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Molly Thompson

Senior City Editor

Molly is based in Lexington, KY and has worked for a variety of entities including JMI Sports, the Harrodsburg Herald, and the Sports Business Daily. When she’s not writing + editing for LEXtoday, you can find her teaching or practicing yoga or exploring the city with her husband and dog Ziggy.

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Live
Your guide to Lexington’s farmers markets
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lexington.
August 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Bun in a million: Lexington Burger Week 2025 returns
Where’s the beef? It’s on the menu at 30+ different restaurants during Lexington Burger Week.
July 8, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A couple dancing on the rooftop of the Kentucky Castle in Lexington, KY.
Play
Wedding venues in Lexington
If wedding bells are in your future, check out these quintessentially Lexington wedding venues.
June 30, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Two plates featuring avocado toast with lettuce + paprika with a coffee mug and orange juice from Beau's Cafe.
Live
Lexington’s best gluten-free restaurants
No matter why you’re avoiding it, you can find gluten-free restaurants throughout the Horse Capital of the World.
June 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Live
Neighborhood Guide: Ashland Park and Chevy Chase
From where to eat + drink to its humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about the Ashland Park and Chevy Chase neighborhoods.
May 13, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A light blue Little Free Library in Lexington.
City
50+ free libraries in Lexington
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite summer read or you have a stack of books that need a new home, we’ve found ~50 Little Free Libraries in Lexington ready to be discovered.
April 25, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Play ball: Lexington Legends 2025 season preview
Learn all about the return of the Lexington Legends for their 2025 season, beginning with a pre-season exhibition on Tuesday, April 22.
April 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A group of men playing pickleball under lighted courts.
Sports
Your guide to picking up pickleball in Lexington, KY
The pickleball craze continues — across the country and right here in Lexington.
April 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Play
Happy hour deals in Lexington
Go bargain hunting with our Lexington happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
April 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A red painted rock with blue hearts on it that says love held in front of a tree that is adorned with notes, beads, and signs.
Culture
Taking a look back at 3.5 years of LEXtoday
City Editor Molly shares some of her favorite memories from her time at LEXtoday.
March 28, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Play
16 murals around Lexington
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
March 25, 2025
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Sara Frazier
The exterior of the Lexington Opera House at night
Hear a joyful noise with 250Lex’s April celebration
From librettos to literature, 250Lex celebrates music, literature, and the spoken word all month long.
March 25, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Blooming yellow wildflowers can be found across Lexington parks.
Travel and Outdoors
Soak up the sun with spring flower walks
We’re all going frolicking.
March 25, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A rendering of a new apartment complex with tan brick and white patios and accents, and ample parking.
Development
A new 280-unit multifamily apartment community coming to Lexington
We’re refreshing your memory on real estate developments of the past + sharing details about a new apartment community coming to Citation Boulevard.
March 20, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Earth Hour with 8 events around Lexington
The City of Lexington is celebrating Earth Hour Saturday, March 22 with 8 events including bike rides, hikes, and community clean ups.
March 20, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A Lextran bus waiting to pick up passengers from the station with the Abe Lincoln mural in the background.
City
Upgrades + updates coming to Lextran’s downtown terminal
Planned renovations will make it easier, safer, and more comfortable as you wait for your ride on Lextran’s 25 fixed routes.
March 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Meet Lexington’s sister city County Kildare, Ireland
Learn about the similarities and connections between Lexington + its sister city County Kildare, Ireland.
March 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Irish culture every day in Lexington
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to learn about Irish culture in Lexington, just head to Upper Street to shop, sip, and spend time at Irish-owned businesses.
March 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A picture of a bunch of horses in front of a sunset.
City
Lexington featured on Southern Living’s “The South’s Best 2025" list
Lexington is yet again making headlines + lists as a top travel destination for 2025, this time as a best southern city by Southern Living Magazine.
March 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Learn more about local Chef Paula Endara’s experience on Season 22 of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’
Get excited for the emotional + unique season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef” by learning about local Chef Paula Endara’s kitchen essentials and favorite dishes.
March 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Civic Learning Week locally
Brush up on your knowledge of local government during Civic Learning Week by checking out CivicLex’s educational activities.
March 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Make your voice heard at these 3 opportunities to connect with local government
Attend these important, in-person discussions for a chance to build community and impact Lexington while you make your voice heard.
March 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson
The exterior of a Publix grocery store in Lexington, KY.
City
A peek into Lexington’s first Publix location at Citation Point
Learn more about the Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain and the good it’s bringing to the community inside and outside the store.
March 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A dog running happily through Wellington Dog Park.
Culture
Celebrate false spring in Lexington
While mother nature treats us to a little bit of sunshine + warmer vibes, we’ve rounded five fun ways to celebrate false spring in Lexington.
March 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Live
Lexington’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
March 1, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Lexington KY 2019 with a skyway over Main Street connecting to the convention center.
History
“Somewhere on Google Maps” in Lexington
We’re testing out this internet trend in our very own Horse Capital of the World.
February 28, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Explore history with VisitLex’s African American Heritage Tour
Enjoy a free, self-paced walking exploration of Lexington’s history thanks to the African American Heritage Tour by VisitLex.
February 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Lexington to play host to 5 major sporting events this year
From basketballers to tennis pros, athletes will converge on the Horse Capital of the World to compete with the best of the best.
February 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Get to know your LEXtoday City Editors, Molly + Sam
Meet the two gurus behind LEXtoday and get pro tips for living large in Lexington straight from the horse’s mouth.
February 25, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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16 interesting facts about Lexington
How well do you know Lexington, KY? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
February 20, 2025
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