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• Chicago
• Cincinnati
• Louisville, KY (Oh hey, LOUtoday)

• Fort Wayne
• Muncie
• Bloomington

Home sweet home

• Hoosier 101 | Everything you need to know about starting life in Indianapolis — from registering your car to setting up your utilities.
• Cost of living in Indy | Budget for life in our city.
• Local sports teams | Score info about our home teams so you know who to root for.
• Iconic landmarks in Indianapolis | Soon, these spots will feel familiar.
• Indy’s unwritten rules | Now that you’re a local, these “rules” will become a way of life.

• NHRA US Nationals | Monday, Sept. 2 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park | $20 | Join the crowd for the 70th edition of the “World’s Biggest Drag Race.”
• Carmel Swim Academy Swim Lessons | Monday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | Carmel Swim Academy | Registration | Visit this welcoming facility designed with your family in mind, offering exceptional programming + swim instruction for all ages and abilities.

• Tuesday Trivia with QuiZZler Trivia | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Mashcraft on Delaware | Free | Compete in team trivia for a chance to win prizes, including a half-time growler round.

• Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $9+ | Cheer on the Fever as the season heats up.

• ICO at Riverside Park | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre at Riverside Park | Free | Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and experience a live orchestra under the evening glow.

• Evening with Penrod | Friday, Sept. 6 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Newfields | $125+ | Be among the first to purchase art from 100+ of the finest artists from across the country in an exclusive preview before the main event.

• Labor Day — an annual federal holiday, first designated in 1894, that honors the contributions of workers in America. Visit Monument Circle for a special tribute presentation on the AES building at 9, 10, and 11 p.m.

• The Capital Improvement Board plans to acquire downtown’s Pan Am Tower for $10.5 million, as part of the ongoing development project for the 38-story Signia hotel and convention center expansion. It’s the only part of the plaza that wasn’t owned by the city or CIB. (IBJ)

• Former US Senator and Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar will be memorialized with a statue in the plaza named after him. The Richard Lugar Monument will be unveiled at 10 a.m. tomorrow in a public event at Bicentennial Plaza. (IBJ)

• If you watched the Pacers last season, you saw T.J. McConnell’s endless energy and hustle, which helped fuel the Blue and Gold’s run in the Eastern Conference Finals. According to ESPN, he’s sticking around with a four-year, $45 million contract extension. (WTHR)

• Local CICOA Aging & Disability Resource Center is donating 500 Ring doorbell cameras to seniors and people with disabilities in central Indiana. The doorbells will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will come with a lifetime subscription. (WRTV)

• Friendly reminder: The Paralympics are happening now in Paris. There are eight athletes with ties to Indiana who are competing in the Games. Find out when they are competing so you can cheer them on. (WTHR)

• Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard discussed the team’s roster cuts, including which group had the hardest decisions. Listen with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcast.
  

• Cooler weather is approaching — time to replace drafty windows with beautiful, energy-efficient Renewal by Andersen^® windows. For a limited time, enjoy 20% off your entire order.*

• A book fair with local booksellers
• Conversations about the literary Midwest
• Local and regional author readings
• Opportunities to connect with publishers and literary magazines
• Workshops led by experienced writers
• Bookish activities for all ages
• Food, drink, music, games, and prizes