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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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Retail
Host your own New Years Eve party with these local vendors
Looking to for a cozy night in to celebrate New Years Eve? Check out these local ideas from vendors to plan your own party.
December 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
Imagine Lexington 2045: Protecting the environment
The Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan has been approved. We’re breaking down the 349-page plan section by section, continuing with Theme B: Protecting the environment.
December 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
People posing in front of a Railbird sign
Events
Lineup released for Railbird 2024
Railbird will be headlined by Chris Stapleton and Noah Kahan and feature dozen of regional + national musicians.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A holiday lights display on a snowy road
Play
Winter events happening in and around Lexington
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Lexington in this seasonal guide.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An aerial drone photo of a neighborhood, a highway, a lake, and the sunset behind clouds
Development
Imagine Lexington 2045: Building + sustaining successful neighborhoods
The Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan has been approved. We’re breaking down the 349-page plan section by section, starting with Theme A: Building + sustaining successful neighborhoods.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An Ale-8 bottle with flowers in it and a jar of a bubbly beverage.
Business
So long, longnecks: Ale-8-One discontinues refillable glass bottle program
Winchester-based soda company Ale-8-1 will retire its refillable glass + payout program at the end of the year, we’re telling you what you can do with the iconic green glass bottles.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
LEX_UK Football Trophy at MBB
Sports
Lexington snubbed on list of best college towns
After receiving a less than favorable ranking on the “Best College Towns & Cities” list, we want to know your thoughts on why we should be No. 1.
November 29, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Lexington, Kentucky's skyline with a sunset of blues, reds, and oranges
City
The rundown on Lexington’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Make your voice heard at the public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 30.
November 27, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A group of kids standing together with their arms around each other
Nonprofits
M’Power Rhythm aims to empower local youth through African drumming
M’Power Rhythm, a new nonprofit, uses the art of African drumming to encourage community building + empower local children.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A mural featuring Abraham Lincoln with bright colors surrounding him
Culture
What Lexingtonians are grateful for this year
What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? We’re sharing what our readers are giving thanks for, plus a few of our own favorite things.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
The exterior of the Lexington Opera House at night
Events
Highlights from the Lexington Opera House
Holidays have you playing host? Keep everyone entertained with these current + upcoming shows at the historic Lexington Opera House.
November 13, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A woman jumps in front of a tapestry featuring a rainbow and horse, with text that reads "Lexington, Kentucky #sharethelex"
Retail
7 new stores are coming to The Summit at Fritz Farm
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A man sitting a small table with a typewriter and sign that reads Poems 4 Free
City
Feel Good Friday: Curtis Kaiser bringing smiles through free poems
Keep your eyes peeled when you’re out and about downtown and you might just stumble upon Curtis Kaiser, who’s hoping to brighten your day with a free custom poem.
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of new apartments
Real Estate
Luxury apartments are coming to Lake Fontaine
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Molly and Aayat standing in the dining room at The Glitz with twinkly lights and ornaments
Tourism and Hospitality
A day trip to Woodford County
From dive bars to glittering restaurants, and everything in between, we’ve got the ultimate itinerary for a day trip to Woodford County.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A row of kids with bows + arrows.
Parks and Recreation
Lexington Parks & Recreation rolls out new price structure for program and camps participation
November 3, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A row of vendors inside Julietta Market
Small Business
Updates coming to former Julietta Market space at Greyline Station
November 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of a rooftop pool with cabanas and seating.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: The Vine, a new condo-hotel concept coming to downtown Lexington
Affordable luxury downtown living will be coming to downtown Lexington when a former commercial office building is transformed into The Vine.
October 30, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A red brick building in Downtown Lexington with lots of windows
Development
Be the broker: What would you like to see added to this downtown corner?
We want to know, what would you like to see come to 325 W. Main St.?
October 24, 2023
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Molly Thompson
The exterior of a tan stone home with pumpkins on the porch
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Local Kenwick home featured in Southern Living Magazine
Thanks to the keen stylish eye of Hannah Maple, a historic Kenwick home gets a new lease on life + a feature in Southern Living Magazine.
October 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Golfers walking along a hilly golf course.
Play
Where to play golf in + around Lexington
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 14 golf courses in Lexington are sure to make for a good round.
October 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A wooden building with holiday greenery strung up
Retail
Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop moves to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate for 2023 season
October 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An art installation in a window featuring counterfeit money and blue lights.
Arts
Context and time, the story of a pop-up art exhibit that appeared downtown
Did you hear the story about the guy who broke into an abandoned downtown building to install some art? Just kidding, read the serendipitous story.
October 18, 2023
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Molly Thompson
a leaf in the street
Travel and Outdoors
Leaf removal in Lexington, Kentucky
We’re chatting about the best ways to dispose of the leaves in your yard and how to prep your garden and landscaping for winter.
October 17, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
An aerial view of Thoroughbred Park in Lexington KY
Airports and Transportation
Lexington ranked as No. 15 best city to drive in
Do you agree?
October 16, 2023
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Anne Weber
A cup of burgoo on top of a Keeneland catalogue.
Food
Answered: The best burgoo in and around Lexington
Burgoo. Basketball. Battlestar Galactica.
October 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An upwards angle of a the Lexington Fayette Government Center building
City
Here’s how to join a city board or commission
October 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An electric vehicle charger along the side of a road in Lexington, KY.
Development
Federal funding will help build more electric vehicle stations across the state
Thanks to an initial round of $11 million in funding, Kentucky will get 16 new charging stations throughout the state.
October 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A conveyor belt carries plastic and paper trash through a facility. It crosses other blue and yellow belts.
City
$1.8 million grant helps expand Lexington’s recycling program
Thanks to an EPA grant, more plastics will be able to be recycled in Lexington, but not until 2026.
October 4, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A blue sign that Reforest the Bluegrass amongst some greenery.
Travel and Outdoors
Go See Trees Fall Challenge
October 2, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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