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$40K Mega Millions ticket sold at Marion County gas station
INDIANAPOLIS — Mega Millions players in Marion County should check their tickets!. The Hoosier Lottery says a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $40,000 was sold at the GetGo gas station at 3301 E. 96th St., near Keystone Parkway on the north side of Indianapolis. The ticket matched four out...
The Former Indiana Hospital for the Insane is Now a Fascinating Medical History Museum
This museum has exhibits that are as unique as its history. Before we dive into the Indiana Medical History Museum, it's important to understand this museum's unique history. The Indiana Hospital for the Insane which was then renamed the Central State Hospital opened its doors in 1848. According to the Indiana Medical History Museum, the hospital grounds sat on 160 acres of land.
Customers rally around hot dog cart put at risk
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Garcia’s Hot Dogs has been a staple of an east side community for 14 years, but a recent discussion with the Marion County Health Department about limits on food carts has the business at risk. Located at 16th and Emerson streets, the hot dog stand had a long line for the entire […]
These 8 Indiana pizzerias made Yelp’s Top 100 Midwest Pizza Spots
(WISH) — Yelp has released its list of the Top 100 Pizza Spots in the Midwest for 2024, and Indiana’s pizza scene has made a notable impact. The list, which highlights a variety of pizza styles across the region, includes several standout spots from the Hoosier State, showcasing everything from classic flavors to creative combinations. […]
New Zaxby’s Location Headed for Southern Indiana
A Steak 'n Shake location in southern Indiana recently shuttered, but it looks like another popular chain will soon take its place. Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings is one of my favorite fast food stops. The Chicken Finger Plate is my usual go-to meal, but I'd be lying if I said I haven't indulged in a heaping helping of BBQ sauced wings from time to time. The southern chain has a few locations scattered throughout the tri-state, including one in Evansville (1021 N Burkhardt Rd.), which opened in 2016. However, it now looks like another Southern Indiana city will soon welcome their first Zaxby's as well.
Devour Indy 2024 to feature Harry & Izzy’s
Joining us in the studio to talk more about Devour Indy was Chef Jeff Stoller from Harry & Izzy’s. The special event runs now through September 1, where many restaurants here in Indianapolis will offer up special menus at great prices so you can taste great food at some of the best places around the […]
Why canned goods are the secret to delicious dinners
Help us benefit food insecurity in Indiana. A portion of every subscription to Focus on Food is donated to Second Helpings. GET UNLIMITED RECIPE ACCESS WITH YOUR FOCUS ON FOOD SUBSCRIPTION Every monthly subscription provides direct financial impact to combat food hunger in our community. Focus On Food $60 for 1 year (Billed $5 per […]
We Are Family: A new stage play by Shandrea Funnye
This morning, Shandrea Funnye joined us with actors Keith Baker and KJ Dullen to talk about a new stage play called We Are Family. The play secures the stage with a very powerful story about love, unity, and keeping family relevant. Keith Baker and KJ Dullen star in the play with the latter as the […]
Hoosier Art Salon celebrates 100 years of art in Indiana
The annual Hoosier Art Salon is celebrating 100 years of championing Indiana art and artists this year. The 100th annual Hoosier Art Salon, also known as Indiana’s preeminent juried art exhibition highlighting Indiana artists, will feature more than 140 works of art during its run Aug. 24-Oct. 20 at the Indiana State Museum. To celebrate the Hoosier Art Salon centennial, guests are invited to explore the organization’s history and legacy in the Stories of the Salon exhibition, which will be open alongside the Hoosier Art Salon exhibition.
These new books just won the 2024 Indiana Authors Awards
The Indiana Authors Awards contest has announced winners in nine categories for 2024. The high-profile competition selects works by writers with deep Indiana connections whose work published in the last two years. The winners spun a diverse set of stories in categories that include fiction, genre, middle grade, drama and young adult. One title contends with society's penchant for remembering serial killers more than victims, another with overcoming painful childhood memories and yet another with a young...
Devour Indy is here and HC Tavern is ready to serve!
Devour Indy has kicked off, and food lovers all around the city are in for a treat! We had the pleasure of chatting with Chef Matt Wahl from HC Tavern, one of the participating restaurants in this year’s event. Chef Matt shared some exciting details about the special menu they’ve prepared for Devour Indy. If […]
Chick-Fil-A to launch streaming platform
Help us benefit food insecurity in Indiana. A portion of every subscription to Focus on Food is donated to Second Helpings. GET UNLIMITED RECIPE ACCESS WITH YOUR FOCUS ON FOOD SUBSCRIPTION Every monthly subscription provides direct financial impact to combat food hunger in our community. Focus On Food $60 for 1 year (Billed $5 per […]
Beer event benefits Food Finders
Breweries from Indiana will come together to offer a craft beer tasting experience at the Beers Across the Wabash event on Saturday at the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge from 2-5 p.m. There will be 30 different breweries in attendance from Indiana’s “finest small breweries and vintners,” according to the...
Get Ready for the Return of ‘BUTTER’ – A must-see art fair
We had the pleasure of chatting with Deonna Craig, the Director and Curator of the fine art fair “Butter,” and artist Amani Tre Niner about the much-anticipated event. “Butter” is not just any art fair—it’s a multi-day celebration of creativity that’s set to return, and art lovers couldn’t be more excited. Deonna shared some insights […]
Can music be your medicine? Dr. Patrick Porter explains
We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Patrick Porter, an expert in brain health, about the fascinating impact music can have on our brains and overall outlook on life. Dr. Porter posed an intriguing question: Instead of reaching for an antidepressant, could music be the medicine we need? Dr. Porter is an author, speaker, […]
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