Neighborhood Bars: North Side Of Indianapolis

From The Alchemist to the Shadow Lounge & Restaurant, the northside of Indianapolis has plenty to offer when it comes to some of the must-visit neighborhood bars.

Neighborhood Bars: The Burbs

Venture beyond the city limits for friendly refreshment in the form of Syd's Fine Food & Spirits, The Kickstand, and The Grill Bar.

The Ugly Truth About True Crime

Two Indianapolis podcasters who spent years reporting on the Delphi murders witnessed the benefits of the true crime community’s hive mind—but they also saw where the trend goes horribly wrong. The authors of the just-released book Shadow of the Bridge recall one of the case’s darkest chapters.
a girl pitches during a girls' catholic school kickball game

Holy Rollers: Girls’ Catholic School Kickball

Last summer, we photographed some of the most cutthroat kickball teams competing in Indy’s Catholic Youth Organization. Like the fans waving their handwritten signs from the grassy sidelines, we got swept up by the action as we teetered on the edge of our lawn chairs. We asked one of our favorite local writers, who has her own personal connection to the orange rubber ball, to break down the rules of the sport, its rich local history, and the athletes who keep things exciting. This is how they roll.

Old House, New Life in Midtown

Spotting a real estate deal too good to pass up, this brother and sister ended up next-door neighbors in side-by-side fixer-uppers. Years later, they are living proof that a family that saves together stays together.

Old House, New Life on the East Side

A carpenter and an artist stake their claim on East 10th Street, transforming a forgotten storefront into a handmade marvel— one plank at a time

Old House, New Life in Noblesville

A retired art teacher’s DIY dream started with one Noblesville house—and she’s already moved on to the next.
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Indianapolis Monthly’s Barrier Breakers: (S-W)

Every single person in this handpicked group proves it’s never too late to shine. Whether launching new careers, chasing passions, giving back, or shaking things up, our bold and brilliant cohorts are continued with the penultimate list of our 50 Over 50 selections.
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Indianapolis Monthly’s Barrier Breakers: (R-S)

Every single person in this handpicked group proves it’s never too late to shine. Whether launching new careers, chasing passions, giving back, or shaking things up, our bold and brilliant cohorts are continued with the penultimate list of our 50 Over 50 selections.
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Indianapolis Monthly’s Barrier Breakers: (L-R)

Every single person in this handpicked group proves it’s never too late to shine. Whether launching new careers, chasing passions, giving back, or shaking things up, our bold and brilliant cohorts continues with another installment of individuals that has us awed.