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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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Development
Lexington’s resilient downtown
October 27, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Día de los Muertos in Lexington, KY
Learn about the Living Arts & Science Center’s Día de los Muertos celebrations which are returning are Tues., Nov. 1. after a two-year hiatus.
October 27, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Breeders’ Cup Festival Preview
The week leading up to Breeders’ Cup is a jam-packed one. We’re sharing with you how you can get out + enjoy the action of the Breeders’ Cup Festival.
October 25, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Introducing: Horse Sneakers
October 21, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Local influencers and bloggers in Lexington, KY
See and learn about Lexington through these 11 local bloggers.
October 21, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Chevy Chase Street Fair Preview
Looking for something fun and truly local to do in Lexington this weekend? We’re sharing the highlights of this Saturday’s Chevy Chase Street Fair.
October 19, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Recent restaurant happenings in Lexington, KY
We’re helping you stave off FOMO + hunger with an update on the recent restaurant openings around Lexington.
October 17, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
A Sneak Peek at the New FEED+SUPPLY Market
October 13, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
Gather, sip, and connect ☕
Learn about the new community-building initiative, Coffee Outside Lexington.
October 5, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Keeneland by the Numbers
Horse racing is back in the Bluegrass, let’s take a look at this year’s fall meet and a peek at some wild numbers from this racetrack’s history.
October 5, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Frontrunners: Run for a cause
Learn about Frontrunners Lexington + its upcoming Pride Run 2022.
October 3, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Festival Latino de Lexington returns
Here’s what you can expect at this weekend’s festival downtown.
September 29, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Have a great time in Hogtown
If you’re venturing out to Oktoberfest in Mercer County, revisit our Hit the Road Series
September 27, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Fayette County Public School Announces Three New Developments
Learn about three development updates recently approved by the Fayette County Public Schools board.
September 27, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Celebrate LEXtoday’s first birthday
The LEXtoday team has been bringing you the best positive, hyper-local news for a full year now — let’s celebrate.
September 26, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Meet community radio station RadioLEX
Learn about Lexington’s voice for the community, RadioLEX.
September 23, 2022
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Molly Thompson
Storefront of a coffee shop with an aqua blue door and glass walls.
The zodiac signs as Lexington coffee shops
September 7, 2022
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Molly Thompson
City Editor Molly sitting in her living room as Men in Kilts cleans her windows
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Business
Networking opportunities in Lexington
August 26, 2022
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Molly Thompson
City
Two local singers you need to know
August 24, 2022
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Molly Thompson
City
Small business startup resources in Lexington, KY
August 22, 2022
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Molly Thompson
Culture
9 questions with the colorful resin artist Stephanie Roberts
August 18, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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City
Be the Broker: What do you want to see in these downtown Lexington spots?
August 12, 2022
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Molly Thompson
City
Jazz: Live at the Library returns
August 10, 2022
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Molly Thompson
City
Lexington Police Department’s Operation Copsicle Van
August 4, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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City
Parking updates + changes near UK campus
August 2, 2022
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Molly Thompson
Elijah Webster behind the bar at his kombucha brewery
Food
6 questions with Thrive Brew founder, Elijah Webster
July 27, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Your guide to Lexington’s first Drink Up Week
July 24, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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City
Town Branch Commons wins national award
July 21, 2022
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Molly Thompson
A glass of cold brew outside of A Cup of Common Wealth in Lexington, Ky.
Food
Drink Up Week preview: how to get involved
July 15, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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