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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History
The real haunted spots around Indy
Try not to get spooked at these four Indy haunts.
October 6, 2022
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Anna Bowman
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Food
New winery “The Rejoicing Vine” to open in Spring 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana
The low-sugar, high-acid grapes that grow in Indianapolis’ climate will turn into a new winery’s sparkling wines.
October 5, 2022
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Food
Go bananas over these 30+ foodie brands
October 5, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Sports
Buzzer beater
Tell us what kind of sports content you want to see in INDYtoday — the ball is in your court.
October 3, 2022
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Anna Bowman
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Development
Hillside Art Center grand opening in Indianapolis, IN
The brand new space is just north of downtown.
September 30, 2022
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Anna Bowman
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Culture
A contest for the best Halloween decorations in Indianapolis
We want to see your spooky spirit.
September 29, 2022
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Nicole Hernandez
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Government
Indy is looking for ideas for Twin Aire
The Twin Aire Shopping Center + Drive-In Site are in need of a makeover.
September 28, 2022
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Anna Bowman
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Arts
“Tick, tick... BOOM!” opens at the Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, IN
Local podcast Voices of Indy sat down with the cast ahead of the production’s opening.
September 27, 2022
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Nicole Hernandez
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Culture
Indy’s largest civic engagement event
Connect with over 100 organizations and get involved with the city.
September 26, 2022
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Anna Bowman
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August 30, 2023
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Culture
The zodiac signs as Indy neighborhoods
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Development
Old City Hall to be redeveloped with 32-story tower
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August 29, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Events
What Indy seasonal fall events are you most interested in?
Give us the (pumpkin pie ice cream) scoop on what you want to hear about from us.
August 28, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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History
The history of the Indiana Central Canal
Ever wondered how our canal, which connects so many important points in the city, was built? Here’s your mini history lesson.
August 28, 2023
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Shea Stapley
A historic photo of people dancing at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
History
A Hoosier by any other name
Who’s a Hoosier? Let’s take a quick look at some possible origins of our famous name.
August 27, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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Bars
Influx of bar lounges open around Indianapolis
Looking for a night out on the town or a place to lounge with a good drink in hand? There are several spots that are newer to the nightlife scene in Indianapolis.
August 23, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Food
Spots in Indy to grab a “girl dinner”
Like the simplicity of a small plate of chicken nuggets, or just random veggies and cheeses you found lurking in the back of your fridge? Then girl dinner is for you.
August 23, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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History
The history of Indianapolis’ favorite dinosaurs
The prehistoric friends outside the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis required huge crews and tons of steel to make and install.
August 22, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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Sports
Colts fans + caffeine, a match made in football heaven
The Colts fan base is known for many things — but apparently, caffeine consumption takes the (coffee)cake.
August 22, 2023
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Shea Stapley