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Is There Such A Thing As An Indianapolis Accent?
Illustration by Ryan Johnson Q: Do Indianapolis dwellers have a distinguishable accent? A: If you’re hoping for something as distinctive as Chicago (where “this” is “dis”) or Boston (where a “yard” is...
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Pluto, If You Please
Photo by Tony Valainis Pluto Water Bottle Vintage: 1920s Resides at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center in Irvington “WHEN NATURE WON’T, Pluto will!” was the slogan for a laxative tonic bottled in French...
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Indy Musician Brandon Meeks Earns Prestigious Music Honor
Photo by Tai Payne FOR AS LONG as he can remember, Brandon Meeks has been consumed by music. “Some of my earliest memories are banging on pots and pans in my mom’s kitchen,” he says. “Then, even as a...
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The Best Bets Of February 2026
Illustration by HATSUE (1) Pre-Dating Speed Dating – February 1 The world’s largest speed dating company comes to the Living Room Theater just two weeks before Valentine’s Day. Two groups (ages 24-39...
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Winterfest Comes To The Indiana State Fairgrounds
Support local brewers by taking a minute to chat. Consider going even if you don’t like beer. Canned cocktails and ciders are also offered for sampling. Don’t bring a pint glass. You’ll get a 3-ounce...
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Learn About Broad Ripple’s Gavin–Divergence From Jason Myers
Photo by Tony Valainis A COMMANDING PRESENCE in the heart of Broad Ripple, the 32-foot-high sculpture Gavin–Divergence by Hoosier Jason Myers weighs 2 tons. Crafted of recycled steel, it’s emblazoned...
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Getting To The Bottom Of The Data Center Boom
Illustration by Changyu Zou The IT industry needs data centers to survive. Without data centers, you wouldn’t have websites, apps, streaming services, video chat, or AI, all of which require...
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Get To Know Jordan Ryan, City-County Archivist
Photo by Tony Valainis What, exactly, is your job? My HR-official title is administrator of public records, which means nothing to anyone. It’s for both Indianapolis and Marion County, so the title...
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This Presidential Campaign Badge Is A Piece Of Abe Lincoln History
Photo by Tony Valainis THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION of 1860 saw Abraham Lincoln seeking his first term with the country deeply divided over slavery. This campaign badge bears a tintype—or tinted...
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Understanding The Armadillo Sightings In Indiana
Illustration by Ryan Johnson Q: I thought I saw an armadillo on the side of the road. Is that possible? Aren’t they a Deep South thing? A: If you mean deep Southern Indiana, then you’re correct. The...
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