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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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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
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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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Live
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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A wooden table covered with a variety of vegetables including kale, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, and sprouts.
Food
Lettuce talk about eating locally
Help with food waste + support your fellow Lexingtonian by getting your produce directly from local farmers.
February 20, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Rows and rows of bright green lettuce grow vertically and are sprayed with tiny water spigots in a steel gray system at this St. Pete farm.
Food
Shop locally at these 4 Tampa Bay farms
Help with food waste + support your fellow Tampa Bay residents by getting your produce directly from local farmers.
February 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: See inside the historic $6 million Marylou Whitney Farm
Bask in glow of equine royalty at this 72-acre estate complete with rolling hills, rose gardens, and an 8,400-sq foot mansion.
February 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Real Estate
Be the broker: Pepper Rickhouse in the Distillery District
Tell us your hopes and dreams for this historic Distillery District staple.
February 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Two people standing and reading a sign outside of the Mary Todd Lincoln House.
Instagram
8 events to honor Black History Month in Lexington
250Lex is celebrating Black History Month with food, music, and a deep dive into the making of Lexington.
February 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Lexington listed on AFAR magazine’s top places to visit this spring
From travel magazines to world’s best lists, Lexington is making headlines as a top travel destination.
February 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A little kid painting on a giant purple piece of paper.
City
Ready or not, registration has started for local summer camps
Keep the kiddos engaged + entertained all summer long with these fun summer camps around town.
February 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Stay in an art installation at 21c Lexington
21c Lexington has transformed one of its rooms + is giving you the opportunity to stay the night in an interactive art installation.
February 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A big tabby cat laying on a bar table looking at the camera with his front legs dangling off
Business
Get to know some of Lexington’s favorite cats
Cats and public places, a purrfect pair.
February 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson
The brick building at the corner of North Mill and West Main Street under construction.
City
Development updates around Lexington
The landscape is changing in Lexington, so we’re sharing the progress on various development projects happening around town.
February 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Galentine’s and Valentine’s experiences for Lexington lovers
If your sweetheart’s love language is quality time, this one’s for you.
February 3, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A sculpture in downtown Lexington featuring five women made of steel
Culture
A guide to sculptures around Lexington, Kentucky
We’re here to lead you through many of the unique, artistic sculptures that you can only find here in Lexington.
February 1, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Winter hiking near Lexington, Kentucky
Bundle up and brave the cold to soak in Central Kentucky’s beautiful hiking trails offering unobstructed views + frozen waterfalls.
January 29, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A Mahjong board filled with tiles with participants sitting around a table.
Culture
Dots, bams, and craks, oh my: Mahjong in Lexington
If you’re looking to learn something new this year, jump in the tile-based game craze and give mahjong a try.
January 27, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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