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LOUtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 24, 2025 01:22 PM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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5 developments under construction in Derby City
If you build it, they will come.
June 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
Celebrate National Donut Day at North Lime Coffee & Donuts
Get ready for hole-some specials + giveaways during this donut shop’s busiest day of the year.
June 1, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Dog-friendly businesses in Louisville
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Louisville that include places to eat, drink, shop, play, and stay the night.
May 23, 2023
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Ashlea Hearn
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Small Business
Misc. Goods Co. opens brick-and-mortar store in Shelby Park
The store offers quality handcrafted products that are carefully designed and produced.
May 22, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Small Business
Bourbon & Blush Salon and Spa boasts luxury services with laid-back vibes
This downtown Louisville spa features award-winning, bourbon-infused treatments.
May 14, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Small Business
Where to find one-of-a-kind, custom jewelry pieces
These local businesses offer unique, made-to-order jewelry, including rings, earrings, bracelets, and more.
May 10, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Retail
Pick a plant from these fun flower alternatives for Mother’s Day
Break from tradition and swap your Mother’s Day flower bouquet for a succulent garden or plant-of-the-month subscription.
May 4, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Our followers have lots of love for small businesses
We received 500+ small business suggestions on Instagram — here are the top three.
May 4, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Growing Louisville beverage company makes big moves
Congo LLC is undergoing an $8.25 million relocation and expansion for brands like Alani Nu + more.
April 28, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Louisville’s best-kept secret for affordable Derby hats
Pix Shoes has you covered from head to toe.
April 27, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Kentucky saw a record tourism last year — and Louisville played a big part
Governor Andy Beshear announced this week that Kentucky saw a record $14.3 billion from tourism last year.
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Declan Lowthian
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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
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Stretch your detective skills with LOJIC Online
From trash pick-up to capital projects, the city planning resource is chalk-full of useful information — that is, if you can decipher how to use it.
June 9, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Food
Ultimate guide to donuts in Derby City
We don’t think you’re ready for this jelly.
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From brands to bands, LOU can be really inspiring.
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