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Sakura Japanese Restaurant draws final crowds, immense support before closing after 40 years

INDIANAPOLIS — Sakura Japanese Restaurant has served Indianapolis’ north side for decades. After announcing it will close Nov. 13, with its final service scheduled for Nov. 12, the restaurant is drawing an outpouring of support. About 30 minutes before the restaurant opened Sunday evening, a line of nearly 40 people stretched from the front of […]

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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Second Wawa location opening soon in Brownsburg

Brownsburg is getting its second Wawa . A location of the convenience store and fueling station chain, known for made-to-order Hoagies, is set to open at 9559 E. County Road 300 North on Nov. 12. A grand opening celebration will kick off at 7:55 a.m., with free T-shirts for the first 100 customers. Free hot coffee in any size will be available to all customers through Nov. 15. The Pennsylvania-based chain is opening about new 100 stores in 2026. The new Brownsburg store is number 85 in that plan, and the 18th in the state of Indiana. It follows the 2025 opening of a Brownsburg store at 60 E. Garner Road. Leo's Market & Eatery: Family Express to acquire Indy-area chain, expand kolache offerings Wawa entered the state in May 2025 with a Daleville location and plans to open more than 70 stores in Indiana. Contact reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cjackson@usatodayco.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X.com: @cherylvjackson , Bluesky: @cherylvjackson.bsky.social or Threads: @cherylvjackson . This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Second Wawa location opening soon in Brownsburg

Brownsburg, IN · 2d

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This Indiana Pizza Shop Makes a Massive 20-Inch Pie for People Who Think Regular Pizza Is Too Small

A 20-inch party pizza sits at the top of this menu, and it’s built for serious appetites. The dough is made from scratch, and the sausage and beef get cooked right in-house. The shop has been making pies since June 6, 1995. That’s three decades of tossing dough in a small Indiana downtown.

Princeton, IN · 3d

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Escape The Noise And Discover Indiana’s Most Blissfully Peaceful Nature Park For A Perfect Day Trip

Somewhere between your last frustrating commute and your next overbooked weekend, there is a wooden sign hanging between two stone pillars in North Salem, Indiana, and it is waiting patiently for you to find it. McCloud Nature Park doesn’t advertise itself aggressively or demand your attention. It simply exists,...

North Salem, IN · 6d

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Newly discovered Hoosier art now on display

INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 150 pieces of art that sat boxed up for years are now on display. Some of them are part of Hoosier history. “They had everything wrapped and stored in a secure place, but they’re not set up for the long-term care of artwork,” said Susannah Koerber, chief curator and research officer with […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Cute Collections Resides In Carmel’s Chatham Home

DRESS UP YOUR dining room, front porch, home office, and beyond with clever knickknacks and high-quality furnishings and decor from Chatham Home, which recently moved from Mass Ave to the Carmel Arts & Design District. The shop has a bit of everything—solid wood furniture, wall art, pillows, doorknockers, candles, soaps, office stationery, and more. The littles will enjoy digging through the toy shelves and candy bins. If you don’t stop by for the decor, do it for the tongue-in-cheek coasters with sayings like “I Wish I Had More Middle Fingers” and “Why Am I The Only Naked Person at This Gender Reveal Party?” Store COO Hope Harsin (shown above, right, with mom and owner Faith Felder) says they’re a customer favorite. “I love hearing people cackling from across the store.” Make sure to grab a sample of the kernel- and gluten-free Puffy Pop popcorn on your way out.

Carmel, IN · 1d

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A Slice of November – The Boone County Cake Co.

The Boone County Cake Co., owned by Stephanie Kim, became a local spot for sweets and treats in July 2023. Being the baker of the family, Stephanie loves decorating cakes. She surprised her mom with a three-tier birthday cake and had said, “I watched countless videos, bought all sorts of tools, and spent about two days making it. That cake gave me the bug, and it all started from there.” She continued to decorate and eventually her friends started ordering. The first item a friend bought was a vanilla drip cake.

