Articles tagged as: Indianapolis
July 6, 2023
Indianapolis Mayor unveils plans to improve streets, safety and update the road funding formula
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced investments to improve streets, pedestrian safety and state funding for roads.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2023
Swim lesson scholarships for some living on lower incomes
Indy Parks and Recreation offers summer swim lessons for pre-K-aged children, with scholarships for those living on lower incomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2023
Politicians want cop crackdowns on drug dealers. Experts say tough tactics cost lives
As fentanyl deaths surge, lawmakers want more drug busts and arrests. But new research found tough police tactics might increase overdoses and drug deaths in communities.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2023
Indianapolis celebrates the Fourth of July with new events and safety measures
Indianapolis’s Fourth of July plans are expanded this year, and include a new street festival along with the annual fireworks.
Read MoreJune 17, 2023
Indy Juneteenth Festival part of weekend celebrations in the city
Indianapolis celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day this weekend with block parties, festivals and a parade. The annual national holiday is Monday June 19.
Read MoreJune 14, 2023
Former LGBTQ nightclub will remain “safe place” for community after renovations
The Damien Center, Indiana’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, released plans this week for the renovation of a former LGBTQ+ nightclub.
Read MoreJune 11, 2023
Indianapolis marks 100th homicide during violent weekend – at least 22 shot
Indianapolis marked its 100th homicide of the year during a violent weekend where at least 18 people were shot, including three children.
Read MoreJune 9, 2023
Legendary Indy drag queen Pat Yo Weave ready to shine at Pride Festival
Pat Yo Weave is appearing on the main stage of the Indy Pride Festival, Saturday, June 11, at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreJune 7, 2023
Public spaces will expand on Monument Circle and Georgia Street
Changes to public spaces in downtown Indianapolis include closures for Monument Circle and Georgia Street.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
Redevelopment at Indianapolis’s first public cemetery raises questions over remains
The site of the Greenlawn Cemetery is about to undergo another period of modern day development – and some have raised concerns about how that process excludes Black history in Indianapolis.
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