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The Feed: CRG Plans A Second Shin Dig In Plainfield
Cunningham Restaurant Group is replacing its Plainfield mall-side restaurant, Theo’s Italian, with a second take on its family-friendly spot for pizza, burgers, wings, and...
Food & Drinks
Manuela Pizzi Brings Italian Flair To Circle City In Balena Cucina Italiana
After decades in New York classrooms, Manuela Pizzi reconnects with her Indianapolis roots at Balena.
Food & Drinks
Bowdie’s Chophouse Serves Steak And Motorsports
Bowdie’s Chophouse feels like the finest Indy 500 pre-party.
Food & Drinks
Bocado Brunch & Te’kila Offers Something For Everyone
Bocado Brunch & Te’kila brings the flavors of Tulum, Mexico, to Noblesville’s Federal Hill Commons.
Lifestyle
Dine And Dig For Mother’s Day
Dining options are in full bloom at these local garden centers
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Sports
Alex Palou Is Dialed In
Last year’s Indianapolis 500 winner and one of IndyCar’s most dependable forces, Alex Palou proves that patience and precision win championships.
Longform
The Master Class Of Andrea Hunley
Speculation abounds about Andrea Hunley’s decision not to seek a second term in the Indiana State Senate. Her passionate vision for
leadership leaves the doors open for more.
Longform
Women Who Lift Tell Their Story
Resistance training has long been recommended for health reasons, but a new wave of passionate female powerlifters say the sport has benefits that extend well beyond fitness.
Longform
Can Vera Bradley Regain Relevance?
Vera Bradley bags were a Midwestern status symbol throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. But changing tastes—and a shifting retail industry—have put the Fort Wayne company on shakier ground.
Longform
The True Story Of The Fox Hollow Murders
For three decades, Indiana’s most disturbing serial killer flew under the true crime radar. In 1996, at least a dozen bodies were found at a Westfield estate belonging to wealthy businessman Herb Baumeister, but it wasn’t until recently that efforts to identify the victims went into high gear.
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A Midcentury Modern Reno Is A City Dweller’s Dream
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Circle City
Get To Know Eric Dick, Indy Eleven Soccer Goalie
The Carmel native and Butler alum who was named Big East Goalkeeper of the Year in 2017 has come home. As the newest guardian of the net for Indy Eleven, he steps into the spotlight this season with sharp instincts, big-game experience, and the kind of quiet confidence fans love to see between the posts. Grab your scarf and get ready.
Opinion & Columns
Editor’s Note: Month Of May Salute
Editor-in-chief Andrea Ratcliff salutes Month of May stars such as Indianapolis 500 champion Alex Palou and Mini-Marathon participants in this month’s editor’s note.
The Naysayer
Naysayer: Indy Ignite Head Into MLV Championship With Their Eyes On The Top Prize
As a No. 1 seed, the Indy Ignite are set to face rival Omaha Supernovas on Thursday at 7 p.m. in semifinal play.
Business
Art Reinvented With New Contemporary Arts Museum Of Indianapolis
Meet CAMi, the new Contemporary Arts Museum of Indianapolis. Sitting pretty in a stunningly repurposed 125-year-old dairy barn, the latest Big Car Collective venture is planned to be unveiled May 1 as of this writing, anchoring a wider cultural arts campus that spans a city block on Indy’s near south side.
Arts & Culture
IU Indianapolis Librarian Mahasin Ameen Honored As One Of Nation’s Best
Local librarian, Mahasin Ameen, put Indianapolis on the map recently after winning the I Love My Librarian award.
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Circle City
Get To Know Doug Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway President
IMS president Doug Boles is expecting 350,000 guests for this month’s Indianapolis 500. A lifelong race fan, this excites him, but also has some intimidating components. Boles, 59, became president of IMS in 2013 and of IndyCar last year. With his hectic May schedule, he and his wife, Beth, spend the month in their camper at the Speedway.
Books, TV & Radio
Brickyard Book Club: Four New Indy 500 Books Hit Shelves
Calling all bibliophiles and race fans. Add a few of these new titles from authors with Indianapolis 500 connections to your Month of May reading list.
Circle City
The History Of The Johnson County Turtles At The Indiana State Museum
At a glance, they look like cute garden decor. But this turtle trio hiding in plain sight on the grounds of the Indiana State Museum has a story to tell.
Sports
Youth Coaches Laud Chicago Bears Recruit Dillon Thieneman’s Work Ethic
While now a piece of the Chicago Bears future, Westfield native Dillon Thieneman's work ethic began at a young age and hopes to be the driving force to his success in the NFL.
The Good LifeSmell Like Hoosier Spirit With This Must Have Fragrance
Bask in the scent of our state flower with Viktor&Rolf’s Peony Eau de Parfum.
Shopping
Ginger Root Provides The First Step In Growing A Green Thumb
Business is blooming for Carmel’s greenery maven Liz Ford.
Travel
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Plan a Family Getaway in Fort Wayne this Summer
From visiting the zoo to renting kayaks, there are dozens of family-friendly adventures in Fort Wayne this summer.
Sports
Get To Know Eric Dick, Indy Eleven Soccer Goalie
The Carmel native and Butler alum who was named Big East Goalkeeper of the Year in 2017 has come home. As the newest guardian of the net for Indy Eleven, he steps into the spotlight this season with sharp instincts, big-game experience, and the kind of quiet confidence fans love to see between the posts. Grab your scarf and get ready.
Lifestyle
Penning The Perfect Letter For This Mother’s Day
Penning the perfect Mother’s Day memento will do you both good.
Best of Indy
Best Of Indy
Remembering The Best Of Us
Jim Irsay, Albert Trevino, and Kevin Raber were just a few Hoosiers that we lost this year, but their impact serves as a reminder of what is the best of Indianapolis.
Events
The Best Fun And Leisure Activities Of 2025
Animal encounters, book bars, and dance classes for adults were just a few of the fun and leisure activities that Hoosiers loved most this year.
Food & Drinks
The Best Food And Drinks Of 2025
Indy continued to solidify itself as one of the best in the Midwest when it comes to food and drink, with new pizzerias, dirty soda bars, and more among the must-order items of 2025.
Sports
The Best Arts And Entertainment Of 2025
The Indiana Fever and other women's sports teams of Indianapolis stole the spotlight this year while podcasts, theater, and art house movies took center stage.