Boone County, IN · 1d

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Tupelo Honey brings chicken and waffles to downtown Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Tupelo Honey is bringing a taste of the South to downtown Indianapolis, with made-from-scratch dishes like its popular chicken and waffles. The dish is rooted in Southern Appalachian hospitality, according to Executive Chef Eric Gabrynowicz, who demonstrated how the restaurant prepares it. “I think it’s just the perfect dish for any time […]

Indianapolis, IN · 9h

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Zionsville in brief — November 10, 2026

Grocery store rezone pushed to December — The Zionsville Town Council won’t vote on a rezone request for a grocery store at the intersection of 300 South and U.S. 421 until December. The town council did not hear the request at its Nov. 2 meeting, opting to push it to next month. A 30,000-square-foot unspecified grocery store is proposed for the busy intersection. The Zionsville Plan Commission gave the rezone an unfavorable recommendation last month.

Zionsville, IN · 1d

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Three Generations Have Ordered Barbecue Ribs At The Log Inn, Indiana’s Oldest Restaurant

Somewhere in the farm country of southern Indiana, grandparents, parents, and kids keep pulling into the same parking lot for the same kind of supper. The building looks modern from the road, but it is hiding an old log structure inside that a future president is said to have visited.

Haubstadt, IN · 11h

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Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo 2026: Dates, Prices, Best Nights

Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo 2026: Best Nights to Go and What Families Can Do. Christmas at the Zoo returns to the Indianapolis Zoo on Saturday, Nov. 21, and runs through Jan. 3, 2027. Festivities start at 5 p.m. every night the zoo is open, and the event is included with regular zoo admission, according to the Indianapolis Zoo. The trick is choosing the right night.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Madam C.J. Walker: How a St. Louis Washerwoman Built a Hair Care Empire

In 1900, the US census listed Sarah Breedlove as a laundress in St. Louis, a job that sometimes paid her as little as $1 a day (National Archives). Less than two decades later, as Madam C.J. Walker, she ran a hair care company with thousands of sales agents, lived in a Hudson Valley mansion designed by a Black architect, and was described at her death as the richest Black woman in the world (Indiana Historical Society, Snopes, citing the New York Age).

St Louis, MI · 1d

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SAU percussion director Michael Britt wraps Pennsylvania marimba tour with PASIC 2026 stop

MAGNOLIA, Ark. (KATV) — Southern Arkansas University Director of Percussion Michael Britt, along with a five-octave marimba, is on a three-performance tour in Pennsylvania which is set to conclude at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention 2026 in Indianapolis. The group performed in the Heartland Marimba International Festival Orchestra...

Magnolia, AR · 1d

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From paratrooper to designer: Army vet opens women's shoe store in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A U.S. Army paratrooper turned footwear designer is bringing her mission of comfortable, stylish shoes for women to Indianapolis. Natasha Nori, founder of Nori Shoes, opened a new retail location at the historic Stutz building in October, officially launching with a ribbon-cutting ceremony November 6 attended by the mayor's office and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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$64 Million Later, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum “Shattered Every Metric”: President of Museum Guest on WILO Party Line

The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum says the facility has “pretty much shattered every metric” for attendance since a $64 million renovation, and he extended a personal invitation to Clinton, Carroll and Boone County listeners to come see it for themselves. Michael Good joined WILO’s Party...

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Indianapolis Pizza Week Returns With $11 Pies at 20+ Restaurants

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Pizza Week is back, and Bazbeaux Pizza is ready to serve. The annual event offers $11 specialty pizzas at more than 20 Central Indiana restaurants, essentially half off at Bazbeaux, according to Max Berman, whose father founded the brand. “The goal is to check into as many restaurants as possible and […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Meridian House Frames a Contemporary Art Collection in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis, Specht Novak designed a home for a collector of contemporary art that serves both as a private residence and as a gallery for a museum-quality collection. Meridian House sits on a constrained suburban lot, surrounded by a heavily wooded landscape. “I decided that this was going to be...

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Wake Up Early For 8 Indiana Bakeries That Rival Any Parisian Patisserie

Ready to find the best bakeries in Indiana that’ll make your mornings worth getting out of bed?. These 8 bakeries serve fresh-baked treats and cozy flavors that’ll have you setting your alarm with a smile!. 1. Long’s Bakery (Indianapolis) Some places just feel like home the moment...

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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Christian County Tiger Band to host community performance

For an evening of music and a chance to see some local talent, the Christian County Tiger Band is inviting folks to a Community Show ahead of the Bands of America Grand National Championships. The performance will take over the Stadium of Champions on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and it’s...

Christian County, KY · 2d

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