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Flashback Friday: D. X. Murphy
The architect whose firm was behind Churchill Downs’ iconic spires also designed churches and hospitals all over town.
November 20, 2025 02:34 PM
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Declan Lowthian
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Celebrate the “Night to RISE” event by learning the history of Neighborhood House
We’ve got the details on what to expect at the annual fundraiser for Neighborhood House, plus a history of its founding.
February 28, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Bingham Fellows create three projects to reinvent downtown
The plans include beautifying urban spaces, bringing art to neighborhoods, and supporting Black-owned businesses.
February 27, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Iconic February moments in Muhammad Ali’s history
February is for “The Greatest.”
February 22, 2023
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Katie Molck
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See these 18 US President objects on display at the Frazier History Museum
Campaign buttons, drinkware, and medals are just a few of the items in the new President’s Day exhibit.
February 17, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Celebrate the Big Four Bridge’s 10th anniversary
Check out these historic photos of the Big Four Bridge.
February 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Brick street on a slope with a white care driving down.
Culture
Drive down one of Louisville’s last remaining cobblestone streets
And it’s one bumpy ride.
February 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
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13 murals around Louisville
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
January 31, 2023
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Commemorate Elvis’ birthday with local author Alanna Nash
Remember the King of Rock and Roll and learn about his ties to Louisville.
January 4, 2023
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Katie Molck
A 2,300 pound, 11 foot wide disco ball sits in the middle of Louisville's Fourth Street Live! corridor.
Culture
8 Louisville-themed table topics for the holiday season
Sick of rotating through conversations about politics, religion, and your relationship status? Introduce these niche topics at your next meal.
December 16, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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The 10+ Louisville references you didn’t know about in Trader Joe’s
There’s even a recipe for Joe’s take on a Hot Brown
December 5, 2022
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Katie Molck
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