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Locally-owned alternatives to big box retailers

1 week ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Nicole Hernandez

Many big box stores and major retail chains are closing across the US, including in Indy. So for the love of all things local, we’re exploring some of our favorite unique alternatives to the familiar franchises. This craft store’s remaining Indiana locations are set to shut down by the end of May, but you can find plenty of art supplies — from paints to sewing supplies — at Griffy’s Art Supply at The Stutz and Crimson Tate Modern Quilter on Mass Ave. There’s plenty more where that came from.
We've got your Memorial Day plans covered

1 week ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Rachel Taylor

Make it a weekend in Milwaukee, WI, at the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum. Your road trip itinerary includes:Kick off things in true moto style with their Thursday Bike Night free concert series. Spend the weekend exploring the museum, and enjoy bold American classic dishes at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant. And, of course, grab some souvenirs that can only be found at the Harley-Davidson® Shop + H-D® Factory Outlet.
Try something new from a local business during Small Business Week

1 week ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Shea Stapley

Put down the bang-cutting scissors, Indy. If you feel the itch to try something new this week, might we suggest checking out a local business with something unique to offer?
16 Tech Bridge opens in Indianapolis

2 weeks ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

There’s a new way to get across downtown Indianapolis. Yesterday, the 16 Tech Bridge opened, connecting the 16 Tech Innovation District + the research and medical corridor, including 10th Street’s hospitals and IU School of Medicine. The 342-ft bridge spans Fall Creek and hopes to be a landmark for the city. It has separate lanes for vehicular traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail launching new bike tours and prgramming

2 weeks ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Nicole Hernandez

Enjoyable biking and trail weather is finally here. Just in time for the height of trail season, Indianapolis Cultural Trail announced more ways to explore the Circle City via the trail. Beginning in May and running through the fall, the organization will offer guided tours + group rides every Thursday evening and Saturday morning. Bike tours include a Pacers Bikeshare bike, helmet, and 2-3 hours of an expert-led tour for $45.
IU Indianapolis begins construction on its STEM Lab Building

2 weeks ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

IU Indianapolis is engineering a new building that will improve its research opportunities and infrastructure. Construction on its interdisciplinary STEM Lab Building project has broken ground at a site on North Blackford and West New York streets. The 52,000-sqft development will be an addition to the existing Science and Engineering lab building. Once the $60 million project is completed, the “STEM Lab Building” will include both the existing and new spaces.
Carmel hosting inaugural Cherry Blossom Festival

3 weeks ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Nicole Hernandez

Did you know Carmel’s sister city is Kawachinagano, Japan? The City of Carmel announced it’s hosting its first-ever Cherry Blossom Festival in celebration of Japanese culture, while recognizing its sister city — which was designated as Carmel’s sister city in 1994. The festival will feature activities for all ages, including Japanese arts such as calligraphy and origami, kimono try-ons, drumming, and more.
A sneak peek at Broad Ripple's spring business boom

3 weeks ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Shea Stapley

You know the saying. April showers bring... Broad Ripple business openings, apparently. Here’s a quick roundup of places on our radar that have recently opened or announced their forthcoming arrival in the neighborhood. Filigree Bakery | This must-stop shop is now open at 6331 Carrollton Ave. — swing by for macarons, cookies, and cakes during current hours. Pots & Pans | This shop has a proverbial bun...
Take a sip of these fizzy kombuchas made in central Indiana

4 weeks ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Shea Stapley

City Editor Shea here. I’m not a big soda drinker (or pop drinker, as I’ve been corrected many times here in the Midwest), but when the weather warms up, I start craving something sweet + fizzy. My go-to? A bottle of locally-brewed kombucha. Here are a few brewers + bottles around central Indiana that I’ve fallen in love with. Crossroads KombuchaThis brewery adds premium fruits, herbs, and florals from Indiana producers to its proprietary blend to keep each bottle 100% local.
Buildings designed by the Vonnegut family still standing in Indianapolis

1 month ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Shea Stapley |Nicole Hernandez

Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance.” Perhaps he was speaking from his own experience; Kurt’s father and grandfather were both famous architects who helped design some of Indy’s most iconic buildings. Let’s take a look at a few of the buildings the Vonnegut family designed that are still standing today.