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  • Did you hear? Indy is celebrating smoke-free air!

    Published: May 16, 2012 by indyhub Categories: Lifestyle & Wellness Comments: 0

    Guest post by Alison Martin

    Growing up, I was highly aware of the impact that asthma could have on a family.  I can remember nights of running my sister to the emergency room as she struggled to breathe. Watching her nearly turn blue made me realize at a very young age the value of our lungs which we so often take for granted. Fortunately, as she grew older her attacks became less serious but precautions are still taken. Even just a few weeks ago as we celebrated my younger sister’s pre-wedding festivities, it was important to us to find smoke-free establishments in Indy to visit.... read on

  • From A.V. Club Indy: Learn to show Indianapolis some love

    Published: May 2, 2012 by indyhub Categories: Civic Engagement Comments: 0

    Did you see? A.V. Club Indy had a quick interview with Author Peter Kageyama, For the Love of Cities, chatting up plans for tomorrow's Loving the Circle City workshop. About 115 of you have already signed up to attend the half-day program happening downtown at the JW Marriott, and there's still room for more! It's $25 to attend, lunch is included and inspiration is guarenteed. Make it easy and register in advance, or arrive at 11:30 a.m. Thursday to sign up onsite. 

    Back to that interview. Hop right on over to give it a read...

  • Be election ready!

    Published: April 19, 2012 by indyhub Categories: Civic Engagement Comments: 0

    A note to Hubbers from Beth White, Marion County Clerk

    Election Day is just a few short weeks away, and I want to make sure you are election ready. The most important message you can help us spread is know where you go to vote. There are significant changes to polling locations this election because Mayor Ballard redrew the county’s precinct lines in late 2011 and picked new voting sites. We estimate one in three Marion County voters will have a new place to vote on Election Day.

    Many voters will be caught unaware about these changes until they go to vote on Tuesday, May 8, and I don’t... read on

  • Spring? If you insist!

    Published: March 27, 2012 by Suzanne Flynn Categories: Lifestyle & Wellness Comments: 0

    Well, a week ago today, spring officially made its entrance. If you look at our mild winter, you might argue that spring shoved winter aside (move it, you lame season!) with a vengeance long before March 20th.

    When I saw people mulching two weeks ago, I thought they were crazy. Well, after this weekend, my husband (and all his 700 or so muscles) will tell you that our mulching is nearly complete as well!

    Our next-door neighbors were sweating outside planting flowers last week (hopefully they won’t regret that with the frost advisory last night).

    Now many of you know that I am... read on

  • Get Connected With Reg: From ‘Sky’ to ‘Water’

    Published: March 21, 2012 by Reggie Lyons Categories: Professional Development Comments: 4

    2012 has already brought about significant change for me. In January my wife and I welcomed the birth of our son, Hudson. As we enter the spring and wrap up the 1st quarter of the year, even more change is just around the corner for me.


    I’m extremely grateful and also thankful for the opportunities that working at Skyline Exhibits has provided. The Reitz family and coworkers at Skyline have been great employers, friends and colleagues.  One of the funniest stories was an appointment I had with our owner, Larry Reitz when I first started with Skyline in La Porte, IN. We set up a display... read on

  • The Great Green Hope: Let’s Talk Hope

    Published: March 1, 2012 by Ryan Puckett Categories: Civic Engagement, Sustainability Comments: 1

    When I started blogging for IndyHub a few years ago, Karissa Hulse encouraged me to come up with a name for my posts that would make a statement. After some deliberation, I decided upon “The Great Green Hope”. There are several things going on within that name, but I want to focus on hope.

    According to one definition I found, hope means to desire something with the expectation of obtainment. In other words, you want something to happen and you expect that it will happen. That’s my attitude with my posts – I want things that make our city more eco-conscious to happen and I expect that they... read on

  • Looking in for Inspiration

    Published: February 29, 2012 by Giving Sum Categories: Civic Engagement, Lifestyle & Wellness Comments: 0

    by Brendan Crews

    “Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant.  There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited by sparks.” Johann Gottfried Von Herder (German philosopher) said that over 200 years ago, yet not a day goes by that someone doesn’t read a book, listen to a song, or watch a film with the intention of finding that spark and becoming inspired.  

    Let me start by asking you three questions.  First, when was the last time you felt inspired… truly and deeply inspired?  I don’t mean happy or hopeful, energetic or excited.  I mean jump up and take action... read on

  • Austin or Bust: SXSW Bound

    Published: February 22, 2012 by indyhub Categories: Arts & Entertainment Comments: 2

    Guest post by Denver Hutt

    March is the almost perfect month. There’s a holiday for nearly everyone: for the math inclined there’s Pi Day (3/14), the sports enthusiast: March Madness (3/13-4/2) the literary scholar: The Ides of March (3/15), the historian: St. Patrick’s Day (3/17). For the tech, music and film scene, there’s South By Southwest (3/9-3/18).

    This year marks my first time celebrating SXSW, and quite frankly, I couldn’t be more excited.

    Drawing nearly 50,000 people to Austin, SXSW started in 1987 as a music festival showcasing country, folk, jazz, blues, rock and everything... read on