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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Louisville’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of LOU, cities across the world await.
March 27, 2026 02:08 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Amtrak in Louisville: past, present... and future?
All aboard? Time will tell.
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Derby City is trending
Tripadvisor says Louisville is among the top 15 ‘Trending Destinations’ in the US
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Travel and Outdoors
Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with this UofL class
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January 4, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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City
How to adopt a park in Derby City
It’s easy as one, two, tree.
January 3, 2024
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Katie Molck
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What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays
Out with the old, in with the New Year.
December 22, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
The Parklands of Floyds Fork acquires 664 acres of new land
Your walk in the park is getting longer.
December 12, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Walking trends in Jefferson County
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Louisville compares.
December 7, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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