A micro experiment continues: Retail incubator spaces welcome new tenants

BY RADONNA FIORINI PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE PETKOV AND PROVIDED It’s been a little more than a year since the City of Lafayette first rented…

Ready to Explore DORA? Popular downtown refreshment zone looks to expand

BY BRAD OPPENHEIM If you’re familiar with downtown Lafayette, you’re well aware of the variety of establishments to eat, drink and explore. To boost…

“The animals no one wants”

From pigeons to pigs, WoodHaven Rescue thrives to provide the best life for the forgotten BY KEN THOMPSON WoodHaven Rescue was Susan Slayton Whaley’s…

Midwest calling: Greater Lafayette’s innovative plan to lure top talent

BY ANGELA K. ROBERTS Evonik and Caterpillar, two industrial giants with a significant presence in Greater Lafayette, are at the forefront of an innovative…

The comforting, healing power of song: Threshold Choir and Blue Moon Rising celebrate milestone anniversaries

BY KAT BRAZ In her final days of life, a woman rests in bed surrounded by loved ones. A trio of harmonic voices softly…

Pinball and beyond: Enthusiasts have plenty of options in Lafayette

BY GREG LINDBERG PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE PETKOV The opening of Main Street Amusements in downtown Lafayette’s Arts & Market district in January 2012 brought…

Telling our story through song

Singer celebrates Lafayette Bicentennial with musical memories Audrey Johnson’s soaring, emotion-filled mezzo soprano causes eyes to mist up, as happened to a room full…

MORE THAN CHALLENGES

Coach Barry Odom ready to write Purdue football’s next chapter Coming off arguably its worst season since launching college football in 1887, Purdue needed…

New Public Works Campus meets needs of a growing city

BY BRAD OPPENHEIM Following years of planning, the City of Lafayette’s Street, Sanitation and Fleet Maintenance departments are now consolidated in a central location…

What is Vintage?

The current rage over old clothing, housewares, video games and collectibles begs the question: What is vintage? The owners of several local vintage stores…

New Cones on the Block

Greater Lafayette is becoming the hot spot for small, privately owned ice cream eateries. These businesses use locally sourced ice cream and ingredients to…

Moving history: West Lafayette’s Cason Park preserves the past, creates community

On a sunny afternoon in late spring, children scramble up boulders and shimmy down chutes built into a hillside, while others squeal with delight…

Bicentennial-inspired recipes

Lafayette Gingerbread (Modern adaptation of 18th century original) • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened • ½ cup plus 2 T. packed dark brown sugar…

Greater Lafayette prepares to welcome visiting students from its sister city in Japan

An annual cultural exchange honoring a sister city agreement between Greater Lafayette and Ota City, Japan, will take place August 5-14. Around one dozen…

Springtime means tee time at area golf courses

BY KEN THOMPSON Even during the coldest days of winter in Greater Lafayette, local golfers were looking forward to making the first tee time…

New experiences await this spring at Greater Lafayette parks

BY BRAD OPPENHEIM It’s spring, and many of us are champing at the bit to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. With that…

Meet the Pink Team’s Alejandra Malo

BY AMY LONG PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE PETKOV What do a commercial cleaning service, a short-term apartment rental and a nonprofit foundation that benefits children…

Finding a career, building a future

Greater Lafayette Summer Internship Experience helps with both BY BRAD OPPENHEIM As Greater Lafayette continues to grow and flourish, attracting and retaining top-tier talent…

Bountiful, beautiful bouquets

Riffey family shares love of flowers at farmers markets BY CAROL BANGERT PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE PETKOV A visit to Rhoda Riffey’s family farm yields…

Vintage is in vogue

BY RADDNNA FIORINI PHOTOS BY CLAIRE PETKOV If clothes make the man, or woman, then current trends point to a wave of shoppers returning…

DRT Summit aims for respectful communication, understanding & connections

For more than a decade now, the DRT Summit has brought together community members, organizations and civic and business leaders to explore issues of…

Sweet memories

Time traveling back to 1825, what would you serve the carefully coiffed and elegantly attired Marquis de Lafayette if he came to your house…

Green Revolution

BY ANGELA K. ROBERTS PHOTOS PROVIDED A new chapter in sustainable manufacturing is set to unfold in Greater Lafayette as chemical company Sustainea prepares…

Ties that bind community

The Tippecanoe County Public Library this year rededicated Jos A. Holman Branch following 18-month downtown renovation….

