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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Indianapolis
Have questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?” Here’s everything you need to know to start your composting journey.
April 16, 2026 02:22 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Events
Where to view the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Indianapolis
Plan ahead for the Total Solar Eclipse with our guide of some of the best places to view the once-in-a-lifetime event.
February 20, 2024
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Mia Townsend
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
January 18, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Development
City of Carmel announces expansion of Monon Greenway
The City of Carmel announced last week it will spend $13 million to makeover the Monon between Midtown and Downtown Carmel.
January 3, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Culture
Walking trends in Indianapolis
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Indianapolis compares.
December 14, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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Travel and Outdoors
What you need to know about buying an electric vehicle in Indy
Here’s the 411 on electric vehicle infrastructure and rebates in the Circle City.
December 12, 2023
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Shea Stapley
A rendering of a recessed interstate near downtown Indianapolis where I-65 and I-70 meet
Airports and Transportation
The Rethink Coalition proposes redesign of I-65/I-70 near downtown Indy
One group is seeing the future of Indianapolis’ interstates in a whole new way, with released redesign renderings that show a recessed interstate.
December 7, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Airports and Transportation
How to deal with pesky parking tickets in Indy
Resolving parking citations in the Circle City will always be a bummer, but hopefully our guide makes it less confusing.
November 2, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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Parks and Recreation
City and Indy Parks cut the ribbon on Riverside Promenade
The city, Indy Parks, and the community celebrated the next phase of a 20-year master plan to transform Riverside Park completed.
October 26, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Travel and Outdoors
Indiana breaks ground on first new state park lodge in 84 years
The Lodge at Potato Creek will be about a 25 minute drive southwest of the city of South Bend + join the growing list of Indiana State Parks Inns.
October 20, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Arts
The history of Indianapolis’ “Funky Bones”
Here’s the interesting backstory behind Indy’s favorite skeletal friend.
October 13, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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Food
A love letter to Indy’s best mac and cheese
Here’s your ultimate guide to some of the best mac and cheese in Indy, courtesy of Editor Shea.
July 11, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Basketball
Your guide to the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend
Missed getting tickets to the big game? Shoot + score with these official events taking place around town all weekend long.
July 8, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Play
Happy trails: Our guide to hiking around Indy
Check out these hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Indianapolis for outdoor adventures.
July 3, 2025
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Food
Indy restaurants that offer prix fixe menus
Broaden your palate and indulge in elevated fare by partaking in a prix fixe menu from one of these Indianapolis restaurants.
July 3, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Live
30 local spots for a post-work drink
Hit the town and enjoy a drink after work at one of these cheers-worthy local bars.
July 3, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Everything you need to know about Indy’s fireworks rules + regulations
The Fourth is just around the corner, and it’s important to know what fireworks are permitted in your neighborhood + when.
July 1, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Events
Where to see outdoor movies in Indy this summer
We’ve rounded up some spots around Indy where you can catch a movie under the stars.
July 1, 2025
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The annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest is back
The ninth annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest is underway. We’re breaking down the rules, how to enter, and the judging criteria.
June 30, 2025
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Entertainment

Answering Reddit’s burning Indy questions
The popular social media site is a goldmine for all things Indianapolis. Here’s what locals have been wondering about recently.
June 30, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Small Business
Game on: Indy’s best board game shops
Whether you enjoy the excitement of unwrapping a new Zombicide expansion or prefer a good old-fashioned game of Clue, these stores have everything you need to host game night.
June 30, 2025
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Shea Stapley