Articles tagged as: Marion County
February 17, 2020
New Housing Report Sheds Light On Disparity
Housing disparity influenced by race is apparent in cities across the Midwest and a new analysis focuses on what this inequality looks like in Marion County.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2019
Great Places 2020 Initiative Working To Transform Strategic Areas In Marion County
WFYI's Taylor Bennett talks with LISC Indianapolis Executive Director Tedd Grain about how Great Places 2020 started and where it is to date.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2019
Lilly Endowment Launches $50M Grant Initiative To Reduce Local Poverty
Endowment leaders said they developed the initiative after U.S. Census data showed nearly 20 percent of Marion County residents are facing poverty.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2019
Here's What Marion County Voters Are Saying About New Voting Systems
This is the county's first year as a vote center county -- people may use any of the 273 voting centers. The county also moved to electronic ballots last May, and this is the first general election with those ballots.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2019
Democrats Draw Significant Wins In Local Elections
Incumbent Democrat Joe Hogsett collected more than 71 percent of the vote to win a second term as Mayor of Indianapolis. Democrats also picked up six seats on the Indianapolis City-County-Council, adding to their majority.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2019
Accidental Overdose Deaths Decline In Marion County
In 2018, opioid overdose deaths fell 13% in the county, and prescription opioid overdose deaths fell even more.
Read MoreJune 6, 2019
City-County Council Asks For Resident Feedback
The City-County Council is asking Marion County residents to fill out an online survey on its work. The survey will collect information on attitudes and awareness of the council.
Read MoreJune 4, 2019
Community Leaders Reveal Future Plans for the White River
Central Indiana leaders met Monday to reveal their plans to improve 58 miles of the White River.
Read MoreMay 10, 2019
Court Blocks Deal Banning Indiana Sheriff's ICE Cooperation
Republican Attorney General Curtis Hill says the ruling upholds state law requiring police agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Read MoreApril 18, 2019
Economic Development In Indianapolis Gaining Momentum
WFYIs Taylor Bennett spoke with Ian Nicolini, vice president of Indianapolis economic development for the Indy Chamber, about his approach to keeping the city on a steady path of economic growth.
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