Gems hiding in plain sight

The historic Purdue Memorial Union, built in 1924, is a memorial to students who served in World War I….

Small Business of the Year

Express Employment Professionals has exceeded goals in local job placement….

Bruno’s 3.0

Every community has its landmarks, those businesses that define them. For West Lafayette, Bruno’s Pizza is one of those institutions….

All together now

A stunning gift of Degas sculptures recently found a home at Purdue….

Welcome home

As Greater Lafayette grows, so does the need for affordable housing; projects are underway to alleviate that necessity….

Sagamore Parkway Trail extends, enhances Greater Lafayette trails experience

The cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette are jointly celebrating an addition to Greater Lafayette’s expansive trail network….

Innovation at the heart of Steiner Enterprises

Lafayette-based Steiner Enterprises has created a reputation as innovators in design and manufacturing….

Bicentennial sculpture celebrates Lafayette’s sense of place

“On the Banks of the Wabash” will rise, dip and flow over a corner lot at Ninth and South streets in downtown Lafayette….

Franciscan Health Cancer Center

Lafayette cancer patients are getting a major upgrade in their cancer care, thanks to the brand-new Cancer Center that opened at Franciscan Health in…

The positive power of unified sports

Casey Davenport, assistant principal at Lafayette Jefferson High School, enjoys discussing the Unified sports programs at her school for good reason…

Unwind at Wildcat Creek Winery

It’s fair to say that there is no “off” season at Wildcat Creek Winery….

The sky’s the limit

Purdue University’s rich aviation tradition, which dates back to the 1930s and Amelia Earhart, takes a giant leap forward this spring….

Thriving on the job and off

A broad, engaging smile defines Allison Gabriel’s face, and it’s not about to disappear anytime soon. …

A Pinch of Pepper – Tea & Spicery

Lafayette’s Main Street is bustling, but taking a two-block detour south reveals a new arrival on the retail scene that embodies the spirit of…

GE Aviation apprenticeship program trains next generation workforce as company plans expansion

After opening its doors nearly a decade ago, Lafayette’s GE Aviation Advanced Manufacturing Plant continues to make a positive impact on the community….

The Courtyards at Belle Terra

Looking for low-maintenance living in a close-knit community? The Courtyards at Belle Terra, a new West Lafayette development by Essential Homes, offers luxury ranch…

Classroom to work force

From the high school classroom to the manufacturing clean room, area students have new pathways to jobs in local industry and healthcare. …

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AIM TO EASE HOUSING GROWING PAINS

Greater Lafayette is growing, from an increase in workforce to the student population at Purdue University….

BOOK SOME YOU TIME FOR HOLIDAY PAMPERING

Massages. Mimosas. It’s a favorite moment from the Indiana-based sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” when narcissistic characters Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle excitedly describe their…

SHOP765 UNITES DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE BUSINESSES WITH CREATIVE THEMES, DEALS

For dozens of downtown businesses, it’s more about cooperation than competition, collaboration instead of contention….

UNITED WAY OF GREATER LAFAYETTE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS, ONE MISSION

The United Way of Greater Lafayette is committed to positively changing the lives of community members from all walks of life, and this year…
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LANDMARK PROJECT BRINGS DOWNTOWN FEEL TO WEST LAFAYETTE LEVEE

One seamless downtown spanning Lafayette and West Lafayette, separated only by the Wabash River….

A HAUNTED HISTORY

The communities within Greater Lafayette boast an impressive collection of historic districts with tree-lined streets featuring diverse architecture. But behind those stately facades lie…
Powering Innovation in Lafayette, Indiana

POWERING INNOVATION

Embodying an industrious spirit and incorporating advanced technology, small manufacturers contribute significantly to Greater Lafayette’s economic vitality and workforce identity. With an emphasis on…
Wabash River Corridor

DREAMS FOR THE WABASH RIVER CORRIDOR TAKE SHAPE

There’s more than moonlight shining fair along the Wabash since the announcement of a multi-million dollar federal grant awarded to the Wabash River Enhancement…

