317 Project: Celebrating the gift of American citizenship, finally, this Fourth of July
Myoline Zimanche was among 75 people who became American citizens Friday, ahead of the Fourth of July, at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
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Lafayette Square Mall community eager for multi-million dollar transformation
For years, they felt forgotten. With a new multi-million dollar redevelopment project, business owners at Lafayette Square Mall are finding new hope.
Pupusas, tres leches, injera: Global food scene at heart of west side redevelopment project
To help inspire her work on the Lafayette Square Mall redevelopment project, Andrea Meija went on nearly two dozen “dates” at nearby restaurants.
On the 10th anniversary of DACA, these Hoosiers reflect on its impact
“Dreamers” in Indiana have graduated college and started careers and families because of DACA.
As ‘Chief of Protocol,’ Peter Kirkwood helps bring Hoosier hospitality to the global stage
Peter Kirkwood helps Indiana host international guests. Whether it’s dining with a diplomat or greeting a king, he knows the proper etiquette.
Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced this Carmel school to change its name
The name change is a gesture of solidarity with Ukrainian families, but it also better represents the Carmel, IN school’s diversity.
This father-son duo watches the ‘pageantry’ of Indy 500 as fans and ‘yellow shirts’
As “yellow shirts,” Dan and Danny Hagist hope to help others experience the magic that keeps bringing them back to the Indy 500, year after year.
Russian war on Ukraine sparks Indianapolis cultural revival, opens new chapter for diaspora
“The Ukrainian population in Indiana isn’t as large as New York or Illinois. But it’s also not small — it’s not non-existent.”
Longtime IndyStar photojournalist Frank Espich, revered for charm and creativity, dies
Frank Espich photographed rocks stars and politicians, athletes and artists. He covered New York Fashion Week and Indianapolis’ most exclusive events.
An imam and a pastor married them. Finding faith and flexibility is America’s ‘best thing’
“In America, the best thing is you can choose your own way,” Sulaman Akbarzada, an Afghan refugee, said. “In my country, no way.”