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4 days ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Declan Lowthian

You’ve probably heard it before — Louisville is the worst for allergies. But why does Derby City get that reputation? And is it deserved? Let’s take a look at some facts — and myths — about Louisville’s allergens. In 2025, Derby City ranked No. 69 on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s allergy capitals of the US. While that’s nothing to sneeze at, it’s a far cry from where Louisville placed a decade ago. In 2014, Louisville was the No. 1 worst place for allergies in the entire country.

1 week ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Declan Lowthian

If you’ve spent any time walking around LOU, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a large, metal sign — or two, or ten — commemorating a historical location, person, or event. These historical markers are built and maintained by the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS). Since 1949, the KHS has installed over 2,000 around the state, including 236 in Jefferson County. Kentuckians can even submit their own sites for consideration.

2 weeks ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Katie Molck

It’s the season of picking — berry picking, that is. With an abundance of Kentucky farms nearby, Louisville has great access to fresh produce. And maybe it’s just us, but the rising temperatures are making us crave our favorite sweet + tangy source of antioxidants: strawberries. We’ve got five local farms near the 502 where you can pick fresh strawberries to whip up a frothy strawberry milkshake or craft the perfect strawberry shortcake.

2 weeks ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Declan Lowthian

Ah, the sounds of summer. Cicada Brood XIV is currently emerging from its subterranean slumber across the Southeast, so don’t be surprised if your nightly walk is underscored by an endless, ceaseless droning noise. This brood only emerges every 17 years, so let’s take a look back through Derby City history though the compound eyes of our cicada neighbors. Louisville was rocked by the remains of Hurricane Ike in September.

2 weeks ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Declan Lowthian

Some of Louisville’s neighborhoods, like Schnitzelburg, are defined by historical boundaries — like the path of its old trolley loop. Others, like downtown, are bounded by the law. Last week, the Louisville Metro Council approved a request by the Louisville Downtown Partnership to expand the Downtown Management District. This district was established in 1991 as the state’s first Business Improvement District, with the goal of enhancing economic + residential life.