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Culture
Four real-life Willy Wonka shops in Louisville
If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.
October 28, 2025 04:00 PM
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Jeff Milby
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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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Waterfront Park to host 2nd Annual International Food Truck Festival
Eat your way around the world one bite at a time.
May 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
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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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Become a gelato expert at a Gelato Gilberto class
Learn the difference between the frozen Italian dessert and ice cream.
April 21, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Look inside the historic lager tunnels at Gravely Brewing Co.
Batman wished his cave was here.
April 19, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
Jack Harlow becomes the face of Phocus water
The Louisville-founded energy drink company is now promoting a signature flavor alongside the rapper.
April 3, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Derby City
There will be dancing, food, and face-painting galore.
October 13, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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The top employers, industries in Louisville
We’re known for more than just bourbon.
October 5, 2022
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Unwrapping the history of Louisville’s Modjeska
This marshmallow treat was invented right here in Derby City.
November 25, 2021
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Sarah Shadburne
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We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at LOUtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 24, 2025
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