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City tries to move needle on downtown recovery

The city is trying to move the needle on downtown's recovery with denser office use.

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Indiana libraries have seen more than a dozen book challenges this year

John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars" isn't the only book challenged this year.

Swiftonomics is coming to Indianapolis

Swift's three concerts will combine for one of the biggest events in Indianapolis history.

Why fathers should take parental leave

Mothers are doubly burdened when fathers can't, or don't, take time off.

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What to do in Indianapolis this weekend: Dec. 1-3

The Big Ten Football Championship is back, plus lots of holiday-themed events.

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The best host city in sports is at it again, this time welcoming back the Big Ten Football Championship Game between Iowa and Michigan.🎶 The festivities start with the kickoff concert from 4-9pm Friday on Monument Circle.

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Creature Feature: Meet Pearl!

🐾 Pearl here!Do you have room for one more at your holiday table? I&#x27;d be glad to join you!

7 Indianapolis turkey trots to run this Thanksgiving

From the Drumstrick Dash to the Gravy Chase, the Indy area has plenty of ways to move.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Indy residents (or visitors!) looking to move before the big meal have plenty of options.What&#x27;s happening: Turkey trots! The longstanding tradition of holding fun runs and races the morning of the holiday.

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What to do in Indianapolis this weekend: Nov. 3-5

It&#x27;s a big basketball weekend in Indianapolis.What&#x27;s happening: The Indiana Pacers play the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7pm Friday and then take on the Charlotte Hornets at 7pm Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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A better way to get rid of your Halloween pumpkins

The sanctuary collects pumpkins as treats for its adoptable potbellied pigs.

Halloween is over, which means you&#x27;ve probably got some pumpkins that need to go.Yes, but: Don&#x27;t dump them in the trash!<ul><li>Instead, donate them to the residents of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oinking Acres" data-vars-click-url="https://oinkingacres.org/" data-vars-content-id="c2ccab12-d032-4f1f-a966-a2544b110d9a" data-vars-headline="A better way to get rid of your Halloween pumpkins" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://oinkingacres.org/" target="_blank">Oinking Acres</a> — a rescue for pigs and other farm animals in Brownsburg.</li></ul>

What to do in Indianapolis: Dec. 8-10

From last minute shopping to avoiding the holidays entirely, we have you covered.

There are just a few weeks left in the year, which means your calendar is probably packed, but if you&#x27;re looking for last-minute gifts, one more reason to bust out that Christmas sweater or even — gasp! — something not holiday related, we have you covered.

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What to know about celebrating Hanukkah in Indy

Hanukkah starts at sundown tonight and tomorrow is the first full day of the holiday this year.

Hanukkah starts at sundown Thursday, and Friday is the first full day of the holiday this year.What&#x27;s happening: Hanukkah 2023 begins on a different day on the Gregorian calendar than it did last year (and will next year), but it&#x27;s on the same date annually on the lunisolar Hebrew calendar.

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How the Pacers' stadium's transit access ranks

The Pacers are good again, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse is close to plenty of great shops and restaurants.

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The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pacers are good again" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2023/12/05/nba-in-season-tournament-pacers-beat-celtics" data-vars-content-id="8e44395b-b86a-43f9-97f5-720107d5be62" data-vars-headline="How the Pacers&#x27; stadium&#x27;s transit access ranks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2023/12/05/nba-in-season-tournament-pacers-beat-celtics" target="_self">Pacers are good again</a> — and Gainbridge Fieldhouse is close to plenty of great shops and restaurants.Yes, but: Its access to public transit falls far below its NBA stadium peers.

Creature feature: Meet Medo!

Medo has been with Indianapolis Animal Care Services for more than 200 days.

🐾 Medo here!I&#x27;ve spent the better part of this year — more than 200 days! — with the shelter, so I&#x27;m hoping to start 2024 in a home of my own.

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Your guide to holiday events in Indianapolis

Get in the holiday spirit with lights, shopping, ice skating and more.

The weekend after Thanksgiving is the unofficial start of the Christmas holiday season, which means holiday-themed events and markets are in full swing.Here are all the best ways to get in the spirit, starting this long weekend:

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What to do in Indianapolis this weekend: Dec. 1-3

Creature Feature: Meet Pearl!

7 Indianapolis turkey trots to run this Thanksgiving

What to do in Indianapolis this weekend: Nov. 3-5

A better way to get rid of your Halloween pumpkins