THE WORKING-PARENT PREDICAMENT

Historically low unemployment rates in Tippecanoe County should mean that most people who are searching for work have multiple opportunities to return to the…

10 YEARS AND COUNTING

West Lafayette’s New Chauncey neighborhood has quite the storied past, with its roots reaching back nearly 200 years. To spare its architectural history well…

Greater Lafayette Parks

Summer is a great time to get outside and explore Greater Lafayette parks. With new playground installations, upgraded sporting facilities and greenspaces for humans…

HIGHWAY SAFETY SERVICES

As any affirmed Midwesterner will tell you, there are only two seasons: winter and construction. …

MAKING THEIR MARK IN ART

Not just a colorful form of self-expression, art makes for good business in Greater Lafayette. Two businesses – Flourish and Art With a Happy…

A NEW ERA

Ryan Walters is learning a lot about Greater Lafayette when he’s not performing his duties as Purdue University’s 37th head football coach. It’s been a…

GROWING COMMUNITY, ONE PLOT AT A TIME

Tucked at the end of a dead-end street, the Footbridge Garden feels cut off from the rest of the world. Stand in the middle…
Wabash Center, Lafayette, Indiana

WABASH CENTER

In a cheerful room in the Wabash Center program building, David Doyle shows off a bank of personal computers, a flat-screen TV hooked up…
Lafayette Indiana Public Safety Center

PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER

On a warm spring day, Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski left his office in City Hall to check on the progress of the new Public…
Remote work in West Lafayette Indiana

REMOTE WORKERS FIND GREATER LAFAYETTE AN EASY PLACE TO CALL HOME

In 2020, during the thick of the COVID shutdown and the shift to working from home, it wasn’t uncommon for employees across the United…
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TEE TIME

Greater Lafayette offers several of Indiana’s finest golf courses. Thanks to the mild winter, the most avid golfers got a head start on the…

TIME TO TAKE ACTION

In a joint effort, Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County have made it a priority to address climate change and how it’s making an…

TREE CITY

Ask Tim Detzner what he loves about trees, and you can hear the smile in his voice. …
Dr. Jerome Adams 20th Surgeon General and Purdue University

PURDUE ENGAGEMENT TO DRIVE LOCAL HEALTH EQUITY IMPACT

In 2021, Purdue University recruited Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, as the university’s first ever Director of Health…
Tactile Engineering tablet for visually impaired in Greater Lafayette Indiana

25 YEARS IN THE MAKING

Imagine a tablet computer that can display a map. Or play a video game. Or show a baseball game. Easy enough. …
Generation NA carries Nonalcoholic beer, wine, seltzers and spirits.

GENERATION NA

Whether it’s for a rhymable month, years, or just a day, a downtown Lafayette shop is giving former and current beer, wine and liquor…
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WORLD LEADERS

The largest deal with an industry partner in Purdue University history is bringing $75 million to West Lafayette over the next 10 years….

SEASON OPENER

Few events throughout the year offer signs of better weather ahead than the first farmers markets of the season. …

REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES: DONTE WILBURN

Donte was born and raised in Greater Lafayette, IN….

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS

Greater Lafayette’s locally owned businesses are the heart of our community. Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, energy, money and passion…

BIG IMPACT. BIG PINE CREEK.

Growing up on a farm in Fowler, Indiana, Johnny Klemme developed a passion for the Big Pine Creek…

REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES: ZENEPHIA EVANS

Zenephia Evans came to Greater Lafayette for an education and stayed….

Women in charge

Not-for-profit organizations were designed to fill a niche between services offered by the government and the private sector. Their not-for-profit status allows any proceeds…

I LOVE LAFAYETTE

Before I moved to Indiana as a 22-year-old, the only things I knew about Lafayette were that it had a delicious Indian restaurant (Bombay,…
Evonik Administration Building

EVONIK

Nestled near the Wabash River and tucked away from Greater Lafayette’s other industrial complexes, Evonik Industries’ Tippecanoe Laboratories is preparing for the next global…

REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES: ROBERT ULIBARRI

Robert Ulibarri came to Greater Lafayette for an education, left, and returned for a career…

Making his mark

John Hughey could sense a hint of nervousness in his interviewer’s voice as the conversation took an unexpected turn away from the Long Center…

REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES: KIRSTEN RHINE

Kirsten was born and raised in Greater Lafayette, left, and returned for a career….

