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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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Staff
A drawing with people walking and signs directing them to Columbus, Chicago, and Pittsburgh
Government
Full steam ahead 🚂
These renderings made for a college thesis are giving us major ideas.
September 8, 2022
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Anna Bowman
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History
State of the Union (Station) in Indianapolis
The transit center used to serve thousands of Hoosiers monthly, right in the heart of downtown.
September 8, 2022
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Anna Bowman
Exterior of Lucas Oil Stadium
Sports
Gear up for the 2022 football season in Indianapolis
From the home game schedule to season predictions, we’re sharing everything you need to know going into this season.
September 7, 2022
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Nicole Hernandez
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Culture
“The Flying Bandit” 💸
A Hoosier ex-con is in the limelight.
September 6, 2022
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Anna Bowman
Three images drawn by AI to depict the Indianapolis canal
Arts
AI-generated drawings in Indianapolis, IN
Beauty is in the AI of the beholder
September 2, 2022
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Anna Bowman
Downtown Indianapolis canal walk with skyline
Events
The most local events in Indianapolis, IN
Curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events in Indianapolis, IN.
September 1, 2022
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Nicole Hernandez
A house under construction with signs on the lawn
Real Estate
Tips for home buying in Indianapolis, IN
INHP is a local resource to learn about where to start in the process.
September 1, 2022
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Anna Bowman
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Culture
Labor Day weekend 2022 events in Indianapolis, IN
August 26, 2022
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Nicole Hernandez
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Business
Where to shop secondhand in Indianapolis, IN
August 24, 2022
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Nicole Hernandez
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Food
Try these spins on the classic s’more for National S’mores Day
Whether your sweet tooth wants this campfire treat in the summer or the fall, here are some s’mores to satisfy your craving.
August 9, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Food
Our guide to some of the most supreme savory, sweet, and saucy sandwiches in the city
Which Indy wich is the one to rule them all? Here are just a few of the sandwiches that make our mouths water.
August 8, 2023
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City
Indianapolis ranks high on Forbes list of best cities for young professionals
The data has spoken, and Indianapolis ranked No. 13 on Forbes’ list of “Top 10 Places For Young Professionals To Live.” Here are a few of their key takeaways.
August 7, 2023
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Shea Stapley
The back of a Republic Garbage truck with a Colts sticker and American flag.
City
Everything you need to know about taking out the trash in Indianapolis
From recycling to leaf collection to heavy loads, we’ve got the dirt on how to get rid of your trash.
August 3, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Rendering of aerial view of ICC expansion and new hotel
Development
City breaks ground on convention center expansion and new hotel
The 143,500-sqft center expansion + construction of a new 800-room hotel, as part of a strategic plan for downtown growth, is officially underway.
August 1, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
View of the pool at Carmel Swim Academy
Fitness
Carmel Swim Academy now open
Carmel Swim Academy is a brand new facility that aims to make swimming fun + accessible to everyone in the community.
July 31, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
Five performers in Regency-era costuming piled on top of one another.
Culture
Guide to IndyFringe Festival in Indianapolis, IN
Celebrate the arts at IndyFringe from Thursday, Aug. 17- Sunday, Sept. 3 with 285 performances by 400+ performing artists across six stages — from magic, to stand-up, to original plays and musicals, to acts that defy genre.
July 27, 2023
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Anna Bowman
Overhead view of an IndyGo bus driving through an intersection downtown.
Education
IPS lays out new transportation plan for upcoming school year
Before your kids go back to school, make sure you know how they will be traveling to and from the classroom. IPS Schools have several different transportation options based on home address + grade level.
July 26, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
Barbie-inspired artwork of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Events
Events to celebrate the release of the “Barbie” movie in Indy
Save the date of one of these seven Barbie-themed events to celebrate the movie premiere around Indy — from special screenings to DJs to a painting party.
July 20, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Small Business
Mobile businesses are on a roll in Indy
Businesses are on the move around Indy and we’re rounding up some wheel-y cool ones.
July 19, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez