Lennie Omalza

Lennie Omalza

City Editor

Lennie lives in Louisville, KY, and has written for The Courier Journal, Eater, and StyleBlueprint, among other publications. She loves yoga, food, books, and beer. When she isn’t working or wrangling her rambunctious dachshund mix, Koa, she is either on a trip or planning her next one.

Support Good Local News
People sitting on the grass amid tents at a festival
Play
Summer events happening in and around Louisville
Check out summer events happening in and around Louisville in this seasonal guide.
June 15, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
father and child at Waterfront Park Louisville
Events
6 things to do for Father’s Day
There are lots of ways to show dad some love around LOU this Father’s Day.
June 13, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
person walking across bridge over a river
City
Chickasaw Park pond is getting a $2.5 million upgrade
That’s one expensive pond.
June 13, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
seven people walking in the woods
Wellness
Bug off: What to know about tick season in Louisville
Mild winters mean a longer tick season — here and across the US.
June 9, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
room with exposed brick wall, floor-to-ceiling windows, modern sofa, chair, and round table
Culture
3 fun places to hold your next work outing
Raise the bar on work get-togethers at fun places around LOU.
June 9, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Screen Shot 2022-06-14 at 2.32.50 PM
City
Learn about Air Quality Alerts
Find out how just how clean or polluted our air is in Derby City.
June 7, 2023
 · 
Katie Molck
inside of restaurant with tables, chairs, and brick walls
Food
Decade restaurant opens in historic Butchertown
The new restaurant will feature New American cuisine with Italian and French Influences.
June 5, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
woman holding old fashioned cocktail and smiling
Food
Old Fashioned Fortnight celebrates Bourbon City’s official cocktail
The 14-day celebration commemorates the cocktail that originated at the Pendennis Club.
June 5, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Black and white image of Muhammad Ali in the corner of a boxing ring.
Events
Remember Louisville’s greatest at the Ali Festival
This annual event celebrates the man who could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.
June 1, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
rows of numerous, multi-colored doughnuts
Events
Celebrate National Donut Day at North Lime Coffee & Donuts
Get ready for hole-some specials + giveaways during this donut shop’s busiest day of the year.
June 1, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Greetings from Louisville
Culture
Let’s refresh: What is LOUtoday and what do we cover?
It’s never a bad idea to reintroduce yourself — we’re LOUtoday, a hyper-local newsletter that’s curated, narrated, and delivered to your inbox every day at 6 a.m.
May 26, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
blue light on top of a police car
Guidelines for calling Louisville Metro Police Department
Know when to call 9-1-1 and when not to.
May 24, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
small brown dog sitting on a blue bench at a table
Play
Dog-friendly businesses in Louisville
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Louisville that include places to eat, drink, shop, play, and stay the night.
May 23, 2023
 · 
Ashlea Hearn
magazines, a plant, matches, playing cards, cologne, and a candle on a wooden table
Small Business
Misc. Goods Co. opens brick-and-mortar store in Shelby Park
The store offers quality handcrafted products that are carefully designed and produced.
May 22, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
large historic house surrounded by trees
Real Estate
5 historic homes we want to move into right now
Louisville’s real estate scene boasts loads of historic home options.
May 22, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
gym equipment
Culture
Get your sweat on with Wel at Humana, a gym in downtown LOU
The gym offers tons of equipment, personal training, and a meditation space.
May 18, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Two people playing pickleball on a pickleball court.
Culture
Pickleball professionals teach a camp in Louisville
Instructors who work with professional pickleball player Simone Jardim are running a camp at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park.
May 16, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
person on massage table getting spa treatment
Small Business
Bourbon & Blush Salon and Spa boasts luxury services with laid-back vibes
This downtown Louisville spa features award-winning, bourbon-infused treatments.
May 14, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
blue and pink-jeweled gold band in a velvet jewelry box
Small Business
Where to find one-of-a-kind, custom jewelry pieces
These local businesses offer unique, made-to-order jewelry, including rings, earrings, bracelets, and more.
May 10, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Eastern box turtle sleeping in the forest
Culture
Eastern box turtles are out and about in Louisville
These turtles have awoken from hibernation — here’s what to do if you see one around.
May 10, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Home of the Innocents Louisville
Nonprofits
Meet one of Louisville’s oldest nonprofits
Home of the Innocents has been offering services since its founding in 1880.
May 8, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
City Editor Lennie feeding a kangaroo at Kentucky Down Under
Culture
Pet a kangaroo near LOU
There are lots of interesting animals to see if you’re open to taking a drive outside our city limits.
May 8, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Plants at Pretty Decent Bar & Plant Shop
Retail
Pick a plant from these fun flower alternatives for Mother’s Day
Break from tradition and swap your Mother’s Day flower bouquet for a succulent garden or plant-of-the-month subscription.
May 4, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Off the Rails Louisville
Small Business
Our followers have lots of love for small businesses
We received 500+ small business suggestions on Instagram — here are the top three.
May 4, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Sales executive Mandey with her husband at Oaks 2022
Culture
Meet Mandey, the LOUtoday Sales Executive
This Kentucky native likes mint, Mokara Spa, and Mussel & Burger Bar.
May 2, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Emily Davis at MindFEST Louisville in 2022
Healthcare
2nd annual mental health festival returns this month
MiNDFEST is a free, family-friendly mental health event.
May 2, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Isaac Murphy
Culture
The first jockey to win three Kentucky Derbys
Isaac Murphy lived through the Emancipation and Reconstruction — and he was one of the greatest American jockeys of all time.
April 28, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Canned energy drink
Business
Growing Louisville beverage company makes big moves
Congo LLC is undergoing an $8.25 million relocation and expansion for brands like Alani Nu + more.
April 28, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Louisville Free Public Library Northeast
City
Louisville library wins national award
Louisville Free Public Library’s Northeast location was one of five US libraries to receive the prestigious recognition.
April 26, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Gelato Gilberto Louisville
Food
Become a gelato expert at a Gelato Gilberto class
Learn the difference between the frozen Italian dessert and ice cream.
April 21, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
Load More