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Lexington Habitat for Humanity begins construction on 500th homebuyer household
LEXINGTON, Ky. (via press release) – Lexington Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that this fall, it is serving its 500th homebuyer household. Since its founding nearly 40 years ago, Lexington Habitat has worked toward a world where everyone has a decent place to live. This month, the organization begins work on a…
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What’s on your ballot: Kentucky Amendment 2
So, you might have already heard a thing or two (or maybe fifteen) about Amendment 2 in Kentucky. And, no, not the 2022 version of Amendment 2, which dealt with abortion. (I don’t know what it is about Kentucky making their controversial proposed constitutional amendments the second one on the ballot, but I don’t…
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What’s on your ballot: Kentucky Amendment 1
Kentucky voters will have a slate of local, state and federal races — yes, hello, presidential race! — to vote on when they head to the polls this fall. But, among a whole lot of names, there will be two chunks of text to read through and decide on. Those will be the two…
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Lexington Tool Library to Launch ToolMobile Thanks to $15,000 Grant
Grant will enable the all-volunteer Tool Library’s new ToolMobile to bring tools directly to neighborhood parks, farmers markets, and more. Lexington, KY, September, 3 2024 (via press release)– The Lexington Tool Library is thrilled to announce that it has received a generous $15,000 grant from the Self-development of People (SDOP) program to launch the…
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From Biblioteca Hispana to Marksbury: A Legacy Worth Reconnecting
Initially proposed as the “Lexington Public Library’s Biblioteca Hispana,” the Village Branch opened in 2004 with a modest beginning—six employees in a former auto parts store. But the vision was clear: to establish a specialized branch in Cardinal Valley that aligned with the Library’s Core Values of Diversity and Equity of Access. This vision…
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Revitalizing the Hispanic Library requires Bilingual Leadership
The Lexington Public Library’s newest branch is losing its manager. After six years of short-term leadership and long gaps between appointments, the vibrant community once centered around the Village Library has languished. The Library’s administration has an opportunity now to reestablish the previous model of success and honor the commitments they made 20 years…
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From Vetoes to VP Potential: How Gov. Andy Beshear has protected Queer Kentuckians
photos by Jon Cherry for Queer Kentucky So, um, not sure if y’all heard, but apparently Gov. Andy Beshear might be the next Vice President of the United States. It isn’t a done deal yet. But he’s allegedly one of a handful of folks being vetted to be current Vice President Kamala Harris’ running…
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Plans filed for new City Barbecue restaurant at Georgetown and Citation in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky.–In a recent submission to the Lexington Planning Commission, plans have been unveiled for a new City Barbecue restaurant to be situated at 2210 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY. The proposal, filed on June 3rd, outlines a major development project aimed at enhancing the culinary landscape of the area with a new drive-thru restaurant. The applicant…
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Legislative interim period begins this week in Frankfort
Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 3, 2024) — Kentucky lawmakers are kicking off the 2024 interim period this week with the first of many joint committees slated to convene on Tuesday. The interim period typically runs from June to December each year and provides lawmakers time to hold hearings and study issues in preparation for…
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Roller Derby of Central Kentucky Announces 6/22 Bout and Home Season
via press release: LEXINGTON, Ky.–After a triumphant return to playing roller derby last season, including our largest turnout ever for our single home game, Roller Derby of Central Kentucky (ROCK) is happy to announce our 2024 home season. ROCK will host 3 games at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington this summer –…