Samantha Kupiainen
This Month's Articles
Local Spotlight: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
In the heart of downtown Indianapolis near Fletcher Place and the North Square neighborhood is Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, an environmental and community nonprofit with...
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Hidden Gems: Hawesome Farm
In 2020, husband-and-wife duo Justin and Julie Hawes took a chance on an abandoned property in Zionsville, and turned it into their dream farm,...
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Local Spotlight: The Mom Cave
Like most people during 2020, Jordyn Tynes and Brittany Rice craved social interaction and connection during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the duo created a...
Local Spotlight
Local Spotlight: Resources of Hope
According to the Indiana Department of Education, there were 16,942 children in foster care in Indiana in 2022. Locally, Resources of Hope is a...
Local Spotlight
Local Spotlight: Camp Mariposa
According to the National Institute of Health, more than 8 million children younger than age 18 live with at least one adult who has...
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Local Spotlight: Tube Factory Artspace
Indianapolis has a thriving art scene that’s eager to educate and expose the community to different mediums. Newfields, The Harrison Center and Gallery 924...
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Hidden Gems: Elf ‘N Moon
Situated along Shelby St. on Indy’s Old Southside is the city’s newest gaming and hobby shop, Elf ‘N Moon. The store is co-owned by...
Things To Do
Cool and Quirky Art Classes for Families
Finding indoor activities to entertain kids during the winter months can be tricky, especially with a variety of ages and personalities at play. Lucky...
Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems: The Stutz Car Museum
Located within the iconic The Stutz building is another hidden gem of the Circle City — The Stutz Car Museum. The 10,000 square-foot museum...
Local Spotlight
Local Spotlight: Indy Hygiene Hub
After not being able to get hygiene products, this Indy mom is making sure all families have access to the hygiene products they need.
Eleven...
Local Spotlight
Local Spotlight: Ujamaa Community Bookstore
When Flanner House Public Library closed six years ago, it left a void in the community. That all changed on Saturday, June 19, 2021,...
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Hidden Gems: Equal Grounds Cafe
Nestled inside the Indy Art Center is Equal Grounds Cafe, which opened in April following a soft opening toward the end of March 2024.
Situated...