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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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ORLtoday: ORL_Charlie's Bakery and Creamery key lime pie
Live
Take a slice out of Orlando’s key lime pie scene
Dig into Orlando’s must-try key lime pie spots, from old family recipes to fresh reinterpretations.
May 14, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Flanner Buchanan mortuary funeral home history_MAY25
History
The history of some of Indy’s oldest businesses
Believe it or not, dozens of businesses have been continuously operating in Indy for well over 100 years. Here are just a few of our favorites.
May 14, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Events
Find your floral bliss at Noblesville’s fifth annual Indiana Peony Festival
Now entering its fifth year, the Indiana Peony Festival is blossoming into a weekend-long must-see event. Here’s what to expect.
May 9, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDY_Tuggles_small business shopping_NOV2022
Small Business
Try something new from a local business during Small Business Week
Expand your horizons by indulging in these treats, treatments, and more from businesses in your neighborhood during Small Business Week.
May 6, 2025
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Shea Stapley
A movie theater marquee advertising a triple feature of Evil Dead movies.
Entertainment
Movies filmed in and around Knoxville
Use this list to see if you can spot the Knoxville scenes featured in movies that were filmed around town.
April 25, 2025
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Shea Stapley
The Sunsphere overlooks a green lawn, pedestrian bridge, and babbling brook.
Culture
Artificial Insults: A ChatGPT roast of Knoxville
With artificial intelligence seemingly everywhere, we decided to hone its powers for a good lighthearted roast of the Marble City.
April 24, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Pots & Pans Pie Co. location announcement_APR25
Small Business
A sneak peek at Broad Ripple’s spring business boom
Don’t miss these exciting new additions coming soon to the Broad Ripple neighborhood.
April 22, 2025
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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.
April 21, 2025
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Shea Stapley
Orlando's Old City Hall engulfed in dramatic flames.
History
How “Lethal Weapon 3" blew up the old Orlando City Hall
When it was time for the old City Hall to be demolished, Orlando found the funnest possible solution: Let a blockbuster movie blow it up.
April 18, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Crossroads kombucha Spencer Farm Winery_APR25
Food
Take a sip of these fizzy kombuchas made in central Indiana
What’s even better than the tangy taste + probiotic benefits of a kombucha? Getting one that’s made right here in central Indiana.
April 18, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Schnull Rauch house the Manor at the Children's Museum Vonnegut_APR25
History
Buildings designed by the Vonnegut family still standing in Indianapolis
No slaughterhouses here — check out the history of these local buildings designed by the grandfather and father of Indy’s most famous author, Kurt Vonnegut.
April 16, 2025
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Shea Stapley
Row of classic hot dogs
Food
Take a bite out of the Orlando-style hot dog
From Seattle to Chicago, cities across the US have created their own signature hot dogs, but not Orlando — until today.
April 14, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Michaelangelo's Italian Bistro Noblesville_APR25
Food
Feed your kids for free at locally-owned restaurants around Indy
Eating out not in your budget? Make family night more affordable by visiting these local restaurants where kids eat free.
April 14, 2025
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Shea Stapley
WStoday: Dubai Chocolate Matcha topped with pecans standing on a car to the left + food influencer holding Dubai chocolate infront of Bailey Park
Food
Trendy foods to try around Winston-Salem this spring
Don’t skip on unique flavors that are making their mark this spring.
March 25, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
INDYtoday: INDY_St. Patrick's Day green canal_MAR24
Events
Feeling lucky? St. Patrick’s Day events around Indy
Chase the rainbow at these St. Patrick’s Day events around the Circle City.
March 11, 2025
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Shea Stapley
NOVAtoday: NOVA_Old town Alexandria_MAR25
Culture
Artificial Insults: A ChatGPT roast of NOVA
With artificial intelligence seemingly everywhere, we decided to hone its powers for a good lighthearted roast of Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax.
March 7, 2025
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Shea Stapley
NOVAtoday: NOVA_Mt. Vernon Trail dog_MAR25
Culture
NOVAtoday’s spring ‘in’ and ‘out’ list
Spring has sprung… almost. Here are our hot takes on what’s cool this season and what’s not.
March 7, 2025
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Shea Stapley
A view of the Washington Monument in DC from the shore of the Tidal Basin
Culture
ChatGPT roasts Washington, DC
Can AI write a good roast of the nation’s capital? We decided to find out.
March 6, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_kid painting stock summer camp_MAR25
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.
March 5, 2025
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Shea Stapley
KCtoday_KC Makers Studio
Small Business
Get crafty with these locally-owned KC craft supply stores
Whether you’re a knitter, seamstress, clay artist, or painter, find the supplies you need to create your masterpiece at these locally-owned craft stores.
March 4, 2025
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Madison McMillen
INDYtoday: INDY_Old National Centre Murat Shrine_JAN25
History
The history of Old National Centre: Freemason temple turned entertainment venue
One of Indy’s most unusual buildings has a long history that’s just as unique and exciting as its architecture.
March 3, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Always In Stitches craft fabric store_FEB25
Small Business
Get crafty with these locally-owned Indy craft supply stores
Whether you’re a knitter, seamstress, clay artist, or painter, find the supplies you need to create your masterpiece at these locally-owned craft stores.
February 28, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Silo Auto Car Club_FEB25
Culture
Put the pedal to the metal and join one of these Indianapolis car clubs
If your car means more to you than just your mode of transportation, you’ll love mingling with other motor enthusiasts at these clubs.
February 24, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_chickens_MAR24
Travel and Outdoors
Everything you need to know about owning chickens in Indianapolis
Tired of paying for eggs? Before you go starting your own flock, here’s what you need to know about chicken ownership.
February 18, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Cultural Trail Walker Building_SEPT24
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.
February 17, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Westfield Grand Universe planetarium_FEB25
Development
Westfield’s $1.2 billion Grand Universe is a go
The city hopes to attract not just space fanatics but sports lovers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to its 66-acre Grand Universe project.
February 11, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Fishers Flower Farm bouquet_SEPT24
Small Business
Local memberships to gift a loved one
Looking for a last minute gift that will deliver for months (or years) to come? Check out these memberships, clubs, and subscription boxes from local businesses.
February 7, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Tom's Watch Bar sports_FEB25
Events
Join a Super Bowl watch party in Indy
Football is better with friends. Watch the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles square off at one of these watch parties.
February 6, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_St. Mary's Catholic Church_JAN25
History
A brief history of the oldest church buildings in Indianapolis
Paris has Notre Dame, London has Westminster, and Indy has Christ Church Cathedral — plus several other buildings that have been around for nearly 200 years.
February 5, 2025
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Pa and Ma's Backyard BBQ barbecue_APR24
Food
A guide to some of the best barbecue spots in Indy
Whether you like it Texas-style, Carolina-style, or just-how-my-grandma-used-to-make-it-style, there’s a barbecue restaurant in Indy for you.
January 27, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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