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Disability Awareness Month Series: Caregiver Appreciation Day

In honor of Fishers’ celebration of National Disability Awareness Month, we’re featuring community stories related to disability and inclusion. Learn more about the celebration and how you can be an ally for disability inclusion at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness. What Can I Do To Help? Anytime I reveal a glimpse of the reality of my caregiving life of…
Disability Awareness Month: Be An Ally for Disability Inclusion

During March, the City of Fishers and Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability will celebrate National Disability Awareness Month with a series of special events and initiatives to bring awareness to what life is like for those with physical and intellectual disabilities in our community. This year’s theme, Building Our Future Together, has sparked conversations on…
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

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…