Lexington's first Civic Assembly concludes. What did the group decide?
The randomly-selected group of Lexington residents deliberated on council pay and charter review. Its recommendations could wind up on the ballot for local voters.
CivicLex's journalism fellowship with national newsroom NextCity covering rural and urban issues in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
Heirs’ property issues can block disaster survivors from accessing FEMA assistance. In Eastern Kentucky, free legal clinics are helping families clear titles and protect inherited land.
Lexington used a $1 million public contract to wipe out millions in hospital bills. In Paducah, organizers are crowdfunding — hoping to clear a fraction of that total without city hall.
The Central Kentucky Climate Action Plan combines the efforts of urban and rural municipalities to push for climate action.
The Estill Development Alliance uses a holistic approach to combat substance abuse in youth and improve overall community health.
Three musicians, born and raised states away, find themselves among family at a local bar every Monday night. They come for the music and stay for the community.
From COVID to natural disasters, organizers say they are using lessons learned to keep their people fed and healthy if and when SNAP benefits run dry.
Cities like Lexington and Louisville have comprehensive reports and task forces dedicated to housing needs. But statewide statistics suggest homelessness is rising at a higher rate outside of its cities, in growing areas like Ashland and Morehead.
As federal support is cut and public conservation efforts fall short in reaching rural Black farmers, one Black-led organization is creating new lifelines to protect historic legacies.
In Kentucky’s dense cities and smallest towns, nonprofits are bridging the gap between those who grow food, those who have excess and those who need it.
Next City and CivicLex are thrilled to welcome Anabel Peterman as our Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow for Rural-Urban Issues!