Paid parking in Distillery District: Visitors to Lexington’s entertainment hub will soon need to validate or pay for spaces in the shared U-Haul lot as businesses launch a trial — find out.
Lexmark sold in $1B deal: Longtime Lexington employer Lexmark International has been acquired by Xerox Holdings Corp in a more than $1 billion deal that closed July 1, with no immediate changes announced for its Central Kentucky operations — find out what’s next.
Bledsoe bows out of KY-6 race: State Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe cited family and health reasons in ending her Congressional bid, leaving the GOP primary wide open — find out.
Lexington’s biggest art piece: Construction has begun downtown on ‘The Woven Path,’ a mirror-polished stainless-steel sculpture the size of a small house by Benjamin Ball marking the city’s 250th anniversary — find out what it looks like.
Stanton’s legacy comes alive: This weekend, Lexington’s 13th Harry Dean Stanton Fest wraps up with a screening of Lucky, unearths a rare short and hosts Ed Begley Jr. for a live Q&A — check out.
Cholera claimed 7% of Lexington: In June 1833, Lexington’s first cholera epidemic killed more than 500 residents, nearly 7% of its 7,000-strong population, and spurred modern water and sewage reforms — learn what reforms followed.
Char opens in Chevy Chase: The family-owned café debuted July 7 with coffee, house-made pastries and a cozy, designer patio, then adds dinner on July 11 and lunch by August — find out what’s brewing.
Nori’s smart meal kiosk: In partnership with FoodChain Lexington, a high-tech vending machine will arrive at 501 W. Sixth St. later this year, offering hot and chilled meals crafted by local chefs for $6 or less, with quick heating and real-time restocking — find out how it works.
Kentucky AG sues RealPage: The state alleges nine landlords used RealPage’s algorithm since 2016 to share data, fix rents—some spiking 15%—and cut tenant perks in violation of antitrust and consumer laws — learn what this means for renters.
Building a fortress in Lexington: Masaki “Mac” Hemmi has been named head coach of LSC’s women’s Super League side after a 4-6-18 debut season and has secured record-fee signing Addie McCain — learn what he has planned.
Other Lexington headlines this week
- Lane closure begins on West High Street
- Lexington restaurants kick off 13th Restaurant Week
- Vote for Kentucky State Police’s best cruiser
- Bracken County’s Dinner Table fosters family connections
- First United Methodist Church features Elaine Walker
- Buffalo Trace releases Eagle Rare 12-Year bourbon
- Memorial Coliseum could host TBT championship game
