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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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Culture
LOUtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 7, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Real Estate
Meet Louisville’s first energy-efficient affordable home of its kind
The River City Housing home is expected to keep utility bills as low as $25 per month.
November 6, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Food
Support community agriculture in LOU with these three CSAs
Skip the grocery store in favor of a CSA share.
November 6, 2024
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Culture
6+ activities for retired locals in Louisville
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Louisville.
November 4, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Real Estate
6 real-life Halloween movie houses
They’re not all haunted, but they sure do look like it.
October 28, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Kentucky is the third most haunted state in the country
There are ghosts afoot.
October 25, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
How to meet your Louisville Metro Council representative
We’ve got the 411 on council members, how you can meet with them, and how you can participate in Metro Council meetings.
October 25, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Business
Green River Distilling is coming to Whiskey Row
An Owensboro distillery has its eyes on Downtown LOU.
October 23, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Live
Your guide to the Original Highlands
Get to know the oldest of the eight Highlands neighborhoods
October 21, 2024
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Events
See a bilingual Día de los Muertos musical this weekend
“Sugar Skull!” is a touring show featuring music and dance from Mexico.
October 21, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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110 years of the Belle of Louisville
The Belle of Louisville is 110 — how does that stack up against other LOU landmarks?
October 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Where to play board games in Louisville
Game on, Louisville.
October 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
The Tom Owen CycLOUvia is coming to Bardstown Road
Get your pedals ready.
October 15, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Events
See 3 local films at a brand new film festival
The inaugural 502 Lumens festival is this weekend.
October 15, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Business
Invest in Louisville’s favorite cookie shop
Louisville’s favorite cookie shop has its sights set nationally — and you can join in.
October 11, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Events
Your guide to trick or treating in LOU
Here’s how to secure the bag in Derby City.
October 11, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
Waterfront Park’s Great Lawn gets a new name — and $1 million dollars
You’ll want to dog-ear this page to remember the new name.
October 9, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Food
A unique Thai food pop-up coming to MeeshMeesh + Rabbit Hole
A Detroit-based restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a regional tour — and they’re making a stop in LOU.
October 7, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
Local businesses helping to support hurricane relief efforts
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.
October 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A Victorian-era home, converted into a whimsical children's museum. Several trees are growing up the walls of the house, and a giant fish sits out front.
City
The AHOY Children’s Museum is breaking ground
Celebrate the groundbreaking of the new museum at the 11th annual Portland Art + Heritage Fair.
October 3, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A city area flooded with water coming up to the roof tops.
Culture
How to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Here’s how you can help our fellow Southeasterners from right here in LOU.
October 3, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Events
6 Halloween events in Louisville
Get your haunt on all month long.
October 1, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
The Seelbach Hotel is a Beaux Arts Baroque style hotel with two awnings out front with the hotel's logo on them.
Culture
Take a ghost tour of the Seelbach
Support the Louisville Downtown Partnership — and maybe see some ghosts along the way.
October 1, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
Water fountain with a wrought iron fence.
Culture
The St. James Court Art Show is one of the best in the US
This fall art show in Derby City ranked No. 3 on Sunshine Artist magazine’s “200 Best.”
September 30, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Food
Pints & Union is moving to Bardstown Road
Soon you’ll be able to get Indian food + pub fare at the former Against the Grain location.
September 27, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Real Estate
See what a $749,000 view looks in this downtown condo
We’re thinking you’ll be a popular host for Thunder Over Louisville.
September 27, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
Iron gate with headstones in the background.
Culture
12 Louisville mysteries and legends
Learn about the unexplained and curious events in Derby City.
September 25, 2024
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Katie Molck
Freddie Johnson Giving Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour in Stillhou
Culture
Spend a day as the master distiller at Buffalo Trace with this sweepstakes
See how the bourbon is made at the Frankfort distillery with this two-day experience.
September 23, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Bourbon & Beyond vs. Louder Than Life
We pitted Louisville’s two biggest music festivals head-to-head.
September 23, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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History
Check it out: The history of Louisville’s main branch library
The 120 year-old building that just keeps growing.
September 19, 2024
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