Samantha Kupiainen

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: 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...

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...

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...

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: 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: 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: 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,...

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...

Hidden Gems: Cotton Candy University 

What started as two 9-year-old best friends selling bags of cotton candy to their peers at school to save for college has now morphed...

Ashley’s Music Circle 

After being disheartened by the story time programming at her local library, Indianapolis mom Ashley Robertson decided to take matters into her own hands....

Who North America

Back in 1998, long-time Doctor Who fan Keith Bradbury had a problem — it was very difficult to find Doctor Who merchandise in the...