Culture

Three boxes of Girl Scouts "exploremores" cookies are displayed outdoors on a stone surface with a lush green forest background. The packaging features a photo of smiling children lying on the grass beside stacks of chocolate cookies. The scene evokes a feeling of adventure and playfulness.

Food

Treat yourself to an Indy-inspired Girl Scout cookie

The Hoosier State has plenty of signature dishes; what if we added custom Girl Scout cookies to the fray?

January 22, 2026 03:03 PM

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Culture

Where to see the best holiday lights around Indy

Make spirits bright by taking friends and family to these holiday lights displays.

December 16, 2022

Nicole Hernandez

The L.S. Ayres clock with the cherub sitting atop it

History

The tale of the clock and the cherub

We bet you haven’t heard this one before.

December 15, 2022

Anna Bowman

Jonathan cooking with his son in a kitchen

Food

Cook like Milktooth Chef Jonathan Brooks

There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with Chef Jonathan Brooks’ sausage casserole dish. Happy cooking.

December 14, 2022

Nicole Hernandez

Two bottles of Hard Truth alcohol next to a finished horchata drink

Food

Recipe: Hard Truth’s Horchata 🍹

Add a little ho ho horchata into your holiday cookbook.

December 14, 2022

Anna Bowman

Three tarot cards on a table with twinkle lights

Culture

We see a psychic in your future 🔮

Your palm tells us you’re in need of a reading.

December 13, 2022

Anna Bowman

Culture

Kid-tested, kid-approved

Toys can be tricky gifts, but the Children’s Museum has taken the guess-work out of which toys your loved ones will enjoy.

December 9, 2022

Anna Bowman

A laptop open with a Facebook group pulled up

Culture

Facebook groups to join in Indianapolis, IN

In search of a network to share your food recs with or need to find a new mountain bike? Keep reading.

December 9, 2022

Anna Bowman

Food

Spots for a celebratory meal without breaking the bank

Our loved ones deserve nothing but the best, but we get it — sometimes there’s a budget.

December 8, 2022

Nicole Hernandez

History

A building straight out of “The Great Gatsby”

Ever wondered why the Circle Tower looks so different from its surrounding buildings?

December 7, 2022

Anna Bowman

INDY_Pots and Pans_hot cocoa cream pie_DEC2022

Food

How sweet it is... 🥧

There’s nothing like a festive treat to put you in high spirits.

December 6, 2022

Nicole Hernandez

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Join Yelp’s Merry Mash-Up events this holiday season

Get in the holiday spirit and support local businesses during Yelp’s Merry Mash-Up event series through November and December.

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Patios to enjoy while the weather is still warm

We can’t believe the weather we’re having in November, so here are some local patios to soak up the sun while it’s still out.

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City Editor Shea’s 3 favorite Indy news stories from 2023

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