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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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Business
Meet Louisville’s newest spirit, West End Gin
There’s a new spirit in town
August 2, 2024
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Events
Applications are open for the 2024 WorldFest
The 22nd annual international festival is right around the corner — and now’s your chance to join.
July 31, 2024
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City
Louisville Water is replacing a 130-year-old main on Oak Street
The first phase of the project should last about six months.
July 29, 2024
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Larry Elmore gestures at paintings on his walls
Culture
Kentucky’s master of fantasy Larry Elmore
One of the most prolific and recognizeable fantasy artists of the 1970s and 1980s, best known for his work on “Dungeons & Dragons,” shares how his Kentucky upbringing shows up in his art.
July 29, 2024
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Food
The history of the mint julep
It’s not quite medicine anymore.
July 25, 2024
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Sports
See the Savannah Bananas exhibit at the Slugger Museum
Let’s go bananas.
July 25, 2024
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Food
Where to sip on bubble tea in LOU
It’ll make you feel all bubbly inside.
July 22, 2024
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Culture
Louisville named a finalist to hold the Sundance Film Festival
Louisville is one of six cities that could become the new home of the iconic independent film festival.
July 19, 2024
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Food
Bar Nada Nada is coming soon to NuLu
The minds behind Canary Club and The Breeze are opening a new bar + store combo on Market Street.
July 17, 2024
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Mayor Craig Greenberg stands at a podium
City
Everything you need to know about Louisville’s new Department of Transportation
Louisville Metro Government’s newest department will combine all transportation-related functions under one roof.
July 17, 2024
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A black and white image of the Louisville waterfront with horsedrawn carriages and steamboats
Culture
The history and future of Louisville’s Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park now spans 85 acres, but it wasn’t always green space and walking trails.
July 12, 2024
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Food
Louisville Burger Week 2024
Don’t flip over these LOU burger deals
July 9, 2024
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Culture
Enter LOUtoday’s 2024 Picture of the Year contest
Hit us with your best shot.
July 8, 2024
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Arts
See the history of Louisville’s avant-garde art movement on display
The Speed Art Museum’s latest exhibit highlights a pioneering Louisville artist’s 40+ year career.
July 2, 2024
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Food
Moonsong Bar and Cafe is now open at Tempo in NuLu
A new LOU spot for coffee, breakfast, and drinks.
July 2, 2024
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Culture
Check it out: The history of the Western Branch Library
How the first Black-run public library in the nation came to be and lives on
June 28, 2024
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A small tortoise-shell cat smells a person's hand outside
Culture
Alley Cat Advocates is raising money fur a good cause
You can win cat-tastic prizes while helping a nationally-recognized animal organization.
June 25, 2024
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Business
Trellis Brewing is open in Smoketown
Louisville’s newest brewery is officially open
June 20, 2024
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A yellow house with a brick patio around a pool
Real Estate
Dive into a staycation with these rental houses featuring pools
Forget a room with a view — we want a house with a pool.
June 18, 2024
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Real Estate
Hot Homes: Make a splash at this $8 million Mockingbird Valley mansion with a secluded pool
Yes, the frog statues are included.
June 18, 2024
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Events
Swing back to 1869
This Father’s Day weekend, take dad out to the ballgame as it was meant to be played.
June 12, 2024
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Culture
A new historical marker for LGBTQ+ history
A new historical marker in Old Louisville honors the early days of LGBTQ+ liberation in the commonwealth.
June 12, 2024
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Culture
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Iroquois Park
ACT Louisville is back.
June 10, 2024
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Guy Fieri raises a glass at his restaurant in Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Culture
Where (else) would you film “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Louisville?
Derby City has been featured on Guy Fieri’s hit show multiple times, but there’s still a lot left to see — and eat.
June 10, 2024
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Culture
The COLLIDER artist in residence program connects artist and audience
The South Central Regional Library’s paid artist in residence program puts the public in touch with artists through free workshops and classes.
June 6, 2024
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A spring-time view of the Daniel Boone statue in Cherokee park surrounded by greenery
Culture
Explore the history behind Louisville’s Daniel Boone statue
The American frontiersman Daniel Boone looms large in Kentucky history, just as his statue looms large at the entrance to Cherokee Park.
June 6, 2024
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Culture
A new public art installation honors Black elders in Louisville
The (Un)Known Project will hold a dedication and unveiling of “In Our Elder’s Footprints” on Saturday, June 8.
June 4, 2024
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Real Estate
Muhammad Ali’s childhood home is on the market for $1.5 million
The pink Parkland house where The Greatest was a boy is on the market.
June 4, 2024
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A gravel driveway leading to an undeveloped lot with construction equipment
Business
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority is selling 52 acres of land in Heritage Creek
The South Louisville plot is left over from the time LRAA helped move an entire town.
May 31, 2024
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A white stone building in the French Second Empire style, using in Italianate motifs, stands over a busy city street.
City
What’s the next step for the mayor’s budget?
The 2024-2025 mayoral budget is in deliberation — now’s your chance to make your voice heard.
May 29, 2024
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