Enhancing workforce readiness

Students who previously thought college might not be an option for them can now envision a future employed in the manufacturing industry while simultaneously…

Art beyond museum walls

Who or what do the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and the Boy Scouts of America have in common?…
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LIVABLE, WALKABLE, WORTH THE INVESTMENT

While downtown Lafayette has seen a dramatic increase in shopping and dining options in the last few years, the number of housing units has…

REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES: CARINA OLARU

Carina Olaru came to Greater Lafayette, IN for a career…
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A VERY MERRY MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS PARADE

Lafayette’s annual Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, December 3, in downtown Lafayette….

REAL PEOPLE REAL STORIES: BRITTANY WHITENACK

Brittany was born and raised in Greater Lafayette, IN…

INNOVATION AT ITS CORE

Before the start of every NFL game, the stadium’s grounds crew uses a Clegg Impact Tester to determine the hardness of the field and…

AN ILLUMINATING DISCOVERY

Medical history has had its moments of accidental discovery that led to life-saving drugs and procedures….

A “HOLE” LOT OF TASTY OPTIONS

In bright pink script neon, high on the wall of Mary Lou Donuts’ new eastside Lafayette flagship store, four words say it all: Eat more…

A PLACE TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE

50 years ago, inside an old church building, the Lyn Treece Boys and Girls Club has been a welcoming embrace for Greater Lafayette’s children….

LET’S GO!

Pandemic pups. COVID kittens. Lock-down lizards. Many of us acquired new pets in the last three years as we spent more time at home,…

FINDING BALANCE

Arms stretched forward, face down on a rolled-out floor mat, instructor Betsy Totty asks her yoga class members to take a deep breath and…

40 YEARS AND COUNTING

A large number of Tippecanoe County residents cannot remember a time when Caterpillar Inc., wasn’t a major part of Lafayette’s east side landscape. …

DOWNTOWN MARKETS

Need a place to pick up a quick lunch to take to your desk? How about a snack, or groceries for dinner? … Downtown…
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Mountain bikes in the Midwest

While there is nothing resembling a mountain in Tippecanoe County, there is a growing group of local mountain bike enthusiasts who are creating and…
Girls Gone Local Lafayette Indiana

Shop, sip and stroll

When Retail Therapy owner Alicia Dunbar heard about an upscale shopping district near Indianapolis offering a ladies’ night out promotion with branded shopping bags,…
Greater Lafayette Career Academy

Finding their passion

The Lafayette Life Insurance building on the corner of Teal Road and 18th Street in Lafayette has been transformed. The building, vacant since 2011,…
Junior Achievement Lafayette, Indiana

Junior Achievement

BizTown buzzes with activity as middle schoolers engage in an experiential learning program that allows them to run community businesses, receive paychecks, conduct bank…
Lafayette, Indiana

Enhancing Education

Arconic Foundation, the philanthropic arm of one of the largest manufacturing companies in the region, invests in skill-building learning experiences that enhance individual opportunity,…

Board Games

char·​cu·​te·​rie: 1) A delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes, also: the products sold in such a shop (Miriam Webster) 2) The hottest…
MatchBOX Lafayette, Indiana

Redefining the workspace

BY KEN THOMPSONPHOTOS PROVIDED Long before the COVID-19 pandemic made working from home mandatory for many workers, the concept of coworking spaces was beginning…

Getting Real

If you are hoping to sell your house, good news: It’s a great time to put your house on the market. But if you’re…

Summer Camp Adventures

There’s no shortage of summer camps for Greater Lafayette youth to enjoy during their break from school. From theater and dance to zoo animals…

Teledyne Flir

Teledyne FLIR’s slogan is “Everywhere You Look”. For 20 years, this company in Purdue’s Research Park has been improving technology, “helping people around the…

Pretty tasty

Sunlight streams through the windows of the red-painted brick building at 623 Main St., casting soft rays into the vintage space….

Embracing a Second Chance Workforce

Everyone deserves a second chance. But for individuals in recovery from addiction, second chances can be hard to come by….

Everything old is new again

Nostalgia is defined as a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations….

