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🎤 Who run the world?
Pennsy Run Club was founded in February of 2025 by Alyssa Eichholtz. | Photo by Aaron Anderson
Do you know a woman making history in Indy? Our readers do — and they nominated women that inspire them for recognition. Here are just a few of the inspiring stories we received:
Lillian Barkes
“Lillian has been giving back to the inner city community for several years as CEO and cofounder of Listen to Our Future, which services youth ages 5-24 through its programs. She saw a need for youth-centered services that can grow with young people from childhood to adolescence to young adulthood, all while staying rooted in quality, community, and respect.”
Lillian Barkes is the co-founder and CEO of Listen to Our Future, a nonprofit that offers tutoring, project-based learning programs, work-based learning programs, and more to Indianapolis youth.
Photo by Listen to Our Future
Alyssa Eichholtz
“Pennsy Run Club exists because Alyssa Eichholtz built it from the ground up. Her enthusiasm pulls people in, her encouragement lifts them up, and her presence makes even the most hesitant runner feel like they belong.
Her women‑only runs have become a powerful part of the club, giving women a place to show up confidently, connect deeply, and run without pressure or comparison.”
Outdoorspeople, your Mansion Monday has arrived. Meet Hidden Hollow Ranch, a nearly 200,000-sqft Columbus home situated on a licensed hunting preserve with a nine-acre stocked lake full of trophy bass. Oh, and just wait until you see the two-story indoor waterfall.
Featured
Heartland Film Festival is officially the best film festival in the US, according to USA TODAY readers. While we wait for its October return, slake your thirst for the silver screen with showings of old favorites + new releases at Indy’s theaters and libraries.
List
Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Female Founders 500 list is out, and three Indianapolis business owners made the cut — Audiochuck founder Ashley Flowers + cofounders of Blume, Bunny and Taran Ghatrora.
Sports
The Boilermakers faced off against Queens University on Friday, in round one of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. See how they did.
Real Estate
Looking to get more eyes on your listing? Feature a property with a strategically-placed blurb right here in this section that guides readers straight to your listing. Try it out.
Outdoors
Researchers at the University of Oxford in England have discovered a new planet — approx. 60% larger than Earth, 35 light years from our solar system, and boasting a “magma ocean” with “large amounts of sulfur.” A bit closer to home, check out these local spots for stargazing.
The Buy
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🌜 Get this best-selling white noise machine to block out unwanted noises thanks to 20+ sound settings.
Shea is out of office for a couple of days, taking some well-earned time off. Today’s newsletter was a joint effort — may I direct you to some of my favorite history articles she’s written?
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