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Flashback Friday: Louisville Cemetery
Discover the history of Louisville Cemetery — from prominent Black founders to Derby-winning jockey William Walker Sr. — in our latest look at the city’s historical markers.
September 25, 2025 11:26 AM
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Morgan O’Neal
History
Do you remember the 21st night of September in Louisville?
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what Louisvillians were up to this week throughout the years.
September 18, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
History
Flashback Friday: The life of Rev. William H. Shepphard
This Louisville pastor documented colonialism in Africa in the early parts of the 20th century.
September 11, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Culture
Department stores that used to exist in Louisville
This back-to-school history lesson takes a look at five former department + mall anchor stores that used to be in Louisville.
July 31, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Play
Museums in Louisville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Louisville, KY have it all.
June 25, 2025
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Staff
Sports
Learn the history of the Louisville RiverFrogs
Frogs, panthers, and cyclones oh my.
June 24, 2025
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Sarah Shadburne
Culture
Marking History: The House of Ruth
Historical Marker 2519 marks a 19th-century church that became the home for a nonprofit still serving LOU today.
June 10, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Culture
Explained: Kentucky historical markers
Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Historical Society’s markers.
May 29, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Culture
Louisville’s history through the eyes of a cicada
Brood XIV emerges every 17 years — what did Louisville look like to previous generations of these noisy insects?
May 21, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Culture
List: The history of flooding in Louisville
We’re taking a look at some of Louisville’s biggest floods in history.
April 3, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Live
Louisville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
March 28, 2025
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Staff
Latest News
Travel and Outdoors
When to expect peak fall foliage in Louisville
October 7, 2025
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Staff
Here’s what TARC’s next phase will look like
October 2, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Free things to do in Louisville
October 1, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Louisville
September 29, 2025
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Jeff Milby
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Happy hour deals in Louisville
From beer and wine to margs and meal deals, we’ve rounded up local happy hours sure to put a smile on your face.
September 3, 2025
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Staff
Culture
5 outdoor movie theaters around Louisville
Take advantage of the warmer weather and catch a flick at one of these theaters around town.
May 28, 2025
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Staff
Culture
Five strawberry picking farms near Louisville, KY
May 22, 2025
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Katie Molck
Live
Where to have brunch in Louisville
All about the bennys.
May 12, 2025
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Sarah Shadburne
Events
Where to find Easter egg hunts in Louisville
Let’s hunt some eggs.
April 8, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Live
Your guide to Louisville’s coffee shops
If you don’t have a coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
April 4, 2025
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Staff
City
How to get your REAL ID in Louisville
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in Kentucky.
March 25, 2025
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Katie Molck
Events
Your guide to the NuLu Bock & Wurst Fest
It’s a truly goated event.
March 19, 2025
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Sarah Shadburne
Play
Dinner with a view: Louisville’s guide to outdoor dining
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Louisville’s many beautiful patios.
March 12, 2025
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Staff
Live
Get lunch for 12 bucks or less
Go ahead and bookmark this guide for future lunchtime reference.
February 14, 2025
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Staff