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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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INDY_New IU Health hospital downtown_rendering_JUNE2024
Healthcare
The Indy Health District launches
The district is comprised of 1,500 acres of historic neighborhoods surrounding the new IU Health hospital campus downtown.
October 22, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Cultural Trail trick or treat event_OCT23
Culture
All treats, no tricks: Trick-or-treating events in Indy
Fill your candy pail (or twenty) with these treat stops, trails, and bashes.
October 16, 2024
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Shea Stapley
Plate of pasta with red sauce and grated cheese
Food
Where to get great noodles for National Pasta Month
Red sauce, white sauce, and butter sauce lovers come together for this most important holiday.
October 14, 2024
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Shea Stapley
A sculpture of Ann Dancing
Culture
Halloween costumes inspired by Indianapolis
Looking for a last-minute, hyperlocal costume? Dress as Indy’s iconic heroes.
October 14, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Beast of Busco giant turtle cryptid_OCT24
Culture
Meet the eligible bachelor + bachelorette cryptids of Indiana
Dozens of single cryptids are just waiting for love across Indiana. Will you find your perfect match?
October 14, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_squirrel_OCT24
History
The history of The Great Squirrel Stampede
Here’s the true story of the tree-mendous disaster that saw thousands of squirrels taking out entire fields of corn and other crops.
October 10, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Mochi Joy Christmas donuts_OCT24
Food
October is prime time for new restaurant announcements
Nothing scary about this news: The city has been inundated with announcements about delicious new restaurants coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
October 10, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_World Food Championships_OCT24
Food
The World Food Championships kick off in one month
“The Ultimate Food Fight” claims to be America’s most-watched food event.
October 9, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Fountain Square Nine Lives Cat Cafe_OCT24
Small Business
Cozy up with adoptable cats at these cat cafes
Looking for a new furever friend, or just a cuddly afternoon while supporting local animal rescues? Take a meow-se through our guide.
October 4, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Rocky Horror Picture Show Basile_SEPT24
Events
Where to see “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” this Halloween season
The cult classic is returning to stages and screens all around Indy.
September 30, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Taylor Swift The Eras Tour 2_JUN24
Culture
How would you spend a day in Indy with Taylor Swift?
Where would you take one of the most famous people on the planet? Ahead of her tour stop in the Circle City, we did some itinerary planning.
September 30, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Shea and Nicole Butter art fair_SEPT24
Culture
Celebrating INDYtoday’s third birthday
Meet the City Editors who work to deliver you the best news, events, and stories around the city every day.
September 26, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Caitlin Clark Fever_SEPT24
Sports
Here are all the records Caitlin Clark has broken in her first year in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever
It’s been a busy season for Clark, who was the No. 1 WNBA draft pick.
September 10, 2024
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Shea Stapley
Cultural Trail-@kelsee422
Development
The latest Indianapolis Cultural Trail expansion news
Three new legs of the Trail were announced over the last few years — how are they coming along?
September 6, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Broad Ripple Flower Alley Be Celebrated mural_SEP24
Arts
A tour of Broad Ripple’s Flower Alley
The project started with four murals in 2019 and quickly rooted itself in the neighborhood.
September 4, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_music lessons guitar_AUG24
Music
Where to take music lessons in Indy
Whether you have any prior musical experience or are just dipping your toes in for the first time, you can find classes for everything from piano to mandolin in the Circle City.
August 29, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_The Beatles State Fair 1964_AUG24
Events
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles at the Indiana State Fair
The band performed two sold-out shows on Sept. 3, 1964. Now, the fairgrounds are bringing the magic back with a tribute band, an art installation, and more.
August 29, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDY_Lucas Oil Stadium_aerial view_JAN2023
Sports
Circle City Classic returns for its 40th year
In addition to the football game, events include a parade, Talent Day, and the president’s reception gala.
August 27, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Cicero Creek creek stomping Noblesville_AUG24
Travel and Outdoors
Places to go creek stomping around Indy
Take to the (shallow) water at these local parks that also feature added attractions for kids and adults alike.
August 27, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Butler University Ross Hall Curio Collection by Hilton hotel_AUG24
Tourism and Hospitality
Historic Ross Hall at Butler University to become a boutique Curio hotel
The hotel will offer a “one-of-a-kind lodging experience that honors its past while embracing modern standards of comfort.”
August 23, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Old City Hall Redevelopment new renderings_AUG24
Development
The latest news on the Old City Hall redevelopment project
TWG Development revealed a new vision for the skyscraper that makes up the bulk of the project.
August 21, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_DJ Mpozi Tolbert mural Broad Ripple_AUG24
Arts
New public arts project in Broad Ripple launches a crowdfunding campaign
After a longstanding neighborhood mural was erased, a new campaign is seeking to bring a beautiful memorial back to the area.
August 19, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Bagel Fair_AUG24
Food
A hole-istic guide to Indy’s best bagels
Breakfast is calling. Make it one to remember by picking up a bagel from one of these local bakeries.
August 15, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: IACS_animal shelter renderings_AUG24
City
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Indianapolis city budget
Here’s your helpful breakdown of where Indy’s money will be going this year.
August 13, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Mark Cuban Indiana University alumni_AUG24
Education
Famous alumni you may or may not know from Indiana universities
Indy’s higher education establishments have produced some incredible athletes, artists, business people, politicians, and more. Here are just a few alumni from our local universities.
August 9, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Eiffel Tower Paris Olympics champagne_AUG24
Sports
Indy Olympians who have medaled at the 2024 Paris Games
Hoosiers are bringing home the gold (and silver and bronze). Here’s the tally so far.
August 7, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_hiking Turkey Run trail_AUG24
Travel and Outdoors
Bug off: What to know about tick season in central Indiana
Nothing ruins a hiking or camping trip like a surprise tick encounter. Here’s how you can best avoid the little buggers.
August 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
INDYtoday: INDY_Olympics beach volleyball Eiffel Tower_AUG24
Sports
What would the Olympics look like in Indianapolis?
Does the Circle City have an Olympic bid in its future? Who knows, but here’s how we think things would pan out if the summer games were held here.
August 2, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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 30, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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
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