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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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The facade of Wellington Arms, a historic brick and stone building in a downtown.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Historic downtown condo for under $300,000
You don’t have to break the bank to live downtown with this rare condo listing in the historic Wellington Arms building.
July 30, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The former Lexington courthouse with a 250 birthday banner
City
City of Lexington announces grant winners for 250th birthday celebration
July 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The Manchester's lobby with green velvet chairs, blue velvet and floral couches, a navy tiled bar, and arch-like ceilings.
City
The Manchester listed on TIME Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places”
Book your tables soon because the whole world will be coming to Lexington after this news.
July 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
a field with some small trees and a pink and purple sunset.
Food
Sit back, relax, and sip at these wineries near Lexington
You don’t have to travel to the Napa Valley for that true vineyard experience — just outside of Lexington seven wineries are ready to host you for glasses, tastings, and tours.
July 24, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Cold glasses filled with drinks and grapefruit, blueberries, limes
Food
A guide to mocktails in Lexington
Looking for a booze-free drink? No problem. Here are five spots in Lexington to grab non-alcoholic sips and mocktails.
July 23, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An intersection with cones going down the middle and detour signs, construction machinery, and piles of rocks.
City
Meet TIP: the Transportation Improvement Program
Learn about upcoming road projects at the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s public open house.
July 22, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A woman nose to nose with a little foal along a fenceline.
Culture
Say hay to horses, monkeys, and more with these animal encounters in + around Lexington
July 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
a group of adult men playing basketball at a park outside with lots of fans watching
Sports
Super Sunday Dirt Bowl Basketball returns this weekend
Head to Douglass Park this Sunday, July 21 to watch this headline-making historic adult basketball league show off their skills.
July 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Two plates with fries, dipping sauces, fried green tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella slices
Food
2024 Lexington Restaurant Week Preview
Get ready to dig into delicious meal deals from area restaurants.
July 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The Manchester's lobby with green velvet chairs, blue velvet and floral couches, a navy tiled bar, and arch-like ceilings.
Culture
Bingo, music, and movies oh my — there’s so much to do at The Manchester
From monthly acoustic brunches + twice-a-week bourbon tastings, there’s no shortage of fun happenings at this Distillery District hot spot.
July 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Memorial Coliseum — a tall stone building on UK's campus
Sports
Inside the $82 million Memorial Coliseum renovations
Learn about the changes coming to UK’s historic venue.
July 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An aerial drone photo of a neighborhood, a highway, a lake, and the sunset behind clouds
City
Public input session announced for Urban Service Boundary expansion
The community is invited to share their thoughts on the draft plans for the Urban Service Boundary expansion, which will allow for more growth on 2,800 acres in Fayette County.
July 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A set of eight overflowing bouquets from In Bloom Flower Farm with hot pink, orange, purple, and light pink blooms.
Culture
Flower farms and subscriptions near Lexington, KY
You can buy yourself flowers, and support local at the same time.
July 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Aayat holding a camera and looking through the lens which is aimed out.
City
Pull out those cameras + submit your photos for the Community PhotoVoice Project
LexArts invites you to share your thoughts on Lexington’s influence on your mental health through a community-wide photography project, PhotoVoice.
July 8, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Men and women running a race
Culture
Hit the pavement at these upcoming races in and around Lexington
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An exterior shot of a big gray stone building with lots of windows that says LEX Studios
Business
Meet LEX Studios, Kentucky’s newest and largest TV + film production studios
Wrigley Media group has opened the state’s largest film + TV production studios right here in Lexington.
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Five houses in different colors including red, orange, yellow, green and blue
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Lexington’s own Rainbow Row
Move over red brick ranch. Lexington’s colorful streets are filled with beautiful homes, including the full rainbow of colors.
June 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Campus
City
Largest budgets ever approved for the city of Lexington + University of Kentucky
June 14, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An aerial drone photo of a neighborhood, a highway, a lake, and the sunset behind clouds
City
Zone changes potentially coming to Lexington
June 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
LEX_mushroom hunt eraser art
Culture
Hunt for mushrooms around Lexington during this worldwide art event
Several artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 8.
June 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A kid in front of a wall of colorful lights reaching up.
Culture
Beat the heat (and the rain) with six indoor summer activities in Lexington
Tired of the rain? Melting in the heat? Find refuge indoors with books, axes, skates, pottery, and more.
June 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Three hands holding cans of Wise Bird Cider in front of a water tower and blue sky.
Culture
Wise Bird Cider + Burl Brew announce can releases
Cheers to summer. Now you can enjoy even more of your favorite local brews wherever the season takes you.
June 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A sign that says Free Public Parking in front of a big open empty parking lot in the Distillery District
City
Three free parking lots you might not know about in the Distillery District
May 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A cream brick building with a blue awning that says Lexington Children's Museum on it.
City
Cultural Pass: Your ticket to free summer fun
LexArts is giving local students the opportunity to experience 30+ local events and venues for a summer filled with learning and fun.
May 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A crowd of people at Railbird Music Festival watching Weezer on stage.
Culture
Get ready for Railbird with these vintage pros’ picks
See who these local vintage shops said they’d love to style + what pro tips they have to be best dressed and comfortable at this year’s Railbird Festival.
May 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Two students cutting cucumbers on colorful cutting boards with bowls of peppers, carrots, and herbs in front of them.
Education
Audrey Grevious Center + FoodChain partnership supports new interest and skills for local students
Learn about the unique partnership the gives students the opportunity to create delicious meals from garden to plate.
May 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A man rides a bike on Vine Street.
Culture
Share the road + your thoughts on bike trails in Lexington
May 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A drone shot of Lexington's downtown area.
Tourism and Hospitality
Lexington spots listed on Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Survey
See who made the big list, then let us know your top picks in our very own LEXtoday Readers’ Choice Survey.
May 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A man in a blue and white checked shirt and sunglasses with his hands out front to catch strawberries that are in the air.
Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to U-pick farms in Central Kentucky
It’s a berry good time to get locally grown strawberries. Plus, before you know it you can get blueberries + raspberries.
May 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A floral table cloth with wine, candles, and charcuterie.
Culture
Treat your mother to quality time with Mother’s Day experiences in Lexington
We’ve planned a day of great eats, relaxation, and activities your mom will adore — almost as much as they adore you.
May 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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