Articles tagged as: Indianapolis
July 27, 2020
Reuben Engagement Center Will Not Re-Open At Original Site
The Reuben Engagement Center, that temporarily houses people experiencing homelessness and are suffering from addiction, shut its doors during the pandemic. The center aims to resume services next week, but at a new location.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2020
Upgrades Coming To Public Transit Service Connecting Marion County Residents To Plainfield Workplaces
Plainfield is home to 50 percent of all Central Indiana warehouse jobs, and a public transportation service connecting Marion County residents to those jobs is getting some upgrades.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2020
Hogsett Orders Bars Closed, New Restrictions For Schools, Religious Events As COVID-19 Cases Increase
Indianapolis and county officials reinstated restrictions Thursday on businesses, gatherings and when schools can open for in-person instruction in response to increase of COVID-19 infections.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2020
Is COVID-19 Spreading Among Burmese Refugees? Here's Why It's Hard To Know
As national and state leaders struggle to get COVID-19 under control, minority groups are at a higher risk for the virus. And that includes Indianapolis' Burmese refugees.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2020
Contruction Continues On Bottleworks Development In Downtown Indy
The Bottleworks Hotel, The Garage Food Hall, movie theater, and retail and office space are scheduled to open by the end of the year.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2020
Indianapolis Partners With Local Organizations For Music Cities Strategy Recovery Program
The grant program is intended to supporting independent local music venues disadvantaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2020
City Officials Emphasize Public Safety Efforts As Violence Surges
Indianapolis leaders provided a public safety update in the face of surging violence in the city.
Homicides are up 39 percent over where they were last year in Indianapolis.
Read MoreHomicides are up 39 percent over where they were last year in Indianapolis.
July 16, 2020
Indianapolis Public Library Seeking Input On Strategic Plan
The Indianapolis Public Library is developing plans to evolve operations. It's gathering public input to build those plans.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2020
City Resumes In-Person Violence Reduction Work
Indianapolis is experiencing a surge in violence. And as stay-at-home restrictions are lifted, the Office of Public Health and Safety was able to resume in-person violence reduction work -- including the Safe Summer initiative and downtown canvasing
Read MoreJuly 14, 2020
Rebuilding And Recovery Committee To Begin Efforts To Support Downtown Businesses
The Downtown Indy Rebuilding and Recovery Committee meets for the first time Wednesday. WFYIs Taylor Bennett spoke with Downtown Indy Inc. President and CEO Sherry Seiwert about plans to increase foot traffic, bring back small events and support businesses downtown.
Read More