Articles tagged as: Marion County
July 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 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 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 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 9, 2022
Police target increased incidents of dangerous driving
Increased incidents of reckless driving, aggressive behavior, speeding and street racing are happening across Marion County.
Read MoreJune 8, 2022
Commuting problems: Central Indiana’s lack of public transportation limits access to good jobs
Not everyone in Central Indiana has access to a good job with family-sustaining wages. For many in Marion County the problem is transportation: an estimated 30,000 households do not have vehicles.
Read MoreJune 8, 2022
Food in Transit kicks off fifth season of improving access to healthy food
Food in Transit, launched in 2018 at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center in downtown Indianapolis, allows transit riders to connect with fresh, local produce at low prices.
Read MoreJune 7, 2022
More money planned for Indianapolis roads
The additional funding will allow the Department of Public Works to address some of the worst roads in Marion County.
Read MoreJune 2, 2022
Indianapolis Housing Agency looks to make change
The agency charged to help low income residents secure stable safe housing is struggling. A plan for change has significant updates this month.
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