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Beep, beep, beep. That’s the sound of our digital forklift delivering some changes and improvements for INDYtoday. Since September 2021, we’ve made it our mission to bring you the most relevant news, events, and updates to become a more engaged citizen + enjoy absolutely everything that Indy has to offer.
Like our city, we’re growing each and every day — and to make sure we’re keeping up with it all, our team needed to build some new infrastructure. (Think of it like the opening of our Purple Line or the new vision for our IUPUI campus).
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be putting on a fresh coat of paint — mostly on the back end. As with all major projects, we anticipate a few bumps along the way and we ask for your patience if you experience any technical difficulties receiving our newsletter. Pro tip: One way to help ensure delivery is by adding hello@theINDYtoday.com to your contact list (instructions are available here).
As part of this transition, we’ll also be putting a temporary hold on our rewards and referral program. If you have points available you’ll still be able to redeem them here, this simply means we’re putting a pause on the ability to actively collect new points. We look forward to sharing a new and improved rewards and referral program with you soon. Our robot friends are juggling a lot right now, and we’re hoping for a mostly seamless transition. When it’s all wrapped up, here’s what you can expect: -
Regular deliveries. We’ll still be in your inbox at 6 a.m. each day with local conversations that we know you’ll love.
- A refreshed look on the website. While our newsletter is staying mostly the same, we’re bringing you a completely new user experience at indytoday.com.
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More opportunities to engage with us. Be on the lookout for additional prompts, polls, quizzes, and more to keep you fully up-to-date on what’s happening in the Circle City.
- Some party favors and surprises. We’re still working out the details of a few things, but we’re confident you’ll like what we have coming.
If you notice any issues that persist past September 15, please send us an email. And as always, if you see anything that doesn’t look quite right, have feedback for ways we can continue to improve, or simply want to say hello, please drop us a line by clicking the button below. ⤵️ |
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- The Stutz Building
- The North Split
- The Marion County Jail II
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Today Wednesday - Terrarium Kits & Cocktails | Wed., Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | 600 E. Ohio St. | $60 | Join Abby’s Garden Parties and build your own terrarium kit and plant while sipping on a drink from Parlor Public House. 🪴
Thursday - Deception Magic Show | Thurs., Aug. 25 | 7:30-9 p.m. | 1 Carmichael Square, Carmel | $30-$65 | Deception is a magic + mind reading show, hosted by magician David Ranalli, as seen on NPR and NBC. 🪄
Friday -
GreekFest 2022 | Fri., Aug. 26-Sat., Aug. 27 | 4-10 p.m. | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Indianapolis, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel | Free | Check out the 49th year for one of central Indiana’s oldest and largest festivals known for authentic Greek cuisine, wines, and fresh pastries. 🥙
Saturday - Colts 5K | Sat., Aug. 27 | 8 a.m. | Lucas Oil Stadium | $45 | Celebrate the return of football with the 10th annual Colts 5K that ends on the 50-yard line of Lucas Oil Stadium. 🏈
Sunday - StoryWalk at Newfields 100 Acres | Sun., Aug. 28 | 1 p.m. | 1850 W. 38th St. | Free | Stroll around the park and enjoy a story while in nature — don’t forget to pick up a special activity packet to use on your adventure. 🌳
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Weather - 84º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Traffic -
Yesterday, INDOT crews began road work on eastbound + westbound lanes of I-70 between Plainfield and Ronald Reagan Parkway near the airport. Crews will be patching and laying paint with some lane restrictions that are expected to last until Sat., Sept. 3, weather permitting. 🚧 (WTHR)
Development -
Andretti Autosports’ parent company plans to establish its global motorsports headquarters in Fishers — investing $200 million in the project and creating up to 500 jobs by the end of 2026. The 575,000-sqft facility will be built on 90 acres near East 96th Street + Hague Road. 🏎️ (IBJ)
Open -
Here’s some tea-riffic news. Harmony Tea Shoppe’s newest location in Keystone Shoppes (3435 E. 86th St.) is now open. It looks like it’s added something new to its already large menu too — mocktails + mochi donuts. The tea shop also has locations coming soon to Greenwood and Whitestown.🧋
Closed -
Downtown bar Taps & Dolls closed its doors Thursday night after continuing to operate while pending an administrative appeal that was set for Thurs., Sept. 22. Police say the bar was a source of persistent problems + the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission denied its liquor license renewal in March. 🍺 (IndyStar)
Sports -
Colts fans, the team announced it will be selling a collection of vintage gear before it takes on the Buccaneers in a preseason game this Sat., Aug. 27. The merch will go on sale at 9 a.m. in the Colts Pro Shop at Lucas Oil Stadium + online at noon. 🏈 (WISH)
List -
Indiana Landmarks released its annual list of 10 Most Endangered historic sites in the state. The list highlights sites facing problems like abandonment, neglect, or above-market asking prices. This year’s list includes a high school gymnasium, an industrial tycoon’s neglected mansion, and the oldest covered bridge that remains in its original location. 🏚️ (IndyStar)
Festival -
Act fast. Ganggang’s BUTTER 2 fine art fair (Sept. 1-4) is giving the first 25 INDYtoday readers who use the code B2INDYTODAY 50% off their general admission tickets. This offer expires on Sat., Aug. 27. This will be the first event held in the Stutz Building’s new space. Get your tickets. 🧈
Plan Ahead -
On Sat., Sept. 17, Conner Prairie will offer free admission for all visitors in honor of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m., visitors will be able to join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live performances by musicians.
Outdoors -
An invasive insect species — the spotted lanternfly — was reported in Huntington County last month. The insect could pose risks to many fruit crops and trees + it has migrated to northern Indiana just a year after its initial sighting. DNR is asking Hoosiers to report all sightings to DEPP@dnr.in.gov, or call 1-866-No-Exotic. 🦋 (WRTV)
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Editor's pick: After trying Harmony Tea Shoppe at its location in Fountain Square — I think it's safe to say I'm obsessed. I tend to go for any drink that has lychee + mango but I'm excited to try the new ice cream cups it shared on social media. 🍦 As a southsider, I also can't wait for the Greenwood location to open. I'll keep you updated as soon as I get an opening date.
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