Articles tagged as: Indianapolis
July 19, 2024
New proposal creates registry and fee for short-term rental properties in Indianapolis
Property owners who provide short-term rentals and advertise on sites including Airbnb and Vrbo would need to register and pay a one time fee of $150 dollars under the new ordinance.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Scholar support program expands to IU Indianapolis, helps first-gen underrepresented students
Indiana University Indianapolis announced this week it will bring the Groups Scholars Program to its campus next year. The program provides academic, financial and social support to first-generation and underrepresented college students to help them obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Indianapolis unveils affordable housing unit for youth experiencing homelessness
Indianapolis officials and community leaders held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday for a new 48-unit apartment building offering affordable housing to city residents.
Read MoreJune 28, 2024
Homelessness increases slightly in Indianapolis, racial disparities persist
An annual census found 1,701 individuals experienced homelessness in Marion County on a single night in January, a five percent increase from last year.
Read MoreJune 28, 2024
Ahead of IUPUI split, Purdue holds inauguration of Indianapolis campus
Officials say the split from IUPUI will create more jobs and opportunities in the capital city.
Read MoreJune 27, 2024
New site approved for potential Major League Soccer stadium
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday gave final approval for a new, potential Major League Soccer stadium.
Read MoreJune 26, 2024
“We’d love to see more refugees resettled here.” U.S. Department of State visits Indiana to promote Welcome Corps
The program is aimed at growing community support around newly arrived refugees.
Read MoreJune 26, 2024
Trees help mitigate heat stress. A new tool finds Indy neighborhoods most in need of more tree cover
The analysis uses data including income, age, tree cover, and surface temperature to calculate a so-called “tree equity score” for different sections of the city.
Read MoreJune 26, 2024
To make the White River safer for people and fish, Indianapolis will destroy a dangerous low-head dam
Indianapolis will remove one low-head dam as part of ongoing efforts to make the White River safer for recreation and improve the river’s ecology.
Read MoreJune 12, 2024
Southern Baptists oppose IVF procedure at Indianapolis convention
The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution opposing in vitro fertilization, or IVF, as "dehumanizing."
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