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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 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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Mayor craig greenberg meeting with the metro youth cabinet
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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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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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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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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A pair of silver mint juleps glasses being cheersed in front of a horse statue
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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A sunset shot of Louisville's skyline
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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The exterior of a brick and stone library building
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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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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