Articles tagged as: Indianapolis
July 16, 2019
Activist Dee Ross Talks Ten Point And Crime Reduction On The Far East Side
The Ten Point Coalition, an anti-crime group, announced last month that its expansion to the citys far east side was a success. But the message angered some in the community.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2019
Indy Council Approves $900,000 For Food Access, Anti-Crime Programs
In a packed room, some supported and some opposed the specifics of the proposal. But many voiced concerns before the vote over how the city approached the problem.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2019
Indianapolis To Pay $2M To Man Paralyzed In Police Shooting
The city agreed last month to pay Gerald Cole $2.15 million to settle a federal lawsuit stemming from his October 2016 shooting.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2019
Merritt Calls Hogsett's Food Access Proposal 'Waste Of Money'
Merritt says as mayor he would work to provide tax incentives or subsidies to local food markets in areas with food insecurity.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2019
Local Economic Development Initiative Finishes First Phase to Improve Music Ecosystem in Indianapolis
Economic development initiative, Indy Music Strategy, is starting its second phase of planning to assess and improve Indianapolis music scene.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2019
$2.5M Available To Indy Groups For Crime Prevention
More than $2.5 million is available for community crime prevention grants. The Central Indiana Community Foundation is now accepting applications.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2019
Solar Powered Mowers Part Of Indy Parks Emissions Reduction Plan
Indianapolis unveiled two solar powered lawnmowers as part of Mayor Joe Hogsetts plan to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2050.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019
Road Work For The Red Line Should Be Done By August
IndyGo's Red Line will open Sept. 1. Road construction will continue through July and the stations will be finalized in August.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019
Faith Groups Push 2-1-1 Helpline As Crime Prevention Tool
When you call 2-1-1 youre connected with someone trained to help with crisis situations. Community leaders call their new awareness campaign Talk it Out, Dont Shoot it Out.
Read MoreJune 27, 2019
Jim Merritt Announces 'SOS' Plan To Address Crime If Elected Mayor
Its called the 'SOS' plan, which stands for the three things Merritt says he'll focus on to address crime in the city: Safety, Opportunity, and Streets.
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