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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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Food
Meet James Beard Award-nominated Chef Sam Fore
Get to know the creative mind behind Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites
February 3, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Keep Lexington Beautiful
Get free supplies, help clean up, and keep Lexington beautiful.
January 31, 2023
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Sports
What’s the latest on Lexington Sporting Club
Catch up on all the happenings of Lexington SC
January 25, 2023
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City
The TRF Second Chances Farm at Blackburn Correctional Facility
You might want to grab some tissues for this one.
January 23, 2023
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A group of people cutting a big turquoise ribbon
Development
New $5.65 million affordable housing complex in Hamburg
And there’s more coming this year.
January 20, 2023
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Great Escapes
Great Escapes: Our Guide to Duck, NC
Planning a getaway? Check out Duck, North Carolina, a small beach town off the coast in the Outer Banks.
January 13, 2023
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A group of four women standing in a park on a rainy day
Meet the Newcomers and Friends of Lexington Group
Just moved to Lexington? There’s a group for that.
January 13, 2023
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A person holding a photo of a 1968 basketball team in a basketball gym.
History
Dunbar Community Center receives state recognition
Bearcat Nation stand up.
January 11, 2023
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A large group of people marching down the street with an MLK banner
City
Martin Luther King Celebrations return to downtown
Head to Central Bank Center to honor the legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 6, 2023
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Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning sign
Culture
Classes for adults in Lexington, KY
Class is in session.
January 4, 2023
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LEX Par6 Social exterior
City
Par6 Social set to open February 27
Get a sneak peek at Lexington’s newest interactive entertainment destination.
January 3, 2023
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LEX downtown winter at night
Culture
23 questions for 2023 in Lexington, KY
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about Lexington, KY for us to answer.
January 3, 2023
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A closeup photo of a pecan pie
Culture
Recipe: Chef Tonya Mays’ chocolate chip pecan pie
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with Chef Tonya Mays’ dish. Happy cooking.
December 20, 2022
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A woman in a wedding dress with a colorful, floral backdrop.
Culture
7 beautiful bathrooms in Lexington, KY
Excuse yourself from the table and bask in the beautiful glow of Lexington’s picture-worthy potties.
December 14, 2022
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Tandy Park pavilion in downtown Lexington
City
Lexington named first city for Our Common Purpose project
Learn about how Lexington was chosen to help lead the way to strengthen American democracy.
December 12, 2022
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A close up of holiday ornaments on a tree
Culture
12 Days of Lexington
It’s Christmas time in the city.
December 12, 2022
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A brick building with three business signs and cars.
Business
New Warehouse Block additions
Learn about these three new businesses in the Warehouse Block.
December 8, 2022
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Food
Lexington’s first meadery to open in 2023
Learn about Lexington’s newest watering hole + beverage maker — Myriad Meadery.
December 6, 2022
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People laying and standing on a lawn in front of a stage.
City
Railbird announces lineup for 2023 music festival
Get a first look at what to expect + who you’ll hear at the 2023 Railbird Music Festival as makes plans for its new venue, Red Mile Racetrack.
December 6, 2022
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History
The lasting legacy of Julia Etta Lewis
We’re taking a look at the life + legacy of civil rights leader Julia Etta Lewis and how she is remembered locally today.
December 2, 2022
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A tin full of holiday cookies
Food
Give the Gift of Cookies
Support local businesses + give the gift of tasty treats from these local bakeries in Lexington, KY.
December 2, 2022
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LEX Laundry Company building
History
A brief history of the Lexington Laundry Company building in downtown Lexington
Learn about the historic downtown Lexington Laundry Company’s building’s survival + revival into a thriving arts center.
November 30, 2022
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Culture
A thank you card to Lexington
We asked, and you answered. Here’s why community members are grateful for Lexington.
November 22, 2022
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LEX Ice skating rink
Events
The Rink at Triangle Park returns for the 2022-2023 season in Lexington, KY
Dust off your skates. We’re jumping + twirling into the holiday season with a Lexington tradition.
November 14, 2022
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LEX GPPW Women's Worth Alliance
Sponsored
Try This: Women’s Worth Alliance
Talking about money can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be when you join in on this finance-focused women’s networking group.
Sponsored by
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Culture
Metaphysical shops, tarot card readers + energy healing in Lexington, KY
Learn about these unique metaphysical options to help guide you on your personal journey.
November 10, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
Revisiting Chevy Chase’s Catalpa Road
Now is the time to visit one of Lexington’s most picturesque streets in the Fall — Catalpa Road.
November 4, 2022
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Sports
Meet Nathan Lyons, new owner of the Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends and all of its assets were purchased by Nashville-based real estate developer Nathan Lyons. Learn about his connection to Lexington + what his priorities are for the team.
November 4, 2022
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Two men standing behind a bar
Food
The Void Sake Company, Kentucky’s only sake brewery
Learn about The Void Sake Company — Kentucky’s only sake brewery + Lexington’s hidden spirited gem — found in the Warehouse Block.
November 2, 2022
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Arts
Horse Mania auction is officially open
Bidding is officially open for the 2022 Horse Mania Horses. Also, read about how you can get your hands on a colorful bottle of bourbon in support of LexArts’ 50th anniversary.
October 31, 2022
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