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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_Brics ice cream_MAR24
Food
The latest scoop on Broad Ripple’s ice cream paradise
It’s mint to be — ice cream stores in the area are opening, moving, and remodeling this spring.
March 6, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_country line dancing Dukes_FEB24
Music
Hoedown hotspots in Indy
Put on your cowboy boots and mosey on down to one of these local spots for line dancing.
March 1, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_cake bake shop_DEC23
Culture
What’s your Indy 2024 New Year’s resolution?
Are you planning to eat your way through a restaurant’s entire menu? Or spend more time exploring local trails? What about volunteering? We want to know what your resolutions are.
December 22, 2023
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INDYtoday: INDY_Moonshot Games board game store_DEC23
Small Business
Game on: Indy’s best board game shops
Whether you enjoy the excitement of unwrapping a new Zombicide expansion or prefer a good old-fashioned game of Clue, these stores have everything you need to host game night.
December 20, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Circle Centre Mall redevelopment_DEC23
Development
Everything you need to know about the Circle Centre Mall redevelopment
While Indy’s most recognizable mall has seen better days since opening in 1995, an exciting redevelopment that promises to revitalize the area is just around the corner.
December 20, 2023
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Shea Stapley
Outdoor patio with trellis covered with vines
Business
Top 5: The best of INDYtoday in 2023
Wrapping up the year with the best of the best.
December 14, 2023
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INDYtoday: INDY_Pup + the Pepper hot sauce_DEC23
Food
Spice up your life with these Indy-made hot sauces
Whether it’s 0 or 100 degrees outside, these condiments will keep you toasty year round.
December 14, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Virginia Fairbanks Art and Nature Park hiking trail_DEC23
Culture
Walking trends in Indianapolis
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Indianapolis compares.
December 14, 2023
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Shea Stapley
Woman highfiving a person dressed as a dinosaur
Travel and Outdoors
What you need to know about buying an electric vehicle in Indy
Here’s the 411 on electric vehicle infrastructure and rebates in the Circle City.
December 12, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_skyline google search bar results_DEC23
City
What Hoosiers googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Hoosiers were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 12, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Holliday Park ice skating rink_DEC23
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).
December 8, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Monon trail_DEC23
City
Everything you need to know about the Indianapolis Neighborhood Infrastructure Partnership program
Is your neighborhood plagued by potholes, decaying sidewalks, or faulty streetlights? There’s a way to fix that.
December 6, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Carmel Christkindlmarkt Hanukkah Menorah Aflame_DEC23
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 6, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Patties of Jamaica_DEC23
Food
What’s the most unassuming looking place in Indy with the best food?
Reddit confirms what we all already knew: A restaurant doesn’t need to look fancy to serve fantastic food.
December 4, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Vivante Carmel Christmas igloo bar and restaurant_DEC23
Food
Indy goes igloo: Icy pop-ups across the city
This year, igloo pop-ups at local bars and restaurants are all the (icy-hot) rage. Here are a few you can try for yourself.
December 4, 2023
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INDYtoday: INDY_Allisonville Sullivan gardens Christmas trees_NOV23
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 30, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Christmas Nutcracker ballet Indianapolis Ballet_NOV23
Arts
Where to see The Nutcracker in Indy
The legendary holiday ballet returns to Indy this year with several spectacular productions across town.
November 30, 2023
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INDYtoday: INDY_Eiteljorg Jingle Rails Christmas Train_NOV23
Events
December plan ahead: Indy’s can’t-miss winter events
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Indy in this seasonal guide.
November 28, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_personal color analysis Beth Divine_NOV23
Culture
Everything you need to know about getting a personal color analysis in Indy
If you’ve always wondered why some colors make you feel glamorous while others make you look, well, ghoulish, you might be interested in personal color analysis.
November 24, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Thanksgiving dinner_NOV23
Food
Indy suburbs as Thanksgiving side dishes
From green bean casserole to cranberry sauce, which iconic side does each suburb rep?
November 16, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Blue IV Butler bulldog_NOV23
Culture
Indy neighborhoods as dog breeds
Every dog is top dog in the Circle City. Find out which neighborhoods we think resemble popular pooches.
November 14, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Lisa Hendrickson Edward Pierre history of the Circle of Lights_NOV23
History
The history of the Circle of Lights
Ever wondered how the magnificent holiday display in the center of downtown Indy came to be? We have architect Edward D. Pierre to thank.
November 10, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_City Nail Bar flower manicure_NOV23
Beauty
Where to get a holiday beauty refresh in Indy
During the busy holiday season, don’t forget to give yourself the gift of some skin, hair, or nail self-care.
November 10, 2023
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Shea Stapley
Inside Indy Reads with a stack of books in the foreground.
Culture
Where to learn a new language in Indianapolis
Whether you’re hoping to learn Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or ASL, here are some schools around the Circle City with a variety of class options for everyone.
November 8, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Vogue Theater history_NOV23
History
The history of one of the most popular music venues in the Midwest: The Vogue
After 85 years in business, The Vogue has transformed into one of the top destinations for music and live events in Indianapolis.
November 6, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Best Bet Breakfast and Lunch food challenge_NOV23
Food
Feast on these Indy food challenges
If Joey Chestnut is your personal hero, we’ve got some restaurant recs for you.
November 2, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_parking meter parkmobile
Airports and Transportation
How to deal with pesky parking tickets in Indy
Resolving parking citations in the Circle City will always be a bummer, but hopefully our guide makes it less confusing.
November 2, 2023
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Shea Stapley
Mural of Kurt Vonnegut
Culture
Would-be Indy novelists, take note: National Novel Writing Month is here
November is National Novel Writing Month, so sharpen those pencils — your New York Times Bestseller may be on the charts soon.
October 31, 2023
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Christkindlmarkt gingerbread cocktail Carmel Cake Bake Shop_OCT23
Events
2023 brings new offerings and experiences to Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt
Here’s a look ahead at all the new additions to USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Best Holiday Market.
October 31, 2023
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Shea Stapley
The city skyline amidst fall foliage
Events
A roundup of the best November events in Indy
November in the Circle City is chock-full of events for everyone. Plan ahead with our guide.
October 30, 2023
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