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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
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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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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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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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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Culture
3 Historical Preservation Month events in Louisville
It really is a LOU worth preserving.
May 9, 2024
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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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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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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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an aerial view of cherokee park in the autumn
Two conservation groups helping to keep LOU green
From native plants to tree cover, Louisville is full of nature-focused organizations — let’s dive into some of these conservation efforts.
April 25, 2024
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A TARC bus in Louisville, Kentucky.
City
TARC launches a new ticketing app
Ditch the cash and coins when you ride the public bus.
April 23, 2024
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An abandoned seven story brick building
City
Metro Council approves TIF for Urban Government Center
The redevelopment plans for the 10-acre area just got a $20 million boost.n
April 23, 2024
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The two tall spires at churchill downs against a blue sky
Business
The latest Churchill Downs renovations look both forwards and backwards
How do you remain historically faithful to a building as dynamic as Churchill Downs?
April 17, 2024
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Events
Celebrate Earth Day in the Parklands
The Roots & Rhythms Earth Day Fest is coming this Friday to the Parklands
April 15, 2024
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Trumpet honeysuckle
City
How to turn your yard into a managed natural landscape
Louisville’s Code of Ordinances allows managed natural landscapes — under certain conditions.
April 15, 2024
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City
What does middle housing look like in Louisville?
Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning has released new info + data on middle housing
April 11, 2024
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Black and white image of Muhammad Ali in the corner of a boxing ring.
History
A pair of Muhammad Ali’s trunks are up for auction
They could be one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever sold.
April 9, 2024
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Windsor park groundbreaking
City
Ground has been broken at Windsor Park
Louisville’s park family has a new member.
April 5, 2024
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A map of the US showing the paths of totality for the 2023 and 2024 Total Solar Ecplipses, with description text by NASA. The yellow 2023 line crosses from Oregon through Texas, while the blue 2024 line crosses up from Texas through Maine.
Culture
How to enjoy the eclipse last minute
Even if you don’t have big plans, you can still enjoy the solar eclipse right here in Louisville.
April 5, 2024
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Culture
A Louisville science experiment flies to the International Space Station
This is ground control to UofL.
April 3, 2024
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Concrete statue with a small statue on top.
Culture
Louisville statues are getting a facelift
A conservation firm will be performing maintanance on several pieces of public art around LOU.
April 3, 2024
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An archetectural rendering of a teal building and a sign reading "yachtsea"
Business
A Q&A with Merryweather + YachtSea co-owner J.C. Denison
We get the scoop on the new nautical-themed bar and restaurant coming to Butchertown.
April 1, 2024
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