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Shea Stapley

City Editor

Shea lives in Indianapolis, IN. She previously worked as a producer for a creative marketing agency. In her spare time, you can find her doing anything and everything active, belting musical theatre songs in the car next to you, or hunting down the perfect cup of chai.

INDYtoday: INDY_Great Fermentations homebrewing beer_JUL24
Food
Guide to homebrewing in Indiana
Want to pick up a new hobby and save money on your grocery bill? Give homebrewing a spin.
July 24, 2024
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Shea Stapley
A glass of white wine next to a stack of books at Great Legs in Indianapolis, IN.
Food
Sip and savor at these wineries and wine bars in Indy
Try a glass, enjoy a tasting, order a flight, or take home a bottle at these Indianapolis wine bars and wineries.
July 24, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Gen Con attendees walk around Georgia Street in downtown Indianapolis
Events
Get the Gen Con experience without the convention center
You don’t need a ticket to experience the best of gaming’s biggest convention — especially if you’re epicurious. Here are some free public offerings to check out.
July 22, 2024
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Shea Stapley
View of Monument Circle with search bar reading "Indianapolis 1999"
Culture
Indianapolis’ 1999 time capsule
What was Indianapolis like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
July 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Interior of Provider with people sitting at a bar
Food
Indy coffee shops based on your zodiac sign
Your new favorite local coffee shop is written in the stars. Find your perfect coffee date with our guide based on your zodiac sign.
July 22, 2024
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Mia Townsend
INDYtoday: INDY_Abraham Lincoln portrait_JUL24
Food
How to make Indiana’s official cocktail
The Hoosier Heritage was created by Jason Foust from the former North End BBQ.
July 22, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_CXS redevelopment project Shinola hotel music venue Boxcar_JUL24
Development
Shinola hotel + entertainment venue proposed downtown
Redevelopment for the property was first proposed in April 2022, but plans at that time called for a 16-story hotel and a separate 26-story apartment tower.
July 18, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Baby Got Brunch_JUL24
Food
Wake up and smell the bacon at Baby Got Brunch
The 90s-themed food festival is back for its sixth year. Here’s everything you need to know.
July 18, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Circle City Irish Fest_CCIF Cory Mahon_JUL24
Events
Q+A: All about Circle City Irish Fest with founder Cory Mahon
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only time of year Indy gets Irish.
July 16, 2024
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Shea Stapley
People walking and biking on the Indy Cultural Trail downtown
City
Everything you need to know about pedestrian safety proposal Vision Zero
The City County Council is hoping to adopt a program that aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2035.
July 8, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Highland Park sunset picnic camera_JUL24
Travel and Outdoors
Best places in Indy to catch the sunrise or sunset
Indiana is home to some pretty spectacular skies, especially where day and night meet. Here’s where you can get the best view.
July 8, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Morse Reservoir boat sunset_JUL24
Travel and Outdoors
Beat the heat with a Getmyboat rental near Indy
Hit the water by renting a pontoon, jetski, kayak, or other watercraft from another Indy resident.
July 2, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_cinnamon toast crunch funnel cake state fair_JUL24
Food
City Editors Nicole and Shea’s top picks from the 2024 Indiana State Fair new foods list
It’s giving deep-fried, pickled, and spicy sweet. Here are the new foods we’re most excited to try.
July 2, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Victorian house Noblesville_JUN24
Real Estate
Resources for building or remodeling a home in Indianapolis
We’ve broken down the numbers to help you get a clearer look at what your dream home renovation or build might cost you.
June 28, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Fishers White River Park entry rendering_JUN24
Parks and Recreation
Coming soon: Fishers White River Park
Director of Recreation and Wellness Jake Reardon-McSoley said, “We want this park to be a sanctuary where residents can escape the daily grind and reconnect with nature.”
June 26, 2024
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Shea Stapley
City skyline with fireworks
Travel and Outdoors
Everything you need to know about Indy’s fireworks rules + regulations
The Fourth is just around the corner, and it’s important to know what fireworks are permitted in your neighborhood + when.
June 26, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Anderson honey_JUN24
Food
Sweeten up your life with these local Indy honeys
What’s sweeter than honey? Getting yours from a central Indiana family-owned apiary.
June 14, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Taylor Swift The Eras Tour shopping guide_JUN24
Small Business
Where to get your outfits for Taylor Swift’s “The Eras” Tour — by era
Miss Americana is coming. Here’s where you can shop the outfit pieces you need, no matter what era you’re in.
June 12, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDY_Athenaeum GermanFest_SEPT2022
Events
Celebrate Father’s Day at these events around Indy
Looking for a way to treat the father figure in your life this weekend? Here are some events around town you may want to check out.
June 12, 2024
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Shea Stapley
A tent set up outside the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Events
Commemorating Juneteenth in Indianapolis
From a food festival to a gospel music concert, here are all the free ways you can recognize Juneteenth around the Circle City.
June 10, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Indiana Convention Center concrete pour construction_JUN24
Development
The Indiana Convention Center expansion projected to bring in over $2.3 billion in convention business
The center’s expansion, slated to complete in 2026, has already been generating a lot of buzz around Indy. Here are the latest updates.
June 6, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_30th Street Bridge staircases Riverside Park_JUN24
History
The history of Indy’s magnificent 30th Street Bridge
In 1922, “The Indianapolis Star” wrote, “For general effect, attractive design, and setting, the bridges of Indianapolis are praised above even those of Paris.” Here’s the history behind one of the most beautiful bridges.
June 6, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Eleven Park site construction_JUN24
Sports
The latest news on Indy’s pursuit of a MLS soccer team
Here’s everything that came out of this week’s City-County Council meeting concerning Mayor Hogsett’s goal to attract an Major League Soccer expansion team.
June 4, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Cavity Factory cookies_JUN24
Food
Take a bite out of these Indy cookie confections
If the Cookie Monster moved to Indianapolis, he’d be in heaven. Here are just a few of the bakeries making our life sweeter each day.
June 4, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Skateboarder Q Skatepark GIF_MAY24
Parks and Recreation
Kickflip the day away at these Indy skate parks
We’ve rounded up some of the best parks in town where you can get in a skating sesh — scooters and rollerskates included.
May 31, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Chucky-D chicken sandwich_MAY24
Small Business
A big weekend of businesses opening around Indy
Now that Memorial Day + race weekend are behind us, businesses around the city (and beyond) are celebrating their grand openings. Here’s a roundup of the new additions.
May 31, 2024
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Shea Stapley
Backyard of Airbnb with a hot tub in Indianapolis
Real Estate
Curb Appeal: Share your home’s best spring + summer outdoor features
We want to see your best set-ups for the spring and summer months.
May 29, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Governor Ray House Park Avenue_MAY24
Real Estate
The oldest houses in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is chock full of historic homes, but which ones are the oldest? Here’s your guide to the houses that have truly stood the test of time.
May 24, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Spencer Berry Farm spring strawberries u-pick_MAY24
Travel and Outdoors
Get the spring pick of the bunch at these u-pick berry farms
It’s berry season — and fresh homemade pie season. Here’s where you can spend a sunny afternoon picking your own fruits around Indy.
May 23, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Memorial Day American flag_MAY24
City
Commemorating Memorial Day in Indianapolis
Over the weekend, we’ll be taking a moment to remember those who served our nation and are no longer with us. Here’s how you too can spend the day in remembrance.
May 21, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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