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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_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
strawberry mocktail drink in front of sign inside shop
Food
Juicy drinks are taking over Indianapolis
Get ready for several new spots where you can grab a delicious boba or fresh juice this summer.
April 11, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
How to prepare and file your taxes for free in Indianapolis
Get started on filing your 2024 tax return.
April 9, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
INDYtoday: INDY_Mia drone city footage gif_APR24
Travel and Outdoors
A buzzworthy guide to piloting a drone in Indy
What’s that sound? It’s your drone capturing awesome pictures and videos of the Circle City — after you learn the rules and guidelines.
April 5, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_social media accounts following_APR24
Culture
Which Indy-area social media accounts are you following?
We’re looking for new accounts to follow that represent the best of the best in Indy.
April 3, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Fishers Brazilian jiu-jitsu martial arts_APR24
Fitness
Where to learn martial arts in Indianapolis
Whether you’re interested in kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, karate, taekwondo, or capoeira, there’s a gym (or several) in the Circle City for you.
April 1, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_His Place Eatery ribs barbecue soul food_APR24
Food
Answered: Where would you film an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Indianapolis?
We asked where you would send Guy Fieri on an Indy culinary adventure and you did not disappoint.
April 1, 2024
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Shea Stapley
A local coffee shop bracket with round one nominations
Food
Vote in INDYtoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best coffee shop in Indy? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 28, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
INDYtoday: INDY_morel mushrooms cooking foraging spring edibles_MAR24
Travel and Outdoors
Spring edibles you can forage around Indy
Mother Earth is defrosting and she’s sprouting dozens of edible plants + flowers that you can find in your own backyard.
March 28, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Nexxus Movement pole bachelorette party_MAR24
Culture
Plan your perfect bachelor or bachelorette party in Indianapolis
Here come the bride, groom, and a whole lot of revelry. Give your bachelor or bachelorette parties a taste of Indy with these fun ideas.
March 26, 2024
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Shea Stapley
An aerial view of downtown Indianapolis and Monument Circle.
History
Why is Indianapolis called Naptown?
The reasoning behind Indy’s Circle City nickname is obvious, but what about its Naptown moniker? Here’s where the name originated.
March 20, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Kountry Kitchen soul food_MAR24
Food
Where would you film an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Indianapolis?
Naptown = Flavortown. Here’s where we think Guy Fieri should stop the next time he’s filming an episode in Indy.
March 20, 2024
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Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_November Project running club_MAR24
Fitness
Lace up your shoes and join one of these Indy running clubs
Want to take a page from Forrest Gump’s book and hit the pavement? These running clubs around the Circle City can help.
March 8, 2024
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Shea Stapley
A dish of Korean BBQ on a table outside
Small Business
Asked: What local Indianapolis business would you like to see make a comeback?
What stores, restaurants, and venues would you like to see return the most?
March 8, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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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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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Shea Stapley
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
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