The Perfect Spot

Built by Moses Fowler in 1852, the house is considered one of the finest examples of a large Gothic Revival residence still standing in…

Entrepreneur of the year: Donte Wilburn

The night of April 14, 2004, seems like a lifetime ago to Donte Wilburn, the Lafayette businessman honored as the 2021 entrepreneur of the…

Small Business of the Year (2021)

From its modest beginning as a small repair shop founded by John M. Stall II in 1953, Stall & Kessler has become Lafayette’s oldest…

Together we can achieve more

What does it take to score almost $35 million in federal and state grants designed to bolster long-term economic health and student-to-workplace success? For…

TAF – The Arts Federation

A small name change can go a long way. For The Arts Federation — known locally as TAF — the removal of Tippecanoe actually…

Set the table for spring

With warmer temperatures and the promise of locally grown fruits and vegetables just around the corner, some restaurants are freshening up their menus from…

Best Bets for Brunch

Any season is the ideal season to linger over a scrumptious brunch. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion, catching up with friends or cozying…

Mackey

Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden and his defending national champion UCLA team were the first to find out that Mackey Arena is a…

Ready for Liftoff

The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration – a contemporary, light- and glass-filled structure in the Discovery Park District of West Lafayette – provided…

Hand Knit & Heart-Felt

Over the past 10 years, several key moments have led Lindsay Mason, the founder and designer of French Knot, a knitwear company based in…

Wabash National to Wabash

A major presence in the Greater Lafayette economy since 1985, Wabash National has positioned itself to prosper during one of the toughest periods in…

Dinner at The Farm

When Lauren Reed joined the staff at The Farm at Prophetstown six years ago as events and education coordinator, she had no idea her…
Purdue grads and Wallace Triangle neighborhood

One house at a time

If you’ve spent any time lately in the Wallace Triangle neighborhood of Lafayette, you’ve seen a number of formerly dilapidated houses rising from the…

Progress, planning pay off

Greater Lafayette has been named Community of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes the community’s growth over the past…
Scott Walker, CEO & President of Greater Lafayette Commerce

What you got, Scott?

The Greater Lafayette Region is on the cusp of something big!  On December 15, at 4 p.m., at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board…
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Lafayette Urban Ministry’s immigration clinic helps residents navigate bureaucracy, gain legal status

Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) established its Immigration Clinic in 2014. That year, the clinic saw 70 clients, providing assistance with various issues such as…
Teen working at a summer job.

No experience required, lots to gain

As a student office staff worker in Cary Quadrangle, a century-old, sprawling residential complex on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, Michaela Hixson is continually…
Loeb Stadium Baseball Field in Lafayette Indiana

Loeb Stadium

Jon Miner knows first-hand the magic spell Loeb Stadium has woven over Greater Lafayette youths since 1940….
Tippecanoe County continues to grow as new businesses open their doors.

Now Open

What pandemic? Tippecanoe County continues to grow as new businesses open their doors. …
Two cities, one river, a beautiful promenade for all in Lafayette.

Time for a Promenade

The birds are singing, bulbs have burst from barren ground, and the sun invites us to step back out into the world after a…
Fireworks at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse

A summer tradition: Celebrating 40 years of great Taste

Occupying a mere block-long stretch on Columbia Street, organizers led by Steve Klink promised a 12-hour day of good food and door prizes in…
Working toward inclusion in Greater Lafayette

GLM Diversity Series – “Working Toward Inclusion”

Last summer, tension surrounding issues of racial injustice boiled over across the country in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the hands of…
Fresh from the Farm in West Lafayette Indiana and Lafayette Indiana

Fresh from the Farm

On the hunt for seasonal fruits and veggies? You’re in luck. The bounty of community supported agriculture (CSA) in and around Greater Lafayette allows…

Wireless Technology Takes a 5G Leap

The fifth and most advanced generation of wireless internet technology is coming to a West Lafayette laboratory where innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs will put…
Convergence Center in West Lafayette near Purdue University

Center for Innovation and Collaboration

For the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, that common focus is providing space and resources for academic research and private industry to collaborate,…
Patio dining in Lafayette, Indiana

