Articles tagged as: Indianapolis
July 11, 2022
Volunteers needed for large bicycle festival
Thousands of people are expected to attend a two-day bike festival next month in downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2022
Spark brings programming back to the Circle in downtown Indianapolis
The city of Indianapolis, Downtown Indy and arts group Big Car partnered to bring back the programming and reimagine the historic space.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2022
Grants aim to elevate grassroots violence reduction work
The Elevation Grants provide more than $4.3 million to 31 programs at local organizations that address root causes of violence.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2022
Crowds expected downtown for 4th of July Fireworks
Large crowds are expected in downtown Indianapolis for the 4th of July fireworks show.
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
How growing up as a Black girl in Indy inspired the new National Youth Poet Laureate
Recent Indianapolis high school graduate Alyssa Gaines is the 2022 National Youth Poet Laureate.
Read MoreJune 14, 2022
Extreme heat is dangerous for pets, too
High heat and humidity can be life threatening for pets, too, and local ordinances are specific when it comes to taking care of dogs in extreme heat.
Read MoreJune 14, 2022
Indianapolis prepares for extreme heat
As extreme heat hits Indianapolis, city leaders lay out plans to help residents stay cool.
Read MoreJune 14, 2022
New affordable housing project planned for south side
The project is possible because of a new state statute that approves property tax exemptions for affordable housing with a PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes.
Read MoreJune 13, 2022
New health center coming to east side neighborhood
Improvements in health care options are coming to an Indianapolis neighborhood undergoing change. Eskenazi Health will build a new health center at the corner of 38th Street and Arlington Avenue.
Read MoreJune 13, 2022
Arab Americans' history in Indianapolis told in documentary
A local professor spent the last few years documenting the history of Arab Americans in Indianapolis. WFYI's Taylor Bennett spoke with Edward Curtis, chair of Liberal Arts and professor of religious studies in the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, about the project and why it was important to shed light on the impact of the community on the city and state.
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