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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_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
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_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
INDYtoday: INDY_Soaps and candles Mercantile 37_MAY24
Small Business
Sniffing out local soap + candle companies
Obsessed with everything around you smelling good? Here’s how you can keep it up with locally-made soaps and candles.
May 21, 2024
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Shea Stapley
A modern living room with a wall mural of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tourism and Hospitality
The Indy 500 drives huge Airbnb traffic for Indianapolis in 2024
Visitors looking for a place to stay are quickly selling out local Airbnbs, particularly in Speedway.
May 17, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Indiana Fever basketball_MAY24
Sports
How to watch the Indiana Fever’s home opener
Women’s basketball is back in town. Here’s how you can cheer on Caitlin Clark + the rest of the team as they debut in Indy.
May 15, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Macaron Bar baking class_MAY24
Food
Yes, chef: Cooking classes in Indy
Learn to master macarons, barbecue, pizza, and more with these local cooking classes.
May 15, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Southwest Way Park_MAY24
Parks and Recreation
Find some peace and quiet at Indy’s 10 most silent spots
Naptown isn’t always conducive to napping — but here are the areas in the city with the best quiet scores where you can escape the noise.
May 13, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Koteewi Park Equine Experience horseback riding_MAY24
Travel and Outdoors
Giddy up: Horseback riding around Indianapolis
Put your money where your mouth is with all those cowboy emojis you’ve been using and hit the trail on a horseback riding excursion.
May 7, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: Bottleworks flatiron construction_MAY24
Development
Indianapolis spring construction updates
Major development projects across the city are making progress, with many wrapping up this spring. Here’s what to expect.
May 3, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Torchy's Tacos_MAY24
Events
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at these Indy events
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Here’s how you can observe the holiday in Indianapolis.
May 1, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Cake Bake Shop tea brunch_APR24
Events
Make Mother’s Day special with these local events
If you’ve got a mom in your life who deserves a special day (or two) of celebrations, this Mother’s Day event guide is for you.
April 29, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_PopCon convention fairy cosplay_APR24
Events
Everything you need to know about PopCon Indy 2024
Whatever you’re a fan of, you’ll find your tribe (and plenty of merch) at PopCon. Here’s what to expect from the yearly convention.
April 25, 2024
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Shea Stapley
FTW-jds-hamburgers-elotes
Food
Where would you film “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Fort Worth?
Cowtown = Flavortown. Our readers recommended five local restaurants Guy Fieri should try next time he’s filming an episode in Fort Worth.
April 23, 2024
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Kate Mazade
INDYtoday: INDY_Metro Nightclub karaoke_APR24
Culture
Sing your heart out at these Indy karaoke hotspots every night of the week
Karaoke isn’t just for weekends. Here’s your day-by-day guide to all the bars in town where you can go to show off your vocal chops (or just have a good time spectating).
April 19, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Echoes of Indiana Avenue podcast_APR24
Voices
Tune in to these podcasts produced in Indy
Get your headphones or earbuds ready — Indianapolis is overflowing with podcasts about our sports, legislature, history, and much more.
April 17, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Spotify Daylist_APR24
Music
Asked: What would Indy’s Spotify Daylist be?
Tell us what you think our city’s vibe is, in the garbled language of Spotify’s funnest feature.
April 15, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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