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October 24, 2025 01:22 PM
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3 local costume shops for Halloween
Find the perfect ghoulish getup at these local shops.
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Get ready for National Tequila Day
Tequila might not be the answer, but it’s worth a shot.
July 21, 2023
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Where has all the Sriracha gone?
The Sriracha shortage continues, leading to some high prices for the spicy condiment — but let’s look at the cause of the shortage and how can we get our hands on some hot sauce.
July 17, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Our favorite non-alcoholic beverage brands made in Derby City
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8th-annual Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest returns tomorrow
This hoppy event boasts 75+ craft beers, wines, and seltzers.
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Lennie Omalza
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Ashbourne Farms opens a marketplace on River Road in Louisville
Haymarket is putting the “farm” in farm-to-table.
June 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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