Articles tagged as: Marion County
January 29, 2018
Vote Centers Coming to Marion County
The change is intended tol increase access to voting and make the process easier for residents.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2018
Marion County's Flu Activity Rising
Marion County health officials say this season's rate of flu activity and respiratory complaint reports is greater than last season's.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2018
Lilly Endowment Launches Strengthening Indianapolis Through Arts and Cultural Innovation Initiative
The Endowment is seeking ideas of all sizes and is making available grants ranging from $7,500 to $10 million.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2017
Marion County Jail Overcrowding Leads To Inmates Sleeping On Floor
Jail officials say a factor is a state law that sends low-level offenders from state prisons to county jails.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2017
To Avoid An HIV Outbreak, Does Indianapolis Need A Needle Exchange?
Some public health experts think Marion County should be among those starting their own exchanges to prevent the spread of diseases such as hepatitis C and HIV.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017
To Reduce Secondhand Smoke, More Apartments In Marion County Go Smoke-Free
Smoke Free Indy, a group from the Marion County Health Department, surveyed over 300 properties this year, and found 24 percent do not allow smoking.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2017
IndyGo Holding Public Meetings On Purple Line
Public meetings to gather input for Indianapolis' second rapid transit line, are scheduled begin next week.
Read MoreJune 14, 2017
Water Skiing Squirrel, Racing Pigs Among Entertainment For Visitors To The 87th Annual Marion County Fair
The 87th annual Marion County Fair gets underway Friday, June 16.
Read MoreJune 6, 2017
Indy Parks Expects 150,000 Free Meals During Summer Program
Kids ages 18 and under can get free meals through the Summer Servings program.
Read MoreJune 1, 2017
2012 Indy Smoke Free Ordinance Making A Significant Health Impact
A recent study finds that monthly heart attack admissions declined 25 percent in Indianapolis and 20 percent in Marion County after the smoke-free ordinance was in effect.
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