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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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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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Knotted tree with various trinkets.
Events
6 Halloween events in Louisville
Get your haunt on all month long.
October 1, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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
A group of kids playing a game with pumpkins at colorfest at bernheim.
Culture
Mark your calendars for ColorFest at Bernheim Forest
Plus, three things not to miss while you’re there
September 25, 2024
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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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Melissa Etheridge performing live on stage
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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A wide shot of the louisville public library main branch.
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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Culture
Bourbon and Beyond by the numbers
The Louisville music festival pulls thousands of visitors — and tourism dollars — to Derby City.
September 19, 2024
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A rendering of a public park
Development
Ballard Park to receive $1.3 million investment
The Smoketown park will be overhauled next year to include a new basketball court, picnic area, and butterfly garden.
September 17, 2024
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City
9 movies filmed in Louisville
Derby City? More like Tinseltown.
September 16, 2024
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Culture
3 US towns that are also named Louisville
There are 14 different Louisvilles, but these three really felt like home.
September 11, 2024
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Two white and orange kittens sitting in a window sill
Business
Three Louisville non-profits you may not have heard of
With Give for Good Day upon us, these three causes are worth your support.
September 11, 2024
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an old-fashioned tractor adorned with pumpkins at mulberry orchard.
Culture
Fall farm tours, U-picks, and hayrides near Louisville
Get ready to fall in love with fall.
September 9, 2024
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A collection of six pappy van winkle bottles.
Food
The Art of Bourbon Auction is coming to the Speed Museum
Several bottles with blockbusting prices are about to go up for auction.
September 5, 2024
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Culture
William Shatner’s Kentucky horse racing career
For decades, the Star Trek actor has “boldly gone” to Louisville for horse racing competitions
September 5, 2024
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Government
Meet the Louisville Metro Youth Cabinet
This advisory board of Louisville youth helps combat violence.
September 3, 2024
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Live
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Louisville
Here’s the deal — the vintage shopping scene is stellar in Derby City.
August 30, 2024
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Monica Garske
A stage at the Bourbon and Beyond music festival in Louisville, KY, with thousands of fans in the foreground.
Food
What to eat and drink at Bourbon and Beyond
The biggest music festival in Louisville has a lot more than music.
August 26, 2024
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Southern Exposition
History
This 19th century Exposition really lit up Louisville
Before the Kentucky State Fair, there was the Southern Exposition
August 22, 2024
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Business
New renovations announced for the Kentucky Expo Center
A ~$400 million, two-phase plan will add a new building and combine existing ones.
August 22, 2024
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Food
Renshoku Ramen is back
After sustaining a fire, the Old Louisville ramen spot is back in action.
August 20, 2024
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a display case of sports memorabilia
Culture
4 unusual blue ribbon categories at the Kentucky State Fair
You know about the biggest pumpkin, but how about the best sword?
August 20, 2024
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An archetectural rendering of a teal building and a sign reading "yachtsea"
Development
Louisville development updates for August 2024
Derby City is always growing.
August 14, 2024
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The Young Prodigys
Culture
Meet Louisville’s youth hip-hop group The Real Young Prodigy’s
Louisville kids are making change through their music.
August 12, 2024
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The Belle of Louisville steamboat
Culture
How to recreate famous film scenes in Louisville
Catch us “Singin’ in the Rain” next time it pours.
August 12, 2024
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Culture
Celebrate LOUtoday’s third birthday
We’re finally out of our terrible twos.
August 8, 2024
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