Archives for 2010

Indianapolis Competing with Much Larger Cities

I read a good article this evening in the IndyStar about how Indianapolis is really competing with larger cities. This article discussed how we’re continuing to expand entertainment districts and venues available to residents and visitors. "In some of our fastest-growing industries . . . we’re competing with other cities like Boston and San Diego […]

A USS Indianapolis 317 Coincidence

Today I noticed the title of a book of “Only 317 Survived!: USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Navy’s Worst Tragedy at Sea”. I am generally familiar with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in World War II on July 30, 1945. There have been a number of specials about the event on The Discover Channel, The History […]

Celebrating the Holidays in Indianapolis

Today we have a guest post by another long-time Indianapolis resident, Paula Henry. Paula is a local realtor who has great memories of Indianapolis. I remember the first time I saw Soldiers and Sailors Monument lighted at Christmas in downtown Indianapolis. The ten year old child never forgot the beauty of seeing so many lights […]

Indianapolis Water’s P-Free Pledge

I couldn’t help but smirk when I went to the Indianapolis Water website to pay my water bill and saw this promotion on their website. I’m not sure about you, but when it comes to water, whether it be in the pool or my faucet, I always prefer it to be “P-Free”.

Some Halloween Lighting Creativity

You’ve probably seen the YouTube video of the houses that choreograph their Christmas lights to different Christmas songs. Well, this is the first time I’ve ever seen someone do something similar for Halloween. Anyone know of a house in Indianapolis that goes all out for Halloween? Let us know. Hat tip to Andrew Angle for […]