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Al-Basha is Falafel-Fabulous

Jun 1st, 2009 | By Mike Magan | Category: Featured Articles

“Falafel-fabulous” is a phrase not found in the dictionary or even in a casual Google search for that matter. Since words can’t describe the unexpected experience that is Al-Basha of Fishers, falafel-fabulous will have to do.
The falafel (pronounced fuh-LAH-fuhl) is a middle-eastern creation of spiced mashed chickpeas formed into balls, or fritters, and deep-fried - [...]



Following the Flock

Nov 25th, 2008 | By Mike Magan | Category: Cover Article

Three Indianapolis faith congregations explain why they uprooted and settled in Carmel
A patch of Southwest Carmel is looking less like a suburb and more like a Jerusalem. Within the borders of Michigan Road, 116th St, Towne Rd. and 106th St., three religious congregations are working on, or have completed new sanctuaries. While the congregations represent [...]



Local, Independent Pharmacies See Bright Future

Oct 19th, 2008 | By Mike Magan | Category: Cover Article

It’s no secret that Hamilton County can be an important ingredient in a successful retail formula. Chain drug stores such as CVS and Walgreens began buying out area pharmacies and building new locations years ago. Big box retailers and grocery stores followed with a second wave, all in an effort to provide the go-to pharmacies [...]



Max Jones on the future of long-term care in Hamilton County

Aug 1st, 2008 | By Mike Magan | Category: Featured Articles

Hamilton County native Max Jones grew up on a farm near Noblesville. Instead of staying in agriculture, his interest in business led him to banking. But 13 years ago, Jones and a group of investors that already owned five health care facilities purchased Harbor Manor Care from Anderson-based St. Johns Hospital.

Jones had realized [...]