Louisville Zoo
City
How Louisville’s polar bear is helping save her species
Glacier Run’s star polar bear Qannik brings some much needed genetic diversity to the breeding population of captive polar bears.
February 26, 2024
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A Lime scooter on the sidewalk in Louisville
City
Your guide to scooter season in Louisville
Brush up on safety tips + get the scoot on how Louisville used dockless scooters in 2023.
February 26, 2024
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A framed portrait of a young girl in a white dress
Culture
Louisville thrift shoppers are on the hunt for this missing artwork
A framed portrait has gone missing after being mistakenly donated to Goodwill on Valentine’s Day.
February 22, 2024
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