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  • Meet Your Neighbor: Kelly Hartman

    In honor of Fishers’ celebration of Fishers Disability Awareness Month presented by Old National Bank, we’re featuring community stories related to disability and inclusion throughout the month on the This is Fishers blog. Learn more about the celebration and how you can be an ally for disability inclusion at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness.   To Kelly Hartman, Disability Awareness Month invites all people…

  • Fishers Fire Dept.’s Award Winning Chili Recipe

    We asked Fishers Firefighter Will Ortiz for the special recipe from the Fishers Fire Foundation’s Chili Cookout, and he let us is on the award-winning “Smoke Showing Chili” recipe. Award-Winning Smoke Showing Chili Recipe Feeds about 10 people and spiciness can be adjusted as desired.  Ingredients: 4 ounces died ancho chiles stems and seeds removed and flesh…

  • Winter Running Trails & Tips

    While we look forward to when we can safely return to our weekly group run/walks #AroundFishers, we asked our members to share some of their best winter running tips and favorite routes to get you moving, even in the colder weather. Winter Running Tips “If you feel a little cold in the first mile, you’ll…

  • Galentine’s Day Local Picks

    Don’t have anyone to celebrate Valentine’s Day with? No problem, grab your girlfriends and celebrate Galentine’s Day! Galentine’s Day originated on the NBC sitcom Parks & Recreation, and it’s observed the day before Valentine’s Day to celebrate friendship instead of a romantic relationship. Keep reading to see how you can celebrate locally in Fishers!  Unplug…

  • National Pizza Day: Best Local Pies in Fishers

    A few years ago, I tried to make my own pizza at home. Key word: “tried.” The crust was undercooked in some areas, burnt in others, and left much to be desired. Moral of the story: when you’re craving pizza, leave it to the experts. Whether you’re celebrating National Pizza Day or just looking to order…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: HSE’s Black Student Union

    This blog post was originally posted in January, 2021. In preparation for Black History Month, I spoke with Kyndal Poore and Jerald Bush, two leaders of the HSE Black Student Union, about their organization. Kyndal, the club’s president, shared the goals of this student organization. HSE Black Student Union (BSU) formed seven years ago, and…

  • National Holocaust Remembrance Day: Thoughts from a Survivor’s Son

    As the son of a survivor of the Holocaust, National Holocaust Remembrance Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the impact the Holocaust had on my father, my family, and on the progress we have made since those dark times.  My father, Marvin Crell, who passed away in December 2020, was a survivor of a concentration camp near his birthplace of Poland.…

  • Outdoor Winter Fun Around Fishers

    Outdoor Winter Fun Around Fishers

    Want to make the most of those shorter days and longer nights this winter?   While it may be tempting to dial back outdoor activities as soon as cold temperatures arrive, getting outside has many benefits, even in the wintertime. Seasonal depression oftentimes sets in as we remain cooped up indoors, not moving our bodies as…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Lunar New Year Celebration

    My childhood memory of making dumplings during Lunar New Year’s Eve in Taiwan has always made me smile! That was the time that five of us worked like an assembling line: my mother created the PERFECT round shape of dumpling wrappers, we three siblings made the dumplings, then my father pan-fried or water-boiled them. We…

  • 5 Projects in Fishers to Watch for in 2023

    2023 is almost here, and while 2022 was a big year for the City of Fishers, 2023 will only continue to build upon the momentum as we charge into Fishers’ next chapter.  Here are 5 projects to watch in 2023.   TIP: To stay up to date, don’t forget to subscribe to our email list so…