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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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Trellis brewery
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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a Georgian-style house down a long driveway
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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a historical marker describing the history of the Louisville gay liberation front
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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An actor wearing a multicolored coat
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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An exterior view of the South Central louisville library
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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the exterior of a pink house with a white door and a plaque reading "the clay family" 3302
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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Declan Lowthian
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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A twelve story brick hotel with a cross emblazoned on the front
Culture
Learn about the Wayside Christian Mission and how you can help
The nonprofit has been offering relief to Louisvillians experiencing homelessness for almost 70 years.
May 24, 2024
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Business
The Community Foundation of Louisville prepares to award a new grant
Up-and-coming businesses can apply to the Vogt Award to get a boost.
May 23, 2024
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Yellow sunflowers are are pinned around a wooden sign with horseshoes.
Culture
How to have a Louisville summer camp experience as an adult
Why should the kids get to have all the fun?
May 23, 2024
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A large orange dump truck in front of a fireworks display
City
Public Works keeps Louisville ticking year round
This week, Louisville is honoring the Public Works Department that keeps the city clean and moving.
May 21, 2024
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The henry clay building today
Development
$7 million hotel proposed for the Henry Clay Building
One of Louisville’s historic buildings is getting a new lease on life.
May 21, 2024
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A rendering of a street with isolated bus and bike lanes.
Government
A new plan to improve Preston Highway
After last year’s Metro Government-led Preston Corridor Plan, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is beginning its own study on improvements to Preston Highway.
May 17, 2024
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A lush green forest with the sun shining through the trees
City
Jefferson Memorial Forest recieves $2.5 million in state investment
The funds will help further improvements + plan for the long-term future of the forest.
May 15, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A bright orange bike rack with metal lettering reading "LOUISVILLE"
Culture
A guide to Louisville bike groups
Louisville is full of passionate cyclists looking to improve city infrastructure and connect with other riders — so let’s get you up to speed.
May 15, 2024
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baker boy hot donuts sign
Real Estate
An old St. Matthews landmark is up for sale
The old Mellow Mushroom + Dutch’s Tavern building is hitting the market.
May 13, 2024
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a red sign on a brick building for the Outsider Art Fair
Culture
See Appalachian folk art at Portland’s Outsider Art Museum latest exhibit
The “Everyday Prophets” exhibit runs through the end of June
May 13, 2024
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a black and white photo of the old Brown hotel
Culture
3 Historical Preservation Month events in Louisville
It really is a LOU worth preserving.
May 9, 2024
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eclipse woolen mill
Culture
The little-known history of Louisville’s Eclipse Woolen Mill
In the late 1880s, hundreds of Louisville women went on strike for better conditions + pay.
May 9, 2024
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The JCPS board of education votes in front of a crowd.
City
JCPS releases start times for 2024-2025 school year
Class is in session.
May 8, 2024
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Cars line up at a pop up drop off event
City
It’s recyclable drop-off time in LOU
Spring cleaning called, it’s time to get rid of large items at the next free recycling pop-up.
May 7, 2024
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A glowing neon sign for Mochi dog
Business
4 small business hidden gems in LOU
It’s National Small Business Week, and Louisville is full of them, including a few you might not know.
May 1, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Play
Summer events happening around Louisville
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best Derby City events happening this summer.
April 29, 2024
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a green dragon formed from sushi rolls in a wave
Culture
“Chop, Stick,” a new Louisville art exhibition for Asian American Heritage Month opens this month
Revelry Gallery is hosting a new solo art show by local artist Jenna White.
April 29, 2024
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