Molly Thompson in a black shirt

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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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
A bar featuring multple chairs, a sign that reads "Welcome to Burl Brew!", and stained glass fixtures.
Small Business
Local teacher appreciation week specials
Hey teachers, treat yourself.
May 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A tan sign that says Davis Park with its address in front of a park with a playground, surrounded by a fence with acovered shelter.
Parks and Recreation
City cuts ribbon on the new Davis Park
Located near Oliver Lewis Way, this new park was designed + built thanks to feedback and input from the local community and surrounding neighborhood.
May 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A bowl filled with bananas, blueberries, granola, chia seeds.
Answered: Readers’ favorite small businesses
We asked, you answered. Here are some of our readers’ favorite small businesses.
May 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A sign that says Wellington Park Labyrinth in front of a labyrinth.
City
The Wellington Park Labyrinth
May 3, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An exterior of a tan stone home's backyard with a semi circle patio, lush greenery, and a walking path
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Live like basketball royalty at 1732 Richmond Rd.
Welcome to BBN Cribs.
May 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Molly and Aayat sitting at a Kenwick Table on their laptops.
Business
Answered: Remote working trends in Lexington
April 23, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A woman standing behind a sign that says Cardinal Valley with a plastic bag + grippers.
Culture
Meet Teresa Rakes, cleaning up Lexington one street a time
This retired Lexingtonian is keeping LEX beautiful with the help of her “Cardinal Valley Trash Express.”
April 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A gray hospital with lots of big windows, some brick accents and a flower beds surrounding.
Healthcare
New Baptist Health Hamburg Outpatient Medical Center opens next week
April 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Molly and Aayat sitting at a Kenwick Table on their laptops.
Business
Remote working in Lexington
April 11, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The outside of the new library with a sign that reads "Lexington Public Library - Marksbury Family Library Branch"
Culture
Free educational resources at the Lexington Public Library
The Lexington Public Library offers free educational resources that citizens can utilize to learn new skills, advance their careers, or just continue to stay curious.
April 11, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
A map of Lexington showing where the Legacy Business Park will be.
Development
$10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending will help bolster Legacy Business Park
The new business park will have 23 lots + create ~1,700 jobs once completed.
April 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A wide angle shot of a man standing underneath a rock arch formation.
Culture
Celebrate native plants at the 2024 Wildflower Weekend
Learn about surrounding plant life with the Kentucky Native Plant Society’s 2024 Wildflower Weekend.
April 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A map of Hamburg Pavilion in Lexington with red stars
Government
$121 million in state funding proposed for Fayette County road work projects
If approved, safety improvements will take place to several roads in Lexington.
April 3, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A pollinator garden filled with flowers and native plants along the sidewalk
Travel and Outdoors
Beautify your backyard with the help of the Fayette County Conservation District
The Fayette County Conservation District wants to help beautify your backyard, and our local environment, with its Backyard Conservation Program.
April 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Little girls look at easter eggs
Events
Hop up to these egg hunts and brunches to celebrate Easter around Lexington
Pull out those planners for some egg-citing events around town.
March 25, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A shaded path surrounded by trees and low-lying plants
City
Lexington launches new initiative to increase tree canopy
Lex grow some trees, y’all.
March 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A person in a blue kayak
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate Water Week in Lexington
Help celebrate Kentucky’s 90,000 miles of surface waterways.
March 18, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A red brick condo with a red brick driveway and wood panel garage door
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Three townhouses under $400,000
March 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of men standing with arms around each other surrounded my musical instruments
Culture
Meet GreenRoom Exchange
GreenRoom Exchange aims to bring cultures and communities together by hosting international musical acts locally in Lexington.
March 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A drone shot of Lexington's downtown area.
City
Open meetings means open communication
National Civic Learning Week aims to educate and inform local community members on how to get more involved in their cities, so we’re helping you understand how and where to participate in local governments meetings.
March 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Artist Wylie Caudill standing next to a painting with colorful roses and a gold statue for the 150th Kentucky Derby standing at Churchill Downs
Culture
Where in the world is Wylie Caudill? Catching up with the official artist of Kentucky Derby 150
March 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of women dressed up, sitting and standing in front of a sign that says Ziva Voices HerStory.
Culture
Meet Ziva Voices, the local online magazine and women’s empowerment movement
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a lineup of empowering events curated by local online women-focused magazine, Ziva Voices
March 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A two-story navy blue house with a red door and white shutters.
City
Blue Grass Trust: More than just a sign
Learn about Blue Grass Trust, the organization behind those infamous bronze signs around town + how you can celebrate 70 years of historic preservation and education in Central Kentucky.
March 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A big wooden picnic table with stations featuring items to make your own candles in a room with bright floral wallpaper at Poppy & Pomelo.
Culture
March means shopping in Lexington
February 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
People standing in the doorway of an art exhibit next to a sign that says "The Lexington Senior Center Bell House Painters"
City
Activities and resources for older adults in Lexington
February 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A map of Lexington, KY featuring roads around the hospital system with red lines denoting which ones will be closed for construction
Development
Road closures set to take place to prepare for construction of new UK Healthcare facility
February 23, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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