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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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Travel and Outdoors
Get the spring pick of the bunch at these u-pick berry farms
It’s berry season — and fresh homemade pie season. Here’s where you can spend a sunny afternoon picking your own fruits around Indy.
April 21, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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19 murals around Indianapolis
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
April 10, 2025
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Get paid while enjoying an Indy summer? We’re all ears.
We’re giving Hoosiers the scoop on available seasonal roles with this local organization, from lifeguards to pool managers and counselors.
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Travel and Outdoors
How to get your REAL ID in Indy
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in Indiana.
March 19, 2025
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Tourism and Hospitality
InterContinental hotel opens with rooftop bar overlooking Monument Circle
Nestled between the Indiana State House and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the city’s newest hotel is bringing luxury to the heart of downtown.
February 24, 2025
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Nicole Hernandez
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Travel and Outdoors
Everything you need to know about owning chickens in Indianapolis
Tired of paying for eggs? Before you go starting your own flock, here’s what you need to know about chicken ownership.
February 18, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Our Indy-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
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Your guide to finding the perfect wedding venue
Explore a variety of enchanting wedding venues around Indianapolis with our comprehensive guide. From rustic historic buildings to elegant ballrooms, we make it easy for you to discover the perfect location for your dream wedding.
November 18, 2025
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Food
Indy goes igloo: Icy pop-ups across the city
This year, igloo pop-ups at local bars and restaurants are all the (icy-hot) rage. Here are a few you can try for yourself.
November 17, 2025
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Wellness
Let off some steam in Indy’s sauna scene
Saunas are no longer just about sweating it out — they’re becoming Indy’s newest way to unwind, socialize, and network.
November 17, 2025
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Entertainment
How to have a “Wicked” day in Indy... for good
“Wicked: For Good” hits theaters on Friday, Nov. 21. Here’s how we’d spend one short day in the Circle City just like Elphaba and Glinda.
November 17, 2025
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Food
Where to warm up with a bowl of soup in Indianapolis, IN
Warm your hands and heart with these soulful, hearty soups around the Circle City that are perfect served on a cold winter day.
November 16, 2025
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