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a white main street mansion in Brookville

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Five Marvelous Main Street Mansions

City-dwellers have traded up for palatial square footage and atmosphere, most of them for under a million dollars.

Jeana Harris &
Megan Fernandez

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A hotel lobby

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Defending The Fort

The stylish Bradley hotel is just the beginning of Fort Wayne’s new look.

Megan Fernandez

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Q&A With Nicole-Taylor’s Chef Joe Kalil

The well-traveled chef is taking on some of the wildly popular private dinners at Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta Market.

Terry Kirts

Latest

1. The Feed: Black Lemon, La Eskina, And More

Michelle Huegel

2. What’s The Beef With Steak Frites?

Julia Spalding

3. Hotel Indy’s Driving Force Is The Hulman

Julia Spalding

The Dish

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9th Street Bistro Takes Root

This tiny, adorably rustic bistro nestled like a Wes Anderson backdrop among Noblesville’s historic red bricks should have launched in April 2020, when the husband-and-wife owners originally planned their grand opening.

Julia Spalding

Totally Nuts For PB&J Factory

A childhood favorite is amped up with all kinds of gooey gourmet add-ons at the vendor inside 16 Tech's food hall.

Jenna Hadley

The Feed: The Brasserie’s Standing Ovation, Bulldog Tavern, And More

The Brasserie joins the ranks of nationally recognized restaurants in Indianapolis.

Michelle Huegel

Longform

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Is It End Game For The NCAA?

After endless complaints of arbitrary and unpredictable rule enforcement, economic unfairness, and lax oversight, the question of what it would take to topple the NCAA seems almost hopelessly quixotic.

Derek Robertson

John Mellencamp Ain’t Even Done

As John Mellencamp turns 70, the Indiana icon reflects on a career that has transcended his "Pop Singer" beginnings and now represents what rock and roll was supposed to be all about: doing whatever he wants.

Anthony DeCurtis

Half Baked: How A Would-Be Cannabis Empire Went Up In Smoke

Rebecca Raffle came to Indianapolis from Los Angeles with a story about building a cannabis empire. It was too good to be true.

Michael Rubino, Julia Spalding &
Derek Robertson

What Are You Wearing — And Why Isn’t It Made In Indy?

For a decade, Pattern has built up a fashion industry in Indianapolis. So where are the clothes?

Amanda Kingsbury

Circle City

Criminal Justice Center rendering

Criminal Justice Center rendering

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The Jury’s Out On The City-County Building’s Fate

As the courts and sheriff's offices depart the City-County Building this month, developers ponder the future of one of Indy's tallest towers.

Sam Stall

Shooting The Breeze In The Screenhouse

The timing to build his screenhouse could have been better, but for Phil Gulley there are few problems a good screenhouse can’t solve.

Philip Gulley

Opinion & Columns

The Pacers’ “Happy” Daze

The Indiana Pacers are nearly halfway through what will again be a playoff-less campaign.

Derek Schultz

The Ticket

Anvil

Anvil

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Game 17: Colts-Jags, Disaster Edition

How do you lose to the worst team in the NFL with the playoffs on the line? Let us count the ways.

Derek Schultz &
Nate Miller

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The Dadball Era—QUARANTINED

Visit Atlanta’s Guide To The CFP National Championship In Indianapolis

It's not sour grapes if it's true. It's sour peaches.

Nate Miller

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trophy

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Camera-Ready For The Big Game

Mmm-mmm-mmm. We sure look good on national TV. Here’s how the city gets glammed up when it hosts the big sporting events.

Tony Rehagen

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Good Life

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A woman reading a book

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Binding Love At Indy Reads

Reading is fundamental at a familiar name bringing books back to the former Fountain Square Library.

Sarah Moreland Byrne

What $1,400 Buys You At The New Howl + Hide

Howl + Hide's new Fountain Square digs makes room for gender-neutral American workwear and fashionable clothing.

Shay McCoy

A Condo’s Marquee Location In Chatham Arch

A swanky condo rises in the former Phoenix Theatre near Mass Ave and Bottleworks.

Jeana Harris

Best of Indy

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Best Of Indy 2021: Arts And Culture

The year's best in music, literature, and theater.

IM Editors

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Best Of Indy 2021: Health And Beauty

The year's best in physical and mental self-care.

IM Editors

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Best Of Indy 2021: Food And Drink

The year's best bites and beverages.

IM Editors

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Best Of Indy 2021: Shopping And Style

Everything from skateboards to bolo ties.

IM Editors

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