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Bar and brewery owners take wait-and-see approach to returning to normal business

After coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Indianapolis bars and breweries will face challenges in terms of short-term staffing and long-term survival

       




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Pawnee returns Thursday for special 'Parks and Rec' episode from quarantine

As a fundraiser for Feeding America, the cast of "Parks and Recreation" shot a special episode during the coronavirus pandemic. It will air April 30.

       




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Nuvo founder tells supporters publication will cease operations

After ending print publication in 2019 and moving to online nonprofit model, Nuvo will cease operations.

       




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WATCH LIVE NOW: Storytellers Project brings you personal stories about belonging

Join the Des Moines Storytellers Project LIVE in your home as five Americans share personal stories about belonging.

       




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Here's why you'll see colorful 'smoke' coming from an Old Northside chimney on Friday

You can see this art in person while you social distance. The Harrison Center will send colorful "smoke" from its historic chimney for the first time.

       




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Redemption Alewerks, Brugge Brasserie announce permanent closures

Two Indianapolis restaurants have announced they will permanently close.

       




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IndyFringe cancels its 2020 festival on Mass Ave. because of coronavirus concerns

IndyFringe, the popular Mass Ave. theater festival, has been canceled. Social distancing requirements will not allow the artists to prepare.

       




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What Indiana's coronavirus reopening plan says for bars, concert venues, movie theaters

New guidelines announced by Gov. Eric Holcomb include timeline for resuming social gatherings and entertainment events, including bars and nightclubs.

       




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Doughnuts from reopened Long's Bakery inspire tasty hip-hop tribute

Indianapolis rapper Tevin Studdard celebrates the return of Long's Bakery with "Long's Bakery Music Video," a tribute to glazed yeast doughnuts.

       




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Indianapolis food and wine scene shut out of James Beard culinary awards, again

Finalists for the James Beard Foundation's culinary awards have been announced, and Indianapolis isn't on the list.

       




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Indianapolis Symphony cancels Symphony on the Prairie and all summer concerts

Symphony on the Prairie has been canceled, along with other popular concerts this summer. Here's when the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will be back

       




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Drive-in restaurants are an experience mostly unchanged during coronavirus pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, it's business as usual at Mug-N-Bun restaurant, and Historic Steer In embraces its drive-in roots.

       




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Looking for things to do? Sign up for the IndianapoLIST newsletter

Sign up for IndyStar's Things To Do newsletter. "The IndianapoList" gives you new ways to explore your city and the quirky stories behind it.

      




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Here's how to find the ultimate Indianapolis eats

Discover new restaurants, the best drinks and local food at Liz Biro's new Indylicious Facebook group.

      




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IndyStar Sessions

Miss an episode of "Dogfish Head Brewery presents IndyStar Sessions at Square Cat Vinyl"? We have the musical highlights.

      




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With ban on dine-in, Indianapolis drive-in restaurants rocking, rolling during pandemic

These restaurants are turning Indiana's ban on dining in restaurants to their favor by throwing back to olden days with drive-up service.

       




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Here's what visiting museums could be like once they reopen during the coronavirus fight

As The Children's Museum, Newfields and others wait for the OK to reopen, they are strategizing how to keep visitors safe from the coronavirus spread.

       




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Every restaurant you'll try at IndyStar Wine & Food Experience

28 of the best Indianapolis restaurants serve tastings.

       




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Stacked Pickle closing all restaurants due to impact of coronavirus restrictions

The sports bar and restaurant owned by former Colts football player and Super Bowl champion Gary Brackett is closing.

       




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These are the best Indianapolis food and drink events in July

Sample Indy's best burgers, crush a bunch of ice cream and load up on discounts at restaurants.

       




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We want to know the Best Things in Indianapolis, and we need your help

We're on the quest to find Indianapolis' best things in 150 categories. Nominate your favorites now!

       




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This deal gets you all-you-can-eat tastings from the best Indianapolis restaurants

Half-price tickets let you eat, drink wine and see Food Network's Scott Conant at the IndyStar Wine & Food Experience.

       




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Arts venues will be among the last to reopen and must overcome some of the toughest hurdles

Social distancing and people's potential discomfort sitting in auditoriums have given Indianapolis venues several problems to solve amid coronavirus.

       




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4 ways Janelle Monae lifted everyone up by getting down in Indianapolis

Janelle Monae brought a thinking-human's dance party to Indianapolis to promote standout album 'Dirty Computer.'

