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A Tale of Two Lexingtons: Glitz, Glamour, and the Forgotten
In the heart of horse country, beneath the veneer of bluegrass and bourbon, lies a startling dichotomy: two Lexingtons, each as real as the other but worlds apart. This...
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Funding the Future: Lexington’s Dilemma of Parks Versus People
During a legislative luncheon in Frankfort on February 7, First District Councilmember Tayna Fogle made a poignant observation about the priorities of Lexington city leaders. “We have parks, dog...
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Of Tech Titans and Tent Cities: A Gonzo Gaze at HB5, “The Great Kentucky Campout Prohibition”
A storm is brewing in Kentucky, not in the skies, but in the marbled halls of Frankfort. House Bill 5, or as I like to call it, “The Great...
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The Gonzo Chronicles of Transparency in Kentucky: A Tale of Intrigue and Anticipation
This opinion column was written by a computer and edited by Paul Oliva. In the heart of Central Kentucky, a tale of transparency and bureaucratic shadow-play unfolds. This is...
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Unpacking the 2024 Lexington Council primaries: A look at the newcomers
Commentary by Paul Oliva, Editor There were several shake-ups this week in the 2024 Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council primary elections. There are now candidates in 10 of the 12...
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Behind the Herald-Leader’s Funding Plea: A Closer Look at Local Journalism’s Challenges
Hey there, folks in Central Kentucky. Let’s sit down and have a real talk about something that’s been on our minds here at The Lexington Times lately. You might’ve...
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Comrades of Capital: Lexington’s gonzo leap into ‘socialism’ for the wealthy
by Hunter S Trotson LEXINGTON, KY — In a bold display of fiscal acrobatics that would make Lenin himself blush, Lexington’s local government, under the stalwart Republican leadership of...
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In Lexington, pricey park plans and tourism subsidies eclipse plight of 500 homeless kids
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times In Lexington, Kentucky, a juxtaposition of priorities has left many to question the direction of community and government funds amidst an increasingly noticeable...
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In Lexington, a decline in gun violence raises questions about police staffing
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a city grappling with the intricacies of public safety and the role of law enforcement, a curious data point...
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The Athens Boonesboro Rd. welcome sign: A monument to Lexington’s misplaced priorities
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor In a city where homelessness has surged past pre-pandemic levels and low-wage workers are being pushed to neighboring counties due to unaffordable rents, the...