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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.
August cover for IM's editor's note story

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.
A student and teacher sit together at the Indianapolis School for the Deaf

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.
circle city and cyclers

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.

AMA: Will Shortz, New York Times Puzzle Editor

He’s lived in New York for decades, but the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times is still a Hoosier at heart. And he has plans for leaving his mark on his home state.
ben matthews walks through a garden

Foodie: Warfleigh Cottage Garden

Warfleigh Cottage Garden’s Ben Matthews delivers Indy-grown greens one bike trip at a time.

Editor’s Note: Meeting Greatness

Our editor-in-chief reflects on meeting some of the inspiring selections of our Fifty Over Fifty while also previewing other features of the July issue.