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Declan Lowthian

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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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City
Stretch your detective skills with LOJIC Online
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.
June 9, 2025
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A field of bluegrass, topped with brown seeds. A bare ridge in the distance is lined with trees.
Why are Louisville’s allergies so bad?
How plant life and geology make for a truly sneezy spring in Derby City.
June 3, 2025
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A overhead view of a busy downtown street. Cars are on the road, with buildings standing on either side.
City
This project will ‘remake’ Louisville’s Main Street
Bike lanes + two-way traffic are on the way.
June 3, 2025
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Cultural Pass 2025: Your passport to Louisville summer fun
Louisvillians up to 21 can get free access to over 50 cultural institutions this summer.
June 2, 2025
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Culture
Explained: Kentucky historical markers
Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Historical Society’s markers.
May 29, 2025
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History
Asheville’s history through the eyes of a cicada
Brood XIV emerges every 17 years — what did Asheville look like to previous generations of these noisy insects?
May 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Louisville’s history through the eyes of a cicada
Brood XIV emerges every 17 years — what did Louisville look like to previous generations of these noisy insects?
May 21, 2025
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City
Downtown just got a little bit bigger
Metro council approved a request to expand the Louisville Downtown Management District last week, increasing access to resources + funding.
May 20, 2025
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three dishes of ice cream ; one in a green glass goblet, one in a potery bowl, and one in a pink glass goblet.
Get the scoop: New ice cream shops around Louisville
If you’re after a sweet summer treat, these new ice cream parlors have you covered.
May 19, 2025
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The exterior of a blue and white mansion with plenty of windows, a picket fence, and a detached garage.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Feeling blue in Glenview
This $4 million estate features striking blue decor inside and out.
May 16, 2025
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Business
One of the fastest-growing companies in the US is right here in Louisville.
Cornbread Hemp is the fastest-growing company in Kentucky, shipping its products all over the country from right here in Derby City.
May 14, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Waterfront Park is No. 1
Louisville’s Waterfront Park was ranked the best riverwalk in the country by USA Today.
May 13, 2025
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A stack of three pumpkin spice pancakes sits on a plate covered in powdered sugar. A caramel glaze coats the pancakes and they're topped with whipped cream.
Live
Where to have brunch in Louisville
All about the bennys.
May 12, 2025
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Sarah Shadburne
A grand piano in an exposed-brick living room placed in front of a large glass double door.
Real Estate
This Old Louisville mini-mansion was featured on Zillow Gone Wild
Inset library shelving, an indoor garden, and stained glass features all await you inside this house featured on Zillow Gone Wild.
May 8, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A colorfully-painted building with a stone facade, the mural on the side reads "Anchal" and a sandwichboard sign out front reads "Shop sustainable goods."
Business
Meet the Anchal Project
This Louisville-based small business works with artisans in India to import + sell their designs locally and nationally.
May 7, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Wellness
Snag health and wellness deals from Louisville small businesses
Louisville’s health-minded small businesses are banding together for Small Business Week to offer you specials on self care, fitness, and more.
May 5, 2025
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Louisville CrossFit Covalence 2025
Small Business Week has arrived in Louisville
Join us at LOUtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
May 2, 2025
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Culture
How to bet at Churchill Downs
The sportsbook is closed, but betting windows and online betting are still on.
May 1, 2025
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Culture
Your guide to Louisville’s biggest art fairs
Each year, artists from around the state, region, and even country come to Louisville for these art fairs.
April 22, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Business
Get to know the trade shows held in Louisville
Louisville’s convention and exposition centers are home to national, and international, trade shows from almost every industry.
April 21, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
The exterior of a grey stone house with two large white columns on either side of the door and planters lining the walkway up to the door.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Step inside Greystone
You’ll be living in luxury in this $1.5 million Lake Forest estate for sale by owner.
April 18, 2025
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City
Everything you need to know about bike laws in Louisville
With the weather improving, we have all the info you need to get in gear.
April 17, 2025
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A flight of four coffee drinks topped with whipped cream are pictured in front of a brick wall.
Just a taste: Try one of these food or beverage flights in Winston-Salem
Can’t decide what you want? Don’t choose — order up one of these coffee, alcohol, or food flights to try it all.
April 11, 2025
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A white banner on a black wall advertising record store day 2025 with live bands — the shop opens at 8 a.m.
Culture
Celebrating Record Store Day 2025 in Louisville
Drop (the needle) by your favorite record store this weekend for deals, exclusives, and artist meet-and-greets.
April 10, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Fireworks over a downtown skyline, bridge, and river.
Events
3 things to do this weekend instead of Thunder Over Louisville
The biggest event of the spring is canceled, but there’s still plenty to do in Derby City
April 9, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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City
7 Louisville Free Public Library services you might not know about
Genealogy, telescopes, and book club kits at your local library.
April 7, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A flooded road under and overpass, with three cars stuck in the water, which is around two feet deep.
City
Get updates and resources on the April flooding in Louisville
Historic rainfall brought flooding to Louisville and surrounding areas this weekend.
April 6, 2025
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A weather map showing gradiations of blues and purples, along with rainfall predictions in inches over 19 Kentucky towns. The rainfall is highest in the southwest at around 10 inches, and drops to around 6 in ches in the north. A label describes it as Rainfal Potential for this Sunday by 8 am.
City
What to know ahead of this weekend’s severe weather
Get updates and safety tips ahead of potential flooding and tornadoes.
April 2, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Mayor Craig Greenberg stands at a podium in front of a display meant to invoke stacked bourbon barrels + a sign reading Louisville Downtown Partnership while a room of people sit at round dining tables.
City
6 takeaways from the 2025 State of the Downtown
The Louisville Downtown Partnership’s State of the Downtown outlined the future of the area’s commercial, residential, and civic development.
March 27, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Three iced coffees served on a wooden platter — the left is purple, the middle is gradiant blue to brown with whipped cream on top, and the right gradiant from pink to brown. Each glass has a pink bow on it.
Food
Try a food or beverage flight in Louisville
Solve the analysis paralysis and try it all with these soup, coffee, and whiskey flights.
March 26, 2025
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