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A year of ‘neighborliness’ in Emerson Heights

by Sophie Young December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

How newsletters show the historic near eastside neighborhood’s spirit

A woman in a blue sweater smiles on the right of the frame. Illustrations of a school, three churches, a creek and a market are to her left. A text bubble says "Bean Creek."

How a southsider is rebuilding Bean Creek’s legacy

by Sophie Young November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Debbie Conway leads a neighborhood organization and believes knowing her neighbors makes all the difference.

Making a northside neighborhood more walkable

by Sophie Young September 11, 2025September 15, 2025

Bob Weaver co-founded Nora Alliance ten years ago. He wants his neighborhood to be safe for pedestrians and cyclists.

A green background shows a map of Indianapolis' Far Eastside, with text saying "Far Eastside" on top. On the right of the image is a photo of Samantha Douglas in a white t shirt, with curly hair and glasses. Illustrations of iconic Far Eastside locations are on spots around the map.

‘You can always hang your hat on the fact that we love the Far.’

by Sophie Young July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

At the Far Eastside Community Council, Sam Douglas serves free tacos and listens to neighbors.

A woman in a jean jacket crosses her arms and smiles. A text bubble that says "Cottage Home" is above her head, and there are illustrations of neighborhood spots around her.

Bri Jones on Cottage Home’s most ‘magical’ day

by Sophie Young May 23, 2025September 10, 2025

The neighborhood association leader plans for October’s block party and takes us on a mini-walking tour.

An illustration of a map is the background of a collage, which has four illustrations of Riverside landmarks on top of it.There's a photo of a woman in a black shirt that says "Global Preparatory Academy" next to it, with a text bubble that says "Riverside" above her head.

Careena Jackson is planning Riverside’s 100th parade

by Sophie Young April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

The neighborhood leader remembers getting free candy and waving to ‘dignitaries’ as a kid.

Bruce Bye, who is a white-haired man wearing glasses and a fleece jacket, stands in front of an illustration showing landmarks of the Southdale neighborhood: Bethany Lutheran Church, Forest Creek Village, The Corner Bar and Martin Fine Furniture.

Bruce Bye started a community garden to feed his neighbors

by Sophie Young March 19, 2025March 21, 2025

The project planted the seeds for the Southdale Neighborhood Association.

A photo of Stephanie Marshall, who is smiling and wearing a shirt that says, "your voice speaks volumes," over an illustration of flowers and houses. A speech bubble contains a sign reading, "Brendon Park."

Stephanie Marshall became a neighborhood leader to inspire her kids

by Sophie Young February 26, 2025March 19, 2025

In Brendon Park, she’s developing a new vision for an abandoned strip mall.

A photo of a man with a name tag that says "Ivan Holder" is on a green background that is a map of the Bellaire neighborhood in Indianapolis. A text bubble coming from Ivan's mouth says "Bellaire the beautiful," and he is surrounded by illustrations of neighborhood spots, like houses and a school.

Ivan Holder wants to revive his neighborhood: ‘Bellaire the beautiful.’

by Sophie Young January 27, 2025March 19, 2025

The former HVAC technician, now the president of the Bellaire Neighborhood Association, has helped plant a community garden and host a community day.