Speed Read: Pawpaw Season
September is harvest season for Indiana’s most idiosyncratic produce—the pawpaw. It grows on small trees with giant leaves, can be found pretty much everywhere in the Hoosier state, and is the largest fruit native to the continental U.S. Yet, its quirks mean it flies largely under the radar. For a refresher on this homegrown fruit with a tropical look and taste, turn the page.
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.
Editor’s Note: Above-Par Restaurants
For the September edition of Editor's Note, our editor-in-chief reflects on her late father, golf, and the local dining scene throughout Indianapolis.
The Hoosierist: Unspoiled Land In Indiana
Areas lush in greenery throughout the The Hoosier State are few and far between as the Hoosierist reflects on unspoiled nature throughout Indiana.
Speed Read: White River Revival
The downtown section of White River is getting something it’s historically lacked: attention. Ignored for decades, it’s evolving into an amenity. The most obvious sign is a 15-acre expansion of White River State Park running down to the river’s bank. Here’s an update on the new development and a refresher on the river itself.
Indianapolis Haitians Uncertain Amid Policy Change
Temporary Protected Status, which provides legal protection for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the United States, could soon end under the Trump administration.
Editor’s Note: Kickball Nostalgia
Our editor-in-chief reminisces about schoolyard sports in her preview of our August issue photo essay about CYO girls’ kickball games.
Indiana School For The Deaf Affected By Funding Cuts
Advocates call on state to reverse five percent funding reduction.
The Hoosierist: USS Indianapolis
The Hoosierist solves the mystery relating the USS Indianapolis Memorial Highway and the classic film, Jaws.
Speed Read: Cycling In The City
On the Monon or Fall Creek trails, it’s an everyday occurrence to spot groups of cyclists in training gear drifting by at 15 miles per hour. Less visible are those who need to bike out of necessity. But the cycling environment is growing more welcoming for both.