New fair foods, ice cream and concerts as summer rolls on

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We hope you had a great holiday and maybe even finagled a day off today. Whether you're working like us, or dancing into the weekend like the Savanah Bananas , here's a look at the recent top stories you've helped us tell.

Last week ended with a presidential debate that was widely panned by voters on all sides, with the performance of President Joe Biden emerging as the top storyline. Opinion Editor James Briggs gave his personal experience of why it's so painful to witness someone lashing out against the undefeated realities of age. Read his powerful column below.

With the summer in full swing, our dining reporter told you about seven unusual ice cream flavors to try around Indianapolis , from Dr Pepper to tequila, plus the new foods we'll see at the 2024 Taste of the Fair . Check out his list of what opened and closed in June below.

Our new pop culture reporter Holly Hays hit the ground running with reviews of Tyler Childers , Dave Matthews , and a full list of 2024 Indiana State Fair free concerts. For more summer fun, check out the link below for more than 40 concerts happening this month.

Thanks again for helping us tell Indy's stories and have a great weekend!

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