Business
Lexington restaurateur Joe Bologna to retire
Longtime Lexington restaurateur Joe Bologna has announced plans to retire, after informing friends, family, and staff that this will be his last Spring and Summer at his namesake restaurant on West Maxwell, Joe Bologna's. He will turn 79 next month, and has made the decision not to work into his 80s — though it's not unusual to currently find...
Summer season for the Lexington Theatre Company postponed
The Lexington Theatre Company has decided to postpone their 2020 Summer Season due to COVID-19. This series includes Chicago (July 9-12) and Disney’s The Little Mermaid (July 30-August 2), at The Lexington Opera House. However, Disney's The Little Mermaid plans to be back for the summer of 20201 and they hope to be able to present Chicago then as well. With...
What can reopen, what stays closed in Kentucky during Phase One?
On April 30, Govenor Beshear announced the plan for when certain businesses can reopen in May. Beginning on May 6, Raven Run and McConnell Springs are open to the public, but they are making changes. For those wanting to take a hike or walk through nature, you must register your time slot. At Raven Run, each registration will last 2...
Coronavirus Response fund coming to Lexington
On March 19, 2020, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announced the launch of a Coronavirus Response Fund to help provide support to populations across Central and Appalachia Kentucky who may adversely be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. "Neighbor to neighbor, friend to friend, business to community, that's how Lexington will get through this," said Mayor Linda Gorton. The Response Fund was formed...
