Irvington

The Indianapolis City-County Council recently passed two proposals establishing a framework for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas, or DORAs, in Indianapolis.

The mother of a first grader who was struck by a car and killed outside her Irvington school last fall wants the city to prioritize pedestrian safety and hopes a playground memorial will raise awareness of the issue.

A 17-year-old female juvenile faces 10 counts -- including operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, and reckless homicide -- for her role in a crash that killed a 7-year-old girl as she crossed the street near her elementary school.

It's been 19 months since Lloyd Knight became principal at Howe Community High School. Next month, the State Board of Education will vote whether the school should close or become a charter school free of state sanctions.