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Shea Stapley

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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.

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INDYtoday: INDY_Nick's Kitchen pork tenderloin history_FEB26
History
The humble history of the pork tenderloin
Do you know the origin story of the pork tenderloin? Here’s how, when, and where every Hoosier’s favorite sandwich was created.
February 19, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Real Estate
Discover the history of Lustron houses around Indianapolis
There’s no place like a Lustron home. Here’s a quick history lesson on the iconic + rare midcentury houses, plus where you can peep some for yourself around Indy.
February 18, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Food
Where to grab matcha around Indianapolis
Whether you’re a lifelong matcha lover or just now getting into the drink thanks to social media trends, here’s where you can find just a few green dreams around Indy.
February 13, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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City
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home in Charleston
Spending Valentine’s Day at home? Here’s how you can still have a special night without breaking the bank, hiring a sitter, or even leaving your couch.
February 12, 2026
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home in Knoxville
Spending Valentine’s Day at home? Here’s how you can still have a special night without breaking the bank, hiring a sitter, or even leaving your couch.
February 10, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at home in Winston-Salem
Here are a few ways to make a special night at home.
February 10, 2026
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Kellina Wanteu
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Culture
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home in Indy
Spending Valentine’s Day at home? Here’s how you can still have a special night without breaking the bank, hiring a sitter, or even leaving your couch.
February 9, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Education
Register the kids for these summer camps around Indy
From clowning to coding, find a camp that speaks to your kid’s unique interests.
February 6, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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City
How to prepare and file your taxes for free in Indianapolis
Get started on filing your tax return with these free resources.
February 4, 2026
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Events
Lunar New Year celebrations around Indy
Kick off the Year of the Fire Horse with these festivities around town.
February 3, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Sports
Try out these Winter Olympic Sports in Indy
Start your journey to the 2030 Winter Olympic Games by testing your curling, figure skating, and X skills around Indianapolis.
February 1, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Real Estate
The biggest home design trends for 2026, as seen in Indy homes for sale
Rethink your home design this year by introducing dark wood, outdoor living zones, and other up-and-coming trends, as seen in these Indianapolis homes.
January 26, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
Monuments + places commemorating Black history around Indianapolis
Learn more about influential figures in Indy’s history and the buildings, parks, and museums that commemorate their legacies.
January 26, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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History
The history of Indy’s Carnegie libraries
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie built a handful of libraries in central Indiana between 1901 and 1918. Here’s where you can find them today.
January 22, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Travel and Outdoors
10 underrated day trips from the Indianapolis area
Can’t wait to get on the road again — but don’t want to wander too far from home? Try these nearby destinations for day trips.
January 19, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Small Business
Indianapolis bookstores for you, according to your Zodiac sign
From Aries to Pisces, find the bookstore that will speak to your sign.
January 16, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
Editor Shea’s 26 favorite things in Indy
In addition to wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings, these are a few of my favorite things — that are hyperspecific to Indianapolis.
January 8, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
An introvert’s guide to Indy
What’s there to do in Indianapolis when you’re an introvert? We’ve cooked up a few ways you can get out on the town while staying in your comfort zone.
January 3, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Fitness
Get an unconventional workout with these fitness classes around Indy
Get your sweat on with something a little less common than your standard HIIT or yoga class.
January 2, 2026
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
How would Santa’s reindeer spend Christmas in Indy?
Here’s how we think Santa’s stalwart friends would spend a well-deserved night off in the Circle City.
December 9, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Winter holiday celebrations around Indy
Whether you’re looking forward to Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Yule, here are some ways you can celebrate around town this year.
December 3, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Small Business
Where to buy a Christmas tree in Indy
How lovely are thy branches — if you buy from one of these local lots, nurseries, and farms.
November 26, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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How to have a “Wicked” day in Raleigh... for good
“Wicked: For Good” hits theaters Friday, Nov. 21. Here’s how we’d spend one short day in Oak City like Elphaba + Glinda.
November 20, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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City
Weird Virginia laws you might not know about
Have you committed one of these strangely specific crimes? Take a look at some weird Virginia laws you might not have known were on the books.
November 20, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to go ice skating in Indy
Ready to live your Nancy Kerrigan or Michelle Kwan fantasy? Here are some local ice skating rinks where you can polish your skills (or barely scoot along — we get it).
November 19, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Entertainment
How to have a “Wicked” day in Indy... for good
“Wicked: For Good” hits theaters on Friday, Nov. 21. Here’s how we’d spend one short day in the Circle City just like Elphaba and Glinda.
November 17, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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History
Bring in the Clowns, Indianapolis’ history-making pro baseball team
The Clowns are returning to Indy after more than 35 years. Here’s how they originally got to the Circle City, plus some fun trivia facts to impress your friends.
November 13, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Your guide to hosting the holidays in Asheville
Here are some tips + tricks for hosting your loved ones this season with plenty of local flair.
November 12, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Your guide to hosting the holidays in Indianapolis
Here are some tips + tricks to hosting your loved ones in style and making this holiday season one for the books.
November 6, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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City
Weird Indiana laws you might not know about
Have you committed one of these strangely specific crimes? Take a browse through some Indiana laws you might not have known were on the books.
November 5, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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