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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.

They’re not all haunted, but they sure do look like it.
We’ve got the 411 on council members, how you can meet with them, and how you can participate in Metro Council meetings.
An Owensboro distillery has its eyes on Downtown LOU.
Get to know the oldest of the eight Highlands neighborhoods
“Sugar Skull!” is a touring show featuring music and dance from Mexico.
The Belle of Louisville is 110 — how does that stack up against other LOU landmarks?
Game on, Louisville.
Get your pedals ready.
The inaugural 502 Lumens festival is this weekend.
Louisville’s favorite cookie shop has its sights set nationally — and you can join in.
Here’s how to secure the bag in Derby City.
You’ll want to dog-ear this page to remember the new name.
A Detroit-based restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a regional tour — and they’re making a stop in LOU.
As nearby states are assessing damage done by Hurricane Helene, local businesses and organizations are hosting drives + donating a portion of sales to support relief efforts.
Celebrate the groundbreaking of the new museum at the 11th annual Portland Art + Heritage Fair.
Here’s how you can help our fellow Southeasterners from right here in LOU.
Get your haunt on all month long.
Support the Louisville Downtown Partnership — and maybe see some ghosts along the way.
This fall art show in Derby City ranked No. 3 on Sunshine Artist magazine’s “200 Best.”
Soon you’ll be able to get Indian food + pub fare at the former Against the Grain location.
We’re thinking you’ll be a popular host for Thunder Over Louisville.
Learn about the unexplained and curious events in Derby City.
Plus, three things not to miss while you’re there
See how the bourbon is made at the Frankfort distillery with this two-day experience.
We pitted Louisville’s two biggest music festivals head-to-head.
The 120 year-old building that just keeps growing.
The Louisville music festival pulls thousands of visitors — and tourism dollars — to Derby City.
The Smoketown park will be overhauled next year to include a new basketball court, picnic area, and butterfly garden.
Derby City? More like Tinseltown.