Lexington’s Woodland Park Restrooms: A Symbol of Progress or Missed Opportunity?
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor LEXINGTON, Ky. — The ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 17, 2022, marked a new era for Woodland Park as Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Hannah LeGris,...
Behind the Facade: The perverse media feedback loop shaping public perception in Lexington
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor Lexington, Kentucky, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, presents an image of prosperity and charm. However, beneath this carefully curated facade, there...
Beneath the Surface of the Julietta Market Debate: Tracing the controversy’s roots
Bathed in the glare of the scorching July sun, Chad Needham takes a pause at the railroad tracks lining North Limestone. The neighborhood’s subtle trickle of midmorning traffic hums...
Affordable Housing Hijacked: Lexington Council and Fayette Alliance play tug of war, leaving citizens in the cold
It’s often said that instructions are only as good as the entity that follows them, be it person or machine. Anyone who’s taken a basic computer science course will...
Pen, Power, and Pett: The school controversy that changed how I saw journalism
by Paul Oliva As I sit here, nearly two decades removed from my time at Tates Creek High School, I can’t help but reflect on a time when our...
City’s Inaction on LGBTQ Demands Raises Questions About the Old Divide-and-Conquer Strategy
On a brisk March morning, Lex Have Pride, a Lexington-based LGBTQ advocacy group, submitted a petition to the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG). Among their demands: the expansion...
Reigning in the Railbird: A Humble Attempt at Domesticated Gonzo
by Hunter S. Trotson The 2023 Railbird Festival, nestled in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, was my latest assignment, served to me by an editor with a warning as...
Gonzo Truths and Bourbon-Soaked Illusions: Welcome to the Manchester Hotel
A tale of two Lexingtons by Hunter S. Trotson, with contributions from N.J.2023 | Photos by N.J.2023 In the sulfur-choked bosom of the Bluegrass State, where the silent specter...
Shiny Toys for the Whiny Boys: Trotson takes on Gorton’s gonzo police budget
Editor’s note: This experimental content was written by a fictitious horse infused with the spirit of Hunter S. Thompson. As such, it contains elements of satire. Read at your...
Fiscal Responsibility and Equitable Distribution: Examining Gorton’s Proposed $13.8M Increase in Lexington’s Police Budget
Unspent Funds and Unanswered Questions As we delve into the city’s budgetary practices, it becomes evident that certain fiscal decisions warrant closer scrutiny. While public safety remains a crucial...