       




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14 places to grab a hot dog in and near Indianapolis

These Indianapolis-area spots have some delicious sandwiches.

       




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7 Indianapolis hot dogs that will shatter your mustard-only rule

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with loaded dogs that howl with flavor.

       




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Illinois' Alan Griffin is ejected after stepping on Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic

Stefanovic was on the court after scoring when Griffin stepped on his chest

      




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Illinois' Alan Griffin gets suspension for stepping on Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic

First-half incident resulted in an ejection for Illini player as he stepped on Boilermakers guard

      




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Super Bowl 2020: Purdue's Raheem Mostert scores for the 49ers

Running back who scored 4 touchdowns in the NFC championship game picks up another score in the sport's biggest game

      




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National signing day: Where IU, Purdue rank among Big Ten recruiting classes

Boilermakers and Hoosiers try to break into the upper echelon of Big Ten football recruiting

      




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4-star PF Caleb Furst commits to Purdue basketball

The Boilermakers received a commitment from Caleb Furst, a 2021 prospect from Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian

      




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Purdue basketball's George Faerber (of Bee Window) and his statistically perfect game

George Faerber still holds 17 records from his high school career, including a game with 52 points and 32 rebounds.

       




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Despite a loss, Purdue sees positives from Big Ten tourney matchup with Maryland

Despite a loss, Purdue sees positives from Big Ten tourney matchup with Maryland

       




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This is the Purdue basketball schedule for 2019-20

Purdue men's basketball is coming off of an Elite Eight season as Matt Painter enters his 15th season as coach

       




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Drew Brees' sons thrill legends in 'dunk contest'

Baylen, Bowen and Callen get a NBA-level call as they take to their lowered rim for a contest

       




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Matt Haarms told Matt Painter he's leaving Purdue because 'he wanted more'

Purdue coach Matt Painter met with the media Tuesday to discuss a wide range of subjects

       




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Will Purdue fill Matt Haarms' spot with one-year fix or save scholarship for 2021 class?

With Matt Haarms announcing his decision to leave the Boilermakers, the coaching staff begins the search to fill a void in the middle

       




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Former Purdue center Matt Haarms transferring to Brigham Young

Matt Haarms will join the Cougars as a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility remaining.

       




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NFL Draft 2020: Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins picked by Rams in 4th round

Tight end who scored 16 touchdowns for the Boilermakers is picked by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round.

       




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NFL Draft 2020: Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey drafted by Cincinnati Bengals

Markus Bailey missed most of his senior season with a knee injury but he started 40 games for the Boilermakers.

       




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Toughness, maturity define incoming Purdue quarterback Austin Burton

Austin Burton announced last week he's transferring from UCLA to Purdue. He'll be a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility.

       




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Greenwood officials have unveiled plans to redevelop 15 acres in Old Town. Here's what to expect.

The Greenwood Redevelopment Commission has given city officials the green light to seek bids for a nearly 20-acre development project. Here's what it could look like.

      




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IU football walk-on gets booming scholarship announcement from Pat McAfee

Former Center Grove High School kicker gets a big-screen announcement from the former Colts punter.

      




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After conviction, resignation, Johnson County GOP chooses next prosecutor

Villanueva will fulfill the remaining term after former-Prosecutor Brad Cooper was convicted in a felony domestic violence case in July.

      




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After opening week setback, Carmel out to prove it's still a title contender

The Greyhounds were run off the field by Louisville Trinity in a 41-14 opening week loss. Since then, Carmel is 2-0 and outscored opponents 57-14.

      




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Doyel: This is how it feels when Franklin finally beats Whiteland

Led by larger-than-life QB Drew Byerly, charismatic coach Chris Coll and two weight-room ringers, Franklin finally beats neighboring Whiteland.

      




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8-week-old baby dies after being dropped off at babysitter in Franklin, police say

An 8-week-old baby died Tuesday after the infant was dropped off at a babysitter in Pennington Mobile Home Park in Franklin, police said.

      




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MJ Hammill's volleyball skills help Center Grove, but her leadership means more

"For some kids, success is probable. For her, it may be inevitable. She works and takes others with her."

      




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Johnson County wants to add 165 miles of trail. Here's where they could go one day.

Johnson County has adopted a trails master plan that lays out 165 miles of new walking and biking trails in the county.

      




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Here's what's in the Johnson County trails master plan

Johnson County commissioners adopted in September a master plan for a county-wide trail system.