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Circle City

Shannon Raddin and Jade Walcott (right and center) with their family in Ohio.
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Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Survivor Recounts Inspiring Recovery

On an emotional level, my life is richer because of this experience. I’m stronger than I was before because of what I’ve been through. I’ve had to face challenges that the average person doesn’t have the opportunity to overcome.

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Backtrack: The State Fair’s Original Exhibition Building

Revisiting the original home of summertime’s most beloved event.

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Speed Read: High on the Hog

At the Indiana State Fair swine show, if you want to fill your piggy bank, you need to shell out some bacon.

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Editor’s Note, August 2016: Best in Show at the State Fair

Former home economics teacher Mary Alice Collins of Markleville has entered the contest for almost 60 years, winning thousands of ribbons and an “Indiana State Fair Master” award along the way.

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Backtrack: Riverside Amusement Park

From the moment the venue debuted, it became a must-do for Indy residents in the summer, but Riverside was not without its controversy.

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The Hoosierist: Under the Radar

“Strip away the badass name and you’ll find a Ford Taurus with beefed-up brakes and suspension.”

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Batch Maker: Lemon Tree Cookies

Lemon Tree Cookies is expanding its portfolio of petite pastries and making them available at retail outlets such as Fresco Italian Cafe on the canal and Wildwood Market in Fountain Square.

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Ice Cream Social on Monument Circle in Photos

A sweet summer celebration featuring celebrity scoopers, real live cows, and face painting.

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Learning Curve: Pageant Star Mickey Deputy On Heading To College

“Sometimes I have hard times. I was bullied at two of my schools. At one of my schools, I was bullied because I had no hair. I was going through treatment.”

Street Savvy Fort Ben
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Street Savvy: Fort Ben

“I grew up on the other side of town, but we used to mountain-bike here when it was still a military base, so I remember the trucks and the guns and stuff. When I think of The Fort currently, I think of food, family, and fun. It’s a great place to spend the weekend. There’s just so much to do here now, and it used to be so empty.”

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Unspoken Rules of Symphony on the Prairie

Before you go, Google “Portlandia outdoor movie YouTube.”

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Pete the Planner’s Advice for Indy Millennials

Five tips for avoiding Indy’s money pits.

Muncie attorney John Brooke
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Trial By Fireworks

He defends retailers against pyros suing for their own negligence—like lighting fireworks on their heads.

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This Is My Tibet

“He is my brother, but also not just like a brother,” Norbu said of the Dalai Lama. “He is the leader of the Tibetan people, so there is respect. He is a leader and also a younger brother. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we disagree. But we are human beings. We talk. His Holiness, he sends compassion and love to everyone.”

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Trapped! A Journey Through The Escape Room

My journey through one of Indy’s hottest new spots, The Escape Room.

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