Eat Out

Warm spring weather means patio season is finally here. After months cooped up over the cold winter — a socially distant winter at that — we’re…
Loeb Stadium Baseball Field in Lafayette Indiana

Still Looking Ahead

While much of life slowed or was outright canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city improvement and development projects continued, and many…

Paving the way for a greater community

Follow the leader. Lead by example. Take the lead. It’s safe to say that the concept of leadership has left an unmistakable imprint on…
Kirby Risk Electric Company -James Risk III

All in the Family

This year marks the 95th anniversary of Kirby Risk Corporation, founded in 1926 when J. Kirby Risk borrowed $500 from his father and joined…
Brothers and founders of Copper Moon

Next Level Brew

The mere mention of coffee evokes smells and imagery that transport people to a place or a time. For many of us, it’s the…
West Lafayette Wellness Center

Recreation for everybody

As we happily flip over the calendar to 2021, discover a new place to pursue wellness for mind, body and spirit in Greater Lafayette….
Boilermaker Stew at The Homestead in Lafayette, Indiana

‘Balm to the soul

On a cold winter’s day, or even a warm summer evening, a bowl of soup can be a meal or a side dish to…
Art with a Happy Heart Studio

The Art of Perseverance

The original idea behind Art with a Happy Heart Gallery and Studio was simple: find a way to share art and support the community…

Living Expansively

When you think of Greater Lafayette, what comes to mind? A growing startup culture and world-class manufacturing? Accessible arts and recreation for varied interests? Friendly neighbors and…
Downtown Lafayette, Indiana

Why Greater Lafayette?

A longing for connection in a historic downtown. A desire to share a passion for the arts. The lure of a 19th century family…
Wabash Walls mural in Lafayette

Wabash Walls

Today, what was formerly a hidden neighborhood, a sort of secret enclave of life along the Wabash River, is now a bright spot. And…
Small Business Saturday logo in Lafayette

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a national movement launched in 2011, designed to get shoppers into smaller locally owned businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving….
Purdue Research Park

Purdue Research Foundation

Simply put, the PRF’s mission is focused on improving the world through its technologies and graduates….
Purdue Memorial Union

Purdue Memorial Union

From the outside, the Purdue Memorial Union stands unchanged, a testament to the past hundred years. The stately brick structure, a mainstay of the…
Donuts in a store case Lafayette, Indiana

On the Rise

In a region that has more than its share of locally owned restaurants competing with national chains, it should be no surprise that Greater…
Inari greenhouse at night, Lafayette, Indiana

Inari: Seeds of Change

Inari’s expansion to the Midwest was intentional to be closer to the corn and soybean belt. …
Stairs going through a wooded trail near Lafayette, Indiana

An Indiana Autumn Invites You to Take a Hike

In anticipation of this most colorful season, we laced up our athletic shoes and road-tested several trails in Greater Lafayette, including some far off…
Owners of Whittaker Inn, Lafayette, Indiana

A “Midwestern Oasis”

Tucked away on a wooded drive near State Road 43, the 25-acre property is equal parts boutique hotel and bed and breakfast, a suburban…
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The Great Comeback

Under orders designed to help contain the spread of COVID-19, restaurants around the state were forced to close to dine-in customers, relegated only to…
Aerial photo of the interior of Matchbox Coworking Studio, Lafayette, Indiana

The “Cool Factor” in Coworking

Launched in 2014 in an old car repair shop west of downtown Lafayette’s Tippecanoe County Public Library, MatchBOX boasts 11,000 square feet with reserved…
Image of family standing outside their new home

Taking It Another Direction

Decades after his parents lived in Married Student Housing while attending Purdue University, Rich Michal is playing a role in a “once in a…
Photo of vanilla ice cream

So much to scream about…

In any other year, one of the joys of summertime is an ice cream cone after a ballgame or a day at the park….
Downtown Lafayette, Indiana

Rejuvenating Main Street

Rejuvenating Main Street, a streetscaping program that has been underway for more than 15 years, continues this summer, improving sidewalks, adding gathering places downtown…
Dogs playing in a dog park in Greater Lafayette, Indiana

It’s a Dog’s Life

Our furry canine companions are no longer just man’s best friend; they’re often considered family, and businesses designed to train, pamper and groom…
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Gourmet To Go

Today, in towns like Greater Lafayette, a growing number of food trucks can satisfy all but the pickiest of eaters. Here, we feature six…
Aerial shot of Ross-Ade stadium

David Ross’ Lasting Mark

David Ross helped lay the groundwork that made Purdue a modern university. …
Owner of the Antique Candle Co.

Burning Bright

When Lafayette native Brittany Whitenack started making candles in her spare time, she had no idea that in five years, she would be the…
Image of Isaac Childres with his game Gloomhaven

Board Game Jackpot

Sure, Isaac Childres played some board games as a kid — who didn’t? He may have played games like Sorry or Clue. He even…
Family walking hand-in-hand through a field in Greater Lafayette

Parks Aplenty

Here’s a look at the parks you’ll find scattered all over Greater Lafayette….
Yellow bike

Let’s Go Clubbing

With the calendar pointing to spring, there are plenty of opportunities in Greater Lafayette for people who’ve had enough of being cooped up indoors…
Greater Lafayette high skill worker

If I Had a Hammer — And Someone Trained to Use It

They build the roads. They construct the houses. They care for the elderly. They put out fires. They keep your car running. They are…
Downtown Lafayette, Indiana

Hot Spot: Lafayette’s downtown the place to be

These are the words that come to mind when one pictures living in an urban downtown. Surrounded by high-rise buildings, eclectic architecture and nightlife…
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We All Count

The United States Census, the once every 10-year count of those living in the U.S. and its territories, was first taken in 1790. …
Arrangement of chocolate cookies

Flour Power

Whether you prefer sourdough bread or frosting-stuffed cupcakes, vegan cheesecake or flourless chocolate tortes, Greater Lafayette bakeries offer something for nearly every taste and…
Collage of photos of international dishes

Around the World, One Market at a Time

For some, a visit to an international grocery store is about acquiring the proper ingredients to create authentic ethnic cuisine. Yet for others, it’s…
Car coming off the line at Subaru of Indiana Automotive

Driving Force: Subaru of Indiana Automotive

In 1994, Laurel, Mississippi, native Allen Hodge — who had relocated with his young bride back to her hometown of West Lafayette, Indiana —…
Clip art of farmers market

Farmers Market

Today, this historic downtown Lafayette Farmers Market, which has been in continuous operation since 1839, is one of our four seasonal retail marketplaces in…
SAMARA Frank Lloyd Wright House in West Lafayette, Indiana

SAMARA

The 2,220-square-foot structure stands as a testament to a uniquely American style by quite possibly the most famous architect that ever lived, and surely…
Wabash Walls mural

Alive and Relevant

The Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) serves as a regional arts partner, one of 11 in the state. …
Food from 9 Irish Brothers in Greater Lafayette, Indiana

Clear the Way for Comfort Food

As colder weather sets in for an extended stay, our tastes turn toward a different type of cuisine. Gone are longings for cold salads,…
Image of Lafayette Family YMCA

Community Centers Provide Endless Possibilities & Purpose

There’s life and light, color and sound in this space, and throughout many community centers in Greater Lafayette. This is a community at work….
Growler from Brokerage Brewing Co.

The More the Merrier

A swell of consumer support for locally owned and operated businesses, and the general public’s growing taste for a wide range of high-quality, full-flavored…
SAAB planes in flight

A Sweet Saab Story

Built so they would come, Purdue University-affiliated Discovery Park District landed Swedish-based Saab as a major aeronautic manufacturing facility in May. It’s a perfect…
Image that reads "STEM" with various science icons surrounding it

STEM

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics play a key role in our nation’s economy. …
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Big Power Move

The timing couldn’t be better. Just as Purdue University and Greater Lafayette were envisioning a new generation of high-tech companies for the Discovery Park…
Patrons eating at East End Grill in Downtown Lafayette, Indiana

Putting Down Roots

East End Grill feels right at home on Main Street, thanks to Purdue grad’s vision….
Welcome

Welcome

That’s the message made loud and clear by the many cultural and welcome centers in the Greater Lafayette-West Lafayette community. You are welcome, and…
Antique maps of Lafayette, Indiana

Live Expansively

A new coalition seeks to make Greater Lafayette even greater by bringing a unified approach to marketing efforts aimed at increasing the talent pool,…