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Sherri French shares holiday party essentials for the season

INDIANAPOLIS — The holiday season is quickly approaching, bringing opportunities to gather with family and friends, host celebrations and enjoy seasonal traditions. Lifestyle and parenting expert Sherri French is sharing ideas to help Hoosiers get holiday party ready, whether they are entertaining at home or heading out to celebrate. From festive accessories and outdoor cleanup […]

Indianapolis, IN · 8h

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This Indiana Diner Serves a Pork Tenderloin So Big It’s Literally Named the Hubcap

A real 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air sits inside one Indiana diner, and it’s been turned into a booth. You can eat lunch in a classic car. I can’t think of a more fitting seat for a giant sandwich. That sandwich is a breaded pork tenderloin called the Hubcap....

Bargersville, IN · 6d
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Indiana’s Covered Bridge Country Hides These 5 Diners Worth Pulling Over For

West-central Indiana is famous for its old wooden covered bridges, and Parke County alone claims the title of Covered Bridge Capital of the World with 31 of them. But after a morning of bridge hopping on winding county roads, you are going to get hungry. The good news is that...

Parke County, IN · 4d
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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Indianapolis that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Indianapolis — a city where red-brick warehouses and glass towers rise above the White River, where the laughter of families mingles with the hum of engines and the scent of something simmering in a hundred kitchens. Here, neighborhoods are stitched together by generations of newcomers and old-timers, by the rhythms of jazz, gospel, and the roar of the Speedway. It’s a place where the heartland’s bounty finds its way to every table, where the city’s soul is fed by the stories and flavors of its people.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d
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Indianapolis Zoo Loses Their AZA Accreditation

Following a review, the “Association of Zoos and Aquariums” decided not to continue its accreditation of the Indianapolis Zoo after September of this year, with the Zoo confirming that it lost the accreditation on the 28th of that month. Although the Zoo is able to remain open, they are working with the AZA to regain the accreditation, as it is considered a highly prestigious accreditation to receive.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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People Travel From Every Corner Of Indiana Just To Eat At This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

There are restaurants that advertise themselves into your awareness, and then there’s Mug-n-Bun in Speedway, Indiana, which has never needed to do anything except be completely, stubbornly, wonderfully itself. Word of mouth has done all the heavy lifting here, and judging by the cars lined up in the lot...

Speedway, IN · 3d

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Matt Rife Breaks Gainbridge Fieldhouse Comedy Attendance Record

INDIANAPOLIS — Comedian Matt Rife made history at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday. Rife set a new comedy attendance record during his sold-out Stay Golden World Tour performance. He broke the Gainbridge Fieldhouse comedy attendance record previously set by Shane Gillis on April 5, 2025, with over 16,000 fans there to see him. “Matt […]

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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No Snow Required for Indiana’s Famous Toboggan Run

Who says you need a blizzard to have a winter adventure? Up in Northern Indiana, Pokagon State Park has been proving otherwise for more than 85 years with its famous Toboggan Run. Here's how it works: you and your crew climb a 30-foot tower, settle onto a sturdy toboggan, and...

Angola, IN · 4d

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Seven Indiana Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family After Three Generations

Keeping a restaurant open for one generation is hard work, so keeping it in the same family for three or more is close to a small Hoosier miracle. The seven spots on this list have outlasted trends, highway changes, and plenty of copycats, and the same family names are still on the deed.

Indiana · 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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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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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 · 2d

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Chef Spotlight on Chef Cindy Hawkins of Circle City Sweets

Cindy Hawkins got her start in 2006, whipping up scratch-made pastries and selling them at local spots like the Carmel Farmers Market. What started as a local market stall quickly grew into one of central Indiana’s favorite sweet spots. Today, you can find Circle City Sweets inside The AMP at 16 Tech in Indy, where she serves up everything from delicate French macarons and flaky croissants to gorgeous custom desserts. Cindy’s taking her talents to the main stage this October as she steps back into the spotlight to battle top culinary pros at the 2026 World Food Championships. When Cindy isn’t competing in world food competitions or running her bustling bakery, she loves sharing her passion with aspiring bakers as a baking and pastry arts instructor at Ivy Tech Community College.

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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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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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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How This Unique Burger Spot Turns Every Meal Into a FLAVOR-PACKED Adventure in Carmel, IN

Picking one burger can feel like choosing a favorite song halfway through a great playlist, and Flight Burger in Carmel has built its menu around that delicious dilemma. Here, a flight lets you try three smaller sandwiches instead of committing your entire appetite to one combination. Between bacon jam, grilled...

Carmel, IN · 1d

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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