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Indiana City Ranked Among the Best Foodie Cities for Your Wallet
Being a foodie can get expensive; however, there are several affordable culinary hotspots across the U.S. that might be closer than you realize. The term “foodie” can describe anyone who loves good food and isn’t limited to those who just visit classy restaurants. Whether you prefer exploring new restaurants, trying food trucks, or simply cooking at home, living the foodie life can be a lot of fun but isn’t always cheap. According to a new ranking from WalletHub, some cities are better than others when it comes to foodie culture.
BCSC responds to lawsuit over death of special education student
INDIANAPOLIS (The Republic) — Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. has formally responded to a civil lawsuit alleging negligence and discrimination over the death of a special education student last year — allegations that it denies. The lawsuit, filed in May in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis, alleges that staff failed to timely recognize that an intellectually […]
Board considers 2025 budget for Perry Township Schools
INDIANAPOLIS — We got a first look at the 2025 budget for Perry Township Schools at a school board meeting Monday night. One focus of the financial plan is safety and security. The proposed budget covers everything from increasing teacher salaries to a bus replacement plan. Superintendent Patrick Spray...
Tree Fall Causes 40-Hour Power Outage on City’s Northwest Side
INDIANAPOLIS — People living near Tarkington Park on the city’s northwest side say they were without power for almost 40 hours this weekend. The outage happened after a tree fell onto a power line, sparking a fire. Residents said they tried calling 911, but first responders never showed up because too many emergency calls came […] The post Tree Fall Causes 40-Hour Power Outage on City’s Northwest Side appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s Largest Christkindlmarkt Looks Straight Out of Cozy Winter Storybook
The images from this Christkindlmarkt are exactly what come to mind when you think of a cozy old-fashioned Christmas. Christkindlemarkts have been around for quite some time, the word means "Christmas Market." According to Oktoberfest Haus over the past century, Christkindlmarkts have gained massive popularity in the United States, but they originated in Germany during the 14th century.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s ‘anti-trans’ positions criticized in Netflix’s ‘Will & Harper’ doc
Half-an-hour into the new Netflix documentary “Will & Harper,” Hollywood actor and comedian Will Ferrell and his close friend Harper Steele find themselves in Indianapolis, having what they’ve since described as an “uncomfortable” encounter with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb. The film documents a cross-country trip the two embarked on in 2023 and centers on Steele’s […]
Carmel Mayor Finkam: Time to justify every dollar
CARMEL, Ind. (THE REPORTER) — Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam is using a “zero-based budgeting model” for the city, a very different method of fund allocation than Carmel has seen in previous administrations. The Reporter was invited to talk to Mayor Finkam and CFO Zachary Jackson about this model and what it could mean for Carmel’s […]
3 First Friday stops to see new art in October
(MIRROR INDY) — A new month means another First Friday. With so many art galleries, it’s sometimes not-so-easy to make choices of where to stop to see new art. We did the homework. Here are three suggestions for free art experiences in the city of Indianapolis, this Friday, Oct. 4. Revival 6-9 p.m., Speck Gallery at […]
Indianapolis soccer stadium finances rely on optimistic forecasts
INDIANAPOLIS — If the State Budget Committee approves a complicated and optimistic tax revenue diversion plan to pay for construction of a new soccer stadium in downtown Indianapolis, and if Major League Soccer grants an as-yet-unidentified ownership group the franchise rights to such a team, and if that ownership group can come up with roughly […]
Monument Circle Art Fair to feature works in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Art lovers in Central Indiana will be able to descend on Monument Circle early next month, giving them the chance to look at and purchase art from local artists. The eighth annual Monument Circle Art Fair is scheduled for Saturday in downtown Indianapolis. The one-day free event will showcase Indianapolis local artists, including […]
IMPD North District to host community day on Saturday
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The IMPD North District is set to host its annual Community Day, offering an afternoon of fun-filled activities for families who might have a few spare hours on Saturday. This exciting event will feature a bounce house for kids, free hot dogs, ice cream, and opportunities to meet IMPD Specialty Units